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66 gap statements mined from Legal Studies and Policies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 359 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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  • The research highlights the need for legal certainty and protection to buyers.

    Analisa Problematika Yuridis yang Menghambat Kepastian Hukum bagi Kepemilikan Para Pembeli Satuan Rumah Susun Komersial · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of PPAT practice and the protection of vulnerable parties in the division of joint marital property. Future research should examine the legal consequences of PPATs’ negligence in detecting domestic pressure or abuse of circumstances.

    The Prudential Principle of Land Deed Officials in Addressing Defects of Consent in Deeds of Division of Joint Rights over Marital Joint Property · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the role of PPATs in ensuring the existence of free consent from the parties.

    The Prudential Principle of Land Deed Officials in Addressing Defects of Consent in Deeds of Division of Joint Rights over Marital Joint Property · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to analyze the role of cooperatives in the Indonesian economic system. There is a gap in understanding the integration of economic values of Pancasila, socialism, and capitalism in cooperatives.

    Analisis Peran Koperasi Merah Putih dalam Perspektif Sistem Ekonomi Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective treatments for secondary lymphedema. Existing treatments may not be sufficient to address the condition, highlighting the need for alternative approaches.

    ISPITIVANJE EFIKASNOSTI KOMLEKSNE DEKONGESTIVNE TERAPIJE I KINEZITERAPIJSKOG TRETMANA U LEČENJU SEKUNDARNOG LIMFEDEMA · 2026 · DOI

  • The limited integration of religious-based approaches in dispute resolution highlights the need for a more holistic framework. The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on land disputes and dispute resolution in Indonesia.

    Sengketa Tanah, Kepastian Hukum, dan Dakwah Sosial: Merekonstruksi Keadilan Agraria melalui Yurisprudensi Sosiologi Islam · 2026 · DOI

  • The regulation of dwaling under Indonesian positive law remains general and has not been specifically harmonized with the characteristics of land transactions. There is a need for a comprehensive analysis of the legal regulation of dwaling in land sale and purchase agreements.

    A Critical Review of Sale and Purchase Agreements in the Transfer of Land Rights: An Analysis of Dwaling as a Defect of Consent · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the difficulty of balancing member welfare objectives with the need for fair competition. The study implies that the lack of clear guidelines for cooperative exemptions creates a challenge for regulatory oversight.

    Evaluation of the Trans Halim City Transportation Business Activity Policy, Puskopau Unit, Halim Perdana Kusuma Jakarta, in the Perspective of Public Policy and Law Number 5 of 1999 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should focus on the development of specific guidelines for cooperative monopoly exemptions. The research implies that further study is needed to understand the impact of the cooperative exemption on the market. The study recommends that future research should examine the effectiveness of regulatory oversight in ensuring fair competition.

    Evaluation of the Trans Halim City Transportation Business Activity Policy, Puskopau Unit, Halim Perdana Kusuma Jakarta, in the Perspective of Public Policy and Law Number 5 of 1999 · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for a more restrictive approach to addressing jarimah zina, pelecehan seksual, and pemerkosaan. The paper emphasizes the importance of protecting human dignity and morality in the framework of the Indonesian state.

    JARIMAH ZINA, PELECEHAN SEKSUAL DAN PEMERKOSAAN DALAM PIDANA ISLAM, HUDUD, KEDUDUKAN SAKSI DALAM PERKARA ZINA: PERBANDINGAN ANTARA QONUN NO. 4 TAHUN 2024 TENTANG JINAYAH DAN UU NO. 21 TAHUN 2023 TENTANG KUHP · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing an integrative approach to harmonize Islamic law values with positive law principles. It should explore the implications of the Qanun Jinayat Aceh and the KUHP Nasional for addressing jarimah zina, pelecehan seksual, and pemerkosaan.

    JARIMAH ZINA, PELECEHAN SEKSUAL DAN PEMERKOSAAN DALAM PIDANA ISLAM, HUDUD, KEDUDUKAN SAKSI DALAM PERKARA ZINA: PERBANDINGAN ANTARA QONUN NO. 4 TAHUN 2024 TENTANG JINAYAH DAN UU NO. 21 TAHUN 2023 TENTANG KUHP · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests future research directions such as examining the impact of legal aid services on access to justice. The study does not provide specific recommendations for future research.

    Implementasi Peran Advokat sebagai Penyedia Jasa Bantuan Hukum di Pengadilan Negeri Makale · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in the implementation of the policy, such as differences in legal systems between countries and limited capacity of law enforcement officials. The study also identifies challenges in increasing public awareness and education to prevent human trafficking. The study highlights the need for regional cooperation and harmonization of policies to combat human trafficking.

    Kebijakan Hukum Pidana Dalam Penanggulangan Kejahatan Perdagangan Orang Lintas Batas Negara di Regional ASEAN · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the implementation of the policy at the national level. The study also highlights the need for further research on the social and economic factors that contribute to human trafficking.

