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78 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 575 Linguistics and Language Analysis papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study faces challenges in collecting and analyzing data from diverse regions. The research requires a deep understanding of Javanese language and its variations. The paper's results need to be interpreted in the context of the complex history and culture of East Java.

    Dialectological analysis of Arekan, Mataraman, and Pendhalungan regional linguistic features in East Java · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of digital identity formation in online communities is challenging due to the complexity of online interactions. The analysis of expressive speech acts requires a deep understanding of linguistic and cultural contexts. The research on VTubers is a relatively new area of study, and there is a need for more research on this topic.

    The Formation of Indonesian VTuber Digital Identity: A Study of Expressive Speech Act · 2026 · DOI

  • Grammatical accuracy remains a major challenge for EFL learners. Many university students continue to experience difficulties in producing grammatically accurate written texts. The challenges are especially critical in English teacher education programs.

    AN ERROR ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES BASED ON CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of analyzing the pragmatic functions of Yobikake Kandōshi in a specific context. The research needs to identify the forms of Yobikake Kandōshi used by Haruka Sakura.

    Pragmatic Functions of Yobikake Kandōshi Used by the Character Haruka Sakura in the Anime Wind Breaker · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of awareness and engagement from the academic community toward waste management practices. The limited effectiveness of traditional communication strategies in promoting waste management practices.

    Resepsi Sivitas Akademik terhadap Kampanye Pengelolaan Sampah pada Akun Instagram @banksampah.upnvj · 2026 · DOI

  • To analyze the impact of the campaign on the actual waste management practices. To compare the effectiveness of different social media platforms in promoting waste management practices.

    Resepsi Sivitas Akademik terhadap Kampanye Pengelolaan Sampah pada Akun Instagram @banksampah.upnvj · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited literacy in Javanese script among tourism actors in Bantul. The need for a digital literacy model to improve script literacy and promote cultural tourism.

    Digital Javanese Script Literacy for Cultural Tourism Communication · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a methodology for project-based research activity in rhetoric. The need to develop the linguistic personality of law students.

    Development of the linguistic personality of law students through project-based research activity in rhetoric (based on the “Conscious Speech” project) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in terms of the lack of a written system for the Kiha language. The study relied on a small sample of informants.

    The Description of Kiha Syllable Structure · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the use of figurative language and imagery in other genres of audio-digital media. Further research could investigate the impact of different types of figurative language and imagery on the listener's experience.

    PENGGUNAAN FIGUR BAHASA DAN CITRAAN DALAM PODCAST CERITA HOROR ‘LENTERA MALAM’ EPISODE UJI NYALI DI RUMAH IBLIS BERUJUNG MENINGGAL PADA MEDIA YOUTUBE · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the analysis of figurative language and imagery in horror podcasts. The study highlights the need for further research on the use of rhetorical and figurative devices in constructing modern horror narratives.

    PENGGUNAAN FIGUR BAHASA DAN CITRAAN DALAM PODCAST CERITA HOROR ‘LENTERA MALAM’ EPISODE UJI NYALI DI RUMAH IBLIS BERUJUNG MENINGGAL PADA MEDIA YOUTUBE · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how humor is interpreted by audiences in reality shows. The research highlights the need for a qualitative approach to analyzing audience interpretations of humor in reality shows.

    PEMAKNAAN HUMOR SEBAGAI PESAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM REALITY SHOW “ARE YOU SURE?” SEASON 1 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding gender-based language variation. There is a need to examine speaking styles and conversation topics between men and women.

    Gender-Based Language Variation in Everyday Conversation: Dell Hymess's Theory · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the analysis of emotive language style in podcasts. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the form, function, and meaning of the emotive language style used by Fajar Sadboy.

    ANALISIS GAYA BAHASA EMOTIF “FAJAR SADBOY” DALAM PODCAST YOUTUBE PODKESMAS: KAJIAN STILISTIKA · 2026 · DOI

  • Penelitian sebelumnya belum membahas jenis-jenis ketaksaan makna dalam acara Waktu Indonesia Bercanda. Penelitian sebelumnya belum membahas relasi makna dalam acara Waktu Indonesia Bercanda.

    Ketaksaan Makna Dalam Acara Waktu Indonesia Bercanda · 2026 · DOI

  • Penelitian sebelumnya telah menunjukkan bahwa kesalahan berbahasa masih menjadi masalah dominan dalam penggunaan Bahasa Indonesia. Namun, penelitian tentang kesalahan berbahasa dalam Bahasa Indonesia masih terbatas.

    Problematika Bahasa Indonesia Saat Ini: Kajian Analisis Kesalahan Fonologi, Morfologi, dan Sintaksis <b></b> · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of politeness in academic communication. The study aims to investigate the politeness of language in interactions between students and lecturers.

    KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA DALAM INTERAKSI AKADEMIK MAHASISWA DAN DOSEN: KAJIAN PRAGMATIK DI UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can compare the results with other sentiment analysis methods. Future research can use more advanced machine learning algorithms. Future research can collect comments from more YouTube channels.

    Analisis Sentimen Komentar Youtube Tentang Pemblokiran Aplikasi Roblox Menggunakan Metode Support Vector Machine Dan Naive Bayes (SVMNB) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on sentiment analysis of YouTube comments. The study aims to fill this gap by applying machine learning algorithms to analyze YouTube comments.

    Analisis Sentimen Komentar Youtube Tentang Pemblokiran Aplikasi Roblox Menggunakan Metode Support Vector Machine Dan Naive Bayes (SVMNB) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of code mixing among multilingual speakers. The study highlights the need to consider the socio-cultural context in language use.

    Language Mixing in the Speech of Patani Students in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on this study by exploring the dialectal differentiation in other regions of East Java. Further studies can investigate the implications of the research findings for language teaching and learning. The paper's results can also inform future research on language documentation and dialectology.

    Dialectological analysis of Arekan, Mataraman, and Pendhalungan regional linguistic features in East Java · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the role of expressive speech acts in digital identity formation in different cultural contexts. The study of expressive speech acts in other online communities, such as social media influencers or online gamers, can provide further insights into digital identity formation. Further research can investigate the impact of expressive speech acts on audience engagement and social relationships in online interactions.

    The Formation of Indonesian VTuber Digital Identity: A Study of Expressive Speech Act · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the use of speech acts and figures of speech in other types of political communication, such as speeches and social media posts. It can also examine the impact of linguistic strategies on voter perception and behavior.

    Speech Acts, Figures of Speech, and Their Functions in the 2024 Presidential & Vice-Presidential Debates: A Pragmastylistic Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing research on the use of speech acts and figures of speech in political debates. It highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of how linguistic strategies are used to construct public image and influence public opinion.

    Speech Acts, Figures of Speech, and Their Functions in the 2024 Presidential & Vice-Presidential Debates: A Pragmastylistic Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Research on the representation of children's prosocial behavior in the animated film Upin and Ipin is limited. There is a need to analyze the forms and representation of children's prosocial behavior in the episode Gerobok Rezeki.

    Analisis Perilaku Pro Sosial Anak dalam Film Animasi Upin dan Ipin · 2026 · DOI

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