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Fig. 1.4.6 Types of research gaps in literature review

1.4.6. Illustration of Interdisciplinary

Contexts

The following discussion provides descriptions of
contexts and findings of research gaps from academic fields
like literary studies, science, social science, and commerce.

Literary Studies:

Description: While both postcolonial literature and
environmentalism have garnered significant attention in
Research gap in literary studies, there exists a research gap in exploring their
literary studies intersection. Investigating how postcolonial texts engage
with environmental concerns, ecological injustices, and the
impacts of colonialism on nature can significantly contribute
to the broader understanding of environmental humanities
and postcolonial ecocriticism.

Research Gap: Exploring the intersection of postcolonial
literature and environmentalism.

Science:

Research gap in Description: While studies have highlighted the immediate
science consequences of climate change on marine ecosystems, there
is a research gap in comprehending the long-term effects.
Investigating how changing temperatures, ocean acidification,
and habitat loss affect biodiversity over extended periods

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