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198 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,666 Science and Education Research papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The development of interactive and technological educational tools to address gaps in knowledge. The provision of capacity-building experiences for nursing students focusing on other areas of public health.

    VIVÊNCIAS FORMATIVAS: CAPACITAÇÃO DOS ESTUDANTES DE ENFERMAGEM COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE APRENDIZAGEM PROFISSIONAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing students on vaccination schedules. The need for capacity-building experiences for nursing students focusing on the infant vaccination schedule.

    VIVÊNCIAS FORMATIVAS: CAPACITAÇÃO DOS ESTUDANTES DE ENFERMAGEM COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE APRENDIZAGEM PROFISSIONAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The project faced challenges in adapting to the diversity of age and learning rhythms of the students. The project had to address the need for accessibility and safety in the laboratory.

    A experimentação no ensino de química na escola estadual de tempo integral grandes mestres brasileiros: um relato de experiência · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of promoting social transformation through education. The authors highlight the need to consider technological aspects in the concept of ACT. The paper notes the difficulty of implementing the six dimensions of ACT in educational contexts.

    Uma Luz sobre Outras Dimensões da Alfabetização Científica e Tecnológica na Formação Inicial de Professores de Ciências · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for continuous teacher training and support. The challenge of implementing active methodologies in different educational contexts. The need for infrastructure improvements to support the use of digital technologies.

    USO DE METODOLOGIAS ATIVAS COMO ESTRATÉGIA EFICAZ NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL ANOS INICIAIS: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of reconfiguring the teaching practice to prioritize dialogue and collective learning. The paper highlights the need to consider the importance of interpretation and comprehension in the formation of teachers and students.

    DOCÊNCIA UNIVERSITÁRIA NO CAMPO DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges include the complexity of the factors that influence cannabis consumption. The challenges include the need to consider the social and cultural context of cannabis consumption.

    Factores moderadores y mediadores del consumo de cannabis en adultos jóvenes: una revisión de alcance · 2026 · DOI

  • The editorial process is often unclear to authors. The process involves several stages, which can be time-consuming and frustrating. The study highlights the importance of transparency and quality in the editorial process.

    O processo editorial de revistas científicas: o longo caminho entre a submissão e a publicação · 2026 · DOI

  • The anticipation of adult behaviors and responsibilities in children. The influence of media and social media on child development. The need for strategies to protect children from the negative effects of adultization.

    A INFLUÊNCIA DA ADULTIZAÇÃO PRECOCE INFANTIL ESTIMULADA PELA MÍDIA E PELO CONTEXTO FAMILIAR · 2026 · DOI

  • The student faced significant barriers, including the lack of autonomy to review options and the need for intense concentration and auditory memory. The test's original structure was planned exclusively for candidates who can see, privileging visual reading strategies. The adaptation was insufficient for accessibility and equity.

    FALTA DE ACESSIBILIDADE E EQUIDADE EM PROVA DE PROFICIÊNCIA REALIZADA POR DOUTORANDA COM DEFICIÊNCIA VISUAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the challenges of supporting teachers' continued formation. It emphasizes the need for public policies that integrate academic formation, working conditions, and professional development. The results suggest that the postgraduate program can be a space for reflection and pedagogical improvement, but also faces challenges in terms of supporting teachers' development.

    Desenvolvimento profissional docente em um programa de pós-graduação em educação em ciências: aspectos (auto)biográficos emergentes de entrevistas narrativas · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges include the difficulties in organizing and implementing interdisciplinary practices. The challenges also involve the need for creating spaces for coexistence and dialogue among teachers from different disciplines.

    A aproximação entre a física e as artes: motivações e desafios para o planejamento de práticas interdisciplinares · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of understanding teacher identity in a complex and dynamic context. The research highlights the need to consider the ethical, affective, and political practices that constitute teacher identity. The paper suggests that narrative research methods can be used to address these challenges.

