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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With the widespread usage of smartphones, users not just using their smartphone for calls and messaging only, but they are using it for a variety of purposes such as banking transactions, e-mailing, chatting, online shopping, video conferencing, health monitoring, and many more. Most of these activities store personal and sensitive data of the user on the device, reaching this confidential information by unauthorized person may cause huge losses and bad consequences. Therefore, securing the smartphone's accessibility from unauthorized people became an extremely essential. With the advanced development in the area of sensor-based smartphone authentication methods, different methods were developed to be easily used by users through specific criteria. However, many aspects haven't been discovered yet in the area of sensor-based smartphone authentication methods. On the basis of that, this study aims to review the area of sensor-based smartphone authentication methods systematically to pro.....

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A growing focus has recently been on membrane distillation (MD) technology as a potential separation method for desalination through various MD configurations. However, due to the lack of proper and robust ceramic and polymeric membranes with high wetting and fouling resistance that can endure the harsh operating conditions for long MD operations, substantial research efforts have been directed toward enhancing the properties of superhydrophobic and omniphobic ceramic and polymeric membranes. Although there are few published articles, the uniqueness of this review lies in the fact that it comprehensively discusses the enhancement of MD performance for water desalination via superhydrophobic and omniphobic ceramic and polymeric membranes. This review includes a discussion of recent advancements in published studies, wetting properties, fabrication techniques, and MD performance of superhydrophobic and omniphobic membranes, highlighting the limitations of current ceramic and polymeric me.....

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Urbanization in the Indian subcontinental countries, often unplanned, alters regional climate, triggering critical environmental challenges. This review examines its impacts on groundwater droughts, flood risks, urban heat islands, agriculture, food security, and public health. Groundwater resources across the subcontinent faced depletion due to intricate links between land-use changes and anthropogenic activities. Research from various geographical areas highlights the critical need for integrated, sustainable, locally appropriate solutions and decentralized approaches to water management. Flood risks were increased by urbanization and industrialization, necessitating the implementation of efficient mitigation techniques based on hydrological modeling and spatial planning. The growing Urban Heat Island effect put ecosystems and human health at risk, making extensive afforestation and sustainable land-use planning necessary. Food security and biodiversity were threatened by encroaching.....

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Flipped learning is a revolutionary teaching method that disrupts traditional learning environments by providing instruction outside of the classroom. This strategy enables students to engage with the subject at their convenience and encourages active learning in the classroom. The current study is a comprehensive literature analysis that looks into the impact of flipped learning on student critical thinking skills. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) criteria were utilized to ensure that the article selection was valid and reliable. The articles were selected from some credible databases, such as Eric, Scopus, and ProQuest. After the selection procedure, the systematic review yielded 23 relevant articles to be further reported. Our analysis highlights that flipped learning practices are most commonly observed in natural science disciplines, including physics, mathematics, and chemistry. The majority of the studies employed quantitative metho.....

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Exposure to saline environments significantly hampers the growth and productivity of oil crops, harmfully affecting their nutritional quality and suitability for biofuel production. This presents a critical challenge, as understanding salt tolerance mechanisms in crops is key to improving their performance in coastal and high-salinity regions. Our content might be read more properly: This review assembles current knowledge on protein-level changes related to salinity resistance in oil crops. From an extensive analysis of proteomic research, featured here are key genes and cellular pathways which react to salt stress. The literature evinces that cutting-edge proteomic approaches − such as 2D-DIGE, IF-MS/MS, and iTRAQ − have been required to reveal protein expression patterns in oil crops under salt conditions. These studies consistently uncover dramatic shifts in protein abundance associated with important physiological activities including antioxidant defence, stress-related signal.....

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This systematic literature review focuses on the elements that contribute to teachers’ workload and its impact on their well-being. In general, researchers have conducted several pertinent studies on the issue of teachers' workload, therefore it is not a particularly new one. Regretfully, the majority of past research did not include the wellbeing of teachers. Hence, the present study reviewed 15 past studies on the teacher’s workload factors and its impact on their well-being. Two databases, Web of Science and Scopus, were used for the review. Eight issues or themed emerged from the thematic analysis of this review, including 1) physical to online teaching and learning; 2) increased working hours; 3) non-teaching tasks; 4) appreciation and respect; 5) stress; 6) physical and mental condition; 7) uncertainty and 8) burnout...

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Essential oils from plants have been widely used in the prevention and treatment of numerous human diseases in many parts of the world for thousands of years.. Plants of the genus Blumea comprise about 80 species and are distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, and Oceania; thirty of which are distributed in the southern provinces of China. The genus has been used locally in the treatment of bronchitis, blood diseases, fevers, and to alleviate a burning sensation. Over the last years, Blumea species have attracted great interest due to the variety of their essential oils, bioactive compounds, and pharmacological activities. This work provides comprehensive information regarding the essential oils from Blumea species concerning their medicinal uses, chemical composition, and bioactivities. The relevant information about the genus Blumea was gathered through electronic databases from 1989 to 2022, including Pubmed, SciFinder, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Based.....

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The conductive ink research area has attracted much interest from researchers. The possibility of fabricating flexible and simple electronic devices offers many advantages for electronic devices, such as energy storage, wearable devices, and smart devices. Graphene conductive ink has gained much attention from scientists owing to its excellent electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. Numerous scientists have reported the modification of graphene properties to meet the demand for the application. Among the presented graphene synthesis methods, the electrochemical exfoliation process is simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly. Moreover, the electrochemical exfoliation approach can be conducted in a water solution, thus decreasing production costs and making it environmentally safe. This review article presents the progress in the electrochemical exfoliation of graphene to produce graphene-conductive ink. Progress on graphene conductive ink and its hybrid is also presented. .....

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