Virtual Issue Research Articles

Is the Virtual Classroom a Window Into the Future During COVID-19?

Education in today’s epidemic time is possible only through virtual learning platforms. COVID-19 has changed the mode of learning and shown the power of learning in virtual mode. In this paper a self-designed questionnaire on virtual learning was developed to analyse the impact of virtual learning on undergraduate and postgraduate university students. The self-developed questionnaire containing 25 items is tested for validity and reliability. 25 items are further segregated into 5 factors using exploratory factor analysis. These five factors are: Virtual Learning Environment; Virtual Learning and Health Related Issues; Virtual Learning and Interpersonal Issues; Virtual Learning and Technological Issues; Virtual Learning Deliverables. To have the comparative study of undergraduate and postgraduate students for the use of virtual learning platforms, one-way ANOVA is implemented. One-way ANOVA is implemented for each factor and it was found that virtual learning effectiveness increases when students move from Under graduation (UG) to Post Graduation (PG) in India.

Virtual boarding school education management

If general education has been implemented virtually, there is nothing wrong with the same method applied by Islamic education or Islamic boarding schools. For this reason, we will look for data to strengthen this discussion to propose a virtual boarding school education system which is the idea of ??equal distribution of educational services to the millennial generation from house to house. We collect data online on published journals, books, proceedings, and websites that address virtual boarding school education issues. Furthermore, the collected data is analyzed using a coding system, comprehensive evaluation, and drawing conclusions that can answer the main problems of this project. By analyzing and discussing the data, we can conclude that virtual boarding school education is an exciting idea with efforts to distribute Islamic education services to the millennial generation, who happen to be not santri.

Two years into COVID-19 - Lessons in SARS-CoV-2 and a perspective from papers in FEBS Letters.

The 2019 outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) in Wuhan (Hubei province of China) has given rise to a pandemic spread of virus, more than 240 million incidences and a death toll larger than 5 million people. COVID‐19 has set off large efforts in research, therapy and patient care, as well as public and private debates in every imaginable form. A number of scientists used the publication platforms provided by the Federation of the European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) to present their research data, reviews, opinions and other contributions relating to COVID‐19 and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). Here, I highlight the recent COVID‐19 papers which have been published and collected in a Virtual Issue in FEBS Letters, and discuss their implications towards understanding the molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms of SARS‐CoV‐2 infections, vaccine development and antiviral discovery strategies.

The Australasian Cell Death Society (ACDS): celebrating 50 years of Australasian cell death research

The Australasian Cell Death Society (ACDS): celebrating 50 years of Australasian cell death research

The impact of virtual learning on Multimedia University student performance: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has imposed adaption to virtual learning for students and educators across all levels of education in the world. The effectiveness of virtual learning varies amongst age groups. It has been suggested that the adoption of virtual learning will continue to be implemented even after pandemic, particularly in higher education. Therefore, it is crucial to validate the effectiveness of a virtual learning approach among university students to ensure a smooth transition from a conventional education model to a hybrid education model. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the impact of virtual learning on students' performance in a virtual classroom. Methods: We analysed survey data collected from undergraduate students at Multimedia University, Malaysia. Convenience sampling and self-administered online surveys were used to understand the impact of virtual learning. Multiple regression analysis was performed using SPSS software Results: A total of 210 first and second year degree and diploma students responded to the online surveys. Factors affecting virtual learning were segregated into three categories: virtual teaching techniques, technology issues, and environment distraction. Respondents stated that the critical factor that affect the effectiveness of virtual learning and impacts on students' performance was the virtual teaching techniques employed by educators. Conclusions: This study concluded that virtual teaching techniques have significant impact on students' performance whereas technology issues and environment distraction do not significantly influence students' performance during virtual learning. Although this study is limited to students from Multimedia University, it lays the groundwork for future research to involve students from other universities or other countries. A future study can address more factors that affect virtual learning and students' performance, such as students' attitude and motivation.

Historiographical reflections on sciences in Europe : Perspectives from Centaurus *

Contributions of a historiographical bent have been a regular presence in Centaurus. However, from 2007 onwards, when Centaurus became associated with the European Society for the History of Science, a number of papers and thematic special issues that chose to tackle specifically historiographical reflections on sciences in Europe made their appearance. Our long-lasting interest in this problematic, and the urgency of (re)addressing it in a very dynamic disciplinary scenario marked by global studies, and more generally by the necessity of exploring multi-disciplinary connections, provides the springboard for this second virtual issue: It offers a selection of nine papers (published in 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2021), of which five are introductions to special issues or spotlight sections (published in 2009, 2013, 2018, and 2021) covering the 15 years of association between Centaurus and the European Society for the History of Science, from 2007 to 2021.

