Sense Of Physical Presence Research Articles

ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ КОМУНІКАЦІЙ ВІРТУАЛЬНИХ КОМАНД В ІТ-СФЕРІ

The article studies the issue of transformation of communication technologies of virtual teams in the IT industry. It has been established that with the globalization of the IT industry and the spread of geographically distributed teams in this area, there is a demand for more complex and functional communication technologies. The emergence of collaboration platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams has proven to provide virtual teams with centralized environments for communication, document sharing mechanisms, and real-time collaboration management. It was determined that the integration of feature-rich video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Cisco Webex, BlueJeans created visibility and a sense of physical presence in virtual interaction, allowing to go beyond traditional boundaries, facilitating personal discussions, presentations and meetings within teams. Communication technologies facilitate unprecedented communication between geographically distributed teams that transcend borders and time zones. Virtual IT teams are able to communicate seamlessly, collaborate on projects, and share knowledge and experience in real time. Collaboration platforms, video conferencing tools have transformed operations in the IT industry by simplifying work processes and accelerating decision-making processes. It was concluded that the transformation of communication technologies of virtual teams in the IT industry contributes to: increasing work efficiency through better and more effective interaction between virtual teams; ensuring uninterrupted cooperation even when the team members are physically located at a great distance; overcoming geographical limitations; ensuring interaction with talented specialists from different parts of the world; increasing flexibility through adaptation of working hours and working conditions to the individual needs of the team; rapid implementation and sharing of innovative ideas and solutions within the team. As technology continues to evolve, the IT industry can remain flexible and adaptable, taking into account new trends to streamline operations and meet the changing demands of a dynamic marketplace.

Modeling the user experience in virtual and real world transition by understanding the user goal value

Recent advancements in social computing have led to a significant impact on the boundary between the virtual and real worlds. This study explores the virtual world within digital games, using a mean-end chain model and the laddering method to conduct in-depth interviews. It was found that Convenience, Interactions with others, and Ease of use, were the main design attributes for users. The main consequences for the user are discovered to be the Sense of physical presence and Physical or emotional reality is affected. Important values sought by the player are Self-fulfillment and Make life easier. Interestingly, while virtual worlds can have positive effects on users' real lives, they also introduce negative consequences, such as desensitization. In response to these findings, initial steps are proposed to address this issue, including the creation of a structural framework for users transitioning between virtual and real worlds. This framework offers theoretical guidance for future game product development in three-dimensional virtual environments, ultimately enhancing the player experience.

Tracking the New Trends in Immersive Virtual Reality-Assisted Foreign Language Education: A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies

This article follows up on a previous review of 30 empirical studies that examined the use of immersive virtual reality (iVR) for teaching foreign language (FL) published before 2021. That review concluded that iVR was an emerging technology in FL education. However, since then, iVR technology has rapidly developed and garnered more attention in FL education. To track the new trends in iVR-assisted FL education, we conducted a follow-up systematic review using the PRISMA method. We found 38 empirical studies published between January 2021 and March 2023, which is more than those previously found. Our findings revealed new trends and more benefits, yet more challenges compared to the previous review. The new trends discovered include an increase in both the quantity and quality of publications, research expanding from adults to younger learners, and a variety of language skills investigated. Moreover, the research focus has broadened from the iVR technology per se to its influence on different learners (e.g., gender and FL level) and the combination with other technologies or instructional strategies, such as High-iVR (i.e., users can interact with the virtual environment naturally with a sense of physical presence and full-body movement) and learner-created VR environments. The reported benefits of iVR-assisted FL education include enhancing learners’ engagement and FL skills, while the challenges include handling operational issues and unstable internet connection. Drawing from the insights gathered through this review, we derive educational, technological, and research implications that contribute to the field of iVR-assisted FL education.

Examining augmented reality in journalism: Presence, knowledge gain, and perceived visual authenticity

This article examines the impact of augmented reality (AR) visualizations on users’ sense of physical presence, knowledge gain, and perceptions of the authenticity of journalistic visuals. In a mixed experimental design, 79 participants were randomly assigned to view three The New York Times articles on a mobile phone featuring one of three viewing modalities: (1) AR visualizations, (2) interactive (non-AR) visualizations, or (3) non-interactive, static visualizations. AR induced a greater sense of physical presence compared to the other modalities. The findings suggest that immersive properties of AR can contribute to journalism’s goal of engaging the audience. However, AR was not a superior medium for informing the participants, and the viewing modality did not have an effect on the perceived authenticity of the visuals. The findings indicate a need for more efficient ways to relay information through journalistic AR visualizations while keeping the user engaged in an immersive experience.

When Virtual Feels Real: Comparing Emotional Responses and Presence in Virtual and Natural Environments.

Although virtual reality (VR) is increasingly regarded as an effective emotion induction technique, little research has examined whether and how emotions elicited in VR differ from those evoked in real life. To address this question, 50 participants (25 females and 25 males) were exposed to either a real-life contemplative scenario (a panoramic view of a lake) or to an immersive 360° footage of the same landscape. Next, type and valence of emotions, as well as sense of presence reported by participants, were compared across conditions. Findings showed that emotions elicited by virtual and natural conditions were not significantly different. The only exception was anger, which was significantly higher in the natural condition, and amusement, which was significantly higher in the virtual condition. Sense of physical presence and engagement dimensions of presence did not significantly differ between virtual and real conditions. However, different correlation patterns between emotions and key dimensions of presence were found after in vivo and in virtuo exposure. These findings provide initial evidence that emotions and sense of presence elicited by immersive videos are comparable with those evoked by real-life scenarios and warrant further investigations.

Trends in HRC and their Effects on Human Operators’ Sense of Presence in Manufacturing Settings

The introduction of robotic collaborators in manufacturing environments has the potential to interrupt human operators’ sense of physical presence when completing tasks, which can impact comfort, safety, and productivity. As a result, an examination of Human Robotic Collaboration (HRC) systems is called for in order to determine whether and how these systems are affecting human operator sense of presence. This review identifies trends and themes in HRC systems in order to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.

The Sensation of Language in Jane Austen’s Persuasion

Contrary to an influential critical tradition that detaches Jane Austen and her style from the body, I argue that Persuasion (1817) represents the culmination of a style in which language is a physical agent, with force that comes from or acts on the body. Embodied language was always part of Austen’s aesthetics, appearing in the juvenilia, when the movement of narrative creates the sensation of bodily motion, and in Emma (1815) through physical word games with children’s alphabet blocks. In Persuasion, Austen advances the sense of embodied language from her earlier work to language as sensory immersion, particularly through the sensation of words as sounds. With the sense of physical presence and voice that Captain Wentworth’s letter imparts, the novel finally reveals a language based on the restoration of the body and its sounds to writing. For Austen, language always gets physical, and her style centres on an emphatic enjoyment of embodied life.