Virtual Worlds, Volume 4, Issue 2

This paper evaluates a new interaction mode for object manipulation tasks in virtual reality (VR) utilizing an aircraft cockpit simulation. Building on prior research, this study examines the effectiveness and user experience of a mixed-interaction m...

Introduction: This study examines the combined use of objective physiological measures (heart rate [HR], heart rate variability [HRV]) and subjective self-reports to gain a comprehensive understanding of anxiety reduction mechanisms—specificall...

Mobile technology advancements have led to cellphone bans in some school jurisdictions. The basis of these bans is judging their utilization by students as unhealthy, antisocial, and educationally controversial. Banning student cellphones neglects th...

Although virtual reality (VR) was originally conceived of as a multi-sensory experience, most developers of the technology have focused on its visual aspects to the detriment of other senses such as hearing. This paper presents design patterns to mak...

Presence is widely recognized as a key quality metric for immersive virtual reality (IVR) experiences. However, research on factors contributing to presence is impeded by the plethora of identified factors, contradictory results, and unclear interact...

While educational excursions are widely acknowledged to enhance student learning through immersive, real-world experiences, there is limited research on how students can best capture and retain knowledge during such activities. Traditional note-takin...

The utilization of virtual reality (VR) in safety training in the construction industry is increasingly driven by the requirement to enhance both the level of safety and the effectiveness of safety training. The research takes a quantitative approach...

Dietitian-led grocery store tours (GSTs) educate consumers about nutrition. Virtual GSTs could increase access to nutrition education. A feasibility study was conducted to determine participant acceptability and their physiological responses to a vir...

Neonatal endotracheal intubation (ETI) is a complex medical procedure that demands extensive training before practicing on real patients. Clinical studies indicate that the conventional training approach, typically conducted in idealized conditions w...

Natural and human-made disasters can severely impact communities and can result in high numbers of human injuries and deaths. Animals, both companion and livestock, are often injured as a result of these disasters and require veterinary care. Veterin...

This paper presents an augmented reality (AR) mobile application developed for Android devices, which brings five bust sculptures of historical personalities of the city of Komotini, Greece, to ‘life’ using the Unity engine. These busts n...

Effective teleoperation visualization is crucial but challenging for tasks like remote inspection. This study proposes a VR-based teleoperation framework featuring a ‘Virtual Co-Existence Space’ and systematically investigates visualizati...

Introduction: In line with previous research conducted during chemotherapy to explore whether virtual reality (VR) can support patients’ emotional regulation, this study examines the relevance of adding olfactory reinforcement to VR sessions du...

Arachnophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense and persistent fear of spiders, often leading to avoidance behaviors that can significantly impact daily life. Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) offers a controlled, adaptable, and...

Virtual reality has been used for a variety of training and gaming purposes. Recent studies have demonstrated that their use in higher education enhances student engagement and positively impacts student performance. In this study, we implemented 360...

(1) Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impairs balance and postural control, gait, overall motor function, and mood, and involves the gradual degradation of several physiologic systems. With li...

As virtual reality (VR) becomes increasingly integrated into educational settings, understanding preservice teachers’ (PSTs) perceptions and training needs is crucial for effective classroom implementation. Although existing research emphasizes...