Research Gaps

• Research Question: How effective are mindfulness-based interventions for reducing anxiety in college students?

• Gap: While existing studies report positive effects, there is limited research on the long-term impact and individual variations.

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• Theoretical Gap

• Research Question: How does socioeconomic status impact healthcare access among urban elderly populations?

• Gap: Most studies focus on urban populations, leaving a gap in understanding rural elderly individuals’ unique challenges.

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

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• Population Gap

• Methodological Gap

• Research Question: How do microplastics affect marine ecosystems?

• Gap: Limited knowledge/related literature exists regarding the specific mechanisms by which microplastics harm marine organisms and ecosystems.

• Knowledge Gap

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

• Empirical Gap

• Evidence Gap

• Research Question: How can organizations effectively implement flexible work arrangements?

• Gap: Practical guidance is lacking on managing remote teams, maintaining productivity, and addressing work-life balance.

• Methodological Gap

• Empirical Gap

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

• Population Gap

• Research Question: How do cultural factors influence consumer decision-making in luxury fashion purchases?

• Gap: Current theories emphasize rational choice, but cultural nuances play a significant role in luxury buying behavior.

• Population Gap

• Theoretical Gap

• Knowledge Gap

• Methodological Gap

• Research Question: Does a specific herbal remedy effectively treat insomnia?

• Gap: Existing studies provide conflicting evidence, with some suggesting positive effects and others showing no significant improvement in sleep quality.

• Methodological Gap

• Empirical Gap

• Evidence Gap

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

• Research Question: What are the long-term effects of smartphone use on adolescent mental health?

• Gap: While some studies indicate a link between excessive screen time and mental health issues, others find no conclusive evidence.

• Empirical Gap

• Evidence Gap

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

• Population Gap

• Research Question: What factors contribute to successful entrepreneurship in developing countries?

• Gap: While entrepreneurship literature exists, there is insufficient understanding of context-specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs in low-income regions.

• Theoretical Gap

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

• Methodological Gap

• Knowledge Gap

• Research Question: What motivates pro-environmental behavior among different age groups?

• Gap: Theories often generalize across age cohorts, neglecting age-specific drivers of environmental actions.

• Theoretical Gap

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• Empirical Gap

• Research Question: How accurate are self-report dietary assessments in children?

• Gap: Existing methods rely on self-reported data, which may be prone to biases and inaccuracies.

• Population Gap

• Practical-Knowledge Gap

• Methodological Gap

• Empirical Gap