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Syncretia: a virtual geography for narrative playfulness [PDF]

, 2009
This paper examines the strategies and theories involved in the creation of a virtual habitat; the island Syncretia located in the virtual world of Second Life®.
Ayiter, Elif
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Guidelines for Scale Development and Validation

Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Volume 25, Issue 2, Page 953-973, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Scales, serving as measurement instruments composed of carefully designed items intended to capture latent constructs, play a critical role in advancing consumer theory and marketing practice. Yet, developing and validating scales poses a formidable challenge due to the diverse methods required to ensure rigor and robustness.
Weng Marc Lim, Puja Khatri, Atul Shiva, Vidushi Dabas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Nursing Students' Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors toward the Metaverse

Journal of Nursology
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate nursing students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding the Metaverse.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1-23 June, 2023.
Serpil Özdemir, Leyla Yaman Üzümcü, Onur Burak Sarıkaya   +2 more
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Consumers in virtual worlds: is there a tangible relation with brands? [PDF]

, 2009
Consumer activities are constantly changing. They’ve begun to move their interests to the virtual, looking at the internet as a new and interesting space to be.
Oliveira, Sandra, Zagalo, Nelson
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Metaverse: Mapping, Visualizing and Future Research Trends

Journal of Metaverse
Metaverse merges diverse digital technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), Internet of Things (IoT) sensing technology, Three-dimensional (3D), Extended Reality (XR), and modeling.
Saad G. Yaseen, Ayman Abdalmajeed Smadi, Shorouq F. Eletter   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mouse genome engineering uncovers 18 genes dispensable for male reproduction

Andrology, Volume 14, Issue 3, Page 833-846, March 2026.
Abstract Background Male infertility is an intricate multifactorial disease involving the interplay between genetic and environmental factors. Genetic anomalies account for more than 15% of all male infertility cases; however, diagnosing them exhibits enormous challenges due to variable symptomatic presentations and limited knowledge of gene functions.
Hsin‐Yi Chang, Yonggang Lu, Kaito Yamamoto, Jiang Sun, Keisuke Shimada, Yuki Hiradate, Yoshitaka Fujihara, Masahito Ikawa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Liberate your avatar; the revolution will be social networked [PDF]

, 2009
This paper brings together the practice-based creative research of artists Charlotte Gould and Paul Sermon, culminating in a collaborative interactive installation that investigates new forms of social and political narrative in multi-user virtual ...
Gould, CE, Sermon, P
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Behavioral Intentions in Metaverse Tourism: An Extended Technology Acceptance Model with Flow Theory

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This study aims to develop a new theoretical framework from the perspective of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), incorporating flow theory, to explore the factors influencing behavioral intentions to participate in metaverse tourism. Using data from
Qi Wu, Ming-Qi Li, Jun-Hui Wang
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Supermarket Settings and Consumer Behavior: A Systematic Mapping Review and Future Research Avenues

International Journal of Consumer Studies, Volume 50, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Supermarkets and related environments are not just places to buy groceries; they are complex environments filled with diverse stimuli that shape consumer behavior and decision‐making processes. Despite their increasing use as study settings, there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding which supermarket‐type settings are ...
Aline Simonetti, Clara Mehlhose, Jeanette Klink‐Lehmann, Dominic Lemken   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evolving Digital Transformation in SMEs: Transitioning From Outsourcing to Internal Integration

Information Systems Journal, Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 199-213, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Organisations across various industries continually strive to implement digital transformation (DT) to enhance customer experience and generate new revenue streams. Successful DT journeys require adopting new technologies alongside a comprehensive set of organisational capabilities and skills, heightening the challenge for small and medium ...
Luis Jordan‐de‐Urries, Jaime Peinado‐García, Jerónimo García‐Fernández, Gabriel Cepeda‐Carrión   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source