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A STEM model to engage students in sustainable science education through sports: A case study in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Sports has the potential to integrate with different scientific subjects, including materials science and engineering, making it an ideal approach to enhance the students’ affinity toward sustainable education in science, ...
Cultivating STEM Interest in High School Students through Computer-assisted COVID-19 Pandemic Awareness Course
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IIKII
, 2022 , Article)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students were sidetracked by the shift in the educational process, primarily in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education. Teachers were also besieged to find ...
Covid-19 inspired a stem-based virtual learning model for middle schools—a case study of Qatar
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
An unprecedented turn in educational pedagogies due to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the students’ learning process worldwide. This article describes developing a STEM-based online course during the ...
The Prominent Roles of Undergraduate Mentors in an Online Near-Peer Mentoring Model
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
This study exemplifies a STEM-based online near-peer mentoring approach, incorporating 56 students (high and middle school mentees) and 16 secondary undergraduates (UG) mentors. The various constructive roles of UG mentors ...
Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of the Barriers to Teaching STEM in High Schools in Qatar
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
Understanding teachers’ attitudes and perceptions of STEM teaching is a key pathway to enhance effective STEM teaching. Inarguably, teachers are the cornerstone of educational quality and play a central role in students’ ...
High school students' STEM interests and career aspirations in Qatar: An exploratory study
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
This study sought to explore high school students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related disciplines and careers in the context of Qatar. Quantitative data was collected using a survey ...
Design and optimization of four-terminal mechanically stacked and optically coupled silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells with over 28% efficiency
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Silicon/perovskite tandem devices are believed to be a favorite contender for improving cell performance over the theoretical maximum value of single-junction photovoltaic (PV) cells. The present study evaluates the design ...
Optimum sintering method and temperature for cold compact Bismuth Telluride pellets for thermoelectric applications
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
This work intends to investigate the optimum sintering method and temperature that can improve the efficiency of bismuth telluride cold compact pellets, for the thermoelectric applications. Different p-type and n-type ...
Effective Pedagogical Approaches Used in High School Chemistry Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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American Chemical Society
, 2022 , Article)
This article systematically reviews the pedagogical approaches adopted in high school chemistry education with the aim of highlighting the most effective evidence-based instructional practices reported in the literature. ...
Highly sensitive humidity sensor based on cadmium selenide quantum dots-polymer composites: synthesis, characterization, and effect of UV/ozone treatment
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Springer
, 2023 , Article)
This work describes the rational design of thin film-based cadmium selenide quantum dots (CdSe) mixed with conductive polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), inducing PVDF-CdSe composite for potential resistive humidity-sensing ...