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Original Paper
Published: 12 October 2026
Inquiry-Based Learning and Virtual Laboratory Simulations: A Longitudinal Study of Secondary School Chemistry Competency
Ahmad Faisal, Elena Rostova, Sarah L. Miller
1. Dept. of Chemistry Education, Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia; 2. Department of Pedagogical Sciences, European Research Council; 3. School of Education, Cambridge.
Abstract
A two-year comparative cohort design (N=1,420) measuring conceptual retention in chemical equilibrium using interactive virtual laboratories. Results indicate statistically significant reductions in alternative misconceptions (p < 0.001).
Keywords:
Virtual Laboratories, Inquiry-Based Learning, Chemical Equilibrium, Conceptual Understanding, Longitudinal Design
Publication Details
| Journal | Journal of Science Research & Education |
| Issue | Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026), pp. 25–36 |
| ISSN (Online) | 2988-1021 |
| Publisher | Global Innovation & Academic Press (GIA Press) |
| Peer Review | Double-blind peer reviewed in accordance with COPE ethical guidelines |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) |
How to Cite (APA 7th Edition)
Ahmad Faisal, Elena Rostova, Sarah L. Miller (2026). Inquiry-Based Learning and Virtual Laboratory Simulations: A Longitudinal Study of Secondary School Chemistry Competency. Journal of Science Research & Education, 1(1), 25–36. https://doi.org/10.59653/jsre.v2i01.2028