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Investigation of AR and VR Technologies in Plant Physiology Education: Assessment of Student Motivation and Preliminary Comprehension Aulia Afza; Diana Susanti; Nursyahra Nursyahra; Mourend Devegi; Bambang Supriatno; Riandi Riandi; Lince Meriko
AMPLITUDO : Journal of Science and Technology Innovation Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Balai Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56566/amplitudo.v5i1.508

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Plant Physiology Education often faces challenges in visualizing complex internal and conceptual processes, such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and mineral nutrition. Traditional teaching methods often fail to motivate students and facilitate in-depth understanding. Investigation of AR and VR Technologies in Plant Physiology Education. This study employed a quantitative methodology with a descriptive design and correlational analysis, involving 50 students who completed a questionnaire regarding their motivation and comprehension of interactive digital books utilizing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). The findings indicated a substantial enhancement in students' motivation and comprehension following the utilization of this technology. The Pearson correlation test indicated a positive link between students' motivation and comprehension, with a significance level of p-value <0.01. The t-test further validated a significant disparity in students' motivation and comprehension when utilizing AR and VR. This technology facilitates a more dynamic and immersive learning experience, aiding students in comprehending complex principles of plant physiology that are challenging to grasp through traditional techniques. This study advocates for the utilization of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance the quality of education in biology, particularly in the area of plant physiology
Keanekaragaman Tanaman Obat Yang Digunakan Masyarakat Nagari Mandeh Koto XI Tarusan Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan. Suci Rahmadani; Nursyahra Nursyahra; Zikra Zikra
BEST Journal (Biology Education, Sains and Technology) Vol 9, No 2 (2026): September 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/best.v9i2.14279

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Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih dimanfaatkannya tanaman obat sebagai pengobatan tradisional oleh masyarakat Nagari Mandeh, sementara pengetahuan mengenai pemanfaatannya sebagian besar diwariskan secara lisan sehingga berpotensi hilang. Selain itu, belum tersedia media informasi yang mendokumentasikan keanekaragaman tanaman obat di wilayah tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis tanaman obat yang dimanfaatkan masyarakat Nagari Mandeh, mengetahui bagian tanaman, teknikpengolahan dan pemanfaatannya, serta menghasilkan e-book sebagai media informasi. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan etnobotani. Data diperoleh melalui observasi,wawancara dengan teknik purposive sampling, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Nagari Mandeh memanfaatkan 53 spesies tanaman obat yang tergolong dalam 36 famili, dengan famili Zingiberaceae sebagai famili terbanyak (7 spesies). Bagian tanaman yang paling banyak digunakan adalah daun (29 spesies), teknik pengolahan yang dominan adalah direbus atau direndam (35 spesies), sedangkan cara penggunaan yang paling banyak dilakukan adalah diminum (31 spesies). Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, dihasilkan e-book yang memuat informasi mengenai keanekaragaman tanaman obat sebagai media edukasi dan upaya pelestarian pengetahuan lokal masyarakat Nagari Mandeh.