Equator Science Journal (ESJ)
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Equator Science Journal (ESJ)

Developing GLOSABIO: A Mobile Learning Application to Enhance Scientific Terminology Mastery

Annisa Puji Astuti (Universitas Bengkulu)
Deni Parlindungan (Universitas Bengkulu)
Silvia Syeptiani (Universitas Bengkulu)
Arsela Eko Listiono (Universitas Bengkulu)
Nanik Nanik (STIKES Al-Fatah Bengkulu)
Amaira Utami (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Zico Fakhrur Rozi (STKIP PGRI Lubuk Linggau)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

Mastery of biological scientific terms often poses a challenge for students in General Biology courses. This study aimed to develop GLOSABIO, an Android-based learning application designed to improve students’ understanding of biological scientific terminology. This research employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The research subjects included 33 students from the Science Education Study Program at the University of Bengkulu. Product validation was conducted by material and media experts using validation sheets, while student response questionnaires and a 33-item matching test were used to measure practicality and effectiveness. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis, percentage analysis, and N-Gain analysis. The validation results showed that GLOSABIO was highly valid (93%), while practicality testing indicated that the application was very practical (89%). Students’ average scores increased from 51.97 in the pretest to 86.41 in the posttest, with an N-Gain score of 0.717 categorized as high/effective. The paired sample t-test showed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p < .001), with a very large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.45). These findings demonstrate that GLOSABIO is valid, practical, and effective in enhancing students’ mastery of biological scientific terminology.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ESJ

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Physics

Description

Equator Science Journal [e-ISSN 2988-3881] publishes a scientific paper on the results of the study and review of the literature in the sphere of natural science education in primary education, secondary education and higher education. Additionally, this journal also covers the issues of ...