The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the interest in and demand for online platforms that
can replace traditional face-to-face activities. Accordingly, metaverses have been …

This introductory chapter aims to lay down the editorial vision under which the constituent
chapters of this volume have been incorporated and structured, thereby justifying their …

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in the delivery of medical training
across borders, posing challenges in observing and practicing advanced surgical …

Background: Dynamic technological development and its enormous impact on modern
societies are posing new challenges for 21st-century neuroscience. A special place is …

The emergence of the metaverse, like any other technology, presents both advantages and
disadvantages. On the positive side, it can greatly enhance experiences in gaming …

Importance Adolescent media use is thought to influence mental health, but whether it is
associated with psychotic experiences (PEs) is unclear. Objective To examine longitudinal …

In recent times, technology has increasingly become a central force in sha** the
landscape of mental health care. The integration of various technological advancements …

Current rates of mental illness are worrisome. Mental illness mainly affects females and
younger age groups. The use of the internet to deliver mental health care has been growing …

Fifteen years ago, Davis et al.(2009) defined and described the metaverse's capabilities and
presented a foundation for research in this environment. Since then, particularly in the past …

The metaverse is emerging from the amalgamation of augmented and virtual reality. Given
the novelty and recency of the metaverse and its potential implications for marketing, this …