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Opportunities for integrating gamification and emerging technologies with direct observation in biology education: A bibliometric analysis Fajeriadi, Hery; Putra, Aminuddin Prahatama; Halang, Bunda; Husin, Gt. Muhammad Irhamna; Aulia, Nurul; Azzam, Muhammad Naufal; Gusti, Muhammad Abdi; Hanisa, Hanisa
Practice of The Science of Teaching Journal: Jurnal Praktisi Pendidikan Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : HAFECS PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58362/hafecspost.v5i1.164

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Digital transformation in higher education has led to the emergence of gamification, direct observation, and new technologies in biology learning, but previous studies have discussed them separately. To date, there has been no bibliometric study that systematically maps the integration of these three approaches. This study aims to analyze global research trends, thematic gaps, and potential integration across topics using a bibliometric approach. Data were retrieved from Google Scholar through the Publish or Perish application using the keywords “gamification,” “emerging technology,” and “biology,” covering publications from 2020 to 2024. A total of 207 relevant articles were analyzed and visualized using VOSviewer to map bibliometric relationships based on keyword co-occurrence, citation networks, and topic evolution. The results indicate a significant increase in publication growth over the past five years, with dominant themes such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, and virtual simulation, reflecting a shift toward emerging and adaptive learning models. Cluster mapping identified four major research groups: digital gamification, data-driven learning, virtual simulation, and implementation-based studies. These findings confirm that international research in biology education is moving toward the synergy of interactivity, analytics, and technology-based experiential learning. Nevertheless, the integration of gamification and direct observation with emerging technologies remains limited, representing a strategic opportunity for future empirical exploration. This study reinforces experiential learning and situated cognition as the basis for integrating interactive digital technology and direct observation practices. These findings also provide strategic direction for the design of adaptive, evidence-based pedagogical innovations in biology education. Abstrak. Transformasi digital dalam pendidikan tinggi mendorong munculnya gamifikasi, pengamatan langsung, dan teknologi baru dalam pembelajaran biologi, namun kajian sebelumnya masih membahasnya secara terpisah. Hingga kini, belum ada studi bibliometric yang memetakan secara sistematis integrasi ketiga pendekatan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tren penelitian global, kesenjangan tematik, serta potensi integrasi antartopik melalui pendekatan bibliometrik. Data diperoleh dari basis Google Scholar menggunakan aplikasi Publish or Perish dengan kata kunci “gamification”, “emerging technology”, dan “biology”, mencakup publikasi tahun 2020–2024. Sebanyak 207 artikel yang relevan dianalisis dan divisualisasikan menggunakan VOSviewer untuk menggambarkan keterkaitan bibliometrik berdasarkan jejaring kata kunci, sitasi, dan evolusi tren riset. Hasil analisis menunjukkan peningkatan publikasi yang signifikan dalam lima tahun terakhir, dengan dominasi tema artificial intelligence, deep learning, dan virtual simulation yang mencerminkan pergeseran riset menuju integrasi teknologi imersif dan pembelajaran adaptif. Pemetaan klaster mengidentifikasi empat kelompok utama, yaitu gamifikasi digital, pembelajaran berbasis data, simulasi virtual, dan penelitian implementatif. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa riset internasional dalam pembelajaran biologi bergerak ke arah sinergi antara interaktivitas, analitik, dan pengalaman belajar berbasis teknologi. Kajian ini juga mengungkap bahwa integrasi gamifikasi dan pengamatan langsung dengan teknologi baru masih terbatas, sehingga menjadi peluang strategis untuk penelitian lanjutan. Penelitian ini memperkuat dasar experiential learning dan situated cognition sebagai landasan integrasi antara digital interaktif dan praktik observasi langusng. Temuan ini juga memberikan arah strategis bagi perancangan inovasi pedagogis yang adaptif dan berbasis bukti dalam pembelajaran biologi.
Handout Digital Konsep Virus dan Peranannya dalam Kerangka Kurikulum Merdeka Hartika, Naurasyifa Inasya Deby; Ajizah, Aulia; Putra, Aminuddin Prahatama
Bioeducation Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Bioeducation Journal
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang Address: Biology Education Study Program Faculty Mathematics and Natural Science (FMIPA) Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka Air Tawar Barat, Padang-West Sumatera-Indonesia Telp. +62751-7057420 - Fax.+62751-7058772 - Ph. +6281363229286

