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    <title>World Journal of Chemical Education</title>
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    <description>All over the world there are very few research journals which focus on the development of education in chemistry, to name few: Journal of Chemical education (ACS), CEJ (Japan), The Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry (Australia), Chemistry Education in New Zealand etc. The sheer fact that the number of chemical education journals around the world can be counted on finger tips, has prompted us to propose this journal. Chemistry is a subject which is replete with concepts and this aspect of it makes the subject difficult, for the teachers and the taught. If a teacher develops an easier method or approach to difficult concepts he/she can translate the development into an erudite chemical education article. Thus, helping the chemistry teachers, students and the chemistry audience at large. This journal can accept novel interpretations of concepts in chemistry, experiments that can be included in the University Curriculum, enrichment of chemistry subject in standard chemistry books and if at all there are any flaws in standard chemistry books, this flaw can be rectified for the improvement of chemistry etc. Further any creative or novel article which ameliorates the classroom teaching can also be included in this journal.</description>
    <dc:publisher>Science and Education Publishing</dc:publisher>
		<dc:language>en</dc:language>
		<dc:rights>2013 Science and Education Publishing Co. Ltd All rights reserved.</dc:rights>
		<prism:publicationName>World Journal of Chemical Education</prism:publicationName>
		14
		2
		January 2026
		<prism:copyright>2013 Science and Education Publishing Co. Ltd All rights reserved.</prism:copyright>
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A Five-Step Framework for Designing Augmented Reality Laboratories in Pre-service Chemistry Teacher Education: A Case Study on Essential Oil Extraction
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<![CDATA[Practical training is a cornerstone in developing the professional competencies of pre-service chemistry teachers, yet traditional laboratory instruction faces persistent challenges, including high operational costs, chemical safety risks, and limited opportunities for repetitive practice. To address these barriers, this study proposes a systematic five-step framework for designing Augmented Reality (AR) laboratories specifically tailored for teacher education: (1) Pedagogical Needs and Content Analysis, (2) Scripting and 3D Modeling, (3) Technology Development and Integration, (4) Pre-deployment Alpha Testing, and (5) Pedagogical Beta Evaluation. The framework's effectiveness was validated through a pedagogical experiment conducted at a public teacher education university, involving 60 third-year pre-service chemistry teachers (<i>n</i><i> </i><i>=</i><i> </i><i>30</i> for both experimental and control groups). Focused on "Essential Oil Extraction" via steam distillation, this AR-assisted environment integrates scientific data overlays and real-time interaction systems, allowing students to visualize abstract concepts such as phase transitions and steam transport mechanisms. Experimental results indicated that students using the AR framework achieved a 15% higher improvement in practical psychomotor skills and a 10% increase in safety awareness compared to the control group. Furthermore, qualitative feedback highlighted high student satisfaction (4.5/5.0) due to the ability to practice complex procedures in a risk-free environment. These findings confirm that the proposed framework provides a robust, scalable foundation for modernizing chemistry laboratory instruction through digital transformation.]]>
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Cao  Thi Van Giang, Le  Thi Thu Hiep, Cao  Cu Giac
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<dc:date>2026-04-19</dc:date>
<dc:publisher>Science and Education Publishing</dc:publisher>
<prism:publicationDate>2026-04-19</prism:publicationDate>
<prism:number>2</prism:number>
<prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
<prism:startingPage>26</prism:startingPage>
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