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121 gap statements mined from Social Sciences and Policies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 5,437 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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  • Future research could explore the use of narrative visuals and artificial intelligence tools in science dissemination. Further studies could investigate the impact of recognizing divulgation as an ethical dimension of scientific work on equitable access to scientific knowledge.

    ¿Nos Piden Demasiado o Hicimos muy Poco? Ciencia, Ética y Divulgación en México · 2026 · DOI

  • The authors highlight the need to consider the importance of divulgation in scientific practice.

    ¿Nos Piden Demasiado o Hicimos muy Poco? Ciencia, Ética y Divulgación en México · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the impact of public policies on female entrepreneurship. Further studies should explore the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in different contexts and industries.

    EMPREENDEDORISMO FEMININO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS AO SUCESSO PESSOAL E PROFISSIONAL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior work has not fully addressed the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in conciliating their personal and professional lives.

    EMPREENDEDORISMO FEMININO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS AO SUCESSO PESSOAL E PROFISSIONAL: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper notes that the research is limited to the construction of an archive of Giachero's work. The research may not be generalizable to other contexts or choreographers. The paper acknowledges the challenges of working with bodily memories and testimonies.

    Boletín de Antropología · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research could apply the methodology to other contexts and choreographers. The research notes the potential for exploring the use of bodily memories and testimonies in constructing archives of other artists' work. The paper highlights the importance of continuing to problematize the linear conception of history in favor of a more nuanced and complex understanding.

    Boletín de Antropología · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of research in this area limits the ability of social workers to intervene with competence and ethical sensitivity. The paper identifies gaps in the formation of social work students and the need for specific ethical frameworks. Social workers face multiple ethical dilemmas in the processes of social intervention.

    Trabajo social e Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo: una revisión sistemática de la literatura · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between social work and voluntary interruption of pregnancy, especially in European contexts. There is a need for specific ethical frameworks to guide social work practice in this area.

    Trabajo social e Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo: una revisión sistemática de la literatura · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for social workers to be recognized as professionals with autonomy and discretion. The study suggests that social workers face challenges in providing high-quality interventions.

    La realidad profesional de los y las trabajadoras sociales de atención directa en los servicios sociales municipales de Castilla y León · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further study on the professional reality of social workers.

    La realidad profesional de los y las trabajadoras sociales de atención directa en los servicios sociales municipales de Castilla y León · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the specific attributes of the built environment and social atmosphere that influence independent walking trips by children and adolescents. Prior studies have not examined the influence of the built environment and social atmosphere on independent walking trips in the context of Santiago, Chile.

    Caminatas sin compañía de niños, niñas y adolescentes y sus relaciones con el entorno construido y el ambiente social de Santiago de Chile · 2026 · DOI

  • The calculation of the segregation index is limited to the population younger than 34 years old. The use of administrative records implies a loss of information for separated couples and emancipated population.

    La categorización en el análisis de la segregación residencial: país de nacimiento, nacionalidad y origen migratorio · 2026 · DOI

  • The impact of categorization on residential segregation analysis has not been fully explored. The choice of population category can affect the results of segregation analysis, but this has not been thoroughly studied.

    La categorización en el análisis de la segregación residencial: país de nacimiento, nacionalidad y origen migratorio · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should consider the epistemology of other indigenous peoples. Future research should explore the application of the four pillars in other contexts.

    La educación para la paz: aportes desde la epistemología de los cuatro pilares de los ᵻnkal awá de Nariño, Colombia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the context of the Fundación Social Crecer in Colombia. The study does not provide a comprehensive review of prior work on strategic communication 360.

    Comunicación estratégica 360: usos e incidencias en organizaciones sociales e investigación formativa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing effective communication strategies for social organizations. Future research should explore the application of strategic communication 360 in different contexts.

    Comunicación estratégica 360: usos e incidencias en organizaciones sociales e investigación formativa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of the cooperative model to other educational institutions. The paper's findings could be used to inform policy decisions related to education and community development.

    Mondragon Unibertsitatea El equilibrio entre autonomía e integración en una universidad cooperativa. · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on cooperative universities. The paper fills a gap in the literature by analyzing Mondragon Unibertsitatea's history and governance.

    Mondragon Unibertsitatea El equilibrio entre autonomía e integración en una universidad cooperativa. · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in the social diagnosis process, including the lack of time for intervention and relational work. It highlights the negative impact of bureaucratic tasks on social workers' job satisfaction.

    Demanda profesional y académica en la elaboración del diagnóstico social en los Servicios Sociales Municipales de Castilla y León · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the implementation of changes in the services' organization. It should explore the impact of relational work on social interventions.

    Demanda profesional y académica en la elaboración del diagnóstico social en los Servicios Sociales Municipales de Castilla y León · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the social climate in students of the second grade of the Licenciatura de Cirujano Dentista at a public university. The study aims to fill the gap by analyzing the factors that influence the social climate in the classroom.

    Clima social áulico en estudiantes de Licenciatura de Cirujano Dentista · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the implementation of evaluation in social services. The study suggests the need for further research on the significance of evaluation in decision-making.

    La evaluación de los Servicios Sociales en España: concepto, evolución y retos actuales · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper notes the lack of a sufficient number of cases for systematic testing.

    Sociología de las profesiones y la profesión de sociólogo en América latina · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes a lack of clarity about the professional field of sociology graduates. The research gap is the disassociation between research production and professional training in sociology.

    Sociología de las profesiones y la profesión de sociólogo en América latina · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need to address the root causes of the phenomenon. The study suggests that a more nuanced understanding of the phenomenon is necessary to develop effective solutions.

    “Limpieza Social” Contra Habitantes de Calle en Colombia: Violencia Sistemática e Invisibilizada · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future research could explore the use of narrative visuals and artificial intelligence tools in science dissemination (“¿Nos Piden Demasiado o Hicimos muy Poco? Ciencia, Ética y Divulgación en México”, 2026); (2) Future research should investigate the impact of public policies on female entrepreneurship (“EMPREENDEDORISMO FEMININO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS AO SUCESSO PESSOAL E…”, 2026); (3) The paper suggests that future research could apply the methodology to other contexts and choreographers (“Boletín de Antropología”, 2026); (4) The lack of research in this area limits the ability of social workers to intervene with competence and ethical sensitivity (“Trabajo social e Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo: una revisión sistemática…”, 2026); (5) There is a lack of understanding of the specific attributes of the built environment and social atmosphere that influence independent walking trips by children and adolescents (“Caminatas sin compañía de niños, niñas y adolescentes y sus relaciones con el…”, 2026). 121 gap statements have been mined from Social Sciences and Policies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 5,437 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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