Published Articles

2015

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Gonçalves, P. (2015). The use of systems thinking concepts in order to assure continuous improvement of project-based learning courses. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 3(2), 109-119.

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., Gonçalves, P., & Hess, A. (2015). Creating a project-based learning environment to improve project management skills of graduate students. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 3(2), 120-130.http://dx.doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v0i0.1178

2016

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Frazão, C. (2016). The systemic impacts of an educational project conducted by one university in partnership with fifteen organizations. Science Education International, 27(3), 391-418.

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Matsusaki, C. T. M. (2016). The dynamics of connecting universities, NGOs, and community members by means of academic projects directed to people in need. Educational Action Research, 25(2), 280-299.https://doi.org/10.1080/09650792.2016.1147368

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Okazaki, E. (2016). University students' support to an NGO that helps children with cancer: The lessons learned in thirteen academic projects. International Journal of Action Research, 12(1), 38-58.http://dx.doi.org/10.1688/IJAR-2016-01-Arantes

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., Gonçalves, P., Petroni, L. M., & Hess, A. (2016). Fundraising strategies developed by MBA students in project-based learning courses. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 4(1), 91-99.http://dx.doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v0i0.1135

2017

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., Hess, A., Gonçalves, P., & Rodrigues, V. P. (2017). Using group drawing activities to facilitate the understanding of the systemic aspects of projects. International Journal of Instruction, 10(2),01-20. https://doi.org/10.12973/iji.2017.1021a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2017). The dynamics of project-based learning extension courses: The “Laboratory of Social Projects” case study. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 5(2), 49-60.https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v0i0.1582

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Hess, A. (2017). What drives the viewership of an online video-lecture course? A case study. Anatolian Journal of Education, 2(1), 21-33.http://dx.doi.org/10.29333/aje.2017.213a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2017). Criando regras apenas para quebrá-las: Uma análise sistêmica de treze processos controversos de seleção de docentes. Polêm!ca, 17(1), 20-36.http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/polemica.2017.29596
  
  

2018

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Lino dos Santos, R. J. (2018). Combining project-based learning and community-based research in a research methodology course: The lessons learned. International Journal of Instruction, 11(1), 47-62.https://doi.org/10.12973/iji.2018.1114a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Hess, A. (2018). The WEBSIM FISHBANKS simulation laboratory: Analysis of its ripple effects. International Journal of Instruction, 11(2), 369-383.https://doi.org/10.12973/iji.2018.11225a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., Araujo, C. R. M., & Lino dos Santos, R. J. (2018). Lessons learned in providing a project-based learning course in a multi-campus, blended learning environment. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 6(2), 01-31.https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v6i2.1928

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Hess, A. (2018). The dynamics of providing support to crack cocaine addicts in open-air drug scenes: The lessons learned by the ‘Helpers’ intervention project. International Journal of Action Research, 1, 30-51.https://www.budrich-journals.de/index.php/ijar/article/view/31331

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2018). Reflections on thirteen years directing community-based learning projects. Collaborations: A Journal of Community-Based Research and Practice, 2(1), 1-25.http://dx.doi.org/10.33596/coll.13

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Brito, S. C. (2018). Using the arts to foster students’ interest, engagement, and learning in a distance-learning environment. Anatolian Journal of Education, 3(2), 1-18.https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2018.321a

2019

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2019). Combining community-based learning and project-based learning: A qualitative systemic analysis of the experiences and perceptions of students and community partners. Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, 10(1), 129-145.

2020

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2020). The problems that impact the quality of project management courses developed following a project-based learning approach with the support of community partners. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 8(2), 106-114. https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v8i2.3173 

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., da Cunha, F. M., & Dias, B. M. M. (2020). The systemic impacts of a large-scale socio-environmental educational program. Fronteiras: Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science, 9(3), 9-32.https://doi.org/10.21664/2238-8869.2020v9i3.p09-32

2021

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2021). Using project-based learning to teach project-based learning: The lessons learned. Revista Pro-posições, 32(3), 1-21.https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-6248-2018-0135EN

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Fregni, F. (2021). Maximizing learning in online courses using critical thinking, project-based learning, and flipped classroom approaches. Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Journal, 7(2), 25-36.https://doi.org/10.21801/ppcrj.2021.72.3

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Fregni, F. (2021). Applying neuroscience concepts to enhance learning in an online project-based learning-centered course. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education, 9(2), 142-149.https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v9i2.5892 https://doi.org/10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v9i1.6636
  
  

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Fregni, F. (2021). Fostering systems thinking learning by combining problem-based learning and simulation-based learning approaches. International Journal of Instruction, 14(3), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2021.1431a

2022

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Fregni, F. (2022). The impacts of stress, project-based learning activities, and motivation on students' learning. Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling.6(2), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.47263/JASEM.6(2)04

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Onusic, L. M. (2022). The challenges of providing massive online extension courses: A case study. Anatolian Journal of Education.7(2), 123-134https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2022.7210a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., et al. (2022). Using design thinking tools to inform the design process of a massive open online course on using Scratch for teachers. Journal of Design Thinking.3(1), 123-134 https://doi.org/10.22059/jdt.2022.350059.1085

2023

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Vargas, J. T. (2023). Uncovering the dynamics that drive non-formal online educational activities: The Beaver Scouts case study. Anatolian Journal of Education.8(1), 1-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.29333/aje.2023.811a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., Meister, I. P., & Gamez, L. (2023). A systemic analysis of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the studies of Brazilian graduate students: An exploratory study. Anatolian Journal of Education.8(1), 173-190.https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2023.8112a

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., & Gamez, L. (2023). Exploring the synergistic effects of combining design thinking and project-based learning in a blended course. Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching. 6(2), 260-270 https://doi.org/10.37074/jalt.2023.6.2.21

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A., et al. (2023). Using competition to improve students’ learning in a project-based learning course: The systemic impacts of the Data Science Olympics. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education.11(3), 1-24.https://doi.org/10.54337/ojs.jpblhe.v11i3.7514

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2023). Using Scratch to teach coding in massive online open courses: A systemic analysis. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education.11(3), 130-144.https://doi.org/10.54337/ojs.jpblhe.v11i3.7390

2025

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2025). Exploring the impact of student backgrounds, learning approaches, and AI usage on learning outcomes in a systems thinking MOOC. Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning. https://doi.org/10.61468/jofdl.v28i2.683 

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. (2025). Enhancing MOOCs with AI: Successes and challenges of incorporating free and AI-based tools for massive open online courses. The AI + Open Education Initiative, MIT Open Learning.

• Arantes do Amaral, J.A (2025).  Problem- and Project-Based Learning in Diverse Settings: Reflections on 23 Years of Application. Journal of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education https://doi.org/10.54337/ojs.jpblhe.v13i1.9971

• Arantes do Amaral, J. A. A. (2025) et al.. Integrating design thinking and problem‑based learning in MOOCs Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, 29(2), 40–69. https://doi.org/10.61468/jofdl.v29i2.729