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Open research questions in Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research

86 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 838 Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of fandom names and their categorial features. The analysis of fandom names is situated within the context of chrematonymy and sociochrematonyms.

    Nazwy fandomów jako chrematonimy · 2019 · DOI

  • The lack of middle initials in Japanese names. The limited number of possible combinations of letters in Japanese names. The need to balance uniqueness and conciseness in bibliographic tools.

    Duplication of japanese names: a problem in citations and bibliographies · 1982 · DOI

  • The method may not be effective due to the limited number of possible combinations of letters in Japanese names. The method requires a simple chart to assign syllables quickly and accurately.

    Duplication of japanese names: a problem in citations and bibliographies · 1982 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the differences between male and female names in Zulu. The previous paper did not examine the differences between male and female names.

    Male and female names in Zulu · 1979 · DOI

  • The study of Zulu names is challenging due to the complexity of the language. The analysis of compound names and compound nouns requires a deep understanding of the language's grammar and syntax. The paper's findings may be limited by the specific sample of names used.

    The linguistic difference between nouns and names in Zulu · 1979 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the analysis of a specific sample of Zulu names. The paper does not provide a detailed analysis of the structural aspect of names. The study does not explore the differences between male and female names in depth.

    The linguistic difference between nouns and names in Zulu · 1979 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research could involve inquiring about the specifically aesthetic means of introducing a name and maintaining its reference.

    Fiction and the causal theory of names · 1979 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the causal theory of names, specifically in its application to fictional names. The paper also identifies a need for a flexible ontology to account for mythological and fictional beings.

    Fiction and the causal theory of names · 1979 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the relationship between plural identities and schooling policies. The concept of plural identities is not fully explored in the context of education.

    Schools for Plural Identities · 1979 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the public's knowledge of household names. The author highlights the lack of understanding about the origins of these names.

    The Household Name Game · 1978 · DOI

  • The study only considers upper-class males and does not generalize to other populations. The sample size is limited, with only 154 students surveyed in one of the studies.

    The Other Side of Unusual First Names · 1977 · DOI

  • Prior studies have not considered the impact of socioeconomic class, race, and sex on the effects of unusual naming. There is a lack of research on the effects of unusual naming in broader contexts, beyond individual-level outcomes.

    The Other Side of Unusual First Names · 1977 · DOI

  • Further work on the Northern languages is needed to confirm or confute the inferences made in the book. The determination of hypothetical terms A and B as separate terms is wrong and they are in fact the same term, which needs further research.

    Athapaskan kinship: Still an open question · 1976 · DOI

  • The area in which the authors' subgrouping is most open to question is in the languages/dialects of Canada and Alaska. New data, different subgroupings, or different cognations could lead to quite different results.

    Athapaskan kinship: Still an open question · 1976 · DOI

  • Future research can apply the paper's methodology to the study of other kinship systems. Future research can examine the implications of the paper's findings for the understanding of cultural systems.

    'Embedded' affinity and consanguineal 'ethos': two properties of the northern kinship system · 1975 · DOI

  • Traditional anthropological methods have limitations in analyzing kinship systems - There is a need for a mathematical model to analyze kinship systems

    Kinship systems and inverse semigroups · 1972 · DOI

  • Further research could involve examining the implications of the paper's findings for language teaching and learning. The study's analysis could be applied to other languages in the Nguni family. The paper's findings could be used to inform the development of language technologies such as machine translation systems.

    The noun as the deep‐structure source for Nguni adjectives and relatives · 1971 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the deep structure of Noun Phrases in Nguni. The study aims to address this gap by analyzing the syntactic features of Nguni verbs and nouns.

    The noun as the deep‐structure source for Nguni adjectives and relatives · 1971 · DOI

  • The lack of research into the area of names and the process of naming. The difficulty of determining the actual effect of a name on the bearer. The complexity of connotative meanings and their relationship to self-perceptions.

    Given Names: A Neglected Social Variable · 1970 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research into the area of names and the process of naming. The paper identifies a need for further research into the impact of given names on personality and self-image.

    Given Names: A Neglected Social Variable · 1970 · DOI

  • The challenge of understanding and relating to clients as human beings, rather than just as labels. The challenge of finding a balance between using labels to categorize clients and understanding their individual needs and experiences. The challenge of overcoming the adverse effects of labeling on the relationship between social workers and their clients.

    The Professional Name Game · 1969 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the effects of labeling on the relationship between social workers and their clients. The author suggests that the use of labels has led to a disconnect between social workers and their clients.

    The Professional Name Game · 1969 · DOI

  • The difficulty of organizing occupational information in a useful and systematic way. The need to balance the level of detail and complexity in the classification system. The challenge of making the Dictionary a useful tool for a wide range of users.

    The 1965 Edition of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: Content, Contrasts, and Critique · 1969 · DOI

  • The Dictionary's alphabetical organization limits its usefulness. The lack of a systematic classification system is a major limitation. The Dictionary does not provide references for further research.

    The 1965 Edition of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: Content, Contrasts, and Critique · 1969 · DOI

  • Printed books are naturally limited in their selection of pedigrees. Parish registers seldom begin earlier than the later 16th century and may not be a complete series. Many people died intestate.

    Genealogy in title‐deeds · 1968 · DOI

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