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/bioedu.v9i2.524

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Pada pertengahan tahun 2022 pemerintah telah memberlakukan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka (IKM). Di dalam kurikulum tersebut salah satu materi yang esensial untuk diajarkan di kelas X SMA/MA adalah Konsep Virus dan Peranannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesesuaian, kelayakan, dan keterbacaan terhadap hasil pengembangan Handout Digital Konsep Virus dan Peranannya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan (R&D) menggunakan model 4D yang dilakukan dalam 4 tahap yaitu, 1) Pendefinisian (Define), 2) Perancangan (Design), 3) Pengembangan (Develop), dan 4) Penyebaran (Disseminate). Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen kesesuaian, kelayakan, dan keterbacaan. Subjek penelitian adalah 3 orang ahli terdiri atas 2 orang dosen Pendidikan Biologi, satu orang Guru Mitra dan 12 orang peserta didik Kelas X MIPA MAN 1 Banjarmasin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa uji kesesuaian memperoleh skor 4,26 (sangat sesuai), uji kelayakan memperoleh skor 4,24 (sangat layak), dan uji keterbacaan memperoleh skor 4,33 (sangat baik). Berdasarkan hasil uji dapat disimpulkan bahwa 1) Handout Digital yang dikembangkan sangat sesuai dengan Capaian Pembelajaran (CP) dan Alur Tujuan Pembelajaran (ATP) dalam IKM, 2) sangat layak untuk digunakan sebagai bahan ajar dalam proses pembelajaran konsep Virus dan Peranannya, dan 3) sangat mudah dibaca dan dipahami oleh peserta didik.
The Development of a Qur'an-Based Learning Model in Astrophysics Lectures to Internalize Religious Character Values (A Hypothetical Model for Astrophysics Lectures) Zainuddin Zainuddin; Syihabuddin Syihabuddin; Aminuddin Prahatama Putra; Nahadi Nahadi
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i1.9779

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This research proposes a Prophetic Learning Model that integrates the religious values of the Qur'an in astrophysics learning to deepen students' scientific understanding and form religious character. The main objective of this research is to develop a model that connects scientific knowledge with spirituality and internalizes religious character values such as faith, piety, patience, gratitude, and cooperation. The method used is a qualitative literature review with an analysis of learning theory, Islamic education concepts, and relevant Qur'anic verses. The results of the study found that the Prophetic Learning Model with stages: Inviting to purify the soul by praying; Reciting verses in the form of kauliah verses with dhikr; Teaching the book in the form of kauniah verses by thinking; Teaching wisdom by thinking and dhikr; and Reflecting on learning by assessing yourself. This model improves students' scientific understanding and strengthens their religious character and social skills. Challenges in its implementation include the difficulty in connecting Qur'anic verses with scientific concepts and the readiness of lecturers and students to adopt this new approach. This model has great potential to develop a more integrative learning experience. This study recommends further trials to evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of the model in the context of higher education, particularly in physics education study programs.
Problems of Biology Education College Students in Journal Publication: Preliminary Analysis and Solutions Fajeriadi, Hery; Putra, Aminuddin Prahatama; Dharmono, Dharmono; Syahmani, Syahmani; Zaini, Muhammad; Arisandi, Riza
QUANTUM: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Sains Vol 16, No 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/quantum.v16i1.20699

