Scientific Skills Research Articles

IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA TOGA BERBASIS QR CODE PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK UNTUK MENIGKATKAN LITERASI SAINS DAN DIGITAL PESERTA DIDIK KELAS III SD

This study aims to describe the implementation of QR Code-based "Tanaman Obat Keluarga" (TOGA) media in thematic learning at SD Negeri Penawungan 02, which is located in Ranuyoso sub-district, as a means of enhancing scientific literacy and digital literacy among third-grade students. This research is descriptive in nature, and the data were collected through observation and questionnaires. The findings indicate that the use of QR Code-based TOGA media successfully improved students' scientific and digital literacy. This is evidenced by the comparison of the average pre-test and post-test scores, which showed a significant increase from 63 to 80. In other words, the percentage of students achieving mastery increased from 60% to 80%. Additionally, the use of this media enhanced students' scientific and digital literacy skills by involving the use of smartphones and QR code reader applications. Students gained a better understanding of scientific concepts such as the properties, benefits, uses, and roles of medicinal plants in health and the environment, while also becoming more proficient in operating smartphones, including connecting to the internet and using QR code reader applications. Thus, the implementation of QR Code-based TOGA media at SD Negeri Penawungan 02 in Ranuyoso sub-district has successfully enhanced the scientific and digital literacy of third-grade students.

Scientific Paper Writing Training: A Boost to Scientific Publication at Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Bangil

Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Bangil is a private university in East Java, Indonesia, affiliated with Nahdlatul Ulama. Despite its commitment to quality education based on Islamic values, the university's lecturers face challenges in publishing scientific articles. Previous research underscores the importance of training, workshops, and technology tools in improving lecturers' scientific publication skills. This article proposes a Participatory Action Research approach for scientific article writing training, involving issue identification, active lecturer involvement, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This approach fosters collaboration and enhances lecturers' scientific writing abilities. Similar successful approaches in other institutions highlight the potential positive outcomes of such training. The goal is to empower lecturers, boost publication rates, and contribute to individual and institutional advancement.

Effects of Project Based Learning on Student Achievement: Understanding of Science Concepts, Intermediate Process Skills, and Creativity

The research explores the dynamic landscape of education in Indonesia, marked by ongoing changes and enhancements across multiple domains. These transformations encompass curriculum revisions, improvements in educational standards, upgrades in school infrastructure, and advancements in the professional capabilities of educators including teachers and educational administrators. A primary objective of these reforms is to equip students with the competencies requisite for success in the 21st century, notably critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, often referred to as the 4Cs.This research uses a mixed-methods model, combining qualitative and quantitative data. Initial research is conducted through observation and interviews, followed by pretest and posttest given to students. The results show a significant improvement in students' understanding of scientific concepts, scientific process skills, and creativity after implementing project-based learning (PjBL). Additionally, students' response to PjBL is positive.The research concludes that PjBL affects students' understanding of scientific concepts, scientific process skills, and creativity. However, internal and external factors such as students' interest, motivation, learning environment, teachers, and learning materials also influence the effectiveness of learning.This research employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data. Initial investigation involves observations and interviews, followed by administering pretests and posttests to students. The findings demonstrate a notable enhancement in students' comprehension of scientific concepts, scientific process skills, and creativity subsequent to the implementation of PjBL. Moreover, students' reception of PjBL is affirmative.

Teacher Observation Skills Scale: Validity and Reliability

The present research aims to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure teacher observation skills. The research was conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year with a total of 648 teachers. Data were collected through online survey methods. Expert opinion was consulted for the content and face validity of the scale in the research. Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor (CFA) analyses were performed to assess the construct validity of the scale. Based on the results, it was found that the scale had a structure consisting of two dimensions and 18 items. It was determined that the factor loadings of the items in the scale were between .70 and .93. Considering the relevant literature, it was decided to name these dimensions as "natural observation skill" (NOS) and "scientific observation skill" (SOS). The Cronbach Alpha for the scales were both .95. As a result of the research, a valid and reliable scale that can determine the level of teachers' observation skills was developed.

