Use Of Augmented Reality Applications Research Articles

Digital Innovations in E-Commerce: Augmented Reality Applications in Online Fashion Retail—A Qualitative Study among Gen Z Consumers

Digital innovations have significantly transformed the marketing landscape, with visual technology solutions having become mainstream in the fashion industry approximately a decade ago. Digital technology offers a range of benefits to online fashion retailers, enhancing their online shopping platforms with augmented reality features that allow customers to “try on” products digitally before making a purchase. This research aims to explore the key factors influencing the use of augmented reality applications and e-commerce sites for purchasing apparel. A qualitative study was conducted to examine the visual experience and usage of augmented reality applications among young customers. The findings highlight the most relevant factors in the online fashion purchasing process, the visual experience, and the potential future use of augmented reality applications in fashion product purchasing. These insights are crucial for developing effective marketing strategies and communication messages.

Kesan Penggunaan Teknologi Realiti Terimbuh Terhadap Pencapaian Akademik Pelajar : Sebuah Kajian Literatur Sistematik

The use of technological elements in education has become one of the elements of learning in the 21st century (21st Century Learning) Incorporated Augmented Reality is one of the branches of technology that is increasingly being applied in education. Augmented Reality is a technology that applies virtual information to the physical world in a three-dimensional form, which produces an interactive and comprehensive experience for the user. The highlighting objective of this systematic study is to identify the use of Augmented Reality applications in education and its impact on student academic achievement. The methodology of this study is based on online research highlighting from databases such as Scopus and Web of Science (WOS). The keywords used in the search are Augmented Reality in education, impact, learning, and academic achievement. This systematic study highlighted the use of augmented reality in a range of primary education level up to tertiary education level in learning fields, such as language studies, science, mathematics, and higher education. The study also found that the application of augmented reality can help improve student visualization skills, student problem-solving skills and help improve students' academic achievement. This aided researchers and educators to use the augmented reality application in education, while also providing future study related to the implementation of augmented reality and appropriate learning strategies for effective use of augmented reality technologies. The study also found that both teachers and also students have positive perception towards the use of augmented reality applications in learning process.

The Perception of Medical Students on the Usefulness of the Respiratory Ventilatory Augmented Reality (ResVAR) Application for Learning the Respiratory System

Augmented reality (AR) is a revolutionary technology with potential educational applications. When contemplating use of AR applications in educational settings, the ease of use of the application should be considered. Here we assessed students’ perceptions regarding use of the Respiratory Ventilatory Augmented Reality (ResVAR) application in the context of learning a respiratory module. Clinical and preclinical students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) participated in a cross-sectional study. Study participants were first- to fifthyear medical students at UPM who were selected using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 173 participants completed a self-administered questionnaire. Data for the responses in this descriptive study were analysed using SPSS version 27. The data indicated that nearly all preclinical students (97%) and clinical students (94%) found the ResVAR are easy to use. In addition, nearly all preclinical students (98%) and most clinical students (88%) found the ResVAR are easy to read and understand. Nearly all (98% and 96% of clinical students and preclinical students, respectively) could use the application’s tools on their own and nearly all (98% of preclinical students and 99% of clinical students) said that the application helped them learn more about the respiratory system. About 88% of clinical students and 98% of preclinical students said that the ResVAR helped them better focus on the subject, and in turn they gained a better understanding and image of the respiratory system. The large majority of students (almost 96% of preclinical students and 86% of clinical students) said that the ResVAR could increase the likelihood that they would pass a test about the respiratory system. Overall, both preclinical and clinical students thought that the ResVAR was a useful teaching tool that helped them better understand the respiratory system. The findings of this study suggest that integration of the ResVAR and other similar applications and software into medical curricula could yield significant advantages for students in terms of enhanced comprehension and study of the respiratory system.

Systematic Review on the Impact of Mobile Applications with Augmented Reality to Improve Health.

