Advanced technologies for auditory inclusion: designing accessible virtual exhibits by Elena Loreto Olmedo-Pagés, Rosario Arquero-Avilés, Gonzalo Marco-Cuenca

“…In this context, the Metaverse provides an immersive and dynamic virtual environment, underpinned by technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, which is transforming the traditional way of interacting with heritage. …”
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Visualising trade-related virtual urban land transfers in China by Jieyang Xiong, Liwei Wang, Tao Song, Haimeng Liu

“…As a type of environmental footprint, the concept of virtual land captures the indirect land use embedded in our consumption and trade activities. …”
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Evaluation of the technical performance of the Nofence virtual fencing system in Alberta, Canada by Alexandra J. Harland, Francisco J. Novais, Obioha N. Durunna, Carolyn J. Fitzsimmons, John S. Church, Edward W. Bork

“…Virtual fence (VF) technology uses GPS-enabled collars to manage cattle movement through audio cues and electrical pulses, offering a potential alternative to traditional physical fencing. …”
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Virtual reality is only mildly effective in improving forest conservation behaviors by Sanchayan Banerjee, Alipio Ferreira

“…Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) enables immersive experiences that can enhance awareness about environmental problems. …”
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Virtual Reality Technology in Analysis of the Sarek National Park Soundscape in Sweden by Dorota MŁYNARCZYK, Jerzy WICIAK

“…To gain further insights, listening tests, facilitated through virtual reality tools, were conducted, enabling participants to engage in soundwalk experiences. …”
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Advances in Virtual Power Plant Operations: A Review of Optimization Models by Fatemeh Marzbani, Ahmed H. Osman, Mohamed S. Hassan

“…Against this backdrop, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have emerged as a pivotal innovation, enhancing grid management through their robust handling of RES fluctuations and sophisticated distributed control systems. …”
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Multi-physical field coupling simulation and virtual restoration of ancient Ding kiln by Tianyu Liu, Lishuang Zhang, Fan Zhang, Wei Qian, Zeyi Jiang, Dong Wei, Xianping Gao, Guangyao Wang

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The impact of human agents on spatial navigation and knowledge acquisition in a virtual environment by Tracy Sánchez Pacheco, Melissa Sarria Mosquera, Kaya Gärtner, Vincent Schmidt, Debora Nolte, Sabine U. König, Gordon Pipa, Peter König, Peter König

“…Overall, agents influenced spatial exploration by directing attention locally, with the interaction between agent salience and environmental features playing a key role in shaping navigational knowledge acquisition.…”
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Molecular descriptors as proxies for the modeling of the materials and their environmental impact by Ivan Juranić

“…Tailoring these strategies to the particular challenges presented by environmental chemical interactions make them even more effective. …”
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ARchitect: advancing architectural visualization and interaction through handheld augmented reality by Sabahat Israr, Sabahat Israr, Mudassar Ali Khan, Muhammad Shahid Anwar, Kamran Ahmad Awan, Saoucene Mahfoudh, Turki Althaqafi, Wadee Alhalabi, Wadee Alhalabi

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Structural Characteristics of Multi-Scale Virtual Land Flow Network Centered by Beijing Metropolis by Qiong Wu, Xuechun Yang, Yumeng Li, Sai Liang

“…Existing studies focusing on direct land use and land footprints have overlooked the internal structure of virtual land flow network. This impedes the comprehensive understanding of land use interactions across regions and sectors. …”
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A study of the effect of the perceived livability of virtual space on exercise intentions and mental health by Yang Hu, Yuxiang Zhou, Ziming Wang, Jiatian Huang, Xinyue Xia, Yewen Zhang, Qilong Li, Jinrui Lv, Yao Zhang, Yuxuan Guo, Yi Jiang, Chengguo Lu

“…RESULTS: There were significant differences in perceived livability, psychological level, and potential exercise intention when the participants observed actual and virtual spaces separately. Virtual spaces produced more positive effects in terms of moderated negative emotions (like anxiety) and increased motivation to interact with the space; these changes were influenced by livability elements such as sanitation facilities and barrier-free travel. …”
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Work Emotion Intervention and Guidance Training Method for Enterprise Employees Based on Virtual Reality by Lixun Zhu

“…Emotion induction based on virtual reality scenes has better interactivity and generalization, as well as stronger immersion and user operability. …”
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Using ethnographic approaches to document, evaluate, and facilitate virtual community-engaged implementation research by Borsika A. Rabin, Kelli L. Cain, Linda Salgin, Paul L. Watson, William Oswald, Bonnie N. Kaiser, Lawrence Ayers, Crystal Yi, Alexander Alegre, Jessica Ni, Allyn Reyes, Kasey E. Yu, Shelia L. Broyles, Robert Tukey, Louise C. Laurent, Nicole A. Stadnick

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Environmental effects on inter-brain coupling: a systematic review by Octavia Leahy, Emily Kontaris, Natalie Gunasekara, Joy Hirsch, Joy Hirsch, Ilias Tachtsidis

“…IntroductionEnvironmental factors play a critical role in shaping social interactions, and emerging evidence suggests they may also influence inter-brain coupling (IBC). …”
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First Responder Virtual Reality Simulator to train and assess emergency personnel for mass casualty response by Nicholas E. Kman, Alan Price, Vita Berezina‐Blackburn, Jeremy Patterson, Kellen Maicher, David P. Way, Jillian McGrath, Ashish R. Panchal, Katherine Luu, Alex Oliszewski, Scott Swearingen, Douglas Danforth

“…In this article, we describe the First Responder Virtual Reality Simulator, a high‐fidelity, fully immersive, automated, programmable virtual reality (VR) simulation designed to train frontline responders to treat and triage victims of mass casualty incidents. …”
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The factors influencing user loyalty in virtual green games: An empirical study based on ant forest by Haodong Wu, Yinying Tao, Manshu Huang

“…As companies ramp up investments in environmental protection, green virtual games such as Ant Forest have gained prominence, making sustained user engagement a critical challenge. …”
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Discovery of Specific Inhibitors for Intestinal E. coli  β-Glucuronidase through In Silico Virtual Screening by Ta-Chun Cheng, Kuo-Hsiang Chuang, Steve R. Roffler, Kai-Wen Cheng, Yu-Lin Leu, Chih-Hung Chuang, Chien-Chaio Huang, Chien-Han Kao, Yuan-Chin Hsieh, Long-Sen Chang, Tian-Lu Cheng, Chien-Shu Chen

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Generative AI Meets Virtual Reality: A Comprehensive Survey on Applications, Challenges, and Future Direction by Fatema Rahimi, Abolghasem Sadeghi-Niaraki, Soo-Mi Choi

“…Unlike traditional VR systems that rely on static and pre-scripted content, Generative VR leverages AI-driven content generation, multimodal interaction, and contextual adaptation to create dynamic virtual spaces. …”
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The Effect of Local Water Governance on the use of Virtual Water: A Case Study of Isfahan Province by Afshin Mottaghi, Hasan Sadrania, Mohammad Yousefi Shatori

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