Predictors of climate change literacy in the era of global boiling: a cross-sectional survey of Egyptian nursing students

BackgroundClimate changes have led to health and environmental risks, so it has become essential to measure climate change literacy among the entire population, especially nursing students. The significant role of nursing students in raising public awareness and future healthcare roles emphasizes assessing the predictors of climate change literacy among nursing students.AimsThis study seeks to identify the predictors of climate change literacy among nursing students in A Multi-Site Survey.DesignA multi-site descriptive cross-sectional study adheres to the guidelines outlined in A Consensus-Based Checklist for Reporting Survey Studies collected for five months, from the 1st of July 2023 to November 2023. The study participants comprise 10,084 nursing students from all 27 governments in Egypt. The researcher used the Predictors of Nursing Students’ Climate Change Literacy scale in this study. Data was collected, with 25 min average time to complete. Backward multiple linear regression was used to identify these predictors.ResultsIn the current study, nursing students demonstrated a moderate understanding of climate science (mean score 14.38), communication and advocacy skills (mean score 14.41), and knowledge of adaptation and mitigation strategies (mean score 13.33). Climate health impacts (mean score 17.72) emerged as the domain with the highest level of knowledge. No significant differences in climate literacy were observed across diverse student backgrounds (all p-values were > 0.05). Perceived faculty knowledge of climate change positively correlated with all four domains of climate literacy and emerged as a significant predictor in multiple linear regression analyses (all p-values were < 0.001).Implication.While our findings highlight significant predictors of climate literacy, it is essential to recognize that these results identify associations rather than causal relationships. Based on these associations, it is recommended that nursing professionals be equipped with comprehensive knowledge of climate adaptation strategies to better advocate for and implement effective public health measures.

Improving Students' Science Literacy Skills through Treasure Hunting Games with Problem Based Learning Model

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model with a treasure hunt game strategy on improving students' scientific literacy skills. The research method employed a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest control group design. The subjects consisted of two classes: an experimental class implementing the PBL model with the treasure hunt game strategy and a control class using conventional teaching methods. Data were collected through scientific literacy tests administered before and after the intervention and analyzed using stacking and racking analysis based on the Rasch Model. The results indicated that both classes experienced an increase in scientific literacy skills, with the experimental class showing a higher average increase of 1.99 compared to the control class's 1.80. Although the percentage difference in improvement was only about 11.24%, this suggests that the PBL method with the game strategy can provide additional positive contributions to science learning. The discussion highlights the importance of proper method implementation, teacher-student interaction, and learning environment conditions in influencing learning outcomes. In conclusion, while the PBL method with the game strategy is effective in enhancing scientific literacy, a holistic approach is still needed for optimal development of students' abilities.

Development of IBSC (Investigation Based Science Collaborative) Based Student Worksheet on Human Respiratory System to Improve Science Literacy and Collaboration Skills of Grade XI Students

In the 21st century, students need to have scientific literacy abilities and collaborative skills in order to be able to compete in this era. This study aims to knowing the validity, the practicality and to determine the effectiveness of IBSC (Investigation Based Science Collaborative) based student worksheet used as teaching materials on human respiratory system to improve student’s science literacy skills and collaboration skills. This development research was conducted using the ADDIE model and the data analysis used was the Manova test. The results of the study are the student worksheet is declared valid for use in the process of learning activities with an average validation score in the good category. Its also received a score in the very good category in terms of readability and practicality. The Manova test results showed a Sig. 0.000 with N-Gain values are 60.57 and 62,58 in fairly effective catefory which means there is a significant difference in the science literacy skills and collaboration skills of students who using and not using IBSC (Investigation Based Science Collaborative) based student worksheet.

The Effectiveness of Scientific Literacy Based Learning Device to Improve Junior High School Students Scientific Literacy

The researcher's goal in this study is to investigate the efficiency of the scientific literacy-based learning device model learning cycle 7E in improving student scientific literacy skills. This research used Research and development, with one group pretest-posttest design and two replications. The research sample was VII-grade junior high school students. To gather data about students’ scientific literacy, the researcher used a scientific literacy-based test. The data on students' scientific literacy will be evaluated to determine their level and skills before and after treatment with the development product. Based on research analysis and findings after using a scientific literacy-based learning device, the students’ scientific literacy increased. It can be seen from the n-gain value average obtained in junior high school 2, which has a value of 0.72 and is categorized as high. Meanwhile, the trial class of junior high school 2, was also categorized as high, with a value of 0.71. The results of a statistical test using two independent t-tests showed no significant difference between the n-gain values of the two trial classes. Based on these findings, it can be stated that the scientific literacy-based learning device model learning cycle 7E, helps increase students' scientific literacy.

