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Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning

— Synergy Sphere

Volume 3 Number 2 (2025)

About this issue

Issue Collaboration Overview

The people, institutions, and research communities shaping this edition.

5 Published articles

21 Authors

13 Institutions

11 Countries

Contributing countries

Italy

Cyprus

Greece

United Kingdom

Australia

Indonesia

South Africa

Kazakhstan

Russian Federation

Jordan

Philippines

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Contributing Institutions

Suor Orsola Benincasa University(Italy), European University Cyprus(Cyprus), Harokopio University of Athens(Greece), University of Nottingham(United Kingdom), Hellenic Open University(Greece), Lancaster University(United Kingdom), Edith Cowan University(Australia), Universitas Negeri Padang(Indonesia), University of Johannesburg(South Africa), International Information Technology University(Kazakhstan), Specialist of the Department of Scientometry Ural State University of Economics(Russian Federation), Al-Ahliyya Amman University(Jordan), Bulacan State University(Philippines).

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Hands-On STEAM Programming: Microteaching with Micro:bit for Enhanced Learning

Margarita Rafti ⁽¹⁾ Margarita Rafti Department of Education, Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Naples Country: Italy iD ORCID: 0009-0001-4489-6799 Margarita Rafti is an ICT educator with extensive experience teaching in primary and secondary education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece and a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences from Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Italy. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she specializes in educational robotics and STEM/STEAM education. Her research interests focus on transdisciplinary learning and the integration of new technologies in education. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Emmanouil D. Milakis ⁽²⁾ Emmanouil D. Milakis Department of Education Sciences, European University Cyprus, Engomi Country: Cyprus iD ORCID: 0009-0000-5622-2815 Emmanouil D. Milakis is a Ph.D. candidate in Education Sciences at European University Cyprus and a Special Education IT Instructor at the School of Vocational Training for People with Disabilities of Athens, Greece. With extensive experience in teaching IT across diverse educational settings, his current research focuses on Gifted STEAM education. His work aims to enhance cognitive development and social inclusion for students with diverse needs, leveraging technology to create more accessible, engaging, and effective educational experiences. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Constantina Corazon Argyrakou ⁽³⁾ Constantina Corazon Argyrakou Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens, Kallithea Country: Greece iD ORCID: 0009-0003-4161-1385 Constantina Corazon Argyrakou is a Ph.D. candidate in Cultural Geography at Harokopio University of Athens and a lecturer at Aegean College, Greece. She has over 10 years of experience in elementary education, with a specialization in music gamification. She has published extensively in the fields of multicultural and interdisciplinary education and has received recognition from the Greek Writers' Society for her scientific contributions. Her current research focuses on cultural geography and migration. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Dimitra G. Vangeli ⁽⁴⁾ Dimitra G. Vangeli Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham Country: United Kingdom Dimitra G. Vangeli is a special education teacher and a Greek Sign Language interpreter. She holds a Master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom and a Bachelor's degree in History, Archaeology, and Social Anthropology from the University of Thessaly, Greece. She has published extensively in the areas of special and interdisciplinary education. Her current research focuses on accessibility and inclusive special education. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Maria Christina Katsarou ⁽⁵⁾ Maria Christina Katsarou School of Humanities, Hellenic Open University Country: Greece iD ORCID: 0000-0003-3363-8572 Maria Christina Katsarou is a primary education teacher and researcher. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences at the Hellenic Open University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogical Studies from the University of Thessaly, Greece. She has published in the fields of parental values and transdisciplinary education and has participated in significant research projects. Her current research interests focus on special education, parental identities, and STEM/STEAM education. Click the name to view Google Scholar results.

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Educator Professional Subjectivities in Gamification: Knowing, Being and Doing

Natalie-Jane Howard ⁽¹⁾ Natalie-Jane Howard Lancaster University Country: United Kingdom iD ORCID: 0000-0001-7050-6371 Natalie-Jane Howard is a lecturer and vocational trainer at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates. She regularly holds professional development workshops for faculty and actively participates in course design, assessment planning, and materials development. Her research interests and publications span teacher motivation, professional identity, subjectivity, educational technologies, and socio-materiality. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Elizabeth J. Cook ⁽²⁾ Elizabeth J. Cook Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Medical & Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University Country: Australia iD ORCID: 0000-0002-8406-4049 Elizabeth J. Cook is a Research Associate at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia and co-manager of the Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability. With over 10 years’ experience in qualitative and mixed methods research, she specializes in higher education, relational employability, neurodivergent experiences and the scholarship of teaching and learning. To date, her publications have focused on graduate employability, student experience, evaluation, and work-integrated learning. Click the name to view Google Scholar results.

