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112 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 5,408 Social Sciences and Policies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • 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

  • The study identifies the impact of bureaucratization on social workers as a major challenge. 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 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

  • The study identifies the challenge of understanding the complex and nuanced nature of the "social cleansing" phenomenon. 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

  • Limited accessibility and representation in digital platforms and tools. Lack of adaptations in educational resources. Risk of digitalization becoming a process of social exclusion.

    La brecha digital en personas con diversidad funcional: propuestas para una mayor inclusión social · 2026 · DOI

  • One challenge is the lack of a non-invasive, real-time detection technique. Another challenge is the need for a method that can identify substances of abuse in a reliable and accurate manner.

    Capilaroscopia como propuesta de herramienta de tamizaje en tiempo real, para la detección de sustancias de abuso · 2026 · DOI

  • The persistence of gender stereotypes in society. The difficulty of changing these stereotypes through education. The need for the participation of the whole society to promote a more just and equal society.

    ¿QUIÉN DECIDE QUIENES SOMOS? UNA MIRADA CRÍTICA SOBRE LOS ESTEREOTIPOS DE GÉNERO Y LOS PREJUICIOS SOCIALES · 2026 · DOI

  • The transmission of knowledge and construction of identity are crucial for preserving cultural heritage. The global market and exploitation of natural resources pose a threat to the preservation of this cultural heritage. The lack of community participation and legal instruments hinders the preservation of cultural heritage.

    Preservación del patrimonio cultural inmaterial del arte textil de la mujer indígena Wayúu · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could further explore the concept of globalization and its relation to the subject. It could examine the implications of a pluralistic and corporeal understanding of the subject. Further research could also engage with other philosophical traditions and perspectives.

    La dialéctica entre globalización regionalización y territorialización · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the discussion of globalization and its relation to the subject. It notes a lack of nuance in the understanding of the subject in this context.

    La dialéctica entre globalización regionalización y territorialización · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of understanding education in a globalized world. It highlights the need to consider the cultural and historical context of education. The study suggests that education faces challenges in adapting to the needs of a globalized society.

    Educación, Persona y Globalización · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges related to violence and lack of access to services. The study highlights the challenge of reproducing dependence in institutional responses.

    Transformaciones en las prácticas alimentarias de mujeres en situación de sinhogarismo severo: análisis de experiencias en un proyecto de Communal Housing First en Barcelona · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of global health interventions. The need to consider power relations and gender in global health interventions. The challenge of designing effective global health interventions that take into account the historical context.

    ¿Tecnología apropiada para quién? Poder, historia y desigualdad en la salud global · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of preserving the agency of those who sustain biocultural knowledge. It highlights the need to integrate biocultural knowledge into decision-making processes.

    El sistema agroalimentario como vía para consolidar el paradigma biocultural en España: el diálogo de saberes como herramienta de gobernanza · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of the paper's arguments for ethical theories. Future research could examine the relationship between autonomy and moral responsibility in more detail. Future research could discuss the implications of Kant's ideas for moral philosophy.

    La deuda que la autonomía de Kant no funda - El Sistema Jurídico del Universo ante el aliado incómodo · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between autonomy and moral responsibility. The paper argues that the opposition between autonomy and heteronomy should not be formulated in traditional terms.

    La deuda que la autonomía de Kant no funda - El Sistema Jurídico del Universo ante el aliado incómodo · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in understanding the relationship between dance practices and subjective well-being. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of subjective well-being and human development through the analysis of dance practices.

    Bienestar subjetivo y desarrollo humano en adultos que bailan en Medellín · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the people as a subject of emancipation in the context of neoliberalism. The author highlights the importance of exploring the concept of the people in the context of neoliberalism.

    Reinventar al pueblo: sujeto político y emancipación · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the relationship between basic daily activities and depression. The need for specialized emotional and functional support for older adults.

    Dificultades en las actividades básicas de la vida diaria y su asociación con la depresión en adultos mayores de La Paz, Baja California Sur. · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on the application of the formador autónomo in educational settings. The development of new methods for elaborating utopias.

    El formador autónomo a partir de la lectura de realidad · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the complexity of reality. The need for a dialectical transdisciplinary approach.

    El formador autónomo a partir de la lectura de realidad · 2026 · DOI

  • 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 paper identifies a gap in the recognition of divulgation as an ethical dimension of scientific work. 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

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of female entrepreneurship and its challenges. 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

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