Trends Research Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model to Improve Generic Science Skills in Students' Science Learning (2015-2024): A Systematic Review

Generic science abilities are abilities that students must have so that the knowledge and skills obtained in the learning process can be applied in everyday life and answer the challenges of an increasingly developing era. Generic science skills can be facilitated through learning with a Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. This research aims to identify and analyze research trends of PBL model to improve generic science skill in science learning. This research method is descriptive and analytical. The data used in this research was obtained from documents indexed by Google Scholar from 2015-2024 using Publish or Perish and Dimension.ai. Research procedures use PRISMA guidelines. The data identified and analyzed are the type of publication, publication source, and the title of research on PBL model to improve generic science skill in science learning that is widely cited. The data analysis method uses bibliometric analysis assisted by VOS viewer software. The results of the analysis show that research trend on PBL model to improve generic science skill in science learning indexed by Google Scholar from 2015 to 2024 has experienced a fluctuating increase. Research trend with an increase in the number of publications from 2015 to 2018. However, in 2019 and 2022 the research trend on the generic science ability in learning has decreased from the previous year and the research trend increase again in 2023. There are many documents in the form of articles, proceedings, book chapters and edited books that discuss research about Problem Based Learning model to improve generic science skills in science learning. Key words that are often used in research of generic science are critical thinking, e module, science learning, PBL, etc.

Development of self-efficacy in high school students through soil analysis in the protected natural area "Estero El Soldado"

Teaching various scientific disciplines involves both hands-on and theoretical methods aimed at sparking students' curiosity in learning concepts. Students enhance their comprehension by actively engaging in direct activities rather than solely relying on explanations provided by teachers. The development of a research project carried out by 12th grade students during the semester allowed them to develop scientific or technological research to understand nature and act on it. The research project involved taking soil samples of natural protected area “Estero El Soldado” and analyzing it using a microscope, increasing student’s self-efficacy using the microscope. Self-efficacy was measured before and after the proposed research project using the General Self-Efficacy Scale instrument (Baessler and Schwarzer, 1996), which consists of 10 items and measures a person's perception when facing a variety of stressful situations. The participation of 43 12th grade students was analyzed. After the completion of the research project students, the results from the pre-test (M = 66.89, SD = 19.52) and post-test (M = 80.34, SD = 19.84) self-efficacy evaluation indicate that carrying out the research project resulted in an improvement in self-efficacy, t(84) = 2.01, p = 0.0008. We can conclude that integrating hands-on research projects like soil analysis using different laboratory equipment boosts 12th-grade students' scientific self-efficacy, as evidenced by improved scores on the General Self-Efficacy Scale. These findings underscore the value of experiential learning in nurturing both scientific skills and confidence in students.

The association between belief in a just world and endorsing conspiracy theories is moderated by ambiguity tolerance, but not scientific reasoning

Both the belief in a just world (BJW) and conspiracy theory (CT) endorsement assist people to make sense of their world when they encounter ambiguous situations. When one endorses BJW as a generalised framework for understanding their world, however, they may be less motivated to endorse more contextualised CTs. The present study tests this theoretical assertion and explores the extent to which ambiguity tolerance—a preference for black-and-white thinking—and scientific reasoning skills might modify the association. Findings indicate that people with low ambiguity tolerance and higher BJW were less likely to endorse CTs. However, when ambiguity tolerance is high, there was no such association. Scientific reasoning did not moderate the association between BJW and CT endorsement. This research provides support for the buffering effect of BJW against the endorsement of conspiracy theories when ambiguity tolerance is low and regardless of people's scientific reasoning abilities. We discuss the benefits of endorsing adaptive worldviews as a protective factor against engaging in more detrimental beliefs.

Exploring the Utilisation of Generative AI Tools by Undergraduate First-Year Mechanical Engineering Students in Programming Assessments.

Integrating the fundamentals of computer science and programming skills into the undergraduate engineering curriculum has been a primary focus for many educational institutions worldwide. Learning the basics of programming from the beginning of undergraduate engineering education allows students to incorporate such skills into their future work easily. Therefore, an introductory programming course for first-year undergraduate students has been running since 2021 in the Mechanical Engineering Department at University College London intending to teach the fundamentals of Python programming language. However, it is well-known that generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in higher education are moving so fast that a wait-and-see approach cannot be taken. These applications have received much global attention from academics on their impact and proper use within the teaching-learning process. This paper investigates first-year undergraduate mechanical engineering students' use of Gen AI tools in their programming assessment. The results show that 60% of the cohort used tools that helped mainly to check their code, improve their English language, and understand error messages. However, 40% abstained from using any. Based on these findings, recommendations on how Gen AI tools can be utilised by undergraduate students in ways that support their learning and enhance their ability to achieve learning outcomes are made.

