Science AI Journal
Social Sciences · Research topic

Open research questions in Social Issues and Policies in Latin America

102 gap statements mined from Social Issues and Policies in Latin America papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,403 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.

Choosing where to publish on Social Issues and Policies in Latin America? See the ranked Social Science journals.

What the literature leaves open

  • The gap is the need to analyze the application of the Conditional Suspension of the Penalty in Ecuador. The study aims to provide a critical analysis of the Conditional Suspension of the Penalty.

    La Suspensión Condicional de la Pena: Análisis Jurisprudencial, Tensiones Constitucionales. · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes the lack of development in the criteria for the recurso extraordinario de revisión in the administrative sphere.

    El error de derecho como causal del recurso de revisión de actos y procedimientos administrativos en el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano. · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the existing literature regarding the analysis of the error of law in the context of the Código Orgánico Administrativo. The study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of the topic.

    El error de derecho como causal del recurso de revisión de actos y procedimientos administrativos en el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano. · 2026 · DOI

  • The first criterion provides that a primary purpose of the initiative or reform must be to empower one or more specific disadvantaged groups – accidental impact is insufficient. Furthermore, evidence is mixed on the value of these processes for both perpetrators and victims.

    Furukawa: barreras de acceso a la justicia y esclavitud moderna en el Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further study on the impact of training and certification programs on local tourism development.

    Capacitación y certificación de guías de turismo local en Ecuador: brechas de acceso, implementación territorial y desarrollo turístico en la Zona 5 · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of recognition of event organizers as a regulated tourist activity in Ecuador prior to the 2024 reform. The limitations of the current statistical system in identifying professional event organizers.

    Formalización de los organizadores de eventos como actividad turística en Ecuador: análisis jurídico y perspectivas de desarrollo sectorial tras la reforma a la Ley de Turismo de 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of the figure of 'terceros civiles' in other post-conflict contexts. Further studies could examine the impact of the universalization of the figure of 'terceros civiles' on corporate accountability. Research could investigate the role of 'terceros civiles' in other types of human rights violations.

    Araucaria · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the universalization of the figure of 'terceros civiles' in International Law.

    Araucaria · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of police intervention in domestic violence cases during this time period. The need to consider the social and urban transformations of the time.

    Entre la casa y la comisaría: conflictos de pareja, mujeres reactivas e indagación policial en espacios bonaerenses (fines del XIX - inicios del XX) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that there is a need for a qualitative approach to understand the complexities of the program's implementation.

    El PRONI en la región centro-sur del Estado de Chihuahua: perspectiva de los docentes de inglés · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a research gap in the lack of understanding of the interrelated causal dimensions that shape the systematic violation of the rights of indigenous children and adolescents.

    Factores estructurales y socioculturales en la vulneración de derechos de niños, niñas y adolescentes Nukak y Jiw en San José del Guaviare (Colombia) · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on implementing the recommended reforms. Future research can focus on analyzing the impact of the reforms on the investigation process.

    Análisis de la presunta vulneración al principio de imparcialidad de los peritajes en los delitos de tránsito · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a significant gap between the theoretical framework and the practical application of the proof of discharge. The paper identifies the need for a more nuanced understanding of the role of the prosecutor in the investigation.

    La prueba de descargo como expresión del debido proceso: Análisis del deber de objetividad fiscal en Ecuador referente al procesado · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is strictly normative and documentary, and does not incorporate fieldwork or statistical analysis. The study does not measure direct empirical impact. The scope of the study is limited to the evaluation of the structural design of the legal system and its internal coherence.

    Garantías constitucionales de los animales domésticos en Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of comprehensive normative reforms to strengthen the protection of domestic animals. The study suggests the need for further analysis of the effectiveness of constitutional guarantees in practice. Future research should explore the implications of incorporating animals as subjects of protection within normative systems.

    Garantías constitucionales de los animales domésticos en Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of inconsistent judicial decisions and the lack of binding precedents. The research also recognizes the challenge of a restrictive conception of dolo in the COIP. The study suggests that addressing these challenges is essential to improving legal security and coherence in the Ecuadorian penal system.

    El dolo eventual en delitos de tránsito con resultado de muerte. Evolución y límites en la jurisprudencia ecuatoriana (2020–2024) · 2026 · DOI

  • The research also recognizes the challenge of inconsistent judicial decisions and the lack of binding precedents. The study suggests that further research is needed to address these limitations and improve the understanding of dolo eventual in the Ecuadorian context.