    Identidade docente na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica: narrativas de si e subjetivações · 2026 · DOI

  • One challenge is the traditional homogeneous approach to teaching, which does not consider the singularities of students. Another challenge is the lack of recognition of the student's singularities in the learning process.

    PERSONALIZAÇÃO DO ENSINO: CADA ALUNO APRENDE DE UM JEITO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the destruction of biodiversity as a challenge. The research highlights the need for environmental education as a challenge. The study implies that the lack of fiscalization of water resources is a challenge.

    EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL E A PRESERVAÇÃO DOS ECOSSISTEMAS HÍDRICOS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in the implementation of inclusive education, such as the lack of structural changes and investment in continued formation. The research notes that schools often participate in the reproduction of social classifications that hierarquize subjects and knowledge. The paper highlights the need for a paradigmatic shift in pedagogical practices to recognize neurodiversity as a legitimate form of human existence.

    NEURODIVERSIDADE NO CAMPO EDUCATIVO: UMA PAUTA URGENTE · 2026 · DOI

  • The project faced challenges in promoting social transformation and significant learning. The project had to adapt to the needs of users with intellectual and multiple disabilities, as well as global developmental disorders.

    CURRICULARIZAÇÃO DA EXTENSÃO NO PROJETO NEUROCIÊNCIA, MOVIMENTO E APRENDIZAGEM · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing bioinformatics activities that are suitable for high school students. The authors note that there is a need for more research on the use of bioinformatics tools and resources in education. The paper discusses the challenge of integrating bioinformatics into the biology curriculum, given the lack of training and experience among teachers.

    INOVAÇÃO NO ENSINO MÉDIO: INTEGRANDO A BIOINFORMÁTICA AO CURRÍCULO DE BIOLOGIA · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of therapeutic cloning as a topic. The need for bioethical considerations in the application of therapeutic cloning. The challenge of developing effective educational strategies for complex health topics.

    A PERSPECTIVA ACADÊMICA SOBRE OS AVANÇOS DA CLONAGEM TERAPÊUTICA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of identifying the mechanisms that generate the sense of 'mesmo'. The research needs to overcome the complexity of the diverse range of functions of 'mesmo'.

    Breve estudo da marca mesmo no enfoque da teoria das operações enunciativas · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of decolonizing epistemology and recognizing the pluriversality of forms of knowing and narrating the past. The research must navigate the complexities of working with indigenous communities and recognizing the historical impact of colonialism. The paper must balance the need to respect indigenous worldviews with the need to contribute to a broader understanding of the world and life in community.

    Os conceitos de memória e patrimônio sob a ótica de lideranças indígenas: interface com as teorias de Michel Foucault e Aníbal Quijano · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of addressing the absence of menstruation and menstrual health in the curriculum, - The challenge of developing a more inclusive and equitable Physical Education curriculum, - The challenge of training teachers to address the needs of students who menstruate.

    Menstruação e formação docente: o silenciamento dos corpos que menstruam em um currículo de Educação Física · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of promoting student engagement and participation in Portuguese language classes. The difficulty of improving academic performance and motivation. The need to develop effective strategies to address these challenges.

    O USO DO LÚDICO EM AULAS DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA: POTENCIALIZANDO O PROCESSO DE ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM · 2026 · DOI

  • The abstract nature of geometric concepts. The lack of engagement and motivation among students. The need for didactic resources that can cater to the diverse needs of students in the EJA program.

    A CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM RECURSO DIDÁTICO POR ALUNOS DA EJA: UM PROTÓTIPO DE GEOPLANO METÁLICO PARA O ENSINO DA GEOMETRIA · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of integrating gamification into pedagogical planning. The need for teacher mediation and clear definition of objectives. The importance of articulating gamification with the curriculum.

    GAMIFICAÇÃO NO ENSINO MÉDIO: ENGAJAMENTO, PARTICIPAÇÃO E CONSTRUÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO · 2026 · DOI

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