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  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,894 Views
41 Pages

18 December 2023

By utilizing a generalized version of the Madelung quantum hydrodynamic framework that incorporates noise, we derive a solution using the path integral method to investigate how a quantum superposition of states evolves over time. This exploration se...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
7,341 Views
13 Pages

Edge of the Present: A Virtual Reality Tool to Cultivate Future Thinking, Positive Mood and Wellbeing

  • Stephanie Habak,
  • Jill Bennett,
  • Alex Davies,
  • Michaela Davies,
  • Helen Christensen and
  • Katherine M. Boydell

Depression and suicidality are characterized by negative imagery as well as impoverished positive imagery. Although some evidence exists supporting the link between positive imagery and enhanced mood, much work needs to be done. This study explored t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,851 Views
45 Pages

20 June 2024

The simulation analogy presented in this work enhances the accessibility of abstract quantum theories, specifically the stochastic hydrodynamic model (SQHM), by relating them to our daily experiences. The SQHM incorporates the influence of fluctuatin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,083 Views
23 Pages

Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality Adoption for Successful Construction in a Developing Economy

  • Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke,
  • Ahmed Farouk Kineber,
  • Nehal Elshaboury,
  • Damilola Ekundayo and
  • Samuel Ariyo Bello

Existing literature has shown that Virtual Reality (VR) is widely utilized in advanced economies to enhance sustainable construction practices. However, its adoption in developing economies remains limited. To this end, this study aims at exploring t...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
8,956 Views
33 Pages

Therapeutic Interventions for Music Performance Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

  • Caitlin Kinney,
  • Phoebe Saville,
  • Annie Heiderscheit and
  • Hubertus Himmerich

26 January 2025

The aim of this systematic review was to summarise and evaluate the published literature on interventions for treating music performance anxiety (MPA). Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search of three electronic databases...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,173 Views
10 Pages

Rest Intervals during Virtual Reality Gaming Augments Standing Postural Sway Disturbance

  • Ross Allan Clark,
  • Ancret Szpak,
  • Stefan Carlo Michalski and
  • Tobias Loetscher

14 October 2021

Immersive virtual reality (VR) can cause acute sickness, visual disturbance, and balance impairment. Some manufacturers recommend intermittent breaks to overcome these issues; however, limited evidence examining whether this is beneficial exists. The...

  • Review
  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,292 Views
21 Pages

Challenges in Contemporary Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical, Technological, and Patient-Specific Issues

  • Emmanuel O. Mensah,
  • Joshua I. Chalif,
  • Jessica G. Baker,
  • Eric Chalif,
  • Jason Biundo and
  • Michael W. Groff

14 September 2024

Spine surgery has significantly progressed due to innovations in surgical techniques, technology, and a deeper understanding of spinal pathology. However, numerous challenges persist, complicating successful outcomes. Anatomical intricacies at transi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,705 Views
13 Pages

Direct Air Capture of CO2 through Carbonate Alkalinity Generated by Phytoplankton Nitrate Assimilation

  • Jing Su,
  • Hui (Henry) Teng,
  • Xiang Wan,
  • Jianchao Zhang and
  • Cong-Qiang Liu

Despite the consensus that keeping global temperature rise within 1.5 °C above pre-industrial level by 2100 reduces the chance for climate change to reach the point of no return, the newest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,755 Views
9 Pages

Using Immersive Virtual Reality Distraction to Reduce Fear and Anxiety before Surgery

  • Araceli Flores,
  • Hunter G. Hoffman,
  • Maria Vicenta Navarro-Haro,
  • Azucena Garcia-Palacios,
  • Barbara Atzori,
  • Sylvie Le May,
  • Wadee Alhalabi,
  • Mariana Sampaio,
  • Miles R. Fontenot and
  • Keira P. Mason

9 October 2023

Presurgical anxiety is very common and is often treated with sedatives. Minimizing or avoiding sedation reduces the risk of sedation-related adverse events. Reducing sedation can increase early cognitive recovery and reduce time to discharge after su...