The metaverse: Survey, trends, novel pipeline ecosystem & future directions

H Sami, A Hammoud, M Arafeh… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The Metaverse offers a second world beyond reality, where boundaries are non-existent,
and possibilities are endless through engagement and immersive experiences using the …

[HTML][HTML] Utilizing virtual reality to assist social competence education and social support for children from under-represented backgrounds

X Wang, GW Young, A Plechatá, C Mc Guckin… - Computers & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although education is a fundamental human right for global citizens, educational inequality
still exists within and among countries. Still today, many students struggle to access and …

[HTML][HTML] Roles of digital technologies in the implementation of inquiry-based learning (IBL): A systematic literature review

JE Hinostroza, S Armstrong-Gallegos… - Social Sciences & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of education has encountered
numerous pedagogical and socioemotional challenges. These circumstances have obliged …

[HTML][HTML] Augmented Reality-Assisted Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Model towards Industrial Training and Maintenance for NanoDrop Spectrophotometer

H Alatawi, N Albalawi, G Shahata, K Aljohani… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of augmented reality (AR) technology is growing in the maintenance industry
because it can improve efficiency and reduce costs by providing real-time guidance and …

Implementation of a desktop virtual reality field trip in public outreach settings

AM Bodzin, Q Fu, RM Araujo-Junior… - Multimedia Tools and …, 2023 - Springer
This study investigated how the VR experience (immersion and presence) and design
features (narrative, guidance, and feedback) were related to participants' engagement and …

Immersive technologies

J Hutson, P Hutson - Inclusive Smart Museums: Engaging Neurodiverse …, 2024 - Springer
This chapter explores the potential of immersive technologies, including adaptive extended
reality, avatars, digital twins, and wearable devices, in transforming the visitor experience …

Immersive virtual reality for learning about ecosystems: effect of two signaling levels and feedback on action decisions

L Porte, JM Boucheix, L Rapet, V Drai-Zerbib… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The goal of the present study was to test the effect of signaling associated with
feed-back in learning forest ecosystems in the context of realistic living forest simulator, in …

Crafting careers through theory-driven interventions: a scoping review of the utility of social cognitive career theory and career maturity inventory

P Damodar, A Shetty, MP Dsouza… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In the intricate tapestry of the exploration stage (14–25 years), students grapple with the
challenges of self-discovery, career ambiguity, and the quest for purpose. Over the last few …

STEAM Project Exhibition in the Metaverse for Deaf High School Students' Affective Empowerment: The Power of Student Museum Exhibitions in Social Virtual Reality

S Mystakidis, P Theologi-Gouti, I Iliopoulos - International Conference on …, 2023 - Springer
The Metaverse is the three-dimensional iteration of the Internet, a perpetual open web of
persistent, networked environments merging physical reality with digital virtuality. Science …

Adding immersive virtual reality laboratory simulations to traditional teaching methods enhances biotechnology learning outcomes

P Beatrice, A Grimaldi, S Bonometti, E Caruso… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Immersive virtual reality (VR) simulations are increasingly being used in diverse educational
and training contexts to supplement traditional learning methods. The high versatility of …