Physical inactivity represents a significant public health challenge globally. Mobile applications, particularly those utilizing augmented reality (AR), have emerged as innovative tools for promoting physical activity. However, a systematic evaluation of their efficacy is essential. This systematic review aims to evaluate and synthesize the evidence regarding the effectiveness and benefits of mobile applications with augmented reality in enhancing physical activity and improving health outcomes. A comprehensive search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, WOS, and the Cochrane Library databases following PRISMA guidelines. Observational and interventional studies evaluating AR mobile applications for physical exercise were included, without restrictions on publication date or language. The search terms included "Mobile Applications", "Augmented Reality", "Physical Fitness", "Exercise Therapy", and "Health Behavior". The methodological quality was assessed using the ROBINS tool. The review identified twelve eligible studies encompassing 5,534,661 participants. The findings indicated significant increases in physical activity and improvements in mental health associated with the use of AR applications, such as Pokémon GO. However, potential risk behaviors were also noted. The evidence suggests that AR interventions can effectively promote physical activity and enhance health. Nonetheless, further research is needed to address limitations and optimize their efficacy. Future interventions should be tailored to diverse cultural contexts to maximize benefits and mitigate risks. AR mobile applications hold promise for promoting physical activity and improving health outcomes. Strategies to optimize their effectiveness and address identified risks should be explored to fully realize their potential.

Facilitating Condition, Effort Expectancy, and Behavioral Intention to the Use of Augmented Reality Application in Teaching Primary Grades

This research investigates the potential of augmented reality applications in teaching primary grades. This research aims to discuss the facilitating condition, effort expectancy, and behavioral intention to use augmented reality in teaching primary grades guided with the Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The researchers utilized a non-experimental quantitative using a description correlational approach with regression analysis. A sample of 100 participants was chosen through a simple random sampling technique. Study reveals a high level of effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, and behavioral intention to use AR Applications in teaching primary grades, while also indicating a significant relationship between effort expectancy and behavioral intention to use augmented reality applications and a significant relationship between facilitating conditions and behavioral intention to use augmented reality applications in teaching primary grades. Moreover, the study shows that facilitating conditions do not significantly influence the behavioral intention to use augmented reality applications in teaching primary grades. Augmented reality applications hold significant potential in making learning more engaging and interesting. Lastly, Augmented reality holds promising potential for enhancing educational experiences, particularly in primary education, yet the factors influencing its successful integration remain understudied. Developers and educators may aim to create and implement Augmented Reality Applications that are accessible, intuitive, and align with teachers' existing workflows to increase the likelihood of successful integration into primary grade teaching.

The Effect of 7th Grade “Cell and Divisions” Unit Teaching with Augmented Reality Technology on Students' Academic Achievement

This study was carried out to determine the effect of the 7th grade 'Cell and Divisions' unit of the science course with augmented reality technology on the academic achievement of the students. The study group of this research, which was prepared in the "pretest-posttest control group" quasi-experimental model, consists of 79 students in the 7th grade attending a public school in the Antakya district of Hatay province in the 2017-2018 academic year. There are 40 students in the experimental group and 39 students in the control group. While the "Cell and Divisions" unit was taught to the experimental group students by using active learning, technology-centered and internet interactive learning methods with augmented reality applications, the control group students received regular education in line with the program. The application was completed by the researcher within 16 lesson hours. The "Cell and Divisions Achievement Test" (CDAT), which was used as a data collection tool and for which validity and reliability studies were conducted, was administered to both groups before and after the application. In the analysis of the collected data, dependent and independent t-tests from statistical procedures were tried to be analyzed using SPSS 21 package program. At the end of the evaluation of the data; it was concluded that the academic achievement of the students in the experimental group was significantly higher than the students in the control group and the effect size was calculated intermediate level effect. It is thought that the use of augmented reality applications in science courses may have positive effects on students' achievement.

A Mobile Augmented Reality Application for Undergraduate Medical Students Using A Flipped Classroom Approach

The flipped classroom model enables students to acquire fundamental knowledge outside of class time; thus, include reading materials or video lectures. This will be able to free up class time for knowledge application, student engagement in active learning, and higher-order thinking. The flipped classroom model is increasingly being adopted in competency-based medical education. However, the potential of flipped classrooms for enhancing medical education has not yet been proven and it poses a major challenge to students who have not mastered self-regulated learning strategies. Thus, they may not be able to understand the information presented in the course materials or to strategically use learning resources outside of class. In this project, we have created a mobile augmented reality (AR) application for students studying anatomy to help them grasp the idea of the AR flipped classroom. Students were instructed to use the same three mobile augmented reality (MAR) applications with different design and approach. The three types of MAR applications are — those with markers and notes on printed notebooks (BARA1), those with markers and notes are on a website (BARA2), and those with all notes in the MAR application and the marker are a tangible 3D object (BARA3). From the series of experiment, we found out that most students favour the BARA3, meanwhile the medical lecturers essentially prefer the BARA1. In this research three things have been considered: interface design, the usefulness of Augmented Reality (AR), technical problems with the use of AR applications, and educators training on the use of AR applications. Without a well-designed interface and guidance for the students, AR technology can be too complicated to use, especially for those who are not familiar with the technology.

