Effectiveness of ChemARine: An Augmented Reality Application for Maritime Chemistry Learning Based on IMO Model Course 7.04
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Maritime chemistry is an essential competency for engineering students, particularly in safety, ship operations, and compliance with international maritime standards such as the IMO Model Course 7.04. However, maritime chemistry learning is often perceived as abstract and difficult when delivered through conventional instructional methods. Therefore, innovative learning media that provide contextual, interactive visualization are required. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of implementing the ChemARine augmented reality application on engineering students’ learning outcomes in maritime chemistry. The study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest. The participants consisted of engineering students. Learning outcomes were measured using a test administered before and after the implementation of the ChemARine application. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality testing, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, and N-Gain analysis. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ learning outcomes after the implementation of the ChemARine application. The Wilcoxon test revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the N-Gain analysis indicated that the improvement in learning outcomes was in the moderate-to-high range. These findings suggest that the ChemARine augmented reality application effectively enhances maritime chemistry learning outcomes and has strong potential as an instructional medium to support the implementation of IMO Model Course 7.04.
Authors: Encis Suryaningsih, Khoirotun Nafillah
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7218882002