This mixed method study investigated changes in 3rd year Bachelor of Education students'
attitudes towards chemistry after learning interventions with virtual chemistry simulations …

An important component of an individual's scientific literacy is a positive attitude towards
science. However, emphasis is too often placed on achievement scores rather than attitude …

This article provides a critical and global overview of current research into public opinion
about science and technology (S&T). Although several sets of high-quality data exist, there …

Declining public confidence in science is a concern in the US and Europe, but it is unclear
what predicts confidence in science in developed countries, let alone in developing …

The question of whether single‐sex or co‐ed schooling has any impact on students' attitudes
toward science is highly contested and warrants research from all corners of the world. This …

Against the background that surveys measuring public perceptions of science and
technology are often removed from cultural contexts and do not equally represent all regions …

Highly visible scientists are increasingly recognised as influential leaders with a special role
to play in making science part of mainstream society. Through consultation with a panel of …

In science communication, a prerequisite for reaching different parts of a society is to find out
how these publics experience and interpret science. Since rural South African publics are …

Rapid technological advancement has prompted growing debate about the promise and
challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societies. Some believe it will …

ABSTRACT A nationally representative survey of the South African public's perceptions of
biotechnology provides new insights into the position of the sector in the public sphere …