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Author(s): Dennys Gahrmann, Irene Neumann, and Andreas Borowski A large-scale study reveals no significant changes in scores on a diagnostic test of preparation for university physics over a ten-year period. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010110] Published Wed Jan 28, 2026

Author(s): André Meyer, Stanley Fischer, and Gunnar Friege Using a problem-solving rubric along with a conceptual test diagnoses learning needs among secondary physics students. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010111] Published Wed Jan 28, 2026

Author(s): Andrew Boudreaux, Emily Borda, Brittany Mureno, Eric McKenzie, Alessandra Hughes, Autumn Welker, Lauren Stredicke, and Todd Haskell Think aloud interviews with K-8 preservice teachers indicate that they use energy concepts productively across scientific disciplines. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010112] Published Wed Jan 28, 2026

Author(s): Yossi Ben-Zion, Turhan K. Carroll, Colin G. West, Jesse Wong, and Noah D. Finkelstein Students in E&M who generated simulations with AI had larger learning gains than those working with physical equipment. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010109] Published Mon Jan 26, 2026

Author(s): Diana Sachmpazidi, Mike Verostek, Chandra Turpen, and Jayna Petrella A survey assesses departmental culture around changing programs to improve student experience or outcomes. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010107] Published Fri Jan 23, 2026

Author(s): Yajun Wei, Xiuli Wei, and Ziqiang Chen A bibliometric analysis of publications in PRPER in its first 20 years reveal growth and enduring contributions of foundational articles. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010104] Published Wed Jan 21, 2026

Author(s): Benjamin Groß, Lana Ivanjek, Salome Flegr, Judith Glaesser, Augustin Kelava, and Jan-Philipp Burde A new concept inventory assesses student understanding of electric circuits. [Phys. Rev. Phys. Educ. Res. 22, 010105] Published Wed Jan 21, 2026