Assessing Practical Skills in Computer Science: Exploring the Relationship Between Coursework and Standardised Examinations in Zimbabwe

Assessing Practical Skills in Computer Science: Exploring the Relationship Between Coursework and Standardised Examinations in Zimbabwe

SEMES' long road to specialty status for emergency medicine in Spain.

July 2 of this year saw the publication of Spanish Royal Decree 610/2024, which establishes emergency medicine as an official specialization. This event represents the culmination of a long-running effort to improve the care of patients in the emergency and urgent care system and throughout the national health service. This article offers a brief account of some of the legal, administrative, and political steps the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine(SEMES) took to achieve this goal over the course of nearly 40 years. The effort has involved many SEMES members, who strictly speaking had the sole obligation of knowing how to care appropriately for patients based on clinical expertise along with organizational, scientific, and other professional skills. Competences in these areas have been shown to fall short in Spain. The article provides examples of some of the bright lights and dim shadows in our rule of law. Nonetheless, the long road traveled has also shown us how skills and knowledge are developed in adverse circumstances and crises, provided there is vocation for public service.

Implementación de la gamificación en el aprendizaje de conceptos de Ciencias Naturales y su influencia en la motivación de los estudiantes

The general objective of the research was to evaluate the impact of gamification on the learning of Natural Sciences concepts and the motivation of ninth-grade students, comparing with a traditional teaching approach. Theoretical methods such as analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive methods were used to analyze and synthesize information. Empirical methods include student surveys, pedagogical tests and specialist criteria. The research is declared quasi-experimental and descriptive, allowing groups to be compared and educational phenomena to be described. The gamified strategy was designed to address the contents of curricular block 4. The Earth and the Universe in ninth grade, guaranteeing the development of cognitive and scientific skills typical of the educational level. The results revealed that the group where gamification was applied showed better performance in all aspects evaluated. Students demonstrated a stronger understanding of Natural Sciences Curricular Block 4 concepts, an increase in class participation and collaboration, and greater interest in gamified learning activities. In addition, an increase in the ability to apply knowledge in practical situations was observed. These findings suggest that gamification can significantly improve the teaching-learning process in Natural Sciences, fostering a more stimulating and effective educational environment. It is recommended that educators consider integrating gamified strategies into their pedagogical practices to promote more meaningful and motivating learning in this area of ​​knowledge.

DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC ANALYTICAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HUMANITIES STUDENTS AT THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

The article deals with the issue of formation and development of scientific analytical and communicative skills among humanities students at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after P. Lumumba ("RUDN University"). The study touches upon the issues of shaping competences in professional sphere taking into account multipolarity and international status of the university and its educational programmes. The study is based on the multidisciplinary approach to teaching humanities students from different countries taking into account the level of development of all kinds of speech activity,national-cultural specificities of the students and interdisciplinary approach. The article discusses an innovative interdisciplinary approach and the need to integrate technical skills into humanitarian education.

THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION IN THE ACCOUNTING LABOR MARKET IN THE KURDISTAN REGION, A FIELD STUDY OF PROFESSIONALS IN COMPANIES AND ACADEMICS IN ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS IN ERBIL GOVERNORATE

This study aims to explore the impact of the use of information technology on the accounting profession in the labor market in the Kurdistan Region, with a special focus on the opinions of professionals working in companies and academics in accounting departments in Erbil Governorate. The main problem addressed by the study is based on the challenge that accounting education faces in keeping pace with rapid developments in information technology and integrating them effectively within educational programs. In light of the significant expansion of the use of technology in various areas of life, including accounting, the urgent need for university accounting departments to provide the necessary scientific and practical skills to students is highlighted, to qualify them to work in an advanced technological accounting environment. Accordingly, the basic hypothesis of the study was formulated: “Using technology Information in accounting education raises the academic and professional competence of students in accounting departments, enabling them to keep pace with the requirements of the contemporary labor market in the Kurdistan region. To achieve the objectives of the study and examine the hypothesis, the descriptive analytical approach was adopted, which is suitable for studying the relationship between the use of information technology in accounting education and the competence of graduates. The descriptive aspect includes the use of relevant scientific literature and references, while in the analytical aspect, data is collected through questionnaires directed to a sample of the study, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The results highlight the importance of information technology in accounting and confirm the existence of a relationship There is a strong connection between the technological qualification of accountants and the actual reality of their profession in the region. Therefore, the study recommends the need to pay attention to continuously evaluating accounting educational programs and developing them to meet the changing needs of the labor market, including providing specialized training courses in information technology, modernizing the technological infrastructure, and enhancing cyber security for data. Accounting. These measures will contribute to improving the competence and skills of accounting graduates tobetter prepare them to face contemporary challenges in the accounting profession.

