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The impact of an immersive virtual reality anatomy lab for informal science education

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The use of virtual reality (VR) in anatomy education enables interactive exploration of the human body and can overcome challenges in informal education settings, such as access to donated human remains and spatial understanding of 3D structures.
Leena Alkhammash, Anthony N. Saraco, Cristina Goes Schaurich, Bailey S. Y. Lo, Claudia Krebs   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Data, not documents: Moving beyond theories of information‐seeking behavior to advance data discovery

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, Volume 76, Issue 4, Page 649-664, April 2025.
Abstract Many theories of human information behavior (HIB) assume that information objects are in text document format. This paper argues four important HIB theories are insufficient for describing users' search strategies for data because of assumptions about the attributes of objects that users seek.
Anthony J. Million, Jeremy York, Sara Lafia, Libby Hemphill   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustaining the “frozen footprints” of scholarly communication through open citations: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract This review examines the role of open citations in fostering transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in scholarly communication. Through a critical synthesis of diverse sources—articles, proceedings, presentations, datasets, and blog posts—it explores the motivations behind citing, the evolving meanings of citations, and key ...
Zehra Taşkın
wiley   +1 more source

Spiritual and religious information experiences: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract This chapter examines the contours of the religious and spiritual information experiences subfield through a review and content analysis of selected contributions from the past two decades in both information science and related fields. The research question that guides this review is: How have spirituality and religion been conceptualized in ...
Nadia Caidi, Pranay Nangia, Hugh Samson, Cansu Ekmekcioglu, Michael Olsson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the societal influence of academic research with ChatGPT: Impact case study evaluations

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Academics and departments are sometimes judged by how their research has benefited society. For example, the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses Impact Case Studies (ICSs), which are five‐page evidence‐based claims of societal impacts.
Kayvan Kousha, Mike Thelwall
wiley   +1 more source

Scaling research aim identification: Language models for classifying scientific and societal‐oriented studies

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract The classification of research according to its aims has been a longstanding focus in the fields of quantitative science studies and R&D statistics. Since 1963, the Organization for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) has employed a classical distinction among basic, applied, and experimental research.
Mengjia Wu, Gunnar Sivertsen, Lin Zhang, Fan Qi, Yi Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding discrepancies in the coverage of OpenAlex: The case of China

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Citations indexes play a crucial role for understanding how science is produced, disseminated, and used. However, these databases often face a critical trade‐off: those offering extensive and high‐quality coverage are typically proprietary, whereas publicly accessible datasets frequently exhibit fragmented coverage and inconsistent data ...
Mengxue Zheng, Lili Miao, Yi Bu, Vincent Larivière   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Then and now: Twenty years of education research methods use in the United Kingdom

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract There have been debates about the quality and usefulness of education research for a long time, with opinion often dividing along methodological lines. Those on different sides of an apparent methodological schism often bemoan the lack of recognition and resources afforded to their chosen approach.
Emma Smith, Stephen Gorard, Rebecca Morris, Thomas Perry, Jess Pilgrim‐Brown   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustaining the teaching profession: Innovating the ‘golden thread’ in university‐led teacher education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines the implications of England's ‘golden thread’ policy framework for teacher education, which describes a state‐mandated, linear model of professional learning from initial teacher training and education through to continuing professional development.
Amanda Nuttall, Ed Podesta, Aimee Quickfall, Megan Stephenson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unveiling Circular Economy Pathways Among Small and Medium Hotels Through a Hybrid Analytical Framework

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Small and medium‐sized hotels (SME hotels), which constitute the majority of the global hospitality sector, face mounting pressure to align with sustainability goals. However, their transition to circular economy (CE) practices remains under‐theorised and poorly implemented, particularly in emerging economies where institutional fragility and ...
Sandeep Kumar Dey, Reshma Sandeep Kumar Dey, Sinh Duc Hoang, Jose Arturo Garza‐Reyes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source