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View article: Ethical, Practical, and Policy Challenges of AI in Teaching Einsteinian Physics
Ethical, Practical, and Policy Challenges of AI in Teaching Einsteinian Physics Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the instruction of Einsteinian physics offers transformational possibilities with significant ethical, pedagogical, and policy concerns. AI-driven tools can improve students' understandi…
View article: Anthropocentric Reasoning of Weight, Friction, Buoyancy, and Air Resistance among Pre-Service Teachers
Anthropocentric Reasoning of Weight, Friction, Buoyancy, and Air Resistance among Pre-Service Teachers Open
This study examines anthropocentric misunderstandings among pre-service educators concerning the forces of weight, friction, buoyancy, and air resistance. A total of 476 first-year students in a Greek Primary Education Department completed…
View article: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Digital Technologies for Science Teaching
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Digital Technologies for Science Teaching Open
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into digital technologies is transforming science education, providing unparalleled opportunities for innovation, personalization, and international collaboration. This article examines how…
View article: Thinking Like Scientists in the Classroom: Middle School Inquiry into Zhang Heng’s Seismoscope as a Historical Black Box
Thinking Like Scientists in the Classroom: Middle School Inquiry into Zhang Heng’s Seismoscope as a Historical Black Box Open
Black-box activities are acknowledged as useful methodologies in science education, as they engage students in the role of scientists, prompting them to deduce concealed mechanisms from observable evidence. This study examines the thinking…
View article: Exploring pre-service teachers’ perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence in education
Exploring pre-service teachers’ perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence in education Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing education and is anticipated to be a key driver of future educational reforms. This study examines pre-service teachers’ perceptions of AI’s role in higher education. Using a quantit…
View article: ChatGPT and DeepSeek in Physics Education: A Narrative and Thematic Literature Review of Pedagogical Implications
ChatGPT and DeepSeek in Physics Education: A Narrative and Thematic Literature Review of Pedagogical Implications Open
This paper presents a narrative and thematic literature review examining the pedagogical implications of integrating two leading large language models, ChatGPT and DeepSeek, into physics education. It investigates how their distinct archit…
View article: From Umweg Peaks to Analyzer-Based Imaging: Four Decades of High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction
From Umweg Peaks to Analyzer-Based Imaging: Four Decades of High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Open
High-resolution X-ray diffraction has transformed from a precise technique for determining lattice constants into a multifaceted platform for imaging strains, flaws, and phase changes across a wide array of materials. Expanding upon the fo…
View article: Teachers as facilitators and innovators in 21st-century STEM education
Teachers as facilitators and innovators in 21st-century STEM education Open
This integrative review examines how teachers function as facilitators and innovators in integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across early childhood, primary, and secondary schooling and identifies the condit…
View article: From Theory to Practice: Exploring Students’ Everyday Use of Physics Knowledge
From Theory to Practice: Exploring Students’ Everyday Use of Physics Knowledge Open
The persistent gap between theoretical knowledge acquired in physics classes and its practical application in students' daily lives represents a substantial challenge for contemporary education. Even though there have been many changes to …
View article: Development of methods for WHO quality standards for child and youth mental health services to improve quality of care and patient safety in the WHO European region
Development of methods for WHO quality standards for child and youth mental health services to improve quality of care and patient safety in the WHO European region Open
Background Child and youth mental health care is of varying quality across the WHO European Region, with many settings being low-resourced. To improve and standardize quality of care, WHO Regional Office for Europe is developing quality st…
View article: Artificial Intelligence for Physics Education in STEM Classrooms: A Narrative Review within a Pedagogy Technology Policy Framework
Artificial Intelligence for Physics Education in STEM Classrooms: A Narrative Review within a Pedagogy Technology Policy Framework Open
Purpose of the study: This study seeks to consolidate existing global research on the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into school-level STEM education, with a particular emphasis on physics teaching and learning in primary an…
View article: Beyond Human Authorship: AI, Pedagogy, and Ethics in Academic Writing
Beyond Human Authorship: AI, Pedagogy, and Ethics in Academic Writing Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing poses significant pedagogical and ethical dilemmas for higher education. This study consolidates international literature on the ramifications of AI tools – particularly g…
View article: From Potential to Practice: Rethinking STEM Education through Artificial Intelligence
From Potential to Practice: Rethinking STEM Education through Artificial Intelligence Open
This study explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education by synthesizing contemporary research, empirical findings, and policy perspectives. Through a…
View article: Redefining Scientific Authorship in the Age of AI: Challenges for Editors and Institutions
Redefining Scientific Authorship in the Age of AI: Challenges for Editors and Institutions Open
The swift incorporation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, especially big language models like ChatGPT, into academic writing has unsettled conventional standards of scientific authorship, responsibility, and editorial proce…
View article: The Zhang Heng Seismoscope as a Black Box: Enhancing High School Science Education
The Zhang Heng Seismoscope as a Black Box: Enhancing High School Science Education Open
This article examines the educational possibilities of utilizing Zhang Heng's second-century seismoscope, the earliest known earthquake-detecting device, as a black box in high school physics instruction. An intervention in a classroom wit…