    El dolo eventual en delitos de tránsito con resultado de muerte. Evolución y límites en la jurisprudencia ecuatoriana (2020–2024) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research should examine the impact of the direct procedure on due process. The study suggests examining other countries' legal systems. The paper recommends analyzing the effects of judge contamination on case outcomes.

    Análisis de la vulneración del principio de imparcialidad en el procedimiento directo en delitos flagrantes · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the importance of limiting the judge's role to ensure impartiality.

    Análisis de la vulneración del principio de imparcialidad en el procedimiento directo en delitos flagrantes · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need to analyze the law's implications in the context of the legalization of abortion.

    Entre la ampliación de derechos y la compensación: usos simbólicos de la “Ley 1000 Días” en el contexto de la legalización del aborto en Argentina (2020-2023) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a methodology for analyzing the principle in different contexts.

    Análisis de la evolución de la línea jurisprudencial sobre non reformatio in peius en la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador. · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of understanding of how collective rights shape indigenous mobilizations. The paper identifies the need to analyze the role of collective rights in indigenous mobilizations.

    Los derechos colectivos como eje de reivindicación política en las movilizaciones indígenas de octubre de 2019 y junio de 2022 en Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

  • One of the challenges is the predominance of expository methodologies in educational settings. Another challenge is the lack of consideration of the cultural and social context in which the educational programs are implemented. The study also highlights the importance of considering the educational intervention setting and the type of heritage in the design of educational programs.

    Patrimonio inmaterial y construcción de identidades en el ámbito educativo: una revisión sistemática · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should consider the longitudinal effects of intangible cultural heritage on the construction of collective identities. The study suggests that future research should explore the relationship between intangible cultural heritage and other variables, such as the educational level or the discipline.

    Patrimonio inmaterial y construcción de identidades en el ámbito educativo: una revisión sistemática · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the use of mediation in public administration in Ecuador. There is a need to analyze the legal viability and effectiveness of mediation in public administration in Ecuador.

    Resolución de conflictos en la administración pública: la mediación como mecanismo alternativo en Ecuador · 2026 · DOI

Most-cited papers in Social Issues and Policies in Latin America

Most recent work

Find a gap in your own Social Issues and Policies in Latin America sub-topic

This page shows what the Social Issues and Policies in Latin America literature already flags as unresolved. To narrow it to your specific question, search the Research Gap Finder: the search is free with a free account and lists the papers closest to your topic first. Unlocking that topic (50 credits, charged once) fills the comparison table from our 4.5M-paper local library and writes the gaps from its rows.

Open the Research Gap Finder →

Related topics in Social Sciences

Legal Issues in Turkey
2,180 open questions
Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
1,983 open questions
Higher Education Research Studies
1,786 open questions
Global Educational Policies and Reforms
1,768 open questions
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
1,674 open questions
Social Work Education and Practice
1,565 open questions
Science Education and Pedagogy
1,463 open questions
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
1,456 open questions
Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The study notes the lack of development in the criteria for the recurso extraordinario de revisión in the administrative sphere (“El error de derecho como causal del recurso de revisión de actos y…”, 2026); (2) The lack of recognition of event organizers as a regulated tourist activity in Ecuador prior to the 2024 reform (“Formalización de los organizadores de eventos como actividad turística en…”, 2026); (3) Future research could explore the application of the figure of 'terceros civiles' in other post-conflict contexts (“Araucaria”, 2026); (4) The lack of understanding of police intervention in domestic violence cases during this time period (“Entre la casa y la comisaría: conflictos de pareja, mujeres reactivas e…”, 2026); (5) The study notes that there is a need for a qualitative approach to understand the complexities of the program's implementation (“El PRONI en la región centro-sur del Estado de Chihuahua: perspectiva de los…”, 2026). 102 gap statements have been mined from Social Issues and Policies in Latin America papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,403 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.

Tools for your next paper

Gaps & Literature SearchFind open questions in any field — 120,000+ open gaps mined from our own library.Pre-CheckIs your paper ready? Acceptance odds for top, mid and open/emerging journals, in seconds.Journal FinderA ranked shortlist of target journals from a 17,500-venue index.Duplicate Publication CheckerCheck for prior publication across 7 sources and our local library.Citation GeneratorFreeA DOI or title → APA, MLA, Vancouver, Chicago, BibTeX, RIS. No signup.Graphical Abstract MakerFreeTurn your findings into a colorblind-safe graphical abstract.

How Pre-Check worksHow AI Review works

Compare the category — Honest roundups of the AI research tools, ours listed alongside the alternatives.

Command palette

Jump anywhere, run any action.