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Integrated Science Education Journal
ISSN : 27163725     EISSN : 27161609     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37251/isej
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Covers all the Integrated Science Education Journal (ISEJ) at the level of primary, secondary, senior, and higher education. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on Educational advancements and establishing new collaborations in these areas. Original research papers state-of-the-art reviews are invited for publication in all areas of Integrated Science Education Journal (ISEJ). Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to the following: Science Education Literacy Ethoscience-Based Learning Collaborative & Interactive In Science Learning Learning Analysis for Science Education Science Education Management Systems STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in Science Education Virtual Based Learning In The Laboratory E-Learning And Multimedia For Science Education Science Teacher Evaluation Curriculum, Research, and Development for Science Education Web-Based Tools For Science Education Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment in Science Education Global Issues in Science Education Games and Simulations in Science Education Mobile/Ubiquitous Computing In Science Education
Articles 165 Documents
Hydroponic Innovation: The Effect of Magnetic Field Treatment on Water on Vegetable Growth Tsehai, Kibebew; Odote, Jackson Maxwell
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2138

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Purpose of the study: Determine the effect of the implications of water processed by magnetic fields on the growth of vegetable seeds by farming using a hydroponic system and the physical properties of the water (including pH, temperature, conductivity). Methodology: This study used a laboratory experimental design with a power supply (1–3 A), PVC pipe, and 0.7 mm enamel wire to generate a magnetic field. Measuring instruments included a digital pH meter, a digital thermometer, and a digital conductivity meter. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 16.0 for Windows with a one-way ANOVA test. The hydroponic media were cotton and water from the Regional Drinking Water Company, with caisim, pak choi, and lettuce seeds. Main Findings: The water treated with a magnetic field showed significant changes in pH and conductivity, while the temperature remained stable due to environmental influences. Hydroponic growth showed good results for Chinese cabbage and lettuce, while pak choi yielded less than optimal results. This variation is directly related to the suitability of the magnetically treated water for supporting nutrient absorption and plant physiological processes. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research provides new insights into the role of magnetic field treatment on water properties and its implications for hydroponic farming. Unlike previous research, this study highlights the specific responses of vegetables to magnetized water, demonstrating its potential to improve growth efficiency in certain crops. These findings contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and offer a low-cost innovation for increasing hydroponic productivity.
Teacher Efforts To Improve Science Process Skills: Observation, Classification, and Data Table Making Yahya, Gita Salsabilla Nurma; Darmaji, Darmaji; Kurniawan, Dwi Agus
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2309

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to systematically identify, analyze, and synthesize various teacher strategies used in science learning to develop students' Science Process Skills (SPS). The study focuses on developing indicators for observation, classification, and data tabulation as basic and integrated scientific skills. Methodology: This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, adhering to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The unit of analysis was scientific articles, not human participants. Thirty articles meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected through identification, screening, and eligibility assessment. They were then analyzed using document analysis and thematic synthesis. Main Findings: The study results indicate that active, experiential, and inquiry-oriented learning strategies, such as Guided Inquiry, Experimentation, and Project-Based Learning (PjBL), have proven effective in improving basic Science Process Skills, particularly the observation and classification indicators. However, this systematic review also revealed significant strategic weaknesses in the data table creation indicator. These weaknesses are caused by teachers' limitations in designing learning activities that explicitly involve data processing, visualization, and representation as the basis for students' scientific argumentation. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research lies in the systematic mapping of the development gaps in data table creation indicators in science learning practices. This study provides a conceptual contribution by confirming that strengthening data processing and representation skills is a crucial component that bridges basic Science Process Skills to more complex and meaningful integrated science process skills.
From Curiosity to Active Engagement: The Teacher’s Role in Physics Learning Suryati, Sri; Astalini, Astalini; Kurniawan, Dwi Agus
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2310

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze how teachers foster students' curiosity and engagement in physics learning by identifying effective pedagogical patterns that simultaneously support active participation and enhance students’ intrinsic motivation. Methodology: This study employed a qualitative approach using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Data were collected from Taylor & Francis, Springer, and MDPI databases. Purposive sampling selected 29 articles (1984–2025). Data were analyzed using thematic analysis with document extraction sheets. Main Findings: Teachers act as facilitators, motivators, and learning designers in fostering curiosity and engagement. Effective strategies include inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, contextual approaches, and open-ended exploration. These strategies enhance intrinsic motivation and support cognitive, emotional, and social engagement, while promoting deeper conceptual understanding, scientific character development, and sustained curiosity through inquiry, experimentation, and reflective dialogue. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study integrates student curiosity and engagement into a unified analytical framework in physics education, offering a perspective that has rarely been addressed in prior research. This PRISMA-based SLR provides a systematic synthesis of evidence and advances understanding of how adaptive and collaborative teaching practices foster scientific curiosity in contemporary learning contexts.
Reconstruction of Teachers' Strategies in Cultivating Honest Character through Physics Learning: A Systematic Synthesis Based on Values, Affective, and Cognitive Afrialdi, Raden Muhammad; Astalini, Astalini; Kurniawan, Dwi Agus
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2313

