Research in Education

In chemistry classroom of Vitsyebsk Gymnasium #4, 2005

Listed on this page are my publications made in educational research. As in other scientific endeavors, some publications may be in a different language, not English.

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Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals and Edited Collections

    • Slabin, U. (2022). Productive metaphor of molecular orbitals in education and any viable theory [Editorial]. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 21(1), 4–6. https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/22.21.04
    • Slabin, U. (2019). Periodic system of chemical elements by an American businessman. Biology and Chemistry, 1, 13–16. https://issuu.com/aiv.by/docs/ximia_1 [in Belarusian]
    • Slabin U.K. (2019). Knowledge and perception of eponyms in chemistry by university students in Belarus and the United States. The Education and Science Journal, 21(7), 113-142. https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2019-7-113-142
    • Slabin, U. (2018). Virtual chemical laboratory in the study of the topic “Molecular Geometry”. Synergy of Sciences, 21, 697–706. http://synergy-journal.ru/archive/article1912 [in Russian]
    • Slabin, U. (2017). Scientific eponym in educational Universe {Editorial]. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 16(2), 144-147. https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/17.16.144
    • Slabin, U., & Krasitski, V. (2017). For humanization and historicism: How well students know and what they think about chemical eponyms. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 16(2), 250-265. https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/17.16.250
    • Slabin, U. (2017). Chemical eponyms as recognized and perceived by Belarusian and American students. Euro-American Scientific Cooperation, 15, 51-57. Hamilton, Canada. https://pps.kaznu.kz/ru/Main/FileShow2/85041/78/2/6/0/
    • Slabin, U. (2015). Online chemistry courses on Coursera and EdX. Methods of teaching chemical and ecological disciplines. Brest, Belarus. 173-177.
    • Slabin, U. (2014). Remote general chemistry consultations in 3D virtual environment Second Life. Methods of teaching chemical and ecological disciplines. Brest, Belarus. 150-153.
    • Slabin, U. (2014). Computer screen sharing by instructor and students studying chemistry at university. Informatization of education-2014: Pedagogical aspects of the development of virtual educational environment. Minsk, Belarus. 237-241.
    • Slabin U. (2013). Teaching general chemistry with instructor’s screen sharing: Students’ opinions about the idea and its implementation. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 12(6), 759-773.
    • Anderson-Inman, L., Terrazas-Arellanes, F.E., & Slabin, U. (2009). Supported etext in captioned videos: A comparison of expanded versus standard captions on student comprehension of educational content. Journal of Special Education Technology, 24(3), 21-33. https://doi.org/10.1177/016264340902400303
    • Slabin U. (2007). Science education as a problematic area in modern education [Editorial]. Journal of Baltic Science Education, (3)6, 4.
    • Slabin U. (2003). Information technology in environmental education at University of Oregon College of Education. International Environmental Experience: Applications for Belarus. Collected Papers. Vitsyebsk: Institute of Modern Knowledge, 220-222.
    • Delikatnaya, I.O., Slabin, U.K., & Smurugov, V.A. (2001). Evaluating effectiveness of interphase interaction in composites by method of electron paramagnetic resonance. Vesnik Vitsyebskaha Dziarzhaunaha Universiteta, 1(19), 83-87.
    • Slabin U.K. (2001). Device for obtaining and burning hydrogen. Vesnik Vitsyebskaha Dziarzhaunaha Universiteta, 3 (21), 145-147.
    • Aranskaya V.S., & Slabin U.K. (1998). Applying software for environmental education of school students when teaching natural subjects. Viesnik Vitsyebskaga Dziarzhaunaga Universiteta, 4(10), 7-14.
    • Smurugov, V.A., Delikatnaya, I.O., & Slabin, U.K. (1989). Radio-frequency electron paramagnetic resonance of phase interaction in composites. Mechanics of Composite Materials, 25(3), 273-276.

