scholarly journals Prevailing Questions and Methodologies in Biology Education Research: A Longitudinal Analysis of Research in CBE—Life Sciences Education and at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. ar9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley M. Lo ◽  
Grant E. Gardner ◽  
Joshua Reid ◽  
Velta Napoleon-Fanis ◽  
Penny Carroll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Study Context

Biology education research (BER) is a growing field, as evidenced by the increasing number of publications in CBE—Life Sciences Education ( LSE) and expanding participation at the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) annual meetings. To facilitate an introspective and reflective discussion on how research within LSE and at SABER has matured, we conducted a content analysis of LSE research articles ( n = 339, from 2002 to 2015) and SABER abstracts ( n = 652, from 2011 to 2015) to examine three related intraresearch parameters: research questions, study contexts, and methodologies. Qualitative data analysis took a combination of deductive and inductive approaches, followed by statistical analyses to determine the correlations among different parameters. We identified existing research questions, study contexts, and methodologies in LSE articles and SABER abstracts and then compared and contrasted these parameters between the two data sources. LSE articles were most commonly guided by descriptive research questions, whereas SABER abstracts were most commonly guided by causal research questions. Research published in LSE and presented at SABER both prioritize undergraduate classrooms as the study context and quantitative methodologies. In this paper, we examine these research trends longitudinally and discuss implications for the future of BER as a scholarly field.

scholarly journals Challenging Cognitive Construals: A Dynamic Alternative to Stable Misconceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. ar34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia S. Gouvea ◽  
Matt R. Simon
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Burden Of Proof ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Student Thinking ◽  
Student Difficulties ◽  
Dynamic Perspective ◽  
Context Specific

In biology education research, it has been common to model cognition in terms of relatively stable knowledge structures (e.g., mental models, alternative frameworks, deeply held misconceptions). For example, John D. Coley and Kimberly D. Tanner recently proposed that many student difficulties in biology stem from underlying cognitive frameworks called cognitive construals ( CBE—Life Sciences Education, 11[3], 209–215 [2012]; CBE—Life Sciences Education, 14[1], ar8 [2015]). They argued that three such frameworks—teleology, anthropocentrism, and essentialism—cause undergraduate students to hold a range of misconceptions about the biological world. Our purpose in this article is to present an alternative perspective that considers student thinking to be dynamic and context sensitive. Using the example of cognitive construals, we argue that a dynamic perspective creates a burden of proof for claims of cognitive stability—to demonstrate that patterns of thinking are indeed stable across contexts. To illustrate our argument, we report on the results of a study designed to explore the stability of students’ apparent teleological, anthropocentric, and essentialist thinking. Our results are inconsistent with framework models. We propose instead that response patterns stem from students’ context-specific interpretations of the statements, consistent with dynamic models of cognition. Building on these preliminary findings, we discuss the implications of a dynamic view of cognition for biology education research and biology instruction.

Trends in Photocatalysis Research From Year 2000 to 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 08 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waseem Hassan ◽  
Mehreen Zafar ◽  
Jean Paul Kamdem ◽  
Antonia Eliene Duarte ◽  
Joao Batista Teixeira da Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Doubling Time ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Fundamental Question ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Research Publications ◽  
Global Leader ◽  
Scopus Database ◽  
Iron Based ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Year 2000

Background: The sole objective of the present study is to explore the research trends in photocatalysis. Materials and Methods: In this area, the first document was published in the year 1921 and untill August 2020, a total of 6940 documents are archived in Scopus database. Results and Discussion: Its worthy to note that after 2000 a remarkable increase in publications has been noticed. Infact 6605 articles are published after 2000. The highest number of publications are reported in 2019 (784/11.87% of 6605) followed by 2018 (740/11.20% of 6605) and 2017 (624/9.45% of 6605). We calculated the per year growth rate and doubling time of publications. In research publications, the top three (3) countries are China (3030/43.65%), USA (704/10.14%) and India (503/7.24%). We provided the details which may explain, why China is the global leader in photocatalysis research. Furthermore, by Vosviewer analysis we provided the co-authorship and citations details of only research articles and reviews (total 6197 documents). Based on the (a) number of publications and (b) citations, the list of top ten (10) authors, institutes, countries and sources details are provided. We also performed the Vosviewer analysis for China’s publications (n=3030)The details about the top authors, institutes and collaborative countries are provided. One of the fundamental question is; what has been covered in photocatalysis research articles and reviews (n=6197)? For the purpose, we manually analyzed 47,722 keywords and grouped them in different categories. Conclusion: Mostly the document covered research under the names of photocatalysis, semiconductors, photochemical sources, instrumental techniques, electrochemistry, nanomaterials and water treatment. We extended the idea and explored the research publications in selected semiconductors (like titanium, graphene, cadmium, bismuth and iron based compounds), water purification, toxic pollutants, photcatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide, nanomaterials and certain specific instruments like SEM, TEM & XRD etc.

scholarly journals TREND IN BIOLOGY EDUCATION RESEARCH FROM 2012 TO 2017: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF PAPERS IN SELECTED JOURNALS FROM INDONESIA

EDUSAINS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-232
Author(s):  
M. Haviz ◽  
M Ridho
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Design Methods

