Humans respond cognitively and emotionally to the built environment. The modern
possibility of recording the neural activity of subjects during exposure to environmental …

This paper presents a sco** review of methods for fire evacuation training in buildings. It
adopts the PRISMA methodology (Transparent Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta …

In recent years, virtual reality has become prevalent in many educational settings. In this
study, virtual reality-based behavioral skills training (VR-BST) approach is proposed to teach …

Enhancing evacuee safety is a key factor in reducing the number of injuries and deaths that
result from earthquakes. One way this can be achieved is by training occupants. Virtual …

This paper presents results of the first phase of the research project “Serious Human Rescue
Game” at Technische Universität Darmstadt. It presents a new serious gaming approach …

Fire is a major hazard in built environments. Fires in buildings cause fatalities, serious
injuries and tremendous damage. Most fires can be extinguished in the early stages of the …

Violent video games have been a source of controversy in the United States and elsewhere
for several decades. Considerable concern has been raised in the public and scientific …

Fire fighting is an extremely physiologically and psychologically demanding occupation,
requiring tremendous resources for training personnel as well as incurring significant …

In a healthcare context, the success of a fire safety procedure in a real-life emergency mainly
depends on staff decisions and actions. One of the factors influencing staff decision-making …

Post-earthquake fires occur frequently, and the seismic damage to non-structural
components results in dangerous fire and evacuation environments. Both firefighters and …