Investigation of the Impact of the Use of Augmented Reality Applications in Education on Achievement: A Meta-Analysis of the Studies Conducted between 2010-2020

Bu araştırmanın amacı, eğitimde kullanılan artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamalarının öğrencilerin başarıları üzerindeki etkililiğine yönelik yapılan birbirinden farklı çalışmaların sonuçlarının bir araya getirilmesidir. Verilerin toplanması için çalışmaya dâhil edilme ölçütleri belirlenerek 28 çalışma araştırmaya dâhil edilmiştir. Bu araştırmada meta-analize alınan her çalışmaya ait etki büyüklükleri ve varyansları, grupların birleştirilmiş etki büyüklükleri ve grupların karşılaştırılmaları comprehensive meta-analysis istatistik programı ile yapılmıştır. Bulgulara göre, artırılmış gerçekliğin, akademik başarıyı artırmada geleneksel uygulamalara göre daha etkili olduğu söylenebilir. Etki büyüklüğünün en büyük olduğu ülkenin Türkiye, alanın ise fen eğitimi ve örneklem düzeyinin okul öncesi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

Pedagogic Relevance of Integrating Augmented Reality in Saudi English Classrooms: A Systematic Review

Every day is a new experience as technology in general has become an integral part of every aspect of modern life. Today, the learning environment plays an important role in influencing learning outcomes, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers and educators have begun to discuss and test the implications of these realities for education. Currently, researchers are busy exploring pedagogic relevance of two environments: virtual and augmented reality. The field of English language learning is no exception. The author of this study intended to study importance and impact of augmented reality (AR) in learning English. Teachers' perceptions and digital skills regarding the use of AR were also investigated. Twenty (20) related studies were reviewed for this study. Selection of the articles was made according to the objectives of the study. Latest studies were mainly included, however, quite a few old studies were considered due to utmost importance. The Findings of this study are in accordance with most of the papers considered for the systematic review which indicate that the use of AR applications can be effective if appropriately employed. Teachers' perceptions of AR were found to lead to the conclusion that it improves achievement and increases student motivation and interest. However, the teachers were not very familiar with the AR environment. These findings have implications for learners, teachers, curriculum designers, and administrators seeking to integrate AR into English language teaching and learning.

Content analysis of music education studies related to augmented reality technology

This study aims to examine the studies scanned in Web of Science and Scopus databases between 2006-2020 on the use of augmented reality applications in music education in terms of their descriptive features, methodological features, and outcomes, and to reveal the trends in this field. The criterion sample approach was utilized in this qualitative study, and 35 selected studies were reviewed using the publication classification form and analyzed using the content analysis method. The descriptive and methodological feature data were translated into frequency values using the SPSS 22 program and then interpreted using tables and charts for easy comprehension. Furthermore, the advantages and limitations of AR applications utilized in music education, which were the research's outputs, were coded, organized into relevant categories, and interpreted. The results showed that most studies focused on piano and guitar education for beginners; no studies were undertaken on wind instruments or voice training. Studies, particularly in recent years, have focused on user experience research. Furthermore, it was found that AR applications have the advantages of increasing and facilitating student learning performance, making learning exciting and fun, and providing motivation. Some challenges during use, owing to technical issues and limited field content in the programs, resulted in limited improvements in music education.

Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Augmented Reality Dalam Penyusunan LKPD Inovatif di MA Al-Bairuny

Technology has a significant role in education, especially in the learning process.Augmented Reality is one of the applications implemented as a learning medium.The purpose of this service is to improve and develop the skills of MA Al-Bairunyteachers through the use of Augmented Reality applications in the preparation ofinnovative worksheets. The method of implementing this service consists ofpreparation, implementation and evaluation, during this activity the service teamfocuses more on practice than theory. The location of this dedication was at MA Al-Bairuny and was attended by 23 teachers from various fields of study. The resultsof this service indicate an increase in teacher competence in utilizing AugmentedReality applications in the form of various objects. In addition, the evaluationresults that were obtained after the community service activities that the averagescore was 89.86% gave a positive response. This shows that this court activity canbe said to be successful and maximal. The continuation of this activity is in the formof systematic and periodic assistance. It is hoped that the school will continue toprovide assistance to each teacher independently in developing creativity throughthe use of the Augmented Reality application to compile innovative worksheets