TREN PENELITIAN PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI 2012-2017: ANALISIS KONTEN PAPER DI JURNAL TERSELEKSI DARI INDEKS PUBLIKASI INDONESIA AbstrakArtikel ini telah menjelaskan kajian tentang tren penelitian di bidang penelitian pendidikan biologi di Indonesia sepanjang tahun 2012-2017. Studi ini telah menganalisis artikel-artikel yang telah dipublikasikan di jurnal ilmiah yang telah diindeks di Indonesia Publication Index. Pada bagian pendahuluan penelitian, kami telah menemukan hanya empat jurnal yang memiliki skop secara spesifik di bidang pembelajaran biologi. Keempat jurnal tersebut adalah Journal of Biology Education, Bioedu, Bioedukasi dan Didaktika Biologi. Dalam keempat jurnal ini kami juga telah menemukan 547 artikel yang telah dipublikasikan sejak tahun 2012-2017. Semua artikel ini telah diunduh dan dilakukan analisis konten. Analisis konten dilakukan mengacu kepada tujuh aspek yaitu topik biologi, subjek penelitian, metode/desain penelitian, elemen penelitian, alat pengumpul  data, jenis dan ukuran sampel dan teknik analisis data. Data yang telah diperoleh, telah dianalisis dengan statistik deskriptif dan telah ditampilkan dalam bentuk tabel dan grafik. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah tren penelitian di bidang penelitian pendidikan biologi di Indonesia sepanjang tahun 2012-2017 dibedakan menjadi tujuh kategori yaitu topik biologi adalah bentuk dan fungsi hewan, subjek penelitian adalah pengajaran dan pembelajaran, metode/desain penelitian adalah eksperimen, elemen penelitian adalah kognitif, alat pengumpul  data adalah tes prestasi belajar, jenis sampel adalah siswa-siswa sekolah menengah atas dan ukuran sampel adalah 31-100 dan teknik analisis data adalah teknik kuantitatif..AbstractThis article was to describe research trends in Biology Education Research (BER) in Indonesia across year 2012-2017. This study was conducted by descriptive quantitative, with a content analysis the article that has been published in scientific journals that indexed in the Indonesia publication index. The content analysis were refer to sevent subjects were biology topics, teaching and learning, research design/methods, research element, data collection tools, samples and sample sizes and technique of the data analysis. The data obtained were analyzed with descriptive statistics and displayed in tables and graphs. We founded that only four journals have been scope specifically in the biology learning. The four journals were Journal of Biology Education, Bioedu, Bioedukasi and Didaktika Biologi. In theses journals, we also found 547 articles published from 2012-2017. All of these articles were downloaded and all of theses articles were subjected to content analysis. The result of the study showed that research trends BER in Indonesia across the year 2012-2017 were devide on seven categorizes such as; biology topics was animal form and function, teaching and learning was subject matter, research design/methods was quantitative experimental design, research element was cognitive, data collection tools was achievement test, samples was the students at Senior High School (SMA) and the size of samples was between 31-100 and technique of the data analysis was quantitative method. The implication of this study has implicated that to be an information for the researcher being conduct their researchs. The result of this study also will be contributed for the teachers and educator in teaching and learning of research of methodology in biology education. 

scholarly journals Considering Grand Challenges in Biology Education: Rationales and Proposals for Future Investigations to Guide Instruction and Enhance Student Understanding in the Life Sciences

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (7) ◽  
pp. 483-492
Author(s):  
William F. McComas ◽  
Michael J. Reiss ◽  
Edith Dempster ◽  
Yeung Chung Lee ◽  
Clas Olander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Life Science ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Student Understanding ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Grand Challenges ◽  
International Group ◽  
Biology Instruction

An international group of biology education researchers offer their views on areas of scholarship that might positively impact our understanding of teaching and learning in biology and potentially inform practices in biology and life science instruction. This article contains a series of essays on topics that include a framework for biology education research, considerations in the preparation of biology teachers, increasing accessibility to biology for all learners, the role and challenges of language in biology teaching, sociocultural issues in biology instruction, and assisting students in coping with scientific innovations. These contributions are framed by a discussion of the value of defining several potential “grand challenges” in biology education.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Lophomonas sp. in Scopus (1933-2019)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Keighobadi ◽  
Maryam Nakhaei ◽  
Ali Sharifpour ◽  
Ali Akbar Khasseh ◽  
Sepideh Safanavaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
International Collaboration ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Us ◽  
The World ◽  
Scopus Database ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Global Research

Background: This study was designed to analyze the global research on Lophomonas spp. using bibliometric techniques. Methods: A bibliometric research was carried out using the Scopus database. The analysis unit was the research articles conducted on Lophomonas spp. Results: Totally, 56 articles about Lophomonas spp. were indexed in the Scopus throughout 1933-2019 ( 87 years ) with the following information: (A) The first article was published in 1933; (B) 21 different countries contributed in studies related to Lophomonas spp.; (C) China ranked first with 16 publications about Lophomonas spp.; and (D) “Brugerolle, G” and “Beams, H.W.” from France and the US participated in 4 articles respectively, as the highest number of publications in the Lophomonas spp. network. Discussion: After 87 years, Lophomonas still remains unknown for many researchers and physicians around the world. Further studies with high quality and international collaboration are urgently needed to determine different epidemiological aspects and the real burden of the mysterious parasite worldwide.

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