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Makerspaces are used to promote classroom change and creativity for the 21st century. Building on the learning theory of Constructionism, this intervention study used a curriculum intervention program, “Making a Makerspace” (MM), to integrate the makerspace into Chinese kindergartens. We used a quasi-experimental research design to evaluate the eff...
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Bu çalışmada, gümüş nanoparçacıkların katalitik verimliliğini artırmak amacıyla, Çinko katkılı Gümüş Nanoparçacıklar (Zn katkılı Ag NP'ler) sentezlenmiştir. Polygonum cognatum özütü ile çinko katkılama oranı sistematik olarak değiştirilerek (çıplak Ag NP, %1,6 Zn katkılı Ag NP ve %9,0 Zn katkılı Ag NP) kontrollü bir yeşil sentez yapılmıştır. Endükt...
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This chapter seeks to broaden the scope of computational thinking beyond its traditional boundaries within the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It aims to dispel the prevailing misconception that computational thinking is limited to computer science and digital technology and highlights its applicability in n...
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The field of computer science remains male-dominated, with women facing significant barriers to entry and advancement. Despite numerous global initiatives aimed at addressing this imbalance, gender-based stereotypes still shape perceptions of technology-related fields, often discouraging girls from pursuing STEM studies and careers. To address this...
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This study explores the multifaceted factors influencing academic performance among undergraduate students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs at a South African university. Employing a Bayesian hierarchical modelling approach, this research analyses data from 630 students collected over four academic years...
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In today’s world, the success of a society is increasingly tied to its ability to cultivate a scientifically literate population. Yet, many nations struggle to provide a solid foundation in science education, especially in under-privileged regions. Science education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of societies by fostering critical think...
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of gender roles on career choices in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to...
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This preliminary study explores the needs of teachers and students in physics learning, focusing on renewable energy topics. Using a survey method, data were collected from 24 high school physics teachers in Lampung Province via Google Forms. The findings were analyzed to identify educational gaps and propose solutions. Results reveal a pressing ne...
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Twenty first century learning requires students to have critical thinking skills, creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. The learning outcomes show that students' independence is very lacking and students' critical and creative thinking skills are low. This development aims to produce a product in the form of an e-module physics class...
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Este artigo relata a experiência de criar um Glossário Científico Bilíngue Português-Libras e a oportunidade de apresentá-lo em um evento internacional na Gallaudet University, a única universidade do mundo cujos programas são desenvolvidos por e para pessoas surdas por meio da Língua Americana de Sinais (ASL). O processo incluiu investigação, aval...
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This study investigates the needs of teachers and students in physics education, focusing on renewable energy. It aims to describe a valid e-LKPD (electronic student worksheet) for Alternative Energy Learning based on the STEM Engineering Design Process (EDP) to enhance students' System Thinking Skills and Creative Problem Solving Skills through qu...
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Culturally relevant engineering design (CRED) plays a pivotal role in shaping students' STEM identity by connecting engineering concepts with cultural contexts that resonate with their lived experiences. This approach fosters a sense of belonging, empowerment, and relevance among students, particularly those from historically underrepresented group...
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Technology use is crucial and fundamentally alters how universities teach and learn in the twenty-first century. The influx of various technologies supports the development of three key 21st-century skills: life and career skills, learning and innovation skills, and information, media, and technology skills. Social constructivism theory serves as t...
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Background Given that limited well-developed instruments are available to assess students’ transdisciplinary STEM practices (T-STEMP), this study aims to develop and validate an instrument for examining secondary students’ T-STEMP competence. According to the T-STEMP assessment framework proposed in our previous study, we developed items and valida...
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Culturally Relevant Engineering Design (CRED) offers a transformative approach to K-12 STEM education by bridging the gap between students' cultural backgrounds and engineering concepts. This study investigates the role of CRED in enhancing student engagement, fostering innovation, and promoting diversity within STEM classrooms. By incorporating cu...
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This study explores the influence of cultural contexts in engineering design on student engagement and learning in STEM education. The growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion in STEM highlights the need to recognize and integrate students' cultural backgrounds into the curriculum. By embedding culturally relevant engineering design challenges,...