Augmented Reality Application: An Approaches to Enhance Students Motivation in Learning PC Assembly

One of the new technologies that has begun to spark high interest among educators in the context of pedagogy is Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This paper examines the effect of the use of AR application on student motivation based on 4 dimensions in the ARCS Model, namely Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. This study uses an experimental study with a one-group pre-post design type. This research examines the differences in students learning motivation before and after using AR applications in learning Introduction to Computer System Course. A total of 41 respondents who used the AR application answered the pre and post questionnaires. The results show that the use of AR application has successfully increased student motivation by 20.10 %. Percentage values for each ARCS dimension and difference tests showed significant values. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the use of technology such AR applications in classroom has affected the enthusiasm and motivation of student. Therefore, an educator has to form a teaching style in teaching millennial student who raised with technology at their fingertips by integrating technology in education to providing better teaching and learning opportunities, especially to the next generation.

Bibliometric Analysis: Augmented Reality Research Trends in Indonesia in Biology Learning

This article aims to analyze the trend of Augmented Reality (AR) research in Indonesia in learning biology through bibliometric analysis sourced from Google Scholar and Scopus in 2013-2022. The sample articles obtained were 223 articles. The results show that AR research in biology learning in Indonesia will increase in 2019-2021 and will decrease in 2022. Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia and Universitas Negeri Malang rank first and second in publications regarding AR in biology learning in Indonesia. The results of the data visualization analysis consist of 7 clusters, namely the use of AR applications in research related to biology learning, AR relationship with learning materials, educational level, and learning outcomes, and evelopment and application of AR in biology learning. Furthermore, the fourth to seventh clusters are clusters which show that research on AR still has opportunities to be carried out related to the use of AR applications in biology learning in Indonesia

Using augmented reality in urban planning processes: Sustainable urban transitions through innovative participation

The use of augmented reality applications in urban planning improves the quality of participation processes and contributes to sustainable city development. However, as our case studies also show, these potentials are not fully exploited yet as augmented reality is not yet used in all planning phases.Sustainable urban development requires innovative approaches and concepts that involve people not only in planning processes but also in influencing the design of urban space. Modern formats, such as augmented reality (AR), can help to increase the motivation for participation and present different planning concepts more realistically through different forms of visualization. Based on case studies in Vienna, Austria, and Lucerne, Switzerland, we examine AR applications in planning participation and discuss the innovative nature of these applications. We show that the use of AR not only increases the motivation of the population to participate in planning processes but also increases the quality of participation processes and can, thus, trigger a sustainable transformation of cities.

An examination of the research studies on augmented reality use in preschool education: a bibliometric mapping analysis

This study explores the research trends regarding augmented reality (AR) use in preschool education through a bibliometric mapping analysis. The researchers included 85 publications from Web of Science databases for the analysis. VOSViewer program was utilized to conduct the keyword and term analyses. The keyword analysis’ results indicated that the publications mainly focus on AR use in preschool education with a limited concentration on motivation, knowledge, and English language learning. The term analysis results revealed four main themes which are the possible use of AR applications on children, the design process of AR, the children’s AR experiences, and the used technology. Based on the results, the implications for preschool education and recommendations for the use of AR applications are discussed.

Students’ Opinions on the Usage of Mobile Augmented Reality Application in Health Education

The use of mobile augmented reality technology has recently improved in education and training methods. Studies have shown that this new technology has a positive effect on education and students. This study aims to present a synthesis of the studies on mobile augmented reality in health education with a critical approach and to develop suggestions for future researchers. In addition, by presenting an application on the effect of the use of augmented reality in health education on the performance of students, it is aimed to investigate the students' perspectives on the use of this technology and its use as an educational tool in teaching-learning through students' perspectives. For this purpose, an anatomy application for anatomy lesson was designed with Unity 3B platform, Blender and After Effect, and 150 students studying at Vocational Department of Health Services were asked to experience the augmented reality application developed. Mobile augmented reality application was made available to students during the application process. as a result, “Student Views Questionnaire on the Use of Augmented Reality Application in Health Education” was applied. Frequency and percentage distributions were used to determine student views. The results obtained in the research show that students respond positively to the use of technology and they believe that the use of technology in the learning-teaching process will increase their performance.

