Virtual Tour Research Articles

A95UCLH Simulation Centre - Let us show you around: A digital hybrid approach to simulation environment familiarization

It is well established that familiarization with the simulation environment is integral to the pre-brief [1]. This fosters psychological safety and creates optimal learning conditions for participants and faculty. We sought to enrich our visitors’ psychological safety by providing a digital preview of our simulated environment, prior to the face-to-face familiarization they receive when attending a course. Combining 360 and 2D video production techniques we have produced an online experience hosted on the CenarioVR platform. This gives visitors an opportunity to explore the simulated environment, patient and equipment, in their own time, while introducing aspects of the fiction contract. We believe accessibility is key to the utilization of this resource. So we have ensured it can be used on a range of devices including: Virtual Reality Headsets (HTC/Meta) Desktops/ Laptops Mobiles/ Tablets (enhanced with accelerometer controls) The content is cloud-based and accessed via an internet browser across all platforms, requiring no additional app. One limitation is that the experience requires a stable internet connection. A link to the tour was embedded in our pre-simulation communication to participants and faculty, and its usage and impact was evaluated over a period of 2 months using additional questions in our post-course questionnaire. 50 feedback responses to CenarioVR were received. 24 delegates viewed it 26 did not. Of the 24 that viewed 58.3% agreed virtual tour strengthened their experience, 12.5% strongly agreed, 20.8% neutral, 4.2% disagreed and 4.2% strongly disagreed. From our data we concluded that over 70% of delegates that viewed the virtual familiarization found it to be beneficial to their simulation experience. With simulation being used more in education it is imperative that those with less experience in this setting are provided with resources they need to feel psychologically safe. Authors confirm that all relevant ethical standards for research conduct and dissemination have been met. The submitting author confirms that relevant ethical approval was granted, if applicable.

Virtual Tour 360 Museum Matrilineal

The Matrilineal Museum is a management forum that supports efforts to preserve cultural values ​​related to the matrilineal system in Minangkabau, having its address at Jalan Raya Belimbing, Kuranji Padang. In this problem, museum tourist visits have decreased since 2019. Information about the Matrilineal Museum can be accessed by using posters, the web or simply via the address on Google maps as well as limited print media such as books. The purpose of this design is to increase public interest in visiting the Matrilineal Museum through virtual tour 360 media. At the design stage using the 4D method, Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. the analysis used is SWOT analysis. Video Virtual Tour 360 Matrilineal Museum, Center for Preservation of Cultural Values ​​of West Sumatra, will be implemented into supporting media

Virtual Tour Method as an Alternative Tourism Experience During The Covid-19 Pandemic (Case Study of Villages Nglanggeran, Yogyakarta)

Purpose: The aim of this research is to take a consumer perception and to find out the interest of consumer about virtual tour and wants to get the impact tourists feel regarding the virtual tour in Nglanggeran Village Research method: This research uses qualitative research through observation, interview, and survey. The author makes observations by participating in virtual tours online and conducting interviews with virtual tour participants to obtain data. Results and discussion: There are three big results obtained that the virtual tour still had much homework to fix and reach because of several factors that obstructed it. The first factor: the virtual tour cannot make visitors feeling enjoy the tour. The second factor: visitors cannot be satisfied with the tour by virtual because there is not interaction directly with nature. The third factor: another visitors are not enjoy the virtual tour because it’s not real. That means virtual tour must be fixed from the internet connection, guide, time duration, facilities, and infrastructure that can make tourists feel the actual travel experience like real and live. Implication: Virtual tours are indeed inviting tourists to carry out tourism activities during a pandemic. However, several factors can minimize the tourist experience in virtual tours. This means that Virtual tours can be used as an alternative for traveling during a pandemic, but the inhibiting factors must be seen so that they can be maximized. Keywords: COVID-19, Virtual Tour, Nglanggeran Tourism Village, Tourist Interest, Travel Experience

