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Lost voices: ethnic diversity in the New Zealand parliament will decline after the 2023 election
(2023) Tan, Alex; Vanvari N
Rolleston Glacier mass balance: trends and methods of observation
(2023) Purdie, Heather; Kerr T; Lorrey A; Vargo L; Porhemmat R; Rack W; Brasington J; Bealing P
Augmented Reality in Learning Settings: A Systematic Analysis of its Benefits and Avenues for Future Studies
(2024) Mohammadhossein N; Richter A; Lukosch, Stephan
Despite its increasing use in various settings, Augmented Reality (AR) technology is still often considered
experimental, partly due to a lack of clear understanding of the benefits of using AR. This study systematically reviews
research on the use of AR in learning settings. Our analysis of 93 relevant articles offers 21 benefits related to the
learning gains and outcomes of using AR. Our study shows that the positive effects of using AR on learners’
motivation and joy have been well-studied, whereas the effects on independent learning, concentration, spontaneous
learning, critical thinking, and practical skills have not yet been examined in detail. Beyond classifying and discussing
the benefits of using AR in learning settings, we elaborate avenues for future studies. We specifically point to the
importance of conducting long-term studies to determine the value of using AR in learning beyond the initial novelty
and exploring the integration of AR with other technologies.
Editorial: Forest phenomics: how does developing sensor technology improve the growth of forest plantations?
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023) Li Y; Xu, Cong; Yan W
The LOSC: A ‘Constitution for the Oceans’ in the Anthropocene?
(Brill, 2023) Scott, Karen
Since being described as a ‘constitution for the oceans’ at its adoption in 1982, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has evolved to hold a special status among multilateral treaties. As a constitution—actual or perceived—the has provided the framework and processes for a relatively dynamic law of the sea that has developed to address new environmental, technological and geopolitical challenges in the forty years since its adoption. By necessity however, these developments have been incremental in nature and have been confined by the parameters of the constitution. In this article, I argue that such incremental change will be insufficient if the law of the sea is to adapt to the Anthropocene, our current geological and geopolitical Epoch. In this article, I argue that the characterisation of the as a ‘constitution for the oceans’ has become a straitjacket for the regime and is preventing the serious exploration of alternative epistemological imaginaries of the law of the sea. I argue for a quiet abandonment of the description of the as a ‘constitution for the oceans’ and the actual and perceived consequences of the appellation.