The use of digital technology such as augmented reality AR technology has been an important topic of research in several fields, uncovering diverse benefits regarding its impacts. Although there have been numerous empirical studies on the design and evaluation techniques of the AR approach to enhance physical, cognitive, personal, social abilities in science education, their outcomes varied in different science disciplines, and there is a lack of reviews on how the AR has been applied in the field of science education. The aim of this study is to conduct a scoping review on the positivity of AR applications in science education. This study presents a scoping literature review of 26 studies published between 2015-2020 on AR in science education. The results indicated an overall positive impact of AR in science education. The results from this systematic review are expected to provide valuable information regarding the AR usage in science fields.

There is a growing interest in utilizing technology tools such as augmented reality to support individuals with disability in general and intellectual disabilities in particular. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of augmented reality technology in improving positive outcomes of individual with intellectual disabilities. Following Arksey and O’Malley and Kitchenham guideline, a meta-analysis of the overall effect of augmented reality on individuals with intellectual disabilities was conducted. Twenty-two studies were considered to explore the effect of augmented reality technology on the outcomes of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The result of the majority of the studies indicated that augmented reality technology was effective in improving positive outcomes among individuals with intellectual disabilities. Hence, the study offers the benefits of utilizing augmented reality technology in special needs setting and could be a successful technology among individuals with intellectual disabilities.