    Patents and Applications
    Slabin, U.K., Smurugov, V.A., & Delikatnaya, I.O. (1992). Specimen for testing adhesion of fiber to matrix (Patent of Russia No.1716396). G01N19/04. http://www.findpatent.ru/patent/171/1716396.html
    Slabin, U.K. (1991). Device for obtaining and burning hydrogen (USSR Application No.4939359/04). B01L5/02.
    Slabin, U.K., Stepin, S.G., Smurugov, V.A., & Delikatnaya, I.O. (1991). Volumetric dilatometer (Patent of Russia No.1695169). G01N25/16. https://findpatent.ru/patent/169/1695169.html
    Slabin, U.K., Smurugov, V.A., & Gut, M.M. (1990). Technique for testing adhesion of fiber to matrix in composites (Patent of Russia No.1758525). G01N19/04. http://www.findpatent.ru/patent/175/1758525.html
    Conference Presentations
    Stepin, S.H., Rzeuski, S. E., Slabin, U.K., & Mileuskaya, K.V. (2021, May 21). 1-diethylamino-3-phenylpropine-2 hydrochloride: Synthesis and testing of anti-microbial activity [Poster presentation] Physico-Chemical Biology as a Foundation of Contemporary Medicine (pp.271–273). Minsk, Belarus. https://chemres.bsmu.by/posters2021/Stepin.jpg
    Slabin, U. (2019, February 22). Chemical eponyms in student’s study: Essential knowledge or surfacial recognition? [Conference presentation] Mendeleev Readings-2019 (pp.240-245). Brest, Belarus. [in Belarusian]
    Slabin, U. (2018, April 10-13). Molecule modelers in 3D virtual laboratories [Conference presentation] Sviridov Readings—2018: 8-th International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Education (pp.189–190). Minsk, Belarus. http://elib.bsu.by/bitstream/123456789/195391/1/189-190.pdf, also http://elib.bsu.by/handle/123456789/195391
    Slabin, U. (2018, March 5). Building molecules in the virtual laboratory [Conference presentation]. Priorities of Pedagogy and Contemporary Education, (pp.120–124). Penza, Russia. https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=32593279
    Slabin, U. (2018, March 2). VSEPR: Building molecules in the virtual laboratory [Conference presentation] Mendeleev Readings-2018 (pp.197-202). Brest, Belarus. [in Belarusian]
    Slabin, U. (2018). Virtual chemical laboratory evolves from the plane up in to the volume [Conference presentation]. Problems of chemical education in high school and university (pp. 301–303). Vitsyebsk, Belarus. https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=35372903
    Slabin, U. (2017, March 22). Power Point presentations in the virtual 3D environment of Second Life [Conference presentation]. Modern learning technology in the world’s educational space. Proceedings of International Scientific and Practical Conference (pp.47-56). Novosibirsk, Russia. https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=30544178
    Slabin, U. (2017, February 24). Chemical eponyms: Pros and cons [Conference presentation]. Mendeleev’s Readings (pp.120-123). Brest, Belarus. [in Belarusian]
    Slabin, U. (2010, November 11-14). Opportunities for teaching chemistry in Second Life (parts 1 and 2) [Conference presentation]. Information and Communication Technology in Natural Science Education. International Conference. Šiauliai, Lithuania.
    Slabin, U.K. (2004, November 10-12). On functional effectiveness of online educational resource [Conference presentation]. Distance Education – Educational Environment of 21 Century. Proceedings of IV International Scientific and Practical Conference (pp.422-425). Minsk, Belarus.
    Slabin U. (2004, April 15). Green chemistry in Oregon to be implemented at our schools [Conference presentation]. Chemistry at School. Proceedings of the 10th Scholarly Conference (pp.48-51). Kaunas, Lithuania.
    Slabin U. (2003, November 20-21). Emphasizing information technology and natural sciences in teacher education for sustainable development [Conference presentation]. Natural sciences and teacher training. The 4th International Conference (pp.150-153). Daugavpils, Latvia.
    Slabin U.K. (2002, November 29-30). Training natural science teachers to apply the web at high school [Conference presentation]. Teacher Education in the XXI Century: Changing and Perspectives. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference (pp.202-208). Šiauliai, Lithuania.
    Slabin U. (2002, April 24). Selecting chemical information for Vierasy environmental website [Conference presentation]. Chemistry in School-2002. Proceedings of Scientific Conference (pp.38-41). Kaunas, Lithuania.
    Slabin, U. (2002, March 1-2). Promoting chemistry and community via environmental educational website [Conference presentation]. Proceedings of 8th National Scientific Conference (pp.86-95). Vilnius, Lithuania.
    Slabin, U. (2001, March 21-23). Information technologies in biology, chemistry, and geography to promote environmental education [Conference presentation]. Natural Sciences and Teacher Education. Proceedings of III International Conference (pp.78-79). Riga, Latvia.
    Slabin, U.K., & Gut, M.M. (1990, May 14). Kinetics of graft polymerization of vinyl monomers on fibers of poly-m-phenyleneisophtalamide and poly-p-amidobenzimidazole [Conference presentation]. Physics and mechanics of polymer-based composites. XIX scientific and engineering conference of young scientists and specialists (pp.135-136). Homiel, Belarus.
    Smurugov, V.A., Slabin, U.K., & Delikatnaya, I. O. (1990, November 14). Research of adhesion on interphase surfaces in polymer composites [Conference presentation]. Moscow International Composite Conference (p.128). Moscow, Russia. https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=36753504
    Slabin, U.K., & Delikatnaya, I.O. (1989, May 15). On using frictional tests for estimation of fiber-matrix adhesion [Conference presentation]. Physics and mechanics of polymer-based composites. XVIII scientific and engineering conference of young scientists and specialists (pp.14-15). Homiel, Belarus.
    Delikatnaya, I.O., & Slabin, U.K. (1989, May 15). On effect of the nature of fiber on molecular mobility in surfacial layer of matrix [Conference presentation]. Physics and mechanics of polymer-based composites. XVIII scientific and engineering conference of young scientists and specialists (pp.15-16). Homiel, Belarus.
    Smurugov, V.A., Slabin, U.K., & Biran, V.V. (1989, February 28). On molecular adhesion on fiber-matrix interface [Conference presentation]. Forming the surface and interphase interaction in composites (p.31). Izhevsk, Russia.

