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59 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 326 Legal Studies and Policies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study identifies the challenge of regulating cooperative enterprises in Indonesia. 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 paper identifies the challenge of harmonizing Islamic law values with positive law principles. 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

  • 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 faces the challenge of navigating the complexities of Pancasila as a system of ethics. 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

  • The complexity of Indonesian law and regulations. The difficulty in implementing effective security measures. The need for a clear procedure for handling cases of lost property.

    TANGGUNG JAWAB HOTEL TERHADAP KEHILANGAN BARANG TAMU SELAMA MENGINAP (STUDI KASUS HOTEL GRIYA WISATA MULYA DI KLATEN) · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clarity and transparency in the implementation of the profit-sharing system. The uncertainty regarding profit-sharing ratios and risk allocation. The need for a written agreement to ensure legal certainty and compliance with the principles of fiqh muamalah.

    Implementasi Sistem Bagi Hasil pada Ekowisata Sawah BUMDesa Pematang Johar · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests that future research should focus on empirical studies of simulatio consensus in Catholic marriage. The research highlights the need for further analysis of the implications of simulatio consensus for marriage validity. The study suggests that future research should engage with the concept of simulatio consensus in other religious traditions.

    Pembatalan (Anulasi) Pernikahan dalam Gereja Katolik karena Simulasi Kesepakatan Nikah (Simulatio Consensus): Tinjauan Yuridis Kanonik · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a research gap in the existing literature on simulatio consensus. The research gap lies in the lack of systematic studies on simulatio consensus and its effects on marriage.

    Pembatalan (Anulasi) Pernikahan dalam Gereja Katolik karena Simulasi Kesepakatan Nikah (Simulatio Consensus): Tinjauan Yuridis Kanonik · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current approach to addressing financial crimes. It notes that a comprehensive approach is needed to address financial crimes.

    Anti Pencucian Uang sebagai Strategi untuk Memberantas Kejahatan Keuangan (Profit Oriented Crimes) · 2026 · DOI

  • The concept of legalitas formil has limitations in its application in Indonesia. There is a need to explore the possibility of applying local legal principles in criminal law.

    Menerobos Kekakuan Legalitas Formil dalam Hukum Pidana · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of critiquing a influential thinker like H.L.A. Hart - It argues that Hart's approach is complex and requires careful analysis - It highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of Hart's concept of law

    Beberapa Catatan tentang Konsep Hukum H.L.A. Hart dalam Buku the Concept of Law · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper's critique of Hart's approach is limited to his internal point of view - The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of Hart's work - The paper's argument is based on a specific interpretation of Hart's concept of law

    Beberapa Catatan tentang Konsep Hukum H.L.A. Hart dalam Buku the Concept of Law · 2026 · DOI

  • Riset mengenai Kain Kafan Turin yang berusia 2000 tahun oleh STURP melaporkan bahwa pembentukan Gambar pada kain diakibatkan adanya paparan energi tinggi yang mirip dengan Corona Discharge Plasma

    Fisika Plasma dan Penerapannya pada Bidang Tekstil · 2026 · DOI

  • Keadilan yang dipelajari dalam ilmu hukum adalah keadilan substansial, bukan semata-mata kedilan formal.

    Paradigma Ilmu-ilmu Sosial dalam Ilmu Hukum · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite managing confiscated assets valued at over 17 trillion Rupiah, RUPBASAN's legal protection regime has not been examined through the lens of Islamic criminal law (fiqh al-jinayah) and the principle of amānah (trustworthiness as a legal duty of the state).

    Reconstructing the Legal Protection of Confiscated Assets in Indonesia's RUPBASAN through a Contextual Islamic Law Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the regulation of apartments in Indonesia. 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 identifies a gap in the understanding of the responsibility and prudential standards of Land Deed Officials in detecting defects of consent. 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

  • The study is limited to the analysis of legal norms and does not provide empirical data. The research does not examine the effectiveness of the legal protection of state land in practice.

    Legal Protection of State Land Against Land Encroachment in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the legal protection of state land against land encroachment. The research highlights the need for a clear statutory category for 'right to use state land' to prevent interpretive inconsistency. The study suggests that the interaction between criminal, agrarian, administrative, and civil law is not fully integrated, producing fragmented enforcement.

    Legal Protection of State Land Against Land Encroachment in Indonesia · 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

  • 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 and its implications

    Folkmord och illegal ockupation gör en akademisk bojkott nödvändig · 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

  • 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

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