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This paper explores the role of culturally relevant engineering (CRE) in K-12 STEM education and its potential to foster diversity and inclusion within these fields. The integration of culturally relevant design into engineering curricula aims to bridge the gap between students' cultural backgrounds and STEM learning experiences. By connecting engi...
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This study aims to identify and analyze research trends in gamification focusing on science education and explore opportunities for further development. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, a total of 126 relevant publications were identified from the Publish or Perish database indexed by Scopus, with 43 documents from the 2019–2023...
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This study explores the impact of Culturally Relevant Engineering Design (CRED) on student engagement in K-12 STEM classrooms. In a rapidly diversifying educational landscape, fostering inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments is essential for enhancing student interest, participation, and success in STEM fields. CRED integrates st...
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So-called ‘predatory’ publishing is often framed as an issue of unethical journal practices, but this perspective overlooks deeper structural problems in scholarly communication. The reliance on blacklists as a primary solution to identifying questionable journals fails to acknowledge the complexity of academic publishing and the broader systemic i...
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Culturally relevant design (CRD) in STEM education has emerged as a vital strategy for enhancing engagement and learning outcomes among K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. This study explores the integration of cultural context into engineering education to make STEM more accessible and relatable. By incorporating s...
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is increasingly recognized as a critical topic in today's educational landscape. This is because contemporary education outcomes need to equip students for the demands of 21st-century jobs. In this context, the role and strategic actions of school principals emerge as critical facto...
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p>From a preliminary analysis of the scientific literature, it can be seen that knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has a positive impact on the development of necessary skills in students’ professional activities. However, there are very few studies on the effectiveness of using STEM elements in developing the crea...
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This study explores the impact of Culturally Relevant Engineering Design (CRED) on student perceptions of STEM education, with a particular focus on equity in K-12 classrooms. CRED is a pedagogical approach that integrates cultural context into engineering design projects, aiming to make STEM subjects more accessible and relatable to students from...
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Dominasi Scopus dalam lanskap akademik Indonesia telah menciptakan ketergantungan signifikan terhadap standar global yang sering kali mengabaikan kebutuhan lokal. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi implikasi ketergantungan ini terhadap berbagai aspek akademik, termasuk inovasi lokal, representasi ilmu sosial dan humaniora, serta aksesibilitas akademik, khu...
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This paper examines the role of culturally relevant engineering design in promoting diversity and equity within STEM education. As STEM fields continue to face challenges related to underrepresentation of diverse groups, integrating culturally relevant approaches into engineering curricula has the potential to empower students from marginalized bac...
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This study explores the impact of culturally relevant engineering design (CRED) on STEM learning outcomes for K-12 students. By integrating students' cultural backgrounds into engineering tasks, CRED aims to make STEM education more relatable and accessible, fostering increased engagement and achievement. The research reviews several case studies a...
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This study examined the effectiveness of various Piptadeniastrum africanumpowder and oil extract concentrations against Callosobruchus maculatusin cowpea seeds that had been kept. The treated cowpea seeds were placed in the container together with an adult C. maculatus. Cowpea bruchids were subjected to contact and fumigant toxicity tests at 0.1g,...
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This paper explores the integration of cultural relevance in engineering design to foster inclusive learning within STEM education. The study examines how culturally relevant pedagogy, when applied to engineering design tasks, enhances engagement, learning outcomes, and a sense of belonging among K-12 students, particularly those from historically...
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Many studies have demonstrated that Virtual Exchange (VE) for teaching languages can have a positive effect on learners' intercultural awareness or achievements. However, during this century, the teaching process has shifted from teaching with technology to solving problems with it. In this regard, pedagogical experts in Science, Technology, Engine...
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The impact of cognitive biases, particularly biased self-assessment, on learning outcomes and decision-making in higher education is of great significance. This study delves into the confluence of cognitive biases and user experience in spreadsheet programming as a crucial IT skill across various academic disciplines. Through a quantitative analysi...
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In recent times, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education has gained interest in preparing students to face the challenges of the modern world. STEM fields are important for nurturing and shaping a wide range of skills in society. Therefore, to ensure students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge, STEM education has b...
