Despite simulation games (SGs) being a novel pedagogical tool that can soundly represent real environments to enhance students ‘learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills, there is still a lack of an overview of the current theoretical understanding of using simulation games as a pedagogical method to develop K-12 learning outcomes. Taking an explanatory perspective, we examined the recent empirical studies in simulation games through a systematic search method following the PRISMA guidelines, and then discussed the benefits, limitations, and recommendations of using simulation games in K-12 education during the period of 2016 and continued to 2021 via six databases: Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, ERC, ERIC, IEEE. Twenty-four papers were identified as the result of the data extraction process. We identified the benefits and limitations of implementing learning games in k-12 education. Findings revealed that simulation games used as teaching tools could develop student learn.....

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The increasing number of road accidents is a major issue in many countries. Studying drivers’ behaviour is essential to identify the key factors of these accidents. As improving sustainability can be reached by improving driving behaviour, this study aimed to review and thoroughly analyse current driver behaviour literature that focuses on smartphones and attempted to provide an understanding of various contextual fields in published studies through different open challenges encountered and recommendations to enhance this vital area. All articles about driver behaviour with the scope of using smartphone were searched systematically in four main databases, namely, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Web of Science, from 2013 to 2023. The final set of 207 articles matched our inclusion and exclusion criteria. The basic characteristics of this emerging field are identified from the aspects of motivations, open challenges that impede the technology's utility, authors’ recommendation.....

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Nanotechnology has garnered significant attention for its wide-ranging applications in biomedicine, energy, and environmental science. The synthesis of nanomaterials with specific properties is crucial for advancing these fields. Among various methods, thermal treatment has emerged as a promising technique for producing diverse nanostructures. However, thermal treatment alone often leads to larger particle sizes and poor uniformity, limiting the practical applications of the resulting nanomaterials. Incorporating polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a capping agent addresses these challenges by reducing particle size and enhancing uniformity. Optimizing parameters such as PVP concentration, molecular weight, temperature, and precursor ratios is key to improving the performance of the PVP-assisted thermal treatment method. This paper reviews recent progress in synthesizing nanostructures using PVP-assisted thermal treatment, including key characterization techniques. It also examines the appli.....

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Background: Heavy metals in water pose grave risks to human health and the environment, necessitating the development of cost-effective and sustainable materials to combat heavy metal pollution in water. Natural and waste-based materials have received exceptional attention among researchers in removing heavy metals. Methods: The efficient hydroxyapatite (HAp) and its composites have been utilized as adsorbents and membrane materials for the efficient elimination of heavy metals from wastewater, capitalizing on their low cost, eco-friendliness, thermal stability, and efficiency. Significant findings: The review commences with a brief highlight and comparison of methods of heavy metal removal. Then, it delves into HAp properties, synthesis methods, and the influence of preparation conditions on HAp characteristics. The paper evaluates heavy metal adsorption in terms of equilibrium conditions, isotherms, and kinetics. While adsorption is effective for heavy metal removal, it can be labor-.....

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Mental health programs among adolescents are conducted with various approaches based on the program's objectives and the target population's needs which impact mental health and well-being. The objective of this review is to examine the implementation of mental health intervention of the psychological and Islamic approaches in maintaining mental health among adolescents. This review's main sources are articles from databases, Scopus, Eric, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Most psychological approaches emphasize emotional well-being in interventions, while Islamic approach, viewed mental health care holistically. This includes obeying religious teachings which positively impact teenagers' well-being. The exploration of adolescent self-development, including social well-being and emotional, spiritual, and religious values is important to increase the effectiveness of mental health interventions among adolescents. Both Psychological and Islamic approaches can be applied in promoting mental h.....

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VEGETABLES have been a part of human meals due to the health benefits associated with their consumption and the presence of beneficial compounds. However, vegetable production encounters a wide range of environmental stresses, such as heat and drought, that hamper their productivity. With the frequent climate change events across agricultural farmland in the world, the problems associated with the emergence of heat and drought are expected to persist and worsen as time ticks, consequently resulting in yield loss. To abate these problems, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are essential in enhancing plant nutrient intake, plant growth, increased photosynthesis rate, and reduced oxidative stress under abiotic stress. It inhibits the downregulation of important metabolic pathways and helps host plants up-regulate tolerance mechanisms. Being naturally occurring root symbionts, AMF gives host plants vital inorganic nutrients, enhancing growth and yield in both stressed and unstressed condit.....

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In contemporary education, game-based learning (GBL) has become a captivating instructional method applied across various academic subjects, including mathematics. The utilization of online GBL in mathematics education constitutes a segment of the activities that mathematics educators can employ during their lessons to teach students and enhance their educational progress. The primary goal of this study was to examine recent research endeavors involving the use of online GBL in mathematics education for Generation Z cohort. To achieve this objective, a systematic review (SR) was carried out to investigate the types of online games employed, analyze previous research methodologies, and explore the educational contexts relevant to mathematics education that align with the needs of Generation Z. An SR process was conducted to gather relevant articles from three databases, namely Science Direct, Scopus, and Springer. Full-text articles were meticulously assessed based on predetermined elig.....

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In recent years, the progressive escalation of climate change scenarios has emerged as a significant global concern. The threat to global food security posed by abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature stress (heat stress, freezing, and chilling), and high heavy metal accumulation is substantial. The implementation of any of these stresses on agricultural land induces modifications in the morphological, biochemical, and physiological processes of plants, leading to diminished rates of germination, growth, photosynthesis, respiration, hormone and enzyme activity disruption, heightened oxidative stress, and ultimately, a reduction in crop productivity. It is anticipated that the frequency of these stresses will progressively escalate in the future as a result of a rise in climate change events. Therefore, it is crucial to develop productive strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of these challenges on the agriculture industry and improve crop resilience a.....

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Open inquiry is the fourth and highest level of an inquiry-based approach in science teaching and learning. Although previous research has highlighted several benefits of open inquiry, thus far, no studies have comprehensively reviewed its impacts using systematic and rigorous methodologies. Thus, the central aim of this review study was to develop a better understanding of the impacts of an open inquiry approach on students' learning in science. The search strategy was restricted to articles published in established scholarly databases (WOS, Scopus and ERIC), following the seven steps in conducting a systematic literature review process in educational research. As a result, 24 articles were extracted and qualified for inclusion in this review study. Finally, a thematic analysis was conducted to analyse the articles and five themes were generated: i) students' conceptual understanding, ii) students' motivation, iii) students' attitudes towards science, iv) students' scientific and thin.....

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Kratom has caught the attention of governments, policymakers, and academicians due to its unique characteristics. This paper explores the scholarly works related to the different aspects of Kratom to elucidate its research progress and identify future research agendas. We reviewed existing publications on Kratom using a bibliometric methodology. By analyzing 431 scientific publications, we identified publication sources, document analysis, countries analysis, and research keywords, which helped us understand the research locus on Kratom. After reviewing the publications, we discovered significant disagreements in categorizing and defining Kratom amongst authors based on their nationalities. We also showed the knowledge structure of existing publications via thematic analysis, illustrating that the studies focused on the opioid nature of Kratom. Also, drug abuse-related issues evolved as the motor theme of research, while other aspects are prevalent as niche or emerging research themes......

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