In recent years, the applications and accessibility of Virtual Reality (VR) for the healthcare
sector have continued to grow. However, so far, most VR applications are only relevant in …

Humans are by nature social beings tuned to communicate and interact from the very
beginning of their lives. The sense of touch represents the most direct and intimate channel …

Similar to debates about other new media technologies in the past, with the popularization of
virtual reality (VR) technologies, concerns are raised about their potential to breed media …

Many studies show the significance of the Proteus effect for serious virtual reality
applications. The present study extends the existing knowledge by considering the …

Immersive virtual reality (VR) based on head-mounted displays has been identified as one
of the key interaction technologies of the future metaverse, which comprises diverse …

Immersive journalism (IJ) is often assumed to be inherently emotion-inducing. Through
using inclusive technology, interaction possibilities and immersive narratives, the audience …

This study provides insights into the informational cues consumers use in virtual reality (VR)-
based retail shop** experiences. The aim of the study is to identify the number and type …

In this paper, we investigate the impact of avatar personalization on perceived emotions.
Avatar embodiment is a crucial aspect of collaborative and social virtual reality (VR) …

Virtual urban green environment images and audio stimuli had been proven to have
restorative effects on subjects' physical and mental health. In this area, researchers …

Virtual Reality (VR) has been adopted as a leading technology for the metaverse, yet most
previous VR systems provide one-size-fits-all experiences to users. Context-awareness in …