Jakarta Creative Tourism Travel Agent: Virtual Tour During Pandemic Covid-19

Purpose: The aim of this research is to explore the virtual tours (VT) are provided by Jakarta Creative Tourism Travel Agents (JCTTA) for tourists to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. Research methods: The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data collection was carried out by interview with key informants consisting of virtual tour service managers, visitors as service users. Data analysis was carried out descriptive qualitative form the results of interview which were used to answer problem formulations related to virtual tour products managed by JCCTA. Result and discussion: The results of this study indicate that VT has become an alternative in the tourism business and a viable option for travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic. VT enable travelers to explore tourist destinations without physically traveling, providing visual and interactive experiences through video and Google Earth. The discussion in this research highlights the advantages of VT as a means to sustain the tourism industry and offer a safe option for travelers during the pandemic. Implication: The implications suggest that 1) handling quickly in response to tourist complaints, especially network connections; 2) displays complete tourist attractions found in tourism destinations, so that no tourist attraction is overlooked; 3) presenting more attractive displays on the web site to attract new customers and consumers; 4) improve the quality of software and hardware used to produce VT packages; 5) Managers must try to establish a program for how this virtual tour business can still run in the normal era after the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting surveys of previous customer interests. On the other hand, JCTTA's investment in software and hardware to produce virtual tour packages continues to generate profits for the company. Keywords: virtual tour, covid-19 pandemic, travel agent

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL TOURISM: A BIBLIOMETRIC AND VISUALIZATION ANALYSIS

Technology is a crucial part of the tourism industry; supporting businesses with daily operations, while improving customer experiences. Virtual reality (VR) has garnered considerable attention as an emerging technology with the potential to bring about substantial transformations in the tourism industry. Consequently, the concept of virtual tourism has emerged as a contemporary and contentious issue, generating diverse discussions. In the context of tourism digitalization and the growing trend of virtual tourism, a review for exploring the state of the art of this new kind of tourism is essential. This study employed systematic and narrative reviews to explore research domains and highlight an up-to-date insight into the current state of research on virtual tourism. Based on performance mapping and intellectual mapping, keywords and clusters analysis were implemented to explore the current state of research on virtual tourism and suggest some implications for future research agenda. The five clusters included (1) Visualization with computer graphics in cultural heritages; (2) Tourism issues, COVID-19, and virtual reality technology; (3) Virtual reality technology and application in tourism; (4) Virtual tourism characteristics and user experience; and (5) Cyber tourism, internet and information technology. Some implications for future research agenda had been introduced through the analysis of bibliographic coupling depicted by visualization of similarities (VOS) viewer application.

Media Introduction to Aircraft Engine Collections Using QR Code at Nurtanio Laboratory ITD Adisutjipto

The Public Relations and New Student Admissions Center of the Adisutjipto Dirgantara Technology Institute often collaborates with high schools and vocational schools both from Java and outside Java in terms of campus visits and has a program called Campus Tour. In carrying out campus tour activities, there are several problems that often arise. Therefore, an application called Education for Aero Engineering Adisutjipto (TORERO) was created with a 360° virtual reality tour and voice over which was able to provide information about aircraft engines at the Nurtanio Laboratory using a QR Code. This application is expected to be able to help Public Relations and the New Student Admission Center at the Adisutjipto Aerospace Technology Institute. Application testing uses the Black Box method for system testing, and is carried out on several browsers with the results obtained that all browsers support the use of the TORERO application. User test results using the Likert scale method, obtained results with a success rate of 86.23% with a statement of strongly agree.

Comparing the effects of immersive and non-immersive real estate experience on behavioral intentions

