APS Publications Podcast

Jigsaw technique: will it help Gen Z nursing students?

In this podcast, Dr. Rashmi Chandel discusses the recently published article, "Jigsaw technique: Will it help Gen Z nursing students?" This study examines the effectiveness of the jigsaw technique (JST) as a student-centered learning strategy for engaging Generation Z undergraduate nursing students. Recognizing Gen Z learners’ distinct cognitive styles and preferences, the research compares JST with conventional lectures across four physiology modules using a crossover design. Results showed significantly higher pretest, posttest, and retention scores with JST in most modules, along with strong positive student feedback regarding engagement, understanding, communication, and peer interaction. Overall, the findings suggest that integrating JST into nursing education can enhance learning outcomes while fostering essential interpersonal and professional skills in future nurses.

Jigsaw technique: will it help Gen Z nursing students?

Rashmi Chandel, Anumeha Bhagat, Anita S. Malhotra, Ravi Rohilla, Gurjit Kaur, and Kiran Prakash

Advances in Physiology Education 2025 49:2, 304-313

Active learning to improve numeracy skills and confidence using quizzes in first-year biomedical science undergraduates

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Stephen Fitzjohn and Frances MacMillan discuss their recently published article, “Active learning to improve numeracy skills and confidence using quizzes in first-year biomedical science undergraduates.” They share how thoughtfully designed, gamified quizzes in Blackboard helped students practice numeracy skills, build confidence, and achieve significant improvement. The conversation highlights a practical and adaptable teaching approach that can be easily applied to subjects beyond numeracy, offering valuable insights for educators looking to enhance student learning and confidence.

Active learning to improve numeracy skills and confidence using quizzes in first-year biomedical science undergraduates

Stephen M. Fitzjohn, Alice M. Semenenko, and Frances M. MacMillan

Advances in Physiology Education 2025 49:3, 680-685

From anonymity to engagement: the benefits of early-semester student-instructor meetings

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, James Davis discusses their recently published article, “From anonymity to engagement: the benefits of early-semester student-instructor meetings.”

This study shows that brief, early-semester student-instructor meetings foster stronger connections, increase student participation, and improve self-reported academic performance in large lecture courses. The following article demonstrates how a simple, scalable strategy can transform student-instructor relationships and enhance learning outcomes.

From anonymity to engagement: the benefits of early-semester student-instructor meetings

James T. Davis, Abigail P. Sondreal, Frederick Bauer, and Joseph T. Cornelius

Advances in Physiology Education 2025 49:3, 605-610

Interorgan Insights: Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Cell Dysfunction Associated With the Nonpulsatile Pulmonary Blood Flow in an Ovine Glenn Model

In this podcast, co-first author Jonathan Hyde discusses the recently published article, ‘Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction is Induced by Nonpulsatile Pulmonary Blood Flow in an Ovine Classic Glenn Model’. The study used an in vivo large animal model combined with ex vivo and in vitro studies to investigate pulmonary vascular endothelial cell dysfunction associated with the Glenn procedure. The results suggest that low, non-pulsatile flow associated with Glenn physiology plays a pivotal role in development of endothelial cell dysfunction.

Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction Is Induced by Nonpulsatile Pulmonary Blood Flow in an Ovine Classic Glenn Model

Jonathan Hyde, Michael A. Smith, Naveen Swami, John H. Hwang, Yenchun Chao, Jason Boehme, Gary W. Raff, Casper Noah Nilsson, Wenhui Gong, Gail H. Deutsch, Eric G. Johnson, Ting Wang, Stephen M. Black, Sanjeev A. Datar, Emin Maltepe, Jeffrey R. Fineman

Comprehensive Physiology 2025 15:6, e70071  

https://doi.org/10.1002/cph4.70071

Transcriptome-driven Health-status Transversal-predictors

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Ralph Rühl discusses his team’s new article in Physiological Genomics, “Transcriptome-driven Health-status Transversal-predictor Analysis for health, food, microbiome and disease markers for understanding of lifestyle diseases.” The article outlines the development of a novel artificial intelligence approach based on machine-learning to predict general health and food-intake parameters. This novel technique, which is based on PBMC transcriptomics from human blood, can predict a wide range of health-related markers.

 

Todt T, van Bussel I, Afman L, Brennan L, Ivanova DG, Kiselova-Kaneva Y, Thomas EL, Rühl R. Transcriptome-driven Health-status Transversal-predictor Analysis for health, food, microbiome and disease markers for understanding of lifestyle diseases. Physiol Genomics. 2025 Nov 19. doi: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00026.2025. PMID: 41259124.

The use of AI large language models by university students for assignment preparation

In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, David Van Reyk discusses their study on "The use of AI large language models by university students for assignment preparation." Over 50% used AI for idea generation and drafting. PRC students showed improvements in their grades with the use of AI, while Australian students’ grades remained unchanged. Students support institutional guidance and access for responsible AI use.

The use of AI large language models by university students for assignment preparation

Hui Chen, David Van Reyk, and Brian G. Oliver

Advances in Physiology Education 2025 49:2, 517-525

Educators’ experience and guide to scaffolding generative AI applications throughout a physiology and pharmacology undergraduate laboratory course

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Christine Bell and Oana Birceanu discuss their recently published article, “Educators’ experience and guide to scaffolding generative AI applications throughout a physiology and pharmacology undergraduate laboratory course.” The paper presents a two-pronged approach to reduce GenAI confusion and build AI literacy, research, and critical thinking skills.

Educators’ experience and guide to scaffolding generative AI applications throughout a physiology and pharmacology undergraduate laboratory course

Christine E. Bell and Oana Birceanu

Advances in Physiology Education 2025 49:3, 721-728 

From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes through VR dissection preparations: a use case

In the latest APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, John Zubek discusses, “From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes through VR dissection preparations: a use case.”

VR vs. live dissections: how do students learn best? We explored their experiences to see how tech can complement STEM & healthcare training.

From virtual to reality: evaluating student attitudes through VR dissection preparations: a use case

Sarah Shine, Julia Warznie, Guoli Zhou, and John Zubek

Advances in Physiology Education 2025 49:3, 611-620