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134 gap statements mined from Legal and Social Justice Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 778 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Although mandatory reporting (MR) of child abuse has been widely studied, its feasibility for CSEO in schools remains underexplored.

    Mandatory reporting of child sexual exploitation online: A qualitative study of school staff perspectives in Hong Kong · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies institutional barriers, including fragmented regulations, lack of clear procedures, and ambiguous authority. It highlights the need for integrated regulation and stronger institutional accountability.

    The Application of Restorative Justice in Violence Against Children in Schools Cimarga Banten · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for integrated regulation, school-based mechanisms, and stronger institutional accountability.

    The Application of Restorative Justice in Violence Against Children in Schools Cimarga Banten · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to an analysis of laws and regulations. The paper does not provide empirical data on the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. The study is focused on the Indonesian context.

    INTEGRASI PENDEKATAN REHABILITATIF DALAM KEBIJAKAN PENEGAKAN HUKUM NARKOTIKA PERSPEKTIF HUKUM PIDANA · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of specific regulation of criminal sanctions for false reporting by journalists. The need for analysis of the law's regulation of false news dissemination by journalists.

    Peran Hukum terhadap Tindak Pidana Pemberitaan Palsu oleh Jurnalis Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 40 Tahun 1999 · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clear regulations and effective law enforcement.

    Regulasi Pencemaran Nama Baik dan Penghinaan melalui Media Teknologi Informasi Komunikasi Pasca Amandemen Undang-Undang ITE · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clear regulations and effective law enforcement in addressing defamation and insult through ICT media. The need for alternative solutions, such as restorative justice approaches and digital literacy programs.

    Regulasi Pencemaran Nama Baik dan Penghinaan melalui Media Teknologi Informasi Komunikasi Pasca Amandemen Undang-Undang ITE · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for regulatory reform. The study notes the importance of enhancing notarial competencies.

    CYBER NOTARY DALAM PERSPEKTIF KEPASTIAN HUKUM DAN PRINSIP KEHATI-HATIAN NOTARIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need for a normative legal research approach to assess unlawful data acquisition or disclosure and corporate responsibility attribution.

    The Legal Liability of Online Lending Service Providers from the Perspective of Personal Data Protection in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further analysis of the principles of transparency, proportionality, and balance in the implementation of these clauses.

    The Binding Power and Adjustability of Early Repayment Penalties in Indonesian Standard-Form Credit Agreements · 2026 · DOI

  • One of the challenges is the lack of a comprehensive approach to protect children with disabilities from bullying. Another challenge is the limited understanding of the legal protection of children with disabilities who are victims of bullying.

    Merekonstruksi Perlindungan Hukum bagi Anak dengan Disabilitas sebagai Korban Tindakan Bullying: Pendekatan Berbasis Viktimologi · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a more comprehensive approach to protect children with disabilities from bullying. The current legal regulations in Indonesia have limitations in providing protection for children with disabilities.

    Merekonstruksi Perlindungan Hukum bagi Anak dengan Disabilitas sebagai Korban Tindakan Bullying: Pendekatan Berbasis Viktimologi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for synchronization of norms between international legal instruments and national regulations.

    Penguatan Perlindungan Hak Anak di Ruang Digital melalui Integrasi Instrumen Hukum Nasional, Internasional, dan Permenkomdigi Nomor 9 Tahun 2026 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a holistic and collaborative approach to addressing juvenile delinquency.

    Kenakalan Remaja : Faktor Penyebab, Dampak Dan Upaya · 2026 · DOI

  • The regulation is limited by the resources and capacity of officials. The regulation requires stronger implementation.

    Efektivitas Peraturan Nagari Suayan Nomor 3 Tahun 2016 Pasal 8 tentang Pemberlakuan Jam Malam bagi Remaja Menurut Fiqh Siyasah Tanfidziyah · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the context of Nagari Suayan. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach which may not be generalizable. The study does not provide a quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of the regulation.

    Efektivitas Peraturan Nagari Suayan Nomor 3 Tahun 2016 Pasal 8 tentang Pemberlakuan Jam Malam bagi Remaja Menurut Fiqh Siyasah Tanfidziyah · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for special oversight in preventing and suppressing sexual offenses against children.

    CRIMINOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE OF CHILDREN · 2026 · DOI

  • The current system of resocialization of delinquent children in Lithuania is ineffective. There is a lack of regulation and underdeveloped institutions.

    Resocialization of Delinquent Children in the System of the Average Care for the Juvenile · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed social marketing mechanism. Future research can explore the use of other social marketing frameworks to address juvenile criminality.

    Designing a Social Marketing Mechanism Approach to Juvenile Crime Among 14–17-Year-Olds in Azerbaijan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the current measures to address juvenile criminality in Azerbaijan. The study notes that traditional methods of crime solving may be valuable, but implementation of social marketing practices can significantly boost the process of mindset shift and behavioural change.

    Designing a Social Marketing Mechanism Approach to Juvenile Crime Among 14–17-Year-Olds in Azerbaijan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces limitations due to the complexity of the issue and the lack of data on the effectiveness of law enforcement in Indonesia. The study also faces limitations due to the patriarchal culture and weak digital supervision in Indonesia.

    PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM PIDANA TERHADAP ANAK DAN PEREMPUAN SEBAGAI KORBAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DI ERA DIGITAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for legal reforms that are more adaptive to technological developments. The study notes the weakness in the application and interpretation of legal norms, particularly regarding the limits of incitement and the element of fault.

    Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Penyebaran Penghasutan Di Media Sosial Menurut Peraturan Perundang undangan Di Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for law enforcement to ensure proportionate punishment and adopt adaptive strategies.

    Criminal Liability for Violence Against Minors in the “Geng Konten” Case in Cirebon · 2026 · DOI

  • The Indonesian juvenile criminal justice system creates gaps in realizing substantive justice for victims and their families. The current system prioritizes child protection and rehabilitation over victim rights.

    Sentencing Based on the Principle of Justice for Victims of Serious Crimes Committed By Minors · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a research gap in the analysis of the forms of criminal law protection for children and women as victims of sexual violence in the digital era. The study also identifies a research gap in the understanding of the factors causing the increase in such crimes and the effectiveness of law enforcement in Indonesia.

    PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM PIDANA TERHADAP ANAK DAN PEREMPUAN SEBAGAI KORBAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL DI ERA DIGITAL · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Although mandatory reporting (MR) of child abuse has been widely studied, its feasibility for CSEO in schools remains underexplored (“Mandatory reporting of child sexual exploitation online: A qualitative study of…”, 2026); (2) The study identifies institutional barriers, including fragmented regulations, lack of clear procedures, and ambiguous authority (“The Application of Restorative Justice in Violence Against Children in Schools…”, 2026); (3) The lack of specific regulation of criminal sanctions for false reporting by journalists (“Peran Hukum terhadap Tindak Pidana Pemberitaan Palsu oleh Jurnalis Berdasarkan…”, 2026); (4) The lack of clear regulations and effective law enforcement (“Regulasi Pencemaran Nama Baik dan Penghinaan melalui Media Teknologi Informasi…”, 2026); (5) One of the challenges is the lack of a comprehensive approach to protect children with disabilities from bullying (“Merekonstruksi Perlindungan Hukum bagi Anak dengan Disabilitas sebagai Korban…”, 2026). 134 gap statements have been mined from Legal and Social Justice Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 778 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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