Nowadays, the web presents real estate sites providing the possibility to use low-cost virtual reality (VR) solutions without sacrificing the high quality of graphic visualization of their contents to attract customers through enhanced digital experiences and increase the probability of selling their products. However, whether immersive VR technologies improve the chances of selling real estate is unclear. This study examines the effects induced by a real estate website that offers the opportunity to evaluate the potential purchase of a property in two ways: by viewing photos of the house (non-immersive conditions) and by taking a virtual tour of the same house using a VR head-mounted display (immersive conditions). Forty participants interested in evaluating the purchase of a new house, randomly assigned to one of the experimental conditions, participated in the experiment. During the real estate experience, electroencephalography (EEG) and skin conductance (SC) were recorded to collect biological data about the emotional effects raised by each condition. After the study, psychological self-reported questionnaires were collected measuring: emotions, presence, user experience (UX), and a three-item ad hoc scale exploring behavioral intentions (e.g., the perceived pleasantness of the house, the willingness to visit the house, and the purchase intention). Results show that immersive navigation is associated with more positive emotions (EEG), more intense physiological arousal (SC), higher scores on the presence questionnaire, and higher scores on the UX questionnaire compared to the non-immersive one. The psychological scales measuring emotions did not yield significant results. No significant difference in the three-item ad-hoc self-questionnaire was found, except for the item examining willingness to visit the real house building. Implications are also discussed.

Trends and factors in the development of world tourism in the post-pandemic period

<p>This article is devoted to the study of modern factors and trends in the development of world tourism. Researching the impact of the pandemic on the state of modern tourism is extremely relevant, as COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the tourism industry worldwide. Various factors and trends in the development of this process, which are affected by the pandemic, were considered. That is why the study determined that the COVID-19 pandemic primarily led to the restriction of movements and the closing of borders between countries, which significantly reduced the volume of international travel. The analysis was carried out taking into account such factors as travel restrictions. The introduction of restrictions on international and domestic travel has become one of the main measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This led to a sharp reduction in tourist trips and a significant deterioration of the global tourism sector. Also, the loss of revenue when the travel-related tourism sector faced severe financial difficulties due to the pandemic. Cancellations, border closures, and restrictions on international flights were found to have resulted in a significant loss of revenue for companies and hotels and affected employment in the sector. Differences in recovery have been identified when the recovery of international tourism after the pandemic is uneven in different regions of the world. Some countries and regions that quickly implemented effective measures to control the spread of the virus began to recover earlier than others. This led to the emergence of new “tourist hotspots” and the redistribution of tourist flows. New trends in tourism have been identified. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a change in the preferences and behavior of tourists. Safety, health, and hygiene have become the main priorities when choosing a direction and types of recreation. As a result, the popularity of ecological tourism is growing, and new formats of tourist services are emerging, such as virtual tours and remote travel. In general, the COVID-19 pandemic has a serious and long-term impact on the current development of world tourism, leading to changes in the preferences and behavior of tourists, as well as causing a redistribution of tourist flows and difficulties of a financial nature in this area.</p>

Strategies for enrolment management in private universities in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has negatively affected the educational systems of most countries, most especially, private universities in Ghana. The study assessed the strategies adopted by private universities in Ghana for effective enrolment management practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. The descriptive qualitative research method was used to solicit primary data through interviews, document/system reviews, and observations from private universities. The study established that the private universities were able to deploy some strategies which had positive impact on enrolment management at the universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the strategies adopted include transition to the digital learning experience (using digital learning experience ZOOM, LOOM, Microsoft Team, and Google Meet); establishing an enrolment command center to coordinate and support the decision-making activities regarding students' access, recruitment, admission, persistence, retention, and completion during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond; and the deployment of virtual tour services by improving tour services virtually and making navigation points on the university websites. Furthermore, the use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp) and financial aid served as strategies for effective enrollment management. The findings of the study provide empirical and practical support and information for university administrators, academic advisors, educators, and researchers on the strategies that they can deploy for effective enrolment management practices in private universities during epidemics or pandemics and beyond.

A virtual reality paradigm with dynamic scene stimuli for use in memory research.

Episodic memory may essentially be memory for one's place within a temporally unfolding scene from a first-person perspective. Given this, pervasively used static stimuli may only capture one small part of episodic memory. A promising approach for advancing the study of episodic memory is immersing participants within varying scenes from a first-person perspective. We present a pool of distinct scene stimuli for use in virtual environments and a paradigm that is implementable across varying levels of immersion on multiple virtual reality (VR) platforms and adaptable to studying various aspects of scene and episodic memory. In our task, participants are placed within a series of virtual environments from a first-person perspective and guided through a virtual tour of scenes during a study phase and a test phase. In the test phase, some scenes share a spatial layout with studied scenes; others are completely novel. In three experiments with varying degrees of immersion, we measure scene recall, scene familiarity-detection during recall failure, the subjective experience of déjà vu, the ability to predict the next turn on a tour, the subjective sense of being able to predict the next turn on a tour, and the factors that influence memory search and the inclination to generate candidate recollective information. The level of first-person immersion mattered to multiple facets of episodic memory. The paradigm presents a useful means of advancing mechanistic understanding of how memory operates in realistic dynamic scene environments, including in combination with cognitive neuroscience methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging and electrophysiology.