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La Mesa Regional en Pensamiento de Diseño y Educación STEM es un espacio de colaboración interinstitucional para el encuentro en torno a esta metodología y su vínculo con la educación STEM situada en Latinoamérica. A través de una mirada colectiva, este artículo reflexiona en torno a los aprendizajes, desafíos y proyecciones del proceso de implemen...
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This chapter identifies current and emerging issues related to gender equality in education, providing a comparative analysis of education-related gender equality indicators across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Using data from UNESCO, the World Bank Gender Data Portal, the United Nations Development Programme’s Gender Inequali...
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To effectively teach modeling, instructors need to select tasks that allow students to learn which mathematical operations are appropriate for modeling different scenarios. Naturally, instructors might select tasks using a priori task classification systems—ones that group real-world problems for a given operation based on mathematical formalisms (...
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This research aims to establish a comprehensive framework for studying STEM education in early childhood using the meta-synthesis approach. A total of 97 studies conducted in Türkiye between 2017 and October 2024 were examined, focusing on their contributions to the field. The studies were categorized based on sample groups, research methods, data...
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Based on the theoretical taxonomy of supports and barriers and Social Cognitive Career theory, this chapter contributes to the existing literature on STEM women’s pathways by qualitatively examining environmental supports and barriers that girls and women experience in all developmental stages, from childhood to professional life. The overarching p...
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bstract STEM accounting has emerged as a significant accounting profession's evolution. Big data, as a part of pivotal technology part of STEM, has become ubiquitous and can revolutionize traditional accounting education. This study, in alliance with the STEM paradigms, aims to empirically compare the effect of “traditional accounting education” an...
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This paper seeks to identify the impact of learning programming and robotics in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educational approach. Studying these areas of knowledge is important to prepare students to face contemporary technological challenges. The approach analyzes how to establish and define the curricular content...
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Pembelajaran berbasis STEM mampu memberikan peningkatan pemahaman signifikan jika diterapkan secara relevcan dengan alat peraga edukatif. Program pengabdian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi efektivitas mainan mekanikal edukatif berbasis pembangkit listrik tenaga air untuk meningkatkan pemahaman peserta didik tentang konsep kelistrikan serta kompetensi gu...
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Inorganic–organic hybrid MXenes (h‐MXenes) are a family of 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides functionalized with alkylimido and alkylamido surface groups. Using cryogenic and room temperature scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and electron energy‐loss spectroscopy (EELS), it is shown that ripplocations, a form of a fundamental...
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Een kort onderzoek naar de stem als object a in de Lacaniaanse pscyhoanalyse. De stem heeft een centrale rol in de psychoanalyse waar taal en spreken centraal staan. Waar Freud de stem vooral situeerde in relatie tot het über-ich bracht Lacan het binnen in zijn theorie over het spiegelstadium. Het is het appèl van de ander dat het proces van subj...
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Bloch waves are often used in dynamical diffraction calculations, such as simulating electron diffraction intensities for crystal structure refinement. However, this approach relies on matrix diagonalization and is therefore computationally expensive for large unit cell crystals. Here Bloch wave theory is re-formulated using the physical optics con...
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Elementary-level teachers often express the need for assistance and support in teaching integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons. Many lack content knowledge in these disciplines, and many also report a lack of adequate opportunities to teach these subjects during their preservice programs or their in-service care...
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Este trabalho apresenta uma análise de uma experiência de aprendizagem sobre o conceito de energia, sua conservação e transformações, aplicada a estudantes do 8º ano do ensino fundamental. A metodologia utilizada combinou a Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP) com a abordagem curricular STEM (Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia e Matemática), buscand...
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Nobel Knowledge Hub: Empowering Aspiring Scientists for Global Innovation The Nobel Knowledge Hub is an ambitious, AI-powered virtual university designed to revolutionize scientific education and research. Aiming to democratize access to high-quality learning, it primarily focuses on STEM disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Econo...
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The landscape of international education in the United States has undergone a profound transformation in early 2025, driven by significant policy shifts that fundamentally reshape immigration protocols for international students. This comprehensive analysis examines the multidimensional impact of recent executive orders and legislative changes, foc...
