The hip joint is highly prone to traumatic and degenerative pathologies resulting in irregular locomotion. Monitoring and treatment depend on high-end technology facilities requiring physician and patient co-location, thus limiting access to speciali...
With the development of the economy and urbanization, the contradiction between water use and supply is growing, and it is necessary to explore the relationship and evolutionary process of water flow in the water system from a systematic perspective....
In the ergonomic design of wearable products such as an oxygen mask, systematic design methods including the analysis of anthropometric information, evaluation of fit, and product design need to utilize 3D human scan data. The present study intends t...
(1) Background: Virtual agglomeration reshapes the organizational form and drives the sustainable development of the manufacturing industry. How to measure the virtual agglomeration level of the manufacturing industry is an important and difficult pr...
As technology advances, virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare education to enhance learning outcomes. This systematic literature review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of virtual reality-based healthcare e...
The realm of architecture has been influenced by the expansion in virtual environments (VEs), along with Industry 4.0 technologies transforming human–VE interactions. Despite increasing scholarly interest in embodied experience-integrated VE, t...
An analysis of virtual crop water export through international trade is conducted for Greece, downscaled to the River Basin District (RBD) level, in order to identify critical “hotspots” of localized water shortage in the country. A computable genera...
Plantation forests, cultivated through artificial seeding and planting methods, are of great significance to human society. However, most experimental sites for these forests are located in remote areas. Therefore, in-depth studies on remote forest m...
This article analyzes how novice investors emotionally experience a stock market simulation conducted with virtual money. Financial simulations are sometimes criticized because they do not reproduce the real financial consequences of investment decis...
Though several studies have explored the ways in which people perceive the qualities of urban squares, the influence of living environments on such perceptions has received little attention. To fill this gap, this study examined differences in prefer...
Technology has been gradually introduced into our society, and the field of education is no exception due to technology’s ability to improve the teaching–learning process. Furthermore, within the area of physical education (PE), its impor...
Modular multilevel converters (MMCs) are widely used in high-voltage direct current transmission, renewable energy integration, and rail transit. However, most existing MMCs adopt grid-following control, which performs well in strong power grids but...
This article presents the process of creating a virtual reality (VR) game designed to assess the impact of stress on heart rate variability (HRV). The game features dynamic and challenging scenarios to induce stress responses, incorporating advanced...
Background/Objectives: Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition associated with motor impairment and activity limitation, and adolescence is a clinically important period during which functional decline or plateau may occur. Virtual...
Two isoforms of extracellular regulated kinase (ERK), namely ERK-1 and ERK-2, are associated with several cellular processes, the aberration of which leads to cancer. The ERK-1/2 inhibitors are thus considered as potential agents for cancer therapy....
With the growing use of digital technologies and interactive games, there is rising interest in how people respond to challenges, stress, and decision-making in virtual environments. Studying human behavior in such settings helps to improve design, t...
Existing literature reflects that VR technology is widely used in language learning settings. Although many studies have identified the multiple benefits and affordance of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in language learning, most studies are quali...
The increasing penetration rate of grid connected renewable energy power generation reduces the primary frequency regulation capability of the system and poses a challenge to the security and stability of the power grid. In this paper, a distributed...
The ancient plank road is a creative building in the history of Chinese ancient traffic through cliffs. In this paper, a virtual restoration approach for ancient plank road using mechanical analysis with precision 3D data of current heritage site is...
The hydraulic thrust system of the shield machine is used for driving forward and pose adjustment. It is of great significance to figure out the thrust mechanism and motion characteristics of the shield machine to ensure the safety of tunnel excavati...
The increasing penetration of renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified the need for grid-forming (GFM) inverters capable of supporting frequency and voltage stability. Virtual Oscillator Control (VOC) has recently emerged as a pro...
AI virtual anchors are an emerging innovation that are gaining significant attention, as they hold promising applications across various fields. This study examines how users perceive live product selling by AI virtual anchors and its impact on brand...
Emergency risk assessment of debris flows in residential areas is of great significance for disaster prevention and reduction, but the assessment has disadvantages, such as a low numerical simulation efficiency and poor capabilities of risk assessmen...
This study presents a mathematical and kinematic modeling framework for analyzing trajectory behavior in a virtual reality (VR) welding simulator. Twenty novice participants performed repeated welding trials across three sessions, with torch trajecto...
VR rehabilitation is a rapidly evolving field, with increasing research and development aimed at improving its effectiveness, accessibility, and integration into mainstream healthcare systems. While there are some commercially available VR rehabilita...