    Video Presentations
    Slabin U. (2017, June 12). Verkhovsky eponyms in the epoch of educational ethnocentrism. 2nd International Baltic symposium on science and technology education (BalticSTE2017), Šiauliai, Lithuania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhbKDZWbsWw
    Slabin, U. (2014, October 22). Computer screen sharing by instructor and students studying chemistry at university. Informatization of education-2014: Pedagogical aspects of the development of virtual educational environment. V International conference. Minsk, Belarus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASUsBp-Fcfc [in Belarusian]
    Slabin U. (2010, November 11). Opportunities for teaching chemistry in Second Life. International conference “Information and communication technology in natural science education”. Šiauliai, Lithuania. Part 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm3YHF2Wpjo . Part 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giYZepLivIQ

    Laboratory Guides
    Amirkhavov, J.R., & Slabin, U.K. (2004). Industrial technologies. Vitsyebsk: Vitsyebsk Branch of Institute of Modern Knowledge. – 24 pages. [in Russian]
    Aranskaya, V.S., & Slabin, U.K. (2000). Practical recommendations for laboratory classes in chemical engineering. Vitsyebsk: Vitsyebsk State University. – 75 pages. [in Russian]
    Nikalaeu B.A., & Slabin U.K. (1993). Practical hints to solving problems in physical and colloidal chemistry. Vitsyebsk: Vitsyebsk State Pedagogical Institute. – 16 pages. [in Belarusian]
    Slabin, U.K. (1991). Concise Belarusian-Russian dictionary of chemical terminology for terminological practicum in chemistry. Vitsyebsk: Vitsyebsk State Pedagogical Institute. – 16 pages. [in Belarusian]

    • Books
      Slabin, U. (Ed.). (2005). Educational media and practices. Vitsyebsk, Belarus: Vitsyebsk State University. 192 pages.
      Slabin, U. (Ed.). (2003). International environmental experience: Applications for Belarus. Vitsyebsk, Belarus: Vitsyebsk Branch of Institute of Modern Knowledge. 276 pages.
      Aranskaya, V.S., & Slabin, U.K. (1993). Russian-Belarusian dictionary of terms in chemical engineering. Vitsyebsk: Vitsyebsk State Pedagogical Institute. – 175 pages. [in Belarusian]