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This study investigates the enhancement of students' mathematical and logical thinking skills through kite-making activities using the STEM approach. Conducted with 28 ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 03 Bengkulu Tengah, this qualitative descriptive research utilized observation, documentation, and interviews for data collection. Data were analyz...
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2022-2026 ‫األداء‬ ‫مستوى‬ ‫من‬ ‫الرفع‬ ‫قصد‬ ‫األساس‬ ‫التعلمات‬ ‫جتويد‬ ‫إىل‬ ‫يهدف‬ ‫الذي‬ ‫ابملغرب،‬ ‫ائدة‬ ‫الر‬ ‫املدارس‬ ‫مشروع‬ ‫إرساء‬ ‫مت‬ ، ‫من‬ ‫عينة‬ ‫اقف‬ ‫مو‬ ‫عن‬ ‫الكشف‬ ‫إىل‬ ‫اسة‬ ‫الدر‬ ‫هذه‬ ‫هتدف‬ ‫اإلطار،‬ ‫هذا‬ ‫يف‬ ‫املتعلمني.‬ ‫لدى‬ 36 ‫نسية،‬ ‫الفر‬ ‫اللغة‬ ‫يدرسون‬ ‫ابتدائي‬ ‫تعليم‬ ‫أستاذ‬ ‫لون‬ ‫او‬ ‫يز‬ ‫يف‬ ‫قروي‬ ‫و...
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Start-ups are significant incubators of innovation. Notwithstanding, they have largely been ignored in the field of Responsible Innovation (RI). To address this shortcoming, the social responsibility for start-ups model (SRSM) for the embedment of RI in the innovation process of early-stage STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) start-up...
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Asian(American) physics students lack ample representation in physics identity studies and in the broader science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sociological literature. This may be due to their perceived overrepresentation, the “model minority” myth, or their treatment as monolithic. These misconceptions obscure the diversity amo...
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This article challenges the popular misconception that technicians do not teach within higher education (HE). Writing from their experiences as technicians and educational researchers within the creative arts (Savage) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) (Vere), the authors question why many technicians feel unable to describe thei...
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Students’ motivational beliefs, specifically, their achievement goals and cost perceptions, were examined in undergraduate introductory physics (N = 877). Prior research has shown that the combination of students’ achievement goals and cost perceptions may be influential in determining important academic outcomes. We focused primarily on students’...
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This study aims to validate physics teaching materials in the form of STEM-based e-modules in the context of local wisdom of South Sumatra. This type of development research uses the Rowntree development model which consists of 3 stages, namely the planning, preparation, and evaluation stages. This research uses tessmer formative evaluation. Then,...
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The growing accessibility of higher education over the last century is a major accomplishment and should be continuously supported. A particular barrier to widening participation is that curricula across numerous disciplines rely on assumed knowledge for enrolling students. The gaps between this assumed and actual pre-existing knowledge are dispers...
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El liderazgo de la mujer en STEM es crucial para alcanzar la equidad de género y para el fomento de un entorno más inclusivo y diverso, que beneficie a toda la comunidad científica y tecnológica, pero de igual forma a la sociedad en general. La desigualdad en torno al liderazgo de las mujeres es una problemática mundial que requiere formular políti...
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This paper focuses on gender issues within the Italian Animal Science and Production Association (ASPA), which includes both academic and non-academic researchers involved in animal sciences. Data from the association’s archives in 2023 and bibliometric data obtained from Scopus and Web of Science were used. This study highlighted how within the AS...
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This study explores psychosocial differences in mental health indicators and learning patterns between male and female students to promote inclusion and equality in university classrooms, focusing on STEM and non-STEM fields. Using a holistic approach, five learning dimensions comprising a diversity-in-learning (DinL) construct were analyzed: Copin...
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This activity is for geography class to make your own globe using the concepts of latitude and longitude out of recycled CDs .
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Scientific reasoning is a thinking skill that students need in the 21st century to prepare them for global challenges. The research aims to develop STEM-based worksheets (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) on global warming, which is expected to improve students' scientific reasoning skills. This research includes the Research and D...
