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137 gap statements mined from Research in Social Sciences papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 14,158 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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  • It highlights the need for more critical thinking and community in today's world.

    Sosiologisen yhdessäajattelun puolesta · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a lack of research on the role of religion in refugee adaptation in Slovakia. The paper notes that there is a need for more studies on the topic. The study aims to contribute to filling this research gap.

    Viera ako hnacia sila? Úloha náboženstva pri adaptácii odídencov z Ukrajiny na Slovensku · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to address the limitations of the model due to possible changes in prometna infrastruktura or migracijskih pomaka.

    Izoliranost naselja u Hrvatskoj: demografski i prostorni aspekti · 2026 · DOI

  • Periodičko ažuriranje baze to address the limitations of the model. The development of dinamičkih modela to address the limitations of the model. Further research on the impact of prostorna izoliranost on demografska deprivacija and razvojna marginalizacija.

    Izoliranost naselja u Hrvatskoj: demografski i prostorni aspekti · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in the research is the lack of study on the court books of the Ukmergė district.

    Ukmergės pavieto teismų įgaliotiniai XVII a. pradžioje · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in our understanding of predestination and its relationship to God's will. The author argues that predestination is not fully understood in relation to God's sovereignty.

    Teologijos suma. I d. I d. Traktatas Apie vieną Dievą. 23 klausimas: Apie predestinaciją. 5–8 artikulai · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the long-term effects of using AI tools on writing skills. Future research should investigate the impact of AI tools on writing instruction. Future research should examine the role of AI tools in supporting students' writing skills.

    Eesti üliõpilaste arvamus akadeemilise teksti olevikust ja tulevikust · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding about how students are using AI tools in academic writing. There is a need for research on the effective use of AI tools in writing instruction.

    Eesti üliõpilaste arvamus akadeemilise teksti olevikust ja tulevikust · 2026 · DOI

  • In the first stage, construction candidates attested in E2 textbooks, pedagogical grammars, language proficiency level descriptions, L2 learner texts, and dictionaries intended for E2 learners should be examined in order to identify and define relevant constructions.

    Konstruktsioonikandidaatide leidmine eesti keele konstruktikoni jaoks · 2026 · DOI

  • Machine translation can result in unclear or inaccurate output. Students may not be aware of the limitations and challenges of machine translation. There is a need for clearer rules and guidance on machine translation use.

    Arusaam ja teadlikkus masintõlkealasest kirjaoskusest keelte ja kultuuride erialade üliõpilaste seas · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of how students use machine translation in their studies. There is a need to explore the relationship between machine translation use and trust.

    Arusaam ja teadlikkus masintõlkealasest kirjaoskusest keelte ja kultuuride erialade üliõpilaste seas · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the impact of reklamní komunikace on the vizuální identita městského prostředí. The need to explore the intersection of institucionální komunikace, neformálními projevy studentů, and komerční reklamou.

    Odborná komunikace a jazyková krajina v kontextu současné Evropy · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the attitudes of rehabilitation team members towards patients with mental illnesses. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the attitudes of team members and the factors that influence them.

    STAV REHABILITACIJSKOG TIMA PREMA PACIJENTIMA OBOLJELIH OD PSIHIČKIH BOLESTI · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on the clinical features of Noonan syndrome. There is a need for more effective treatment options for developmental delays.

    GENERALIZIRANA HIPOTONIJA KAO KLINIČKA MANIFESTACIJA NOONAN-OVOG SINDROMA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a lack of recognition of Russian female writers in Finland. It highlights the need for more research on women writers and their reception in Finland.

    Kirjallisuuden tärkeät, hiljennetyt toimijat · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the implementation of entrepreneurship education by vocational teachers, highlighting the need to study the factors that affect it.

    Opettajan autonomia ja toimijuus – Yrittäjyyskasvatuksen avaimet · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper notes that there is a need for further research on the effectiveness of case teaching in supporting learning.

    Tapausopetus siltana ammatillisen koulutuksen ja työelämän välillä · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is related to the lack of effective simulation-based training models that incorporate virtual reality.

    Virtuaalitodellisuuden hyödyntämisestä työturvallisuuskoulutuksessa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the development of professional knowledge in different subject areas. Future research should investigate the impact of project-based learning on student learning outcomes.

    Kotitalousopettajaopiskelijoiden ammatillinen tieto projektioppimisessa · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for more research in this area.

    Kotitalousopettajaopiskelijoiden ammatillinen tieto projektioppimisessa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the long-term effects of the soittopassi method on musical skills and motivation. The study's findings could be replicated in different school settings and with larger sample sizes.

    Tutkivaa opettajuutta harjoittelukouluissa · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the Lithuanian Statutes and other historical documents can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the development of family law in Lithuania. Comparative studies of family law in other European countries can provide insight into the unique features of the Lithuanian system.

    Tėvų valdžios ir vaiko teisių santykis Lietuvos Statutuose · 2026 · DOI

  • The first fifty Slovenian books have not been thoroughly analyzed.

    Kozma Ahačič, Stati inu obstati. Prvih petdeset slovenskih knjig. · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the role of fashion in shaping female identity in interwar Lodz - The authors identify a need for comprehensive analysis of fashion patterns and trends in interwar…

    Moda jako lustro epoki · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the development of the defense industry in Europe, - The Russian-Ukrainian war has highlighted the need for increased defense efforts…

    Mednarodno Varnostno Okolje · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The study identifies a lack of research on the role of religion in refugee adaptation in Slovakia (“Viera ako hnacia sila? Úloha náboženstva pri adaptácii odídencov z Ukrajiny na…”, 2026); (2) The gap in the research is the lack of study on the court books of the Ukmergė district (“Ukmergės pavieto teismų įgaliotiniai XVII a. pradžioje”, 2026); (3) The author argues that predestination is not fully understood in relation to God's sovereignty (“Teologijos suma. I d. I d. Traktatas Apie vieną Dievą. 23 klausimas: Apie…”, 2026); (4) Future research should explore the long-term effects of using AI tools on writing skills (“Eesti üliõpilaste arvamus akadeemilise teksti olevikust ja tulevikust”, 2026); (5) There is a need for clearer rules and guidance on machine translation use (“Arusaam ja teadlikkus masintõlkealasest kirjaoskusest keelte ja kultuuride…”, 2026). 137 gap statements have been mined from Research in Social Sciences papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 14,158 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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