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Augmented Reality-Based Interactive Educational Media for Light Fire Extinguisher Training and Enhanced Emergency Preparedness

Bima Sulistia ⁽¹⁾ Bima Sulistia Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Bima Sulistia is a student at Universitas Negeri Padang, enrolled in the Informatics Engineering Study Program under the Department of Electronics. His latest research focuses on developing Augmented Reality-based educational media for fire extinguishers to enhance user understanding of light fire extinguisher usage. He is passionate about integrating digital technology into educational tools and is committed to utilizing innovative methods to improve learning in technical fields. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Rizkayeni Marta ⁽²⁾ Rizkayeni Marta Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Rizkayeni Marta is a lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia, with 7 years of experience in vocational education. She specializes in informatics, focusing on bridging the gap between theoretical informatics principles and practical vocational training. She has been dedicated to advancing vocational and informatics education throughout her career, contributing numerous publications exploring innovative methods to integrate informatics into vocational learning environments. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Delvi Asmara ⁽³⁾ Delvi Asmara Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Delvi Asmara is a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang. He specializes in engineering and vocational education, particularly in engineering technology and digital-based media development. He has a keen interest in integrating modern technologies into the educational process, focusing on developing tools and methods that enhance learning outcomes, especially in engineering and vocational training. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , David Mhlanga ⁽⁴⁾ David Mhlanga College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg Country: South Africa David Mhlanga is a professor of economics at the University of Johannesburg and an expert in economics, business, and finance. It focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence, educational technology, machine learning, and blockchain in business and economics. David is known for his abilities in data analysis, curriculum development, and effective communication, and he has received awards, including the Research Excellence Award. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Dana Tsoy ⁽⁵⁾ Dana Tsoy Mixed Reality Research Laboratory, International Information Technology University, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan iD ORCID: 0000-0003-0172-9760 Dana Tsoy is the head of the Mixed Reality Research lab at International Information Technology University, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Her research interest is extended reality technology, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. She is known for her abilities in XR development and HCI. She has more than 50 scientific publications. Click the name to view Google Scholar results.

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Mapping the Future of Augmented Reality in 21st Century Education: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review

Afdal Luthfi ⁽¹⁾ Afdal Luthfi Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Afdal Luthfi is graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education in Electrical Engineering from the Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) in 2022. He is continued his master studies at the Faculty of Engineering, Technical Vocational Education, UNP, Indonesia. He works as an assistant professor in Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UNP. His research interests include educational technology, emerging technologies in education, vocational education and training, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile learning. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Mukhlidi Muskhir ⁽²⁾ Mukhlidi Muskhir Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Mukhlidi Muskhir graduated with a with a doctoral in vocational technology education at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, graduating in 2017. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang. His research interests include the research-based learning model, the self-directed learning model, and the curriculum development in vocational tech-nology education. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Hansi Effendi ⁽³⁾ Hansi Effendi Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia iD ORCID: 0000-0002-5981-7045 Hansi Effendi is working as a senior lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang since 2002. His research focuses on ICT-based learning models. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Nizwardi Jalinus ⁽⁴⁾ Nizwardi Jalinus Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Nizwardi Jalinus is a Professor of Vocational Education at Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vocational Technology Education and the Head of the Vocational Research Center. His main research areas include vocational education, development of teaching practice curricula, learning models, educational leadership and administration, and innovations in teaching and engineering education. He has published extensively in leading international journals and has also authored books on education. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Goncharova Maria Nikolaevna ⁽⁵⁾ Goncharova Maria Nikolaevna Specialist of the Department of Scientometry Ural State University of Economics Country: Russian Federation Goncharova Maria Nikolaevna is the Head of the Department of Scientometry and a lecturer at the Department of Regional and Sectoral Economics of the Ural State University of Economics, Yekaterinburg, Russia. She has over 10 years of experience in economic development and scientific management and specializes in regional economics and scientometrics. She has published extensively on scientific management, economic development, and regional economics. Her current research focuses on regional economic dynamics and scientometric analysis in economic research. Click the name to view Google Scholar results.

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Augmented Reality to Enhance Informatics Learning Outcomes: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Vocational Education

Silvani Ilhani Fahira ⁽¹⁾ Silvani Ilhani Fahira Department of Electronics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang Country: Indonesia Biography is not available. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Ika Parma Dewi ⁽²⁾ Ika Parma Dewi Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang Country: Indonesia Ika Parma Dewi is a lecturer at the Electronics Engineering Education Program within the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Negeri Padang. She holds a doctorate in Educational Technology and Vocational Studies, underscoring her expertise in integrating advanced technologies into educational frameworks. She’s primary research interests lie in the development of technology-based learning media, with a particular focus on Augmented Reality (AR). Her current projects explore the implementation of AR-based learning tools aimed at enhancing student engagement and improving learning outcomes in electronics engineering. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan ⁽³⁾ Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan Department of Business Technology, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman Country: Jordan iD ORCID: 0000-0001-5688-1503 Biography is not available. Click the name to view Google Scholar results. , Richelle C. Castro ⁽⁴⁾ Richelle C. Castro College of Education, Bulacan State University, Malolos Country: Philippines iD ORCID: 0000-0001-8439-6652 Biography is not available. Click the name to view Google Scholar results.

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