Analisis Kebutuhan Pengguna pada Pengembangan Malang Virtual Tourism dengan Ambience Lingkungan Terintegrasi

The use of VR in the tourism business continues to increase. The use of VR for tourism is known as virtual tourism. virtual tourism can simulate tourist destinations using a virtual environment (VE). Virtual tourism is expected to enhance the experience for tourists and attract new markets to tourist destinations. Malang City is one of the tourist destinations in East Java, and is always visited by both domestic and foreign tourists. However, Malang City is still not a major destination in tourism, compared to Batu City (Kota Batu) and Malang Regency (Kabupaten Malang), this is due to the lack of vigorous promotion. In order to provide a pleasant experience for its users, Malang Virtual Tourism must be developed based on user needs. Based on these problems, a virtual reality application will be developed that can provide immersive experiences to users related to tourist destinations in Malang City. At the requirement analysis stage, a specification design of the system to be made includes functional and non-functional requirements needed for the development of the system in this research will be carried out. The requirement analysis process involves potential users of the system. We were identifying the requirements by numbering each requirement that has been made with a Use case diagram and Use case Scenario. This step generates a general description and system requirements. The results of this stage get five functional requirements and one non-functional, usability.

Virtual tourism as a substitute for physical tourism during COVID-19 pandemic

Virtual tourism as a substitute for physical tourism during COVID-19 pandemic

Exploring the influence of technical and sensory factors on Malaysians' intention to adopt virtual tours in heritage travel

PurposeAdopting the unified theory of the acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT2) and the theory of substitutability, this study examines both the technical and sensory factors influencing Malaysians' intention to adopt virtual tours (IA) and subsequent intention to visit an actual heritage site (IV) in the heritage traveling decision-making process.Design/methodology/approachThis study collected a total of 278 valid survey responses via purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using SPSS26 and SmartPLS4 software.FindingsThe findings support the significant positive effect of IA on IV, which supplements evidence to subdue misapprehensions that virtual tours (VTs) are competitors or substitutes for in-person visitations. Perceived substitutability was found to have an indirect impact on IV through IA, further proving the mediating role of IA in influencing IV. Technical and sensory factors, namely performance expectancy, hedonic motivation, habit and perceived substitutability of IA, were shown to be critical in influencing IA; however, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions were not.Practical implicationsThis study offers sustainable and practical implications to the tourism industry as well as potential visitors, who can utilize VTs to determine whether targeted tourism destinations are worthy of investing their resources. The findings suggest that the virtual tour experience contributes to tourists' IV by successfully piquing tourists' interest to physically visit heritage sites in the future. The virtual tour could be utilized to generate demand in times of temporary replacement or closure. Destination marketing organizations and destination management companies should consider the technical and sensory aspects of VTs, specifically prioritizing the hedonic motivation factor.Originality/valueThis study integrates the UTAUT2 and theory of substitutability to shed light on the adoption of technological alternatives in the heritage tourism context. Importantly, this study serves as the pioneer effort in examining the interplay of perceived substitutability in the relationship between IA and IV.

