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170 gap statements mined from Linguistics and Discourse Analysis papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 4,290 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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  • Further research could explore the use of dramatic discourse in other African literary works. Future studies could analyze the impact of dramatic structure and language on the persuasive power of a play.

    L’énonciation de la dénonciation et du combat : du versant dramatique au versant argumentatif sans Je Soussigné cardiaque de Sony Labou Tansi John · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the argumentative dimension of African literature.

    L’énonciation de la dénonciation et du combat : du versant dramatique au versant argumentatif sans Je Soussigné cardiaque de Sony Labou Tansi John · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current research, which focuses primarily on the negative effects of KI on democracy. It notes that there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between KI and democratic participation.

    Künstliche Intelligenz und demokratische Partizipation · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build upon the paper's findings, exploring the implications of a non-conventional perspective on justice. It can examine the application of this perspective in various contexts, such as conflict resolution and human rights. Further research can also analyze the works of other artists and writers in relation to the themes of justice and human nature.

    Roşu...în pană: conversaţie nocturnă cu un om demn(?) de dispreț · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of human nature in the pursuit of justice. The paper proposes to fill this gap with a non-conventional perspective.

    Roşu...în pană: conversaţie nocturnă cu un om demn(?) de dispreț · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of academic literature on Flachwitze. Flachwitze are often neglected in scientific investigations. The study of Flachwitze can provide insights into the nature of humor and its construction mechanisms.

    Flach, aber knackig? Zu Konstruktionsmechanismen der Pointe, dargestellt am Beispiel von Flachwitzen · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need for a new perspective on the nature of time and its relationship to events.

    LOGICĂ TEMPORALĂ ȘI ALGEBRA EVENIMENTELOR ÎN DEZBATEREA SUBSTANTIVALISM VERSUS RELAȚIONISM · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the role of nastratinism in Balkanic culture.

    Nastratinismul ca variantă balcanică a arhetipului tricksterului · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on analyzing other characters in the police novel genre. The study of the police novel genre can be extended to other genres.

    Personajul-detectiv în două versiuni reprezentative pentru romanul polițist - Auguste Dupin (Edgar Allan Poe) și Marsias Delușor (Th. Parapiru). · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of Breban's (auto)portrait for other literary works. The study's findings could be applied to the analysis of other authors' use of (auto)portrait. Further research could investigate the role of (auto)portrait in different literary genres.

    Metafora (auto)portretului brebanian. Simboluri autoreferențiale · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that prior work on (auto)portrait has focused on its role in poetry and prose, but has not fully explored its implications in Breban's work.

    Metafora (auto)portretului brebanian. Simboluri autoreferențiale · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of all possible translation techniques. The study is limited to the translation of Romanian literature into Spanish. The paper does not discuss the potential applications of the findings in other contexts.

    La LITTÉRATURE ROUMAINE DANS L'ESPACE HISPANIQUE. VISION DES TRADUCTEURS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for nuanced approaches to literary translation. The paper identifies a lack of comprehensive analysis of translation techniques in the context of Romanian literature.

    La LITTÉRATURE ROUMAINE DANS L'ESPACE HISPANIQUE. VISION DES TRADUCTEURS · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need to consider the dialectical relationship between discourse and sociocultural reality.

    Synergie von Deonymisierung und Zeitenwende: Transformationen im 21. Jahrhundert · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the role of proper nouns in public media discourse.

    Synergie von Deonymisierung und Zeitenwende: Transformationen im 21. Jahrhundert · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how Erinnerungsliteratur can be approached in a new and innovative way. The paper seeks to address this gap by exploring Christian Kracht's novel Eurotrash and its use of an 'Ästhetik der Unverfügbarkeit'.

    Persiflage oder ernstzunehmende Erinnerungsliteratur? Christian Krachts Eurotrash (2021) im Spannungsfeld einer ‚Ästhetik der Unverfügbarkeit‘ · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of balancing the principle of contradictoriness with the need to prevent the destruction of proof. The paper identifies the challenge of determining the standard of proof required for implementing the measure.

    La mesure d’instruction in futurum sur requête en matière de concurrence déloyale : entre rigueur et pragmatisme · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the conditions under which the measure of instruction in futurum can be implemented. The paper identifies a gap in the analysis of the impact of prior notice on the effectiveness of the measure.

    La mesure d’instruction in futurum sur requête en matière de concurrence déloyale : entre rigueur et pragmatisme · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests further research on the significance of clothing in literary works. The study recommends exploring the use of metaphorical analysis in literary criticism.

    Épistolaire et génétique du texte : comprendre le travail de Zola sur le vêtement fictif des Rougon-Macquart · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the role of clothing in Zola's works.

    Épistolaire et génétique du texte : comprendre le travail de Zola sur le vêtement fictif des Rougon-Macquart · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of Zola's principles of 'good reading' to contemporary literary criticism. Further study could examine the relevance of Zola's vision of literary criticism to modern literary theory.

    Le travail du critique selon Zola : pour une « bonne lecture » de l’œuvre · 2026 · DOI

  • Il existe un manque de connaissance sur les perceptions des personnes proches aidantes en emploi. Les études antérieures n’ont pas suffisamment abordé la question de la conciliation des temps sociaux pour les personnes proches aidantes.

    Soutenir les personnes proches aidantes dans la conciliation des temps sociaux. Vers une gestion proactive · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the police novel genre. The study highlights the importance of analyzing the characters of Auguste Dupin and Marsias Delușor.

    Personajul-detectiv în două versiuni reprezentative pentru romanul polițist - Auguste Dupin (Edgar Allan Poe) și Marsias Delușor (Th. Parapiru). · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could analyze the theme of non-work in other literary works - Future research could explore the implications of the paper's findings for our understanding of the role of work…

    Beaucoup de métiers, peu de travail : sur Thérèse Raquin d’Émile Zola · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on Zola's novels - The paper highlights the need for a detailed analysis of the theme of non-work in Thérèse…

    Beaucoup de métiers, peu de travail : sur Thérèse Raquin d’Émile Zola · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Further research could explore the use of dramatic discourse in other African literary works (“L’énonciation de la dénonciation et du combat : du versant dramatique au…”, 2026); (2) It notes that there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between KI and democratic participation (“Künstliche Intelligenz und demokratische Partizipation”, 2026); (3) Future research can build upon the paper's findings, exploring the implications of a non-conventional perspective on justice (“Roşu...în pană: conversaţie nocturnă cu un om demn(?) de dispreț”, 2026); (4) Future research can focus on analyzing other characters in the police novel genre (“Personajul-detectiv în două versiuni reprezentative pentru romanul polițist -…”, 2026); (5) Future research could explore the implications of Breban's (auto)portrait for other literary works (“Metafora (auto)portretului brebanian. Simboluri autoreferențiale”, 2026). 170 gap statements have been mined from Linguistics and Discourse Analysis papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 4,290 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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