Pain classification using functional near infrared spectroscopy and assessment of virtual reality effects in cancer pain management by Somayeh B. Shafiei, Saeed Shadpour, Barbara Pangburn, Martha Bentley-McLachlan, Oscar de Leon-Casasola

“…This study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and virtual reality (VR) to improve pain assessment and explore non-pharmacological pain relief in cancer patients. …”
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Damage Index Analysis of Retaining Wall Structures Based on the Impulse Response Function and Virtual Impulse Response Function by Qian Xu

“…To identify the damage within retaining wall structures, the Hilbert–Huang Transforms of the impulse response function and virtual impulse response function were performed. …”
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Temporal-spatial Parameters for Urban Rail Transit Train Coupling and Decoupling Operations Based on Virtual Coupling Technology by XIAO Liweining, BAI Yun

“…[Objective] In response to the growing pressure of urban rail transit passenger flow, train virtual coupling technology possesses significant advantages in enhancing urban rail transit train operation efficiency, alleviating constraints on line transport capacity, and adapting to uneven spatial and temporal distribution of passenger flow. …”
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Enhancing English Language Teaching and User Experience in Virtual Environments: A Systematic Review on Gamification and Personalised Learning by Myriam Tatiana Velarde Orozco, Bárbara Luisa De Benito Crosetti

“… Introduction: Virtual learning environments (VLEs) have become central to English language teaching (ELT), although persistent disengagement suggests that design must go beyond content delivery. …”
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M2M Access With Dynamic Cognitive Virtual Operators: A Data Aggregator’s Perspective by Dapeng Li, Haitao Zhao, Lin Gao, Hongbo Zhu

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Visualization of four-dimensional X-ray absorption fine structure data using a virtual reality system by Haruo Igarashi, Daiki Kido, Yutaka Ishii, Yasuhiro Niwa, Atsushi Okamoto, Masao Kimura

“…This capability allows us to extract XAFS spectral data by selecting specific positions and regions, thereby aiding in the identification of `trigger sites' (magnetite in serpentine), which are characteristic locations within materials that substantially influence the macroscopic propagation of reactions. …”
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Identification of novel TMEM16A blockers through integrated virtual screening, molecular dynamics, and experimental studies by Mattanun Sangkhawasi, Wichuda Pitaktrakul, Rungtiwa Khumjiang, Yasuteru Shigeta, Chatchai Muanprasat, Kowit Hengphasatporn, Thanyada Rungrotmongkol

“…This study aims to identify a novel pore-blocker of TMEM16A by integrating virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and in vitro studies. …”
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The Social Validity of Video Modeling Versus Virtual Reality for Improving the Social Communication Skills of Middle School Students by Adam C Carreon, Amber L Rowland, Angie Williams, Ankita Bhattashali, Bruce B Frey, Haidee Jackson, Lindsay Ruhter, Maggie A Mosher, Samantha Goldman, Sean J Smith

“…The extent to which an intervention is perceived as sociallyvalid significantly influences whether the intervention is selected,implemented, and maintained (Kern & Manz, 2004). …”
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Virtual reality-based fine motor skills training in paediatric rehabilitation: a protocol for a scoping review by Christelle Pons, Sylvain Brochard, Johanne Mensah-Gourmel, Danielle E Levac, Jeromine Hervo, Lexie Lançon, Rodolphe Bailly

“…Developing effective and engaging rehabilitation solutions to train FMS that engage children in the abundant practice required for motor learning can be challenging. Virtual reality (VR) is a promising intervention option offering engaging FMS training tasks and environments that align with evidence-based motor learning principles. …”
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Enhancing Arabic Language Education through Virtual Education: Validation of a Teaching Model in Iraqi Secondary Schools by Abbas Taher Allawi Gharabat, Nasrolah Ghashghaeizadeh, Jalal Shanta Jaber, Faranak Mosavi

“…The Delphi phase aimed to establish consensus among 15 experts in virtual education, specifically focusing on Arabic language instruction, who were purposively selected in Baghdad, Iraq. …”
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Assessing the Impact of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Intervention on Tennis Performance in Junior Tennis Players: Pilot Study by Joaquin A Anguera, Aleem Choudhry, Michael Seaman, Dominick Fedele

“…ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a combined virtual reality (VR)– and tablet-based cognitive training intervention on adolescent tennis players’ performance. …”
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A Package Level Regression Test Selection Approach for Java Software Systems by Mohammed Al-Refai, Mahmoud M. Hammad

“…An approach to enhance its efficiency is Regression Test Selection (RTS), which selectively re-executes a subset of relevant tests that are impacted by code modifications. …”
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Development of a course for training in modern cloud technologies by A. V. Stavitskiy, I. G. Ashavskiy, D. V. Volkov

“…The aim of the study is to create a course on modern cloud technologies based on the openstack cloud virtualization platform.The popularity of the openstack platform makes it the main platform for building cloud technologies in many large Russian and international companies in various business areas.In the process of developing the course, the goal was to adhere to the principles of open education.Development of the course was motivated by the growing popularity of cloud technologies in most IT companies and demand for qualified specialists in this field.Materials and methods. …”
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Identification of potent inhibitors of potential VEGFR2: a graph neural network-based virtual screening and in vitro study by Shengzhen Hou, Shuning Diao, Yuxiang He, Taiying Li, Wenhui Meng, Jinping Zhang

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Reducing foreign language anxiety through repeated exposure to a customizable VR public speaking application by Seonjeong Park, Damaris D. E. Carlisle, Zimu Cheng, Marco Gillies, Xueni Pan

“…This study investigated how repeated use of a customizable immersive virtual reality (VR) public speaking application could alleviate Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) in English language learners, specifically native East Asian speakers. …”
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Implementation of personalized customization and enhanced experiences for cultural tourism resources using genetic algorithm-based virtual reality technology by Huiya Xing, Xiangyi Li, Min Liu, Yicong Zhong

“…It offers a distinct method of improving cultural tourism by combining Virtual Reality (VR), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and individual customization. …”
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Leveraging AlphaFold2 structural space exploration for generating drug target structures in structure-based virtual screening by Keisuke Uchikawa, Kairi Furui, Masahito Ohue

“…Computational virtual screening (VS) plays a vital role in early-stage drug discovery by enabling the efficient selection of candidate compounds and reducing associated costs. …”
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Static evaluation of a virtual fence collar: precision and accuracy relative to a conventional GNSS collar across habitats by Edward W. Bork, Sydney G. Lopes, Alexandra J. Harland, Matthew J. Francis, Carolyn J. Fitzsimmons, Cameron N. Carlyle, Francisco J. Novais

“…Abstract Background Geolocational data on animal distribution are important for many purposes, including tracking animal location, activity, welfare, and the selection of different habitats. While conventional GNSS collars used for spatial geolocation are often expensive, alternative technologies for geolocation are becoming more available, and include those used for virtual fencing (i.e., confinement without physical fencing), and may offer a low-cost, dual-purpose option to collect large amounts of data on animal distribution. …”
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Expected benefits and concerns regarding virtual reality in caring for terminally ill cancer patients – a qualitative interview study by Anja Greinacher, Bernd Alt-Epping, Christina Gerlach, Cornelia Wrzus

“…Abstract Background Many palliative cancer patients require inpatient hospital treatment for medical reasons, which contrasts their frequent desire to be at home. Virtual reality (VR) could be a way of bringing the home environment closer to them. …”
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Selective cellular and regional vulnerability in frontotemporal lobar degeneration: a scoping review by Kashif Ravasia, Veronica Hirsch-Reinshagen

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