DIGITAL TOOLS & INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING IN HISTORY EDUCATION

This paper discusses the Inquiry-based learning is a pedagogical approach that encourages students to ask questions and explore topics through research, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Digital tools have become an essential component of inquiry-based learning, allowing students to access vast amounts of information, collaborate with peers, and present their findings in creative ways. In history education, digital tools and inquiry-based learning can work together to create engaging and interactive learning experiences that deepen students' understanding of the past. Digital tools such as online databases, virtual tours, interactive maps, and multimedia resources can provide students with a wealth of primary and secondary sources for historical inquiry. These tools can also support the development of critical thinking and research skills, allowing students to evaluate sources, analyze historical narratives, and construct their own interpretations of the past. Additionally, digital tools can enable students to collaborate on research projects and share their findings with a wider audience, promoting communication and collaboration skills that are essential in the 21st century. Digital tools and inquiry-based learning have the potential to revolutionize history education by providing students with dynamic and interactive learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. By embracing these innovative pedagogical approaches, educators can inspire students to become lifelong learners who are equipped to engage with the complex and diverse histories of the world around them.

A Pilot Study of an Interactive Virtual Tour Tool for Patient Education Prior to Undergoing High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer.

High-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for treatment of prostate cancer is an invasive procedure that can be associated with patient anxiety. Patient education regarding the procedure can allow for better informed decision-making while also decreasing anxiety. We sought to develop and assess the utility of an interactive virtual tour tool that portrays a 360-degree view of the HDR brachytherapy patient experience, with the goals of providing patient education, decreasing patient anxiety, and assisting in wayfinding on the procedure day. Using a 360-degree camera, we captured multiple photographs that depicted the various hospital locations that a patient would navigate through on the day of their HDR brachytherapy procedure, including the medical center lobby, pre-operative/post-operative units, and the brachytherapy suite. We then compiled these 360-degree photographs using virtual tour software, to allow users to navigate throughout the locations. We added informational text, spoken audio, and videos associated with key staff, objects, and the brachytherapy procedure that allow the users to interact with and learn about these various components within the virtual tour. This tool was accessible via a website link on a computer, tablet, or smartphone and was provided at the time of consult to patients who were planning to undergo HDR brachytherapy for prostate cancer. A questionnaire assessing the tool's ease of use, educational value, wayfinding utility, and ability to improve anxiety and treatment decision-making was conducted prior to and after their procedure. Preliminary feedback from healthy volunteers is highly positive, with users finding that the tool is easily accessible, user-friendly, improves understanding of HDR brachytherapy, simulates the treatment experience accurately, helps with wayfinding, and has the potential to decrease patient anxiety and increase comfort with the treatment decision. Data from the patient questionnaires are being collected and will be analyzed. A 360-degree virtual tour tool allows for an easily accessible, immersive, and interactive method of patient education on an invasive, anxiety-associated procedure. This has the potential to decrease patient anxiety and improve comfort regarding treatment decision-making. This tool may be applied toward other relatively involved radiotherapy modalities, including gynecologic HDR brachytherapy, respiratory-gated treatments, and CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery.

Integrated Framework for Virtual Tours and 3D Visualization of Cultural Tourism in Pattani, Thailand Based on WebGIS Platform

This paper presents a framework for developing a lightweight WebGIS platform as a web map service for publishing and servicing cultural tourism information. The archaeological sites, history, and cultural arts in Pattani Province were used as case studies in this article. It incorporates various digital technologies to create digital archives in providing web-based information services, including geospatial databases, virtual tours and virtual reality, 3D models, and online cultural maps for tourism. The framework describes the necessary infrastructure based on open-source code that is specially developed and provides libraries with free software interoperability, which can be considered as a real-time data management facility and simple completion. It is a relatively low-cost but a reasonably efficient system that is very useful and suitable for local authorities and small organizations with budget constraints to be able to implement practical cultural heritage management for a digital tourism experience that can be displayed on computer equipment, smartphones, and VR headgear efficiently. Furthermore, it also offers a conceptual framework in disclosing future research directions.