Ecological responses to the direct and indirect disturbances by the Great East Japan Earthquake, 2011

This virtual issue collected and introduced scientific and data papers published in Ecological Research, Population Ecology, and Plant Species Biology on effects of direct and indirect disturbances induced in 2011 by the Great East Japan Earthquake in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

A Virtual Issue on Nanomedicine

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEEditorialNEXTA Virtual Issue on NanomedicineWolfgang J. Parak*Wolfgang J. Parak*Email: [email protected]More by Wolfgang J. Parakhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1672-6650, Tanja Weil*Tanja Weil*Email: [email protected]More by Tanja Weilhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5906-7205, and Paul S. Weiss*Paul S. Weiss*Email: [email protected]More by Paul S. Weisshttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5527-6248Cite this: ACS Nano 2021, 15, 10, 15397–15401Publication Date (Web):October 26, 2021Publication History Published online26 October 2021Published inissue 26 October 2021https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.1c09106Copyright © 2021 American Chemical SocietyRIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views2116Altmetric-Citations-LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InReddit PDF (669 KB) Get e-AlertsSUBJECTS:Targeting,Cancer,Nanomedicine,Nanoparticles,Cells Get e-Alerts

Virtual Visits for Outpatient Burn Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Burn-injured patients must frequently travel long distances to regional burn centers, creating a burden on families and impairing clinical outcomes. Recent federal policies in response to the coronavirus pandemic have relaxed major barriers to conducting synchronous videoconference visits in the home. However, the efficacy and benefits of virtual visits relative to in-person visits remained unclear for burn patients. Accordingly, a clinical quality assurance database maintained during the coronavirus pandemic (3/3/2020 to 9/8/2020) for virtual and/or in-person visits at a comprehensive adult and pediatric burn center was queried for demographics, burn severity, visit quality, and distance data. A total of 143 patients were included in this study with 317 total outpatient encounters (61 virtual and 256 in-person). The savings associated with the average virtual visit were 130 ± 125 miles (mean ± standard deviation), 164 ± 134 travel minutes, $104 ± 99 driving costs, and $81 ± 66 foregone wage earnings. Virtual visit technical issues were experienced by 23% of patients and were significantly lower in pediatric (5%) than in adult patients (44%; P = .006). This study is the first to assess the efficacy of synchronous videoconference visits in the home setting for outpatient burn care. The findings demonstrate major financial and temporal benefits for burn patients and their families. Technical issues remain an important barrier, particularly for the adult population. A clear understanding of these and other barriers may inform future studies as healthcare systems and payors move toward improving access to burn care through remote healthcare delivery services.

Virtual Issue on Ultrafast Charge Separation in Energy Research

Virtual Issue on Ultrafast Charge Separation in Energy Research

Virtual Issue on Multifunctional Nanoporous Materials in Latin America

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEEditorialNEXTVirtual Issue on Multifunctional Nanoporous Materials in Latin AmericaGermán E. GomezGermán E. GomezInstituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologia Quimica, Facultad de Quimica, Bioquimica y Farmacia, Area de Quimica General e Inorganica, Universidad Nacional de San Luis-CONICET, Chacabuco y Pedernera, C.P. 5700 San Luis, San Luis, ArgentinaMore by Germán E. Gomezhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4963-5202 and Galo J. A. A. Soler-Illia*Galo J. A. A. Soler-IlliaInstituto de Nanosistemas, Universidad Nacional de San Martín-CONICET, Av. 25 de Mayo 1021, C.P. 1650 San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina*Email: [email protected]More by Galo J. A. A. Soler-IlliaCite this: Chem. Mater. 2021, 33, 19, 7569–7571Publication Date (Web):September 27, 2021Publication History Published online27 September 2021Published inissue 12 October 2021https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c03013Copyright © Published 2021 by American Chemical SocietyRIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views930Altmetric-Citations-LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InReddit PDF (534 KB) Get e-AlertsSUBJECTS:Thin films,Composites,Porous materials,Metal organic frameworks,Catalytic reactions Get e-Alerts

Food education – let’s go back to the future

Food education – let’s go back to the future

Absence makes the mind grow stronger - Educating in a pandemic and beyond.