View article: A theoretical framework for the effective STEM educator: Integrating literacy, knowledge, collaboration, and self-efficacy
A theoretical framework for the effective STEM educator: Integrating literacy, knowledge, collaboration, and self-efficacy Open
Technological advancement and the demand for innovation highlight the need for STEM educators who can bridge theory and practice. This paper aims to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework for the effective STEM educator by synthesiz…
View article: Dialogic vs. Structured AI in Physics Education: Theoretical Frameworks and Pedagogical Implications
Dialogic vs. Structured AI in Physics Education: Theoretical Frameworks and Pedagogical Implications Open
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into physics education is transforming the interaction between educators and students with intricate scientific concepts. This work examines the theoretical and pedagogical ramifications of…
View article: Incorporating Chernobyl fallout into science education
Incorporating Chernobyl fallout into science education Open
The Chernobyl nuclear accident of April 26, 1986, is a key example of how science, society, and the environment are all connected. This study looks into how useful it would be to include the Chernobyl disaster in science classes. The resea…
View article: The new Greek inquiry-based learning science curriculum for primary education
The new Greek inquiry-based learning science curriculum for primary education Open
This article details the design, implementation, and assessment of the newly established national inquiry-based learning (IBL) science curriculum for primary education in Greece, officially enacted in 2024. This curriculum addresses enduri…
View article: Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Changes in University-Level Science Education
Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Changes in University-Level Science Education Open
Artificial intelligence is widely seen not just as a technological advancement in education, but as a catalyst for rethinking the epistemological, pedagogical, and institutional foundations of university-level science instruction. This art…
View article: Bridging Pedagogical Gaps: How Teachers Can Use ChatGPT to Support Physics Experiments
Bridging Pedagogical Gaps: How Teachers Can Use ChatGPT to Support Physics Experiments Open
The integration of artificial intelligence in education is reshaping instructional methods, with ChatGPT emerging as a highly adaptable tool. This research explores the potential of ChatGPT to address pedagogical shortcomings in physics ed…
View article: The Impact of Scientific Literacy on Psychological Well-Being: A Critical Analysis
The Impact of Scientific Literacy on Psychological Well-Being: A Critical Analysis Open
Scientific literacy is widely seen as a multifaceted competence that encompasses not just the understanding of scientific facts but also critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, and informed decision-making. This research examines t…
View article: The Role of ChatGPT in Academic Writing: Pedagogical and Ethical Dimensions
The Role of ChatGPT in Academic Writing: Pedagogical and Ethical Dimensions Open
Introduction: Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT are reshaping academic writing in higher education, offering both opportunities for linguistic support and creativity, while raising concerns over authorship, plagiarism, and academic integ…
View article: REIMAGINING PRIMARY PHYSICS EDUCATION THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PEDAGOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF CHATGPT
REIMAGINING PRIMARY PHYSICS EDUCATION THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PEDAGOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF CHATGPT Open
This study examines the pedagogical potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly big language models like ChatGPT, in elementary science education, emphasizing physics instruction. The article, which is grounded in modern constr…
View article: Riding the Wake: The Physics Behind Ducklings Swimming in Formation and Implications for High School Physics Teaching
Riding the Wake: The Physics Behind Ducklings Swimming in Formation and Implications for High School Physics Teaching Open
This study examines the physics governing the synchronized swimming of ducklings in formation after their mother, emphasizing its educational value for secondary physics instruction. Recent studies in fluid dynamics indicate that ducklings…
View article: Digital Storytelling with Artificial Intelligence: A New Approach to Teaching Physics to Young Students
Digital Storytelling with Artificial Intelligence: A New Approach to Teaching Physics to Young Students Open
This study investigates the integration of digital storytelling with artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative approach to teaching physics to young students. Traditional pedagogical methods often struggle to engage students in comp…
View article: Public Access to Schoolyards: Legal Responsibility and Educational Policy in Greece and the EU
Public Access to Schoolyards: Legal Responsibility and Educational Policy in Greece and the EU Open
The regulation and usage of schoolyards beyond standard teaching hours differ markedly within the European Union (EU), illustrating varied educational philosophies, governance frameworks, and cultural norms about public spaces and childhoo…
View article: Making the Invisible Visible: A Pedagogical Framework for Teaching Crystallography through Modeling and Representation
Making the Invisible Visible: A Pedagogical Framework for Teaching Crystallography through Modeling and Representation Open
Teaching the invisible structures of matter, such as atomic lattices and molecular symmetries, presents significant epistemological and pedagogical challenges. This paper explores how representational tools, and epistemic practices can sup…
View article: From Fellowship to Global Force: The Transformation of Rotary International in a Changing Civic Landscape
From Fellowship to Global Force: The Transformation of Rotary International in a Changing Civic Landscape Open
In the last fifty years, Rotary International has changed a lot. It started out as a group of local businesspeople and has grown into a global civil society organization that has a big effect on international development, public health, pe…
View article: Water Pollution in Times of War
Water Pollution in Times of War Open
Emphasizing the great environmental and public health issues that develop in conflict areas, this paper investigates the complex link between war and water pollution. It emphasizes how military operations aggravate environmental vulnerabil…