Effectiveness of Virtual Tours to Archaeological Sites in Al-Ahsa in Developing Historical Concepts among Kindergarten Children

The study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of virtual tours to the archaeological sites in Al-Ahsa in developing historical concepts among kindergarten children and to identify the differences between boys and girls in acquiring historical concepts. To achieve these objectives, a quasi-experimental approach based on one group design was used. The sample of the study consisted of (30) boys and girls between the ages of (5-6) years in the third level in the kindergarten attached to the third elementary school for early childhood in Hofuf in Al-Ahsa Governorate. The pictured historical concepts test was applied after calculating the coefficients of validity and reliability. The virtual tours to the archaeological sites in Al-Ahsa included "Al-Qarah Mountain, Suq Al-Qaysariyya, Ibrahim Palace, Jawatha Mosque, Al-Amiriya School, Al-Bay’ah House, Al-Uqair Port, and Al-Asfaar Lake". The results showed statistically significant differences at (0.05) between the means of the scores of the experimental group in the pre-and post-applications in the pictured test of historical concepts in favor of the post-application. Also, there was an effect size of virtual tours to archaeological sites on the development of historical concepts among kindergarten children. In addition, the results showed no statistically significant differences at (0.05) between the means of the scores of boys and girls in the historical concepts test pictured in the post application. The study recommended the inclusion of virtual tours and historical concepts in the self-learning curriculum for kindergarten.

Analysis of User Satisfaction Virtual Reality Tourism Kemenparekraf Using the End User Computing Satisfaction Method

Virtual Reality (VR) has developed on the concept of tourism where people can enjoy virtual tourist destinations called VR Tourism. The tourism industry, one of which is Indonesia, is utilizing this technology development as a marketing strategy for tourist objects, one of which is VR Tourism Kemenparekraf. Previous research on how VR affects marketing has been carried out a lot, but this research will focus on user responses to VR Tourism services which are still little done. From this, by utilizing the End User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) method, it is used to measure the satisfaction of VR Tourism Kemenparekraf users, as well as to see whether this method is still relevant to use. Respondents were determined as many as 75 people who had used VR Tourism Kemenparekraf at least once. The data was processed using SPSS software, where the research results found that all variables contained in the EUCS method had a positive effect on user satisfaction. Users are satisfied with VR Tourism Kemenparekraf. The EUCS method is still relevant for use in testing user satisfaction in VR Tourism Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.

Digital modes of interpretation of Pictish sculpture

Cultural heritage is no longer something that can only be experienced in a museum exhibition. Digital tools have facilitated the distribution of material relating to artefacts, both in its representation and in presenting its context. This paper describes how digital modelling techniques can be synthesised with 3D scanning to digitally restore artefacts and create authentic replicas of their original states. The digital artefacts can then be used to assist the process of interpreting these artefacts in diverse forms, both in the museum and outside the museum. The study looks at Pictish sculpture as a case-study, restoring 3D models of two stones, and creating varying opportunities for their interpretation. As part of this study, new interactive tools, a virtual reality environment, and a virtual tour are built to assist immersive interpretation of the Pictish sculpture. The application of these digitised objects serves as an opportunity for informal learning. These applications were evaluated during a drop-in session. Findings show that all participants enjoyed the immersive mode of learning with 89% also showing a willingness to learn more about the topic.

Seismic and Tsunami Risk Analysis for Installing Resilient Power Systems Based on Isolated Microgrids on Buildings: The Case of Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Due to their geographical condition and worldwide environmental protection policies, the Galapagos Islands must opt for implementing clean energy infrastructure considering natural hazard effects that can directly affect the resilience of community residents. Santa Cruz Island is part of this archipelago, with rich biodiversity in flora and unique fauna. This study proposes identifying earthquake and tsunami risk assessment components on the island, such as the infrastructure vulnerability of Puerto Ayora, the central city of Santa Cruz Island. The FEMA P-154 and FEMA P-646 methodologies are used to classify buildings for technically installing microgrids based on photovoltaic generation systems. For this purpose, maps and data from state entities are used in combination with catalogs from development and land use planning, Software for Geoprocesses and virtual tours, and cadastral information provided by the Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) of Santa Cruz to develop techniques that offer a risk index to identify buildings that could sustain seismic and tsunamic loads. The study exposes alarming results that would prevent the installation of photovoltaic generation systems on the buildings’ roofs. Consequently, a more detailed field study is recommended to contrast the reported analysis to implement mitigation strategies accordingly. Finally, geoprocesseced maps are presented, in addition to general installing recommendations for the photovoltaic system’s infrastructure.