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The increase in the quantity of student publications in scientific journals has not been optimally followed by an improvement in their quality. Articles published in unaccredited journals still dominate compared to those published in nationally accredited journals. This study explores students' abilities and difficulties in publishing articles in journals. The method used is survey research. The population was lecturers and students of the Biology Education Study Program at Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) Banjarmasin. The student categories targeted were those who had never published, were learning to publish, and had already published, with a total of 196 students. Ten lecturers and 49 students were selected as the sample using random sampling techniques. Data were collected through a Google Form questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The results revealed that students face difficulties in publishing in journal articles due to a lack of understanding of journal article writing guidelines, the absence of clear and practical article writing guides, and suboptimal supervision from lecturers for students interested in writing for journal publication. The alternative solution offered from the data is to make guidelines for preparing articles for journal publication and provide assistance in writing articles intensely and periodically.
Co-Authors Agustina, Elya Agustina, Noor Fithri Aisyah Aisyah Alfiannoor, Muhammad Amalia Mardhatillah Amalia Rezeki Ambarwati, Upik Anang Kadarsah Anang Kadarsah, Anang Andi Ichsan Mahardika Anni Nurliani Annisa, Majidah Annisa, Sholihatun Aprillita, Gina Apsari, Lisa Arianto Arianto Arnopen Kristina Atiek Winarti Atmaja, Gilang Tri Audia, Arfa Veni Aulia Ajizah Aulia Rahmah Aulia, Nurul Auliyani, Novia AYU LESTARI Ayu Mursita Ayu Wulandari Azhari, Muhammad Hafizh Azmi, Jihan Azzam, Muhammad Naufal Bunda Halang Bunda Halang Cahaya, Lidya Nilam Candrikaningtyas, Sofia Damayanti, Rudiah Danang Biyatmoko Deffi Hartati Dewi Alfianti Dewi Dewantara, Dewi Dewi Susanti Dharmono Dharmono Dharmono Dharmono Dharmono Dharmono Dharmono, Dharmono Dyah Febria Wardhani Eka Wati Eko Suhartono Emma Rosana Febriyanti Fahmi Fahmi Fazriah, Hikmatul Febrian, Muhammad Rifqy Febrianti, Gerhana Fransisca Aurora, Zevira Gusti, Muhammad Abdi Hakim, Akhmad Nur Hanisa, Hanisa Hanny Imellia Hardiansyah Hardiansyah Hartika, Naurasyifa Inasya Deby Hasmi, Yulita Heri Budi Santoso Hernawati Hernawati Herry Setiawan Hery Fajeriadi Huridah, Muliya Husin, Gt. Muhammad Irhamna Husnul Khatimah Ibrahim, Sayed Indah Rosmalina Irianti, Riya Irmayanti, Aulia Isra Melliyanti Putri Jainab, Jainab Julita Hotmaida Br Solin Kadarsah , Anang Kaspul Kaspul Khair, Muhammad Sa'duddien Khasanah, Khayatun Lisda, Lia Jumiati Lumban Tobing, Fitri Ani Luthfiana Nurtamara M. Arsyad, M. Maharani, Pramesti Diah Sulistya Mahrudin Mahrudin Mahrudin Mahrudin Marniyanti, Marniyanti Masrah Masrah Maulana Khalid Riefani Maulida, Novi Apriani Maulita Permata Sari Miftahul Jannah Muhaimin, Ahmad Muhammad Faisal Riza Muhammad Zaini Muhammad Zaini Muhammad Zaini Muhammad Zaini Muhammad Zaini Munirah, Sabrina Mustika Wati, Mustika Nabila, Rini Salma Nada Salsabila Nadia Rahmita Sari Nadiya, Zulfa Nahadi Nia, Dewi Ayu Aldilla Ni’mah, Laili Noor Fajriah, Noor Noorhasanah, Noorhasanah Noorhidayati Noorhidayati Norhafizah, Norhafizah Norhidayati, Norhidayati Normila Sari, Normila Nur Azizah NUR FITRIANI Nur Riyani Nurmauli Dina Nurmiati Nurmiati Nurmina Nurmina, Nurmina Nurul Hidayati Utami Octa Belawati Otari, Widiati Hairina Pamuji, Rizky Pandiangan, Rany Masriana Pitriyani Pitriyani Pratami, Noor Hidayah PUTRI WULANDARI Putri, Kania Nabilah Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmah Maulida Rahmawati, Rahmawati Rahmi Saputri, Rahmi Rahmi, Baiti Ramadhan, Muhammad Nazhief Rania Rahima Ratna Yulinda RIFATUL MAHMUDAH Rina Sari Rio Rajamia Harlinson Riza Arisandi Rizaldi, Muhammad Rizki Amalia Putri Roziah, Mida Laisani Rusmansyah Rusmansyah, Rusmansyah RUWAIDA, ULYA Saajidah, Saajidah Safitri Safitri Safitri, Nabella Putri Rama Safitri, Yulina Salsabilla, Nisvie Nur Santana Purba, Harja Saputra, Novan Alkaf Bahraini Selvia, Salna Simbolon, Putri Stephanie Siti Fathya Annida Siti Fatimah Siti Muthia Rahmah Slamet, Zahra Anindya Putri Soendjoto, M. Arief Solly Aryza Sri Amintarti Sri Ayu Wahyuni, Sri Ayu Sugeng Santoso Sulistiani Sulistiani, Sulistiani Suratno Suratno Suyidno Suyidno Syahmani Syahmani Syihabuddin Syihabuddin Tiara Ayuningtyas Tri Setyowati Ulanhar, Salma Nida Wahyuni, Andina Wardhani, Dyah Febria Widiati, Rahmi Wiranda, Nurruddin Wulandari, Evi Yasmine Khairunnisa Yogo Dwi Prasetyo Yudi Firmanul Arifin Yuli, Yuli Yuliandari Yuliani Astuti Yulyana, Puspa Zainuddin Zainuddin Zainuddin, Zainuddin Zuhrah, Siti Nadzifah