    Kebijakan Hukum Pidana Dalam Penanggulangan Kejahatan Perdagangan Orang Lintas Batas Negara di Regional ASEAN · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is related to the potential for disputes and cancellation of certificates due to unauthorized changes in village administrative data.

    Kepastian Hukum Atas Penerbitan Sertipikat Yang Berasal Dari Tanah Bekas Milik Adat Yang Datanya Dalam Letter C Diubah Oleh Kepala Desa Pada Saat Menjabat · 2026 · DOI

  • The current asset forfeiture regime is predominantly based on conviction-based forfeiture, which has limitations. There is a need for a more effective mechanism for recovering assets derived from corruption.

    Perampasan Aset Dalam Pembaruan Hukum Pidana Korupsi Pada Era Pemerintahan Prabowo · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for regulatory adjustments to ensure legal certainty and protection for children's rights.

    Perlindungan Hak Waris Anak di Luar Perkawinan Pasca Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 46/PUU-VIII/2010: Analisis Hukum Islam dan Hukum Positif Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the implementation of personal assessment in other countries. Future research could investigate the impact of personnel knowledge and education on the provision of reasonable accommodation.

    Faktor penilaian personal dalam memenuhi kebutuhan akomodasi yang layak bagi penyandang disabilitas berdasarkan perspektif PP nomor 39 tahun 2020 tentang akomodasi yang layak untuk penyandang disabilitas dalam proses peradilan · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in accessing and getting reasonable accommodation in the judicial process for persons with disabilities. The study aims to address this gap by examining the implementation of reasonable accommodation in Indonesia.

    Faktor penilaian personal dalam memenuhi kebutuhan akomodasi yang layak bagi penyandang disabilitas berdasarkan perspektif PP nomor 39 tahun 2020 tentang akomodasi yang layak untuk penyandang disabilitas dalam proses peradilan · 2026 · DOI

  • The research must balance the modernization of society with the preservation of moral values. The paper must address the gap in understanding the implementation of Pancasila's values in daily life.

    Pancasila Sebagai Sistem Etika Dalam Kehidupan Masyarakat · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a legal vacuum in Gresik Regency regarding the delegation of authority for issuing a recommendation letter for a crowd permit. The process of applying for a crowd permit for activities in Gresik Regency is not in accordance with existing regulations.

    Issuance of Crowd Permit for Hajatan Activities in Gresik Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the discussion about the role of sociologists in promoting democracy and open debate - The paper highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the boycott…

    Folkmord och illegal ockupation gör en akademisk bojkott nödvändig · 2026 · DOI

  • Ketentuan Pasal 68 (1) Undang-Undang Mahkamah Konstitusi tidak sejalan dengan teori kedaulatan rakyat dan teori kepastian hukum yang diamanahkan oleh Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 - Pemberian legal standing hanya kepada Pemerintah dengan alasan menjaga ketertiban negara tidak sesuai dengan kondisi perubahan dinamika dan kebutuhan hukum…

    PEMBUBARAN PARTAI POLITIK OLEH MAHKAMAH KONSTITUSI UNTUK MENJAMIN KEDAULATAN RAKYAT DAN KEPASTIAN HUKUM DALAM HUKUM NASIONAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a research gap in the understanding of the role of advocates in providing legal aid services. The study highlights the importance of addressing this gap to ensure access to justice.

    Implementasi Peran Advokat sebagai Penyedia Jasa Bantuan Hukum di Pengadilan Negeri Makale · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of Manhaj Tarjih as a methodological framework for reconstructing Islamic legal reasoning in Indonesia.

    Rekonstruksi Penalaran Hukum Islam dalam Muhammadiyah: Studi tentang Manhaj Tarjih, Tajdid, dan Ijtihad Jama‘i · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future research should focus on the development of PPAT practice and the protection of vulnerable parties in the division of joint marital property (“The Prudential Principle of Land Deed Officials in Addressing Defects of…”, 2026); (2) There is a need to analyze the role of cooperatives in the Indonesian economic system (“Analisis Peran Koperasi Merah Putih dalam Perspektif Sistem Ekonomi Indonesia”, 2026); (3) There is a need for effective treatments for secondary lymphedema (“ISPITIVANJE EFIKASNOSTI KOMLEKSNE DEKONGESTIVNE TERAPIJE I KINEZITERAPIJSKOG…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for a comprehensive analysis of the legal regulation of dwaling in land sale and purchase agreements (“A Critical Review of Sale and Purchase Agreements in the Transfer of Land…”, 2026); (5) The study implies that the lack of clear guidelines for cooperative exemptions creates a challenge for regulatory oversight (“Evaluation of the Trans Halim City Transportation Business Activity Policy,…”, 2026). 66 gap statements have been mined from Legal Studies and Policies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 359 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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