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Purpose of the study: Study aims to systematically synthesize teachers' strategies in developing students' honest character through physics learning and to identify effective strategy patterns, research gaps, and directions for developing character-based learning in the modern learning era. Methodology: This study used a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach with the PRISMA protocol. A total of 29 reputable journal articles published between 2020 and 2025 were analyzed, sourced from Google Scholar, ERIC, Scopus, and DOAJ. Data were analyzed using thematic synthesis to group findings based on pedagogical strategies, teacher roles, assessment design, and affective and moral dimensions in physics learning. Main Findings: The study results show that honest character can be effectively developed through project-based learning, authentic assessment, experimental reflection, formative feedback, and the integration of moral values ​​into the scientific process. Teachers act as value facilitators, connecting cognitive, affective, and moral dimensions. Furthermore, digital literacy and ethical technology policies are important supporting factors in maintaining academic integrity. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research lies in the formulation of an integrative conceptual framework that positions honesty as a core value in scientific process-based physics learning. Limitations of this research include its reliance on secondary sources and the paucity of long-term empirical research specifically examining the impact of honesty-based physics strategies.
Mapping the Landscape of Critical Thinking Assessment in STEM Education: A Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties, Contextual Implementation, and Future Directions Mudi, Yuleks Juru; Hidayati, Kana; Nursa'ban, Muhammad; Pusporini, Widowati
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2385

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to systematically map the landscape of critical thinking assessment in STEM education, with a particular focus on psychometric characteristics, contextual implementation, and emerging research trends. Methodology: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA protocol using the Scopus database as the primary source. A total of 58 studies published between 2018 and 2025 were analyzed through bibliometric mapping using VOSviewer and thematic synthesis. Main Findings: The findings indicate a substantial increase in research on critical thinking assessment in STEM education since 2020, aligning with growing global attention to 21st-century competencies. However, most studies continue to position assessment primarily as a tool for evaluating learning outcomes or the effectiveness of pedagogical interventions, such as project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning. Only a limited number of studies systematically examine the psychometric quality of assessment instruments, including evidence of construct validity, reliability, and multidimensional structure. This pattern reveals a clear gap between assessment practices in STEM education and established standards for educational measurement, which may lead to weak or potentially misleading conclusions about students’ critical thinking abilities. Novelty/Originality of this study: This review integrates bibliometric and thematic analyses to identify conceptual and methodological gaps in the existing literature and proposes a coherent direction for the development of critical thinking assessments that are both psychometrically robust and contextually relevant within STEM education.
Podcasts and Papers: Using AI to Engage Undergraduates in Scientific Literacy in Biology Unger, Shem; Rollins, Mark
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2421

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Purpose of the study: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a valuable tool for science education, for both students and instructors. This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of using AI-generated podcasts to introduce undergraduates to primary scientific literature as a teaching pedagogy. Methodology: Google NotebookLM was used to generate audio podcasts on ten different scientific journal articles for an undergraduate ecology course. Students were surveyed on how engaging, informative, and helpful podcasts were, and whether they helped introduce them to the research article. Data were collected from Likert-scale questionnaires and short responses and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Main Findings: The majority of students found AI-generated audio podcasts an engaging and effective learning method for increasing science literacy and understanding. No change was noted across the class in student perceptions of podcasts, indicating that the majority of students found AI podcasts helped them learn about scientific research, with ~35% not realizing the podcast was AI. These findings reveal the potential to increase science literacy through our methodology if incorporated across various fields of science education. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides evidence that AI-generated podcasts can be used as a new method to introduce biology students to peer-reviewed scientific articles. Other educators can use similar free audio podcasts across subjects to engage undergraduate students in science. The findings add to our body of knowledge on AI and on how educators can utilize podcasts as a powerful pedagogical tool for teaching science.
Science Self-Efficacy (SSE) Relationship on Cognitive Learning Outcomes amongst The Ecology Concept Putri, Marsha Hemalia; Inayah, Nailil; Setyawati, Maunah; Rochmawati, Rizka Novia
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2441

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Purpose of the study: Science Self-Efficacy (SSE) is important for students because it is directly related to their belief in their ability to learn and complete science tasks. Students with high SSE tend to be more confident, do not give up easily when faced with difficulties, and have greater motivation and involvement in the science learning process. This study aims to determine the effect of SSE on students’ cognitive learning outcomes in the Ecology concept, focusing solely on identifying the relationship between these two variables. Methodology: This research utilized a quantitative ex post facto correlational design with Simple Random Sampling. The instruments used were a 30-item Science Self-Efficacy (SSE) questionnaire and a cognitive learning test. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation in SPSS version 27 to determine relationships among variables. Main Findings: The study revealed that students’ Science Self-Efficacy (SSE) was predominantly categorized as High, with 60% of participants reaching this level. The Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.623 and the significance value of 0.001 indicated a positive, significant relationship between SSE and cognitive learning outcomes. These findings confirm that higher levels of SSE strongly contribute to improved cognitive performance in learning the Ecology concept. Novelty/Originality of this study: This studies rarely examine Science Self-Efficacy (SSE) as a domain-specific construct related to higher-order cognitive outcomes in Ecology, its dimensions (magnitude, strength, and generality), or evidence from multicultural contexts such as Indonesian schools abroad.
Cultivating Environmental Sustainability Awareness in Students Through ECO-SETS: Implementation of Science, Environment, Technology, and Society (SETS)-Based Worksheets on Climate Change Topics Patriot, Evelina Astra
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2510

