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45 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 730 Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Musculoskeletal disorders are a significant problem in the workplace. Ergonomic factors contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. There is a need for preventive measures to reduce musculoskeletal disorders.

    Trastornos musculoesqueléticos relacionados con la ergonomía en auxiliares técnicos de lectura de medidores de una empresa de agua · 2026 · DOI

  • The risk of adverse events associated with semaglutide use, - The need for strict multidisciplinary follow-up when using semaglutide, - The potential for weight regain after withdrawal of semaglutide

    EFETIVIDADE E SEGURANÇA DA SEMAGLUTIDA PARA FINS DE EMAGRECIMENTO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of analysis of risk and safe work in the area of security. The need for regular evaluations of compliance with NOMs. The importance of updating information on chemical product labels.

    Impacto de la Normativa Oficial de seguridad y salud en el trabajo para garantizar la integridad de los colaboradores · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of organizational security systems. The need to integrate cognitive, emotional, physical, and organizational variables. The challenge of developing a comprehensive framework that can be applied in various domains.

    Além do Erro Humano: Uma Arquitetura Integrativa da Segurança Organizacional na Perspectiva da Cognitive Engineering Results (CER) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a limited sample size of 103 workers. The study only considers ergonomic labor factors and does not account for other potential predictors of musculoskeletal disorders.

    Factores laborales asociados a la prevalencia de los trastornos musculoesqueléticos en trabajadores de restaurantes de comida rápida en Quito, Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on ergonomic labor factors and musculoskeletal disorders in fast food restaurant workers. The study highlights the need for further research on the relationship between ergonomic factors and musculoskeletal disorders.

    Factores laborales asociados a la prevalencia de los trastornos musculoesqueléticos en trabajadores de restaurantes de comida rápida en Quito, Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the impact of mechanization and production rationalization on the health of truck drivers in the sugar cane industry. Most studies focus on the physical health of workers in the industry.

    SAÚDE DO MOTORISTA DE CAMINHÃO CANAVIEIRO NO BRASIL: ORGANIZAÇÃO DO TRABALHO, FADIGA E DESGASTE FÍSICO E MENTAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a systematic approach to designing robotic arms. The need for a design process that integrates kinematic modeling and structural analysis.

    Diseño de un brazo robótico basado en una configuración tipo SCARA de 4 GDL con alcance de 2 m y capacidad de carga de 5 kg · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a limited sample size of 44 employees. The research is conducted in a single company, which may not be representative of other companies.

    Relación entre condiciones ergonómicas, bienestar laboral y productividad en trabajadores del sector empresarial · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of systematic implementation of ergonomic practices in companies. The need for more research on the relationship between ergonomic conditions and labor well-being.

    Relación entre condiciones ergonómicas, bienestar laboral y productividad en trabajadores del sector empresarial · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the incidence of ergonomic risks in manual loading and unloading of heavy materials in hardware stores. There is a need for studies that evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the risk of ergonomic injuries.

    Incidencia de los riesgos ergonómicos en la carga y descarga manual de materiales pesados en ferreterías · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between the marco normativo and the práctica real in Ecuador configures a scenario of vulnerability for thousands of workers. The lack of effective application of health and safety regulations in Ecuador.

    <b>Riesgos ergonómicos en trabajadores administrativos y de oficina: evaluación, prevalencia y estrategias de prevención</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • ¿Cómo incide la estructura del mercado de trabajo, la organización de la unidad productiva y la experiencia personal en la implicación y compromisos de las trabajadoras en la producción?

    "Hacerse al dolor": Construcción del consentimiento en la confección de prendas de vestir en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito (DMQ) 2019-2022 · 2026 · DOI

  • La pregunta sobre la construcción del consentimiento en el trabajo, en un contexto de precarización laboral. La caracterización del circuito de producción de prendas de vestir signado por la externalización productiva

    "Hacerse al dolor": Construcción del consentimiento en la confección de prendas de vestir en el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito (DMQ) 2019-2022 · 2026 · DOI

  • La investigación aún mantiene distintas perspectivas respecto a qué es exactamente el fallo muscular y cómo debe aplicarse. Hay una falta de claridad sobre el papel del fallo muscular en la hipertrofia muscular.

    Aumento de la masa muscular en el levantamiento de pesas mediante el fallo muscular · 2026 · DOI

  • La relación entre la discapacidad auditiva y el rendimiento motor es compleja y no se explica por un único mecanismo. Se necesita un modelo multicausal para explicar la variabilidad de resultados.

    Rendimiento motor en alumnado con discapacidad auditiva: síntesis de evidencia y propuesta de un modelo multicausal para la práctica docente · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the theoretical description of discontinuities in school development. The paper suggests that the concept of school culture has not been fully explored in the context of inclusive all-day schools.

    Der inklusive Ganztag als „pädagogische Handlungseinheit“? · 2026 · DOI

  • To replicate the study in other regions and sectors. To develop a more comprehensive evaluation framework. To explore the long-term effects of the training plan.

    LA ORIENTACIÓN LABORAL: ESTRUCTURA Y ANÁLISIS DE UN PLAN DE FORMACIÓN · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a comprehensive and participatory approach to developing training plans. The limited evaluation of training plans in the labor orientation sector.

    LA ORIENTACIÓN LABORAL: ESTRUCTURA Y ANÁLISIS DE UN PLAN DE FORMACIÓN · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of labor rights in the Ecuadorian public sector. The study highlights the need to characterize labor rights and understand the legal framework and jurisprudence.

    Derechos laborales en el sector público: estabilidad, concurso y desvinculación · 2026 · DOI

  • The study used a non-probabilistic sampling method. The sample size was limited to 60 participants. The study focused on a specific context, namely commercial companies in Milagro, Ecuador.

    Trabajo remoto y satisfacción laboral en colaboradores de ventas de empresas comercializadoras del cantón Milagro, Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies could investigate the relationship between remote work competencies and job satisfaction in different contexts. Future studies could explore the impact of organizational factors and working conditions on job satisfaction. Future studies could develop and test interventions to improve remote work competencies and job satisfaction.

    Trabajo remoto y satisfacción laboral en colaboradores de ventas de empresas comercializadoras del cantón Milagro, Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only examines the agroindustrial sector. The study uses a limited sample size of 450 participants.

    NEUROECONOMÍA DEL CONSUMO CONSCIENTE: MODELAMIENTO ESTADÍSTICO DE EMOCIONES Y GESTIÓN DEL TALENTO HUMANO EN LA AGROINDUSTRIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the generalizability of the findings to other sectors. Future research could investigate the long-term effects of fair labor labels on consumer behavior. Future research could examine the role of other biometric tools in measuring consumer responses.

    NEUROECONOMÍA DEL CONSUMO CONSCIENTE: MODELAMIENTO ESTADÍSTICO DE EMOCIONES Y GESTIÓN DEL TALENTO HUMANO EN LA AGROINDUSTRIA · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on musculoskeletal disorders in meter reading technicians. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between ergonomic factors and musculoskeletal disorders.

    Trastornos musculoesqueléticos relacionados con la ergonomía en auxiliares técnicos de lectura de medidores de una empresa de agua · 2026 · DOI

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