Augmented Reality (AR) for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) for Animation

Augmented Reality (AR) technology in education faces a significant gap, especially for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students. Research has shown the vast growing technologies for AR in many sectors; however, implementing the technologies towards education for DHH students is still lacking in Malaysia. This study aims to provide a rationale and justification for using AR technologies for DHH students for Animation. Based on the literature review, five important keys drive the research questions. For the context of this paper, the three considerable keys are AR as a teaching aid (1), the importance of Art and Design (2), and social stigma (3). These primary keys are to support and justify this research. An interview was conducted with teachers who teach DHH students to further help the three primary keys. An interview with the AR developer was also conducted for this research. The study developed an AR with Animation based on the interview and record-keeping. The results show that implementing this technology will significantly impact DHH students, especially in Art and Design. When exploring and using the AR Application, DHH students felt awkward. They were unfamiliar with the use of AR applications in their class. Nevertheless, they all enjoyed using it as it will have vast potential and possibility. As technology grows, DHH students will be one step ahead of others. It is worth mentioning the social stigma among them and how future research would continue to diminish the social stigma.

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Augmented Reality and Modelling Based Teaching in "Solar System and Eclipses" Unit

This study was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of augmented reality and modelling based teaching in the "Solar System and Eclipses" unit. The pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design model was used in this study. For three weeks, the "Solar System and Eclipses" unit of the Science course was taught to the experimental group using modelling based teaching and augmented reality applications, and, in the control group, the existing science curriculum was followed. The study group consists of 22 students who were in the 6th grade in the 2020-2021 academic year in a secondary school affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. Data collection tools in this study were administered “Academic Achievement Test”, “21st-Century Skills Scale”, and “Augmented Reality Applications Attitude Scale”. The application of augmented reality and modelling based teaching in covering the "Solar System and Eclipses" unit was positively affected students' learning and increased their levels of success, improved the 21st-century skills and improved attitudes towards augmented reality applications. Studies on the use of augmented reality applications and modelling based teaching in different Science course units of different grades of secondary school that will contribute positively to the literature are recommended.

Interactive, Collaborative and Multi-user Augmented Reality Applications in Primary and Secondary Education. A Systematic Review

Augmented reality is a technology that enhances human perception with additional, artificially generated sensory inputs. This creates new experiences enriching human vision by combining natural with digital elements. Augmented reality development dates back to the early sixties but it is only in the last decade, thanks to improvements to hardware and software, when it has begun to be rapidly incorporated in several fields, including education. This study presents a systematic review of the literature on the use of augmented reality applications in primary and secondary schools, with a specific focus on collaborative, multi-user and interactive applications. The aim of the study is to investigate the characteristics of such applications, the processes that led to their adoption, and their effectiveness in enhancing the learning experience. This study synthesises a set of 100 publications from 2015 to 2020 and performs a qualitative analysis of their content. The review describes the current state of the art in research in augmented reality for education and provides future research lines, as well as trends for the future of such applications in educational settings, analysing the relevance of the multi-user interaction challenge within the augmented reality ecosystem.

Editorial

Dear Readers, It gives me great pleasure to announce the sixth regular issue of 2022. First of all, I would like to welcome all the new members of our editorial board and also express my sincere gratitude to all the members who have recently retired. It is only thanks to the expertise of our editorial board and volunteer guest reviewers, as well as the generous support of the J.UCS consortium and the novel contributions of our authors, that we are able to maintain this high standard and even improve the impact factor over the years. In this issue, various topical aspects of computer science are covered by 12 authors from 5 countries in 4 articles. Stefano Masneri, Ana Domínguez, Mikel Zorrilla, Mikel Larrañaga and Ana Arruarte from Italy present a systematic review of the literature on the use of augmented reality applications in primary and secondary schools, with a specific focus on collaborative, multi-user, and interactive applications. In their article, Julio Cesar Vale Neves, Luiz Enrique Zarate and Mark Alan Junho Song from Brazil describe an approach to add a new data structure, binary decision diagrams (BDD), to the TRIAS algorithm and retrieve triadic concepts for high dimensional contexts. In a collaborative research between Croatia and Ukraine, Igor Tomicic, Markus Schatten, and Vadym Shkarupylo propose an open ontology for self-sustainable human settlements in an effort to find a common language for modeling self-sustainable systems and address issues of heterogeneity of physical devices, protocols, software components, data and message formats, and other relevant factors for the implementation of smart systems. Last but not least, Derya Yiltas-Kaplan from Turkey presents her research on traffic optimization with software-defined network controllers.