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Innovation Augmented Reality-Based E-Magazine to Improve Students' STEM Literacy in Human Excretory System Learning

Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology & Biology Education · Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 56–66

DOI
10.15294/biosaintifika.v18i1.42312
ISSN
2338-7610, 2085-191X
Published
2026-04-28
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Abstract. The rapid development of information and communication technology in Industry 4.0 has transformed education and requires innovative learning approaches to develop students’ 21st-century skills, particularly STEM literacy. Indonesian students still demonstrate low achievement and engagement in STEM learning, as well as a lack of interactive digital learning resources. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an Augmented Reality-Based E-Magazine (E-Magazine AR) as an innovative learning resource for the human excretory system material, to improve students’ STEM literacy. The research employed a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design involving eighth-grade students of Junior High School 27 Semarang. Data were collected using STEM literacy tests administered before and after the learning intervention. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ STEM literacy, with an N-Gain score of 0.77 (from 59.12 in the pretest to 91.32 in the posttest), categorised as high. The paired sample t-test also indicated a significant difference (p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the E-Magazine AR. Additionally, 91% of students achieved very high criteria after the intervention. These findings indicate that the E-Magazine AR is an effective digital learning media for enhancing students’ STEM literacy. This research supports SDGs 4 on quality education by promoting innovative digital learning in science education. It also contributes to SDGs 9 by advancing the digitalization of educational infrastructure through the integration of AR technology into E-Magazine learning media. The findings contribute to science education by providing an interactive and scalable learning solution that enhances students’ understanding, engagement, and readiness for a technology-driven learning environment.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar
  • University of Szeged
  • Universitas Airlangga
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Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown11
Melissa Salma DarmawanState University of Semarang10
Putut MarwotoState University of Semarang9
Wiyanto WiyantoState University of Semarang9
Ellianawati EllianawatiState University of Semarang9
Parmin ParminState University of Semarang8
Sigit SaptonoState University of Semarang8
Novi Ratna DewiState University of Semarang8
Hartono HartonoAffiliation unknown7
Sugianto SugiantoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar7
Saiful RidloState University of Semarang7
Muhamad TaufiqState University of Semarang6
Dyah Rini IndriyantiAffiliation unknown6
Sarwi SarwiAffiliation unknown6
Indah Urwatin WusqoState University of Semarang5
Woro SumarniState University of Semarang5
Wiwi IsnaeniState University of Semarang5
Fidia FibrianaState University of Semarang4
Budi AstutiAffiliation unknown4
Suharto LinuwihAffiliation unknown4
Sunyoto Eko NugrohoState University of Semarang4
Aditya MariantiAffiliation unknown4
Ridho Adi NegoroAffiliation unknown4
Arka YanitamaState University of Semarang3
Stephani Diah PamelasariState University of Semarang3
Endang SusilaningsihState University of Semarang3
. SupriyadiAffiliation unknown3
Kartono KartonoUniversitas Airlangga3
Mahardika Prasetya AjiAffiliation unknown3
Wardono WardonoAffiliation unknown3
Prasetyo ListiajiUniversity of Szeged3
Sudarmin SudarminAffiliation unknown3
S. SulhadiState University of Semarang2
Rizki Nor AmeliaAffiliation unknown2
Rahina NugrahaniState University of Semarang2

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