“Hot-headed” students? Scientific literacy, perceptions and awareness of climate change in 15-year olds across 54 countries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2020.101641
Abstract: Abstract The growth in global climate protests by students challenge the status quo of policy makers and political leaders in mitigating the effects of climate change. These events suggest that young people are increasingly well-informed… read more here.
Keywords: greenhouse gases; change; scientific literacy; climate change ... See more keywords
Environmental civic science: Civic and scientific literacy on socio-environmental issues for the common good
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DOI: 10.1080/00405841.2025.2453365
Abstract: ABSTRACT Climate change and associated environmental issues pose existential challenges for youth growing up today and can be a controversial topic. To incorporate climate change education in interdisciplinary spaces, we propose environmental civic science (ECS),… read more here.
Keywords: civic scientific; civic science; environmental issues; environmental civic ... See more keywords
Conspiracy Beliefs and Consumption: The Role of Scientific Literacy
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DOI: 10.1093/jcr/ucae024
Abstract: Conspiracy theories pose risks to consumers, businesses, and society. The present research investigates the role of scientific literacy in a variety of conspiracy beliefs with implications for consumer well-being and sustainability (e.g., regarding COVID-19, GMOs… read more here.
Keywords: scientific literacy; conspiracy; conspiracy beliefs; role scientific ... See more keywords
First-year interdisciplinary science experience enhances science belongingness and scientific literacy skills
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DOI: 10.1108/jarhe-09-2020-0313
Abstract: PurposeThe goals of this research study included evaluating the outcomes of Interdisciplinary Science Threshold Experience (InSciTE) on student experience of science discipline, level of sense belongingness to a large Faculty of Science (FoS), outcomes in… read more here.
Keywords: science; chemistry; experience; literacy skills ... See more keywords
Assessing the Development of Digital Scientific Literacy With a Computational Evidence-Based Reasoning Tool
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DOI: 10.1177/07356331221081484
Abstract: The evolving digital world requires scientifically literate citizens who are able to critically evaluate Internet sources of varying credibility. Instruction on evidence evaluation in postsecondary education often focuses on peer-review as a singular indicator of… read more here.
Keywords: evidence; digital scientific; evidence based; computational evidence ... See more keywords
Dialogic Scientific Gatherings: The Promotion of Scientific Literacy Among Children
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440221121783
Abstract: The participation of citizens in democratic societies depends on their ability to understand scientific knowledge and apply it to everyday life situations. Thus, promoting scientific literacy from an early age should be among the main… read more here.
Keywords: promotion scientific; literacy among; scientific gatherings; literacy ... See more keywords
Trust transfer from medical AI to doctors and hospitals: Integrating digital, AI, and scientific literacy in a cross-sectional framework
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DOI: 10.1186/s12910-025-01300-7
Abstract: This study investigates how different forms of literacy shape trust in medical AI and its transfer in healthcare contexts. Based on a survey of 1,250 participants, three findings emerge. First, digital literacy and AI literacy… read more here.
Keywords: transfer medical; literacy; trust transfer; trust ... See more keywords
Student performance on the Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS) does not change with assignment of a low-stakes grade
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3545-9
Abstract: ObjectiveResponse-validated multiple-choice assessments are used in college courses to assess student learning gains. The ability of a test to accurately reflect student learning gains is highly dependent on the students’ effort. Within our institution, lackluster… read more here.
Keywords: student; student performance; performance; test ... See more keywords
Effects of Outdoor Education on Elementary School Students’ Perception of Scientific Literacy and Learning Motivation
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DOI: 10.12973/eu-jer.13.3.1353
Abstract: This study aims to explore the impact of outdoor education on senior elementary school students' perceptions of scientific literacy and learning motivation. 42 senior elementary school students (25 males, 17 females; average age = 11.6)… read more here.
Keywords: scientific literacy; literacy learning; outdoor education; learning motivation ... See more keywords
Graphic Organizer-Based Science Literacy Learning Models In Elementary Schools
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DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v12i1.41004
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to test the level of effectiveness of graphic organizer-based scientific literacy learning models in elementary schools. This study’s goal is to evaluate the efficacy of elementary school scientific literacy… read more here.
Keywords: graphic organizer; literacy learning; elementary schools; literacy ... See more keywords
The Effectiveness of Gadget-Based Interactive Multimedia in Improving Generation Z’s Scientific Literacy
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DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v9i2.23208
Abstract: Scientific literacy is very important to generation Z (Gen-Z), while Gen-z’s scientific literacy in Indonesia needs to be improved. The use of gadgets by Gen-Z almost all the time in their daily lives enables research… read more here.
Keywords: literacy; effectiveness gadget; scientific literacy; interactive multimedia ... See more keywords