Background: Virtual reality (VR) has been increasingly used in motor rehabilitation over the past two decades, but the overall research landscape of this field has not been fully mapped from a bibliometric perspective. Objective: This study aimed to...
With the continuous development of digital technology, the widespread use of virtual spokespersons to promote city images is becoming increasingly prevalent. This study responds to this trend by employing a factor analysis and entropy weight methodol...
Background: Ataxic symptoms are characterized by causing motor, balance and coordination disorders. Virtual reality-based interventions (VRBIs) including video games and exergames can improve ataxic symptoms. The aim of this systematic review with me...
In the past literature on virtual impedance to series systems, most of the discussion focused on stability without in-depth research on the system design of the series converter and the overall output impedance. Accordingly, this study takes an open-...
For a high penetration level of distributed energy resources (DERs) in the grid, virtual synchronous generator (VSG) control is applied to the power electronic converters to mimic the rotating mass and damping property of a conventional synchronous g...
18 April 2026
In recent years, virtual influencers (VIs) have been increasingly used in digital commerce. Despite the rise in VI research, past studies have yet to comprehensively examine the effectiveness of VIs, often focusing only on isolated partial models rat...
Gait training in a virtual reality (VR) environment is promising for children affected by different disorders. However, the efficacy of VR therapy is still under debate, and more research is needed to clarify its effects on clinical conditions. The c...
Interpreting nonlinear seismic structural analysis results in nuclear power plants remains challenging when conventional post-processing tools are used, as these require analysts to reconstruct structural meaning from fragmented 2D or non-immersive 3...
Seniors, in order to be able to fight loneliness, need to communicate with other people and be engaged in activities to keep their minds active to increase their social capital. There is an intensified interest in the development of social virtual re...
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Previous studies reported that virtual reality (VR)-based exposure therapy (VRET) was a clinically beneficial intervention for specific phobias. However, among VRET, VR-based graded exposure therapy (VR-GET) is little known about its efficacy on post...
The integration of virtual reality (VR) technologies in museums and cultural heritage has expanded rapidly, driven by demand for immersive visitor experiences. Yet comprehensive studies on their long-term sustainability and operational challenges rem...
Analysis of the connection between different units that operate in the same area assures always interesting results. During this investigation, the concerned area was a virtual power plant (VPP) that operates in Poland. The main distributed resources...
Traditional cognitive practices in the Engineering Management Major (EMM) are often constrained by safety risks, high costs, and geographical limitations. This study proposes a novel Virtual Cognitive Practice (VCP) mode that integrates ubiquitous le...
Background: The global rise in the aging population presents significant challenges to healthcare systems, especially with increasing rates of chronic illnesses, mental health issues, and functional decline among older adults. In response, holistic a...
Virtual synchronous generator control-based permanent magnetic synchronous generators (VSG-PMSGs) have been widely used for their stable operation in a weak grid and strong voltage and frequency support capacity. However, VSG-PMSGs have complex and t...
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the 14th Five Year Plan for Education Informatization focus on digital technology and intelligent learning and implement innovation-driven education environment reform. An immersive virtu...
Puerto de Cajas serves as a vital high-altitude passage in Ecuador, connecting the coastal region to the city of Cuenca. The stability of this rocky massif is carefully managed through the assessment of blocks and discontinuities, ensuring safe trave...
This study investigated the role of virtual reality (VR) in computer science (CS) education over the last 10 years by conducting a bibliometric and content analysis of articles related to the use of VR in CS education. A total of 971 articles publish...
One of the recent trends that concern renewable energy sources and energy storage systems is the concept of virtual power plants (VPP). The majority of research now focuses on analyzing case studies of VPP in different issues. This article presents t...
The global VTuber market is experiencing rapid growth, with VTubers extending beyond mere content creators to be utilized in various fields such as social interaction, public relations, and health. VTubers have the potential to expand the existing co...
The current study fills several research gaps by conducting a meta-analysis to evaluate (1) how overall influencer source credibility and its dimensions (expertise, trustworthiness, and attractiveness) impact purchase intention and (2) the moderating...
Postoperative pain after knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a reality that continues to be experienced today. Recently, virtual reality (VR) has demonstrated effectiveness in the management of pain. Our aim was to review the original controlled trials evalua...
This study provides a comprehensive review of the application of virtual reality (VR) in social and emotional learning (SEL) for children and adolescents over the past decade (January 2013–May 2023), with a specific interest in the relations be...
Purpose: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) technology in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) patients, focusing on cardiopulmonary function, quality of life, adherence, and satisfaction. Methods: Conducted fol...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, which can have significant impacts on daily life, education, and work. Limited performance in learning and working, as well as exclusion f...
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