Students' approaches to developing scientific communication skills.

Science communication is a core skill for undergraduate science students to acquire in preparation for their future careers, but studies show that this skill is underdeveloped in science graduates. The aim of this study was to discover the resources and approaches undergraduate students use to effectively develop their science communication skills and how the use of these methods relates to academic performance on a communication task. Undergraduate students undertaking a second-year biomedical science course (n = 490) were asked which approaches and resources they used to aid the development of their science communication skills, and the frequency of their responses was correlated against their laboratory report mark, using multiple regression and relative weights analysis. Students' (n = 453) use of Communication Learning in Practice for Scientists (CLIPS; an open-access interactive website on science communication), resources provided by the university, interactions with university teaching staff, and engagement with the scientific literature significantly predicted the laboratory report mark. Students enrolled in a blended format or in remote online learning only, and in different programs, performed comparably in the written report and used similar approaches and resources, other than remote students reporting more use of other online resources and students in blended learning engaging more with university resources. Together, these findings provide insight into which strategies are most helpful for undergraduate students to engage with to improve their scientific communication skills. The findings highlight that the provision of well-designed interactive communication resources, guided assessment resources, and opportunities to engage with teaching staff can assist in the development of science communication skills.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study identifies the approaches and resources that undergraduate science students use to develop their science communication skills. It reveals which of these approaches and resources predict improved academic performance in a written science communication assessment task. The findings point to the importance of explicit guidance, and engagement with teaching staff, in advancing the development of science communication skills.

A Corpus-Based Text-Centric Approach to the Scientific Discourse Actualization in the Process of Forming the Professional Language Personality of Linguistic Specialties Students

The article analyses the effect of the corpus text-centered approach on the development of the personality of a linguistics student in the changing socio-pedagogical and professional context of modern society. The ways of scientific discourse actualization in the digital linguodidactic space are investigated, a systematic and in-depth justification of its forms is given, practical and didactic measures affecting the formation and harmonious development of the professional language personality of students are considered. The key characteristics of scientific communication necessary for future specialists for successful professional development in the field of linguistic knowledge are being clarified. The specifics of teaching students a foreign language based on a text-centric approach based on the online corpus dictionaries and digital word cloud technology use are being clarified. The purpose of the article is to investigate and demonstrate the conceptual model and principles of the modern didactic system, which is based on the corpus text-centered approach in the teaching of scientific discourse to language students and the development of their professional language personality. Methodology. In addition to quantitative methods, the pedagogical experiment aimed to find out the characteristics of the formation and development of the scientific discussion skills of students in the field of education “Professional education (according to industry)” a text-centric approach was used. In conclusion, it can be stated that the effectiveness of the corpus text-centered approach in the development of the professional personality of language students has been demonstrated. Recognizing the specifics of scientific communication, this approach helps students improve their reading, writing, speaking skills and understanding of foreign scientific discourse, as well as expand their vocabulary and develop logical thinking and communication skills.

Study of gender perspective in STEM degrees and its relationship with video games

At present, even though gender equality is an important matter of public interest, there are still areas in higher education where male presence is overwhelming. We refer to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) studies in general and Computer Engineering in particular where there is only 16% of female presence in Spain. This fact made us think about the reason for this inequality. We attempted to answer such questions by means of a survey filled out by 138 students of STEM university degrees. Thanks to this survey, we have been able to understand the motivations and opinions of the students of STEM degrees regarding gender perspective. Our study highlights the possible influence of computer and video game use on enrollment in STEM degrees. Furthermore, it points out the differences between men and women in computer science skills before they start their studies. The answers provided by the surveyed women showed a correlation between women who play video games and those who get better grades. In addition, women who play video games feel more integrated into STEM degrees. Finally, differences were found in gender perspective between the male and female participants.