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Sourced from the limitations and abstract and stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2014 and 2026, spanning 4 journals.

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• Tech-Driven Pathways to Elevate Scientific Literacy: A Review (2026) · The Journal of Educators Online · doi

  This article provides insight into how existing technologies can contribute to aspects of scientific JOURNAL OF EDUCATORS ONLINEliteracy. However, there are several limitations in this study. First, the article focuses on using the keyword “scientific literacy” in the search process, which may have reduced the likelihood of retriev- ing articles that use alternative terms. This is quite possible since “scientific literacy” itself has various equivalent expressions, such as “public under- standing of science,” and in specific disciplines, it may shift into terms like “chemical literacy” or “biological literacy.” Second, the concept of scientific literacy in this article was developed based on the meanings identified in the reviewed articles rather than being drawn from established frameworks, such as PISA’s definition of scien- tific literacy. This may lead to slight variations in meaning, although not significantly. Third, despite undergoing a rigorous process using the PRISMA method, most of the articles retrieved originated from Indonesia. This strong dominance may limit the generalizability of the findings. As a result of this imbalance, the conclusions may not be fully applicable in certain contexts. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH Analysis of the 40 reviewed articles reveals an increasing trend in research discussing the role of technology in science education, particularly after 2010. While a temporary decline occurred around 2018, a significant resurgence began in 2019 and con- tinues to the present. This surge is likely attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated a rapid shift to online learning, thereby compelling stu- dents to engage with existing technologies.

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  Keywords: literacy scientific articles article existing technologies online using process terms science shift reviewed conclusions provides
• Zambian Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers' Views on Chemistry Education Goals and Challenges for Achieving Them in Schools. (2014) · Science educator

  Despite the lack of consensus on its meaning, the science education community agrees that scientific literacy involves developing a firm understanding of a range of scientific concepts and processes, as well as an awareness of the relationship between science, technology and society, and practices within and across science disciplines (Bauer, 1992; Lederman, 1992; American Association for the Advancement of Science [AAAS], 1993).

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: science scientific despite lack consensus meaning education community agrees literacy involves developing firm understanding range
• Tell Me About the Sky: Night, Day and the Phases of the Moon through the Eyes of 3rd Grade Primary School Students (2026) · Kuramsal Eğitimbilim · doi

  The global-scale problems faced by individuals in society, coupled with the increasing dominance of technology in the world, have created a need for science literacy. There is a need for a society that can follow science and scientific debates with interest, that can engage with the problems posed by science and technology, and that has sufficient scientific knowledge and understanding.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: global-scale problems faced individuals society coupled increasing dominance
• Scientific Literacy Deficits, Vocabulary Barriers, and Evidence-Based Intervention Models in 21st-Century Science Education (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Further studies can investigate the long-term effects of deliberate vocabulary instruction on scientific literacy. Research can explore the effectiveness of different intervention models in various educational contexts. Studies can examine the impact of vocabulary instruction on students' ability to navigate complex scientific concepts and participate in science-related discussions.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further studies investigate long-term effects deliberate vocabulary instruction

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