With more than one academic year into the pandemic, it is timely to consider the lessons we learnt, and how they could shape education in the future. Papers from around the globe, reflecting on the directions we took and could take, were published in the FEMS Microbiology Letters virtual Thematic Issue 'Educating in a pandemic and beyond' in October 2021. Its content is reviewed here to facilitate discussions within the professional community. Online platforms and tools, that allowed a rapid emergency response, are covered, as well as enhancing student engagement, complementing and blending in-person activities with online elements for more flexible and accessible learning opportunities, the need for educator training, and improving science literacy overall and microbiology literacy specifically. As we go forward, in order to benefit from blended and flexible learning, we need to select our approaches based on evidence, and mindful of the potential impact on learners and educators. Education did not only continue during the pandemic, but it evolved, leading us into the future.

Synonymous but Not Equal: A Special Section and Virtual Issue on Phenotypic Effects of Synonymous Mutations

Synonymous but Not Equal: A Special Section and Virtual Issue on Phenotypic Effects of Synonymous Mutations

COP26, Climate Change and the Agri‐food Sector – The EuroChoices Evidence

This Editorial links to the COP26, Climate Change and the Agri‐Food Sector Virtual Issue

Celebrating 75 years of geography teaching and research at the University of Otago

Virtual Issue: Celebrating 75 Years of Geography Teaching and Research at the University of Otago

Nutrition Bulletin recognised with Impact Factor™

<i>Nutrition Bulletin</i> recognised with Impact Factor™

Future‐proofing IJMR as a leading management journal: Reach, relevance and reputation

Future‐proofing <i>IJMR</i> as a leading management journal: Reach, relevance and reputation

Interfaces is Growing!

We are reaching out with some exciting news! From 1st of May, I, Jolke Perelaer have been appointed to the position of Editor-in-Chief of Advanced Materials Interfaces. Three Deputy Editors have been appointed as well: Lu Shi strengthens the journal from China, and we welcome Ingeborg Stass from our team in Berlin and John Uhlrich from the Weinheim office. Under the leadership of Peter Gregory, Advanced Materials Interfaces started in 2014 as a journal that provided a dedicated home for research with a focus on the interface of the materials. Over the last 4 years, Anna Troeger and I worked together as Deputy Editors to carry the journal forward; she has now been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Solar RRL, and will remain involved in Advanced Materials Interfaces as a peer-review editor. With its newly installed leaders, Advanced Materials Interfaces will continue to provide a forum for interface-related research across different disciplines with a demonstrable potential for application. Amongst the many topics we have published, well-cited topics include 2D materials, opto-electronic devices, biomaterials, nature-inspired surfaces, membranes, surface reactions, and energy storage materials. And there is more exciting news to share! The new Impact Factor for Advanced Materials Interfaces has increased to 6.147 (Clarivate Journal Citation Reports 2021), which is an increase of 24% compared to the previous one. With this Advanced Materials Interfaces further strengthened its position as an important journal in the area of interface-based research. Don't forget to take a look into our Hall of Fame virtual issue, which is frequently updated series with invited-only review articles from the top scientists in their fields, and the Biomaterials issue, where articles are collected on all topics of biomaterials, including hydrogels, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. Finally, we would like to thank our Advisory Board members, authors, reviewers, and readers for their continuous interest as well as their support for Advanced Materials Interfaces. We hope to serve up more great publications! On behalf of the editorial team,

Women in biogeography

AbstractDespite increasing awareness of issues affecting inclusivity, equity and diversity, change has been slow in science and academia, and gender disparities remain significant. Biogeography has not escaped this pattern. Here, we present a virtual issue compiling some of the most cited papers led by women that have been published in the Journal of Biogeography since 2009 in an effort to equalize visibility of women's influential work. We summarize leading gender disparities and their potential underlying causes, and present our motivation and methodology in compiling this issue. We further provide a blog, website and social media links to highlight the research of the authors whose work is showcased here. Highlighting influential contributions by women biogeographers is a small step towards equalizing visibility across genders. We hope that this virtual issue will also contribute in some way to creating a greater sense of belonging for women biogeographers.