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There is a disparity between the number of graduates and the demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related fields globally. This gap underscores the importance of understanding and addressing the factors that drive student interest in the STEM career. Consequently, the education sector around the world...
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The text discusses the importance of integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and digital learning into Pakistan's educational system. It highlights the shortcomings of traditional teaching methods, such as rote memorization and lack of practical learning, which hinder creativity and critical thinking among stu...
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Pressure sensor textiles are essential for smart textile development, but their creation is challenging due to cost and sensitivity requirements. This study introduced a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of single triboelectric mode (STEM) versus double triboelectric modes (DTEM) sensing woven fabric using core–shell yarn with nylon and pol...
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This study reports on an integrated steM camp that aimed to improve middle school students’ STEM identity, interest in STEM careers, and interest in environmental issues. Conjecture mapping was used as a tool to design the camp and to investigate if, how, and why the program features influenced the mediating processes and if, how, and why the media...
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We applied a mixed‐method survey approach to explore STEM teachers' perceptions, familiarity, and the support needed for integrating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in K‐12 education. The study collected 48 responses from Idaho, USA, predominantly from White, female teachers servicing in rural schools. We analyzed data using both descrip...
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Generation and characterisation of metal nanoparticles (NPs) gained attention in recent years due to their significant potential in applications as diverse as catalysis, electronics or energy storage. Despite the high interest in NPs, their characterisation remains challenging and detailed quantitative information on size, number concentration and...
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The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) by China's DeepSeek have challenged the traditional paradigms of AI development, demonstrating that high-performance AI models can be created with significantly fewer resources than previously thought. This article examines DeepSeek's innovative approach, which includes optimizing computationa...
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Citation: El Koshiry, A.M.; Eliwa, E.H.; Abdel Mohsen, N.A.; Khalil, S.S. The Impact of AI-Based Cloud Network Management on Microsoft Azure in Promoting Green Technology Awareness. Sustainability 2025, 17, 1065. https://doi. Abstract: This study aimed to improve cloud network management skills through the Mi-crosoft Azure AI Platform and to raise...
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This study highlights effective strategies for enhancing student interest and participation in STEM education through culturally relevant approaches. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were engaged for this study. A survey was created and sent online to a group of grade 8 to 12 STEM students who completed the study. The interview...
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The thesis project is an essential step to obtain an MSc degree. Within STEM and Life Sciences disciplines, computational theses have specific characteristics that differentiate them from wet laboratory ones. In this article, we present Ten simple rules to direct and support Master students who are about to start a computational research project fo...
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Tangible programming tools (TPTs) are promising teaching aids in programming courses due to their interactivity and ability to enhance early childhood students' computational thinking, spatial reasoning, and executive function skills. However, it remains unclear whether TPTs support these skills simultaneously. This study examines the impact of TPT...
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In our digital era, pre-service teachers need profound professional digital competences to be able to effectively foster their learners’ digital skills. Studies pointing to a lack of integration of digital competences at secondary schools demonstrate the need for research and action to foster professional digital skills in teacher education. Using...
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This article examines Kazakhstan’s approach to developing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competencies in future teachers by analyzing educational programs (EPs) and key aspects of STEM education implementation. The purpose is to provide an in-depth understanding of Kazakhstan’s strategy for developing STEM skills in future...
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General Audience Summary Many college students drop out of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors after struggling in gateway courses, in part because these courses place large demands on students’ time. To address this issue, which affects students with outside-of-school responsibilities (e.g., jobs, families) in particular, inst...
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This paper examines the outcomes of an innovative interactive session at the 2024 STEM Education Conference held in Mission, Texas, that brought together Indigenous high school students from the Umonhon Nation Public School (UNPS), Rio Grande Valley (RGV) high school students, and preservice teachers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (...
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This article introduces QScratch, a novel educational tool designed to introduce fundamental quantum concepts and principles. It is an extension of the high-level block-based visual programming language Scratch, developed by the MIT Media Lab. The quantum concepts taught are presented in a simple and illustrative, yet rigorous way. The selection of...