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to develop the ECO-SETS Worksheet (Environment and Climate Oriented through Science, Environment, Technology, and Society), an innovative student worksheet that integrates the SETS approach with simple coding simulations to train students’ ESA on climate change topics. Methodology: The research employed the ADDIE development model, consisting of five stages. The study involved Grade X and XI students from several schools in South Sumatra. Data collection included teacher interviews, expert validation by three experts, student practicality questionnaires involving nine students, and effectiveness testing through pretest–posttest assessments with 60 respondents. Instruments consisted of Likert-scale questionnaires, open-ended feedback forms, and concept mastery tests. Data were analyzed using the Guttman scale for validity, the Likert scale for practicality, and N-gain and t-tests for effectiveness. Main Findings: The results indicate that ECO-SETS LKPD is highly valid, with average validation scores of 90.7%, and very practical, with student response scores of 97.14% (one-to-one trial) and 96.50% (small-group trial). In terms of effectiveness, the LKPD significantly improved students’ environmental sustainability awareness, evidenced by an N-gain score of 0.65 in the experimental class and statistically significant differences compared to the control group. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in the integration of SETS-based contextual learning with simple coding simulations within a structured LKPD framework, bridging environmental education and computational thinking. This integrative approach not only strengthens conceptual understanding but also equips students with adaptive skills to address real-world environmental challenges, offering a new direction for sustainable science education.
Teachers’ Soft Skills on Students’ Science Process Capabilities and Academic Performance Mellona, Jonathan P
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2555

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Purpose of the study: This study aimed to determine the influence of the teachers’ soft skills on science process capabilities and academic performance of grade 11 students in public high schools in clusters IV and V during the S.Y. 2021 – 2022. This study also sought to determine the significant difference between the science process capabilities and academic performance of male and female grade 11 students in Earth and Life Science. Methodology: Explanatory sequential research design was utilized. The respondents included 33 science teachers and 376 grade 11 students. Data were collected through validated surveys, observation checklists, academic records, and interviews. Analysis was conducted using statistical software for quantitative data and thematic review for qualitative responses. Main Findings: Teachers strongly utilized their soft skills. Students demonstrated effective science process capabilities. Academic performance in Science was outstanding. No significant difference in science process capabilities between male and female students. However, female students performed better academically in Earth and Life Science. Moreover, significant positive relationships were found between teachers’ soft skills and students’ science process capabilities and academic performance. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study highlights the impact of teachers’ soft skills on both science process capabilities and academic performance in the new normal. Moreover, this study contributes to the limited empirical evidence linking teachers’ soft skills with both science process capabilities and academic performance in the post-pandemic blended learning context, offering insights for enhancing teaching strategies and professional development in senior high school science education.
Design and Validation of a Contextual Project-Based Organic Chemistry Practicum Module for Undergraduate Learning Ramadani, Pino; Watulingas, Maasje Catherine; Erika, Farah; Rahmadani, Agung; Khoirunnisa, Fitriah
Integrated Science Education Journal Vol 7 No 2 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/isej.v7i2.2603

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to design and validate a project-based organic chemistry practicum module that integrates a contextual approach, which is designed to facilitate students’ conceptual understanding, practical skills, engagement, learning motivation, and overall learning experience during laboratory practicum activities. Methodology: This study employed the Research and Development (R&D) method utilizing the ADDIE model specifically for the Analysis, Design, and Development stages. It represents early development phase focused on design and expert validation. Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. Module validation carried out by subject matter and media validators using Likert scale instruments and Gregory matrix calculations to ensure validity. Main Findings: This study’s project-based, contextually integrated organic chemistry practicum module operationalizes PjBL through structured stages. Contextual learning integrates authentic phenomena with real-world applications. Validation involved two subject matter and two media validators, yielding Gregory coefficients of 1.00 for both. The module is highly valid, and future studies should test its effectiveness and practicality in enhancing conceptual understanding or 21st-century 4C skills. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study developed an organic chemistry practicum module that systematically integrates contextual phenomena across all PjBL phases. Unlike previous PjBL modules lacking contextual integration or conventional recipe-style modules with limited learning impact. This module addresses gaps in conceptual reasoning, contextual relevance, and competency, while reducing procedural learning and enhancing conceptual understanding, practical skills, 21st-century skills, and integrated science learning.