Objective:To investigate the impact of applying PBL combined with virtual reality(VR)technology in clinical teaching of geriatric sarcopenia on students’knowledge acquisition,attitudes,and behaviors,providing practic...Objective:To investigate the impact of applying PBL combined with virtual reality(VR)technology in clinical teaching of geriatric sarcopenia on students’knowledge acquisition,attitudes,and behaviors,providing practical evidence for geriatric medicine teaching reform.Methods:Eighty clinical medicine undergraduate interns admitted to the geriatrics department of a hospital from January 2024 to June 2025 were randomly divided into an observation group(n=40)and a control group(n=40).The control group received traditional lecture-based instruction,while the observation group underwent PBL combined with VR technology.The two groups were compared on end-of-term theoretical knowledge assessment scores,clinical practice operation scores,teaching satisfaction,and clinical behavior observation scale scores.Results:Students in the observation group achieved significantly higher scores in basic theoretical knowledge(86.52±5.31)and clinical practice skills(88.15±4.26)compared to the control group(75.28±6.15)and(72.33±5.87),respectively(p<0.05).The observation group and control group students’awareness of geriatric sarcopenia and satisfaction with teaching methods were 95.00%and 97.50%,and 77.50%and 72.50%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(p<0.05);The observation group demonstrated significantly higher frequency of proactive sarcopenia screening,greater enthusiasm in participating in nutritional intervention plan development,and increased engagement in health education during clinical practice compared to the control group,with statistically significant differences(p<0.05).Conclusion:The application of a PBL combined with virtual reality(VR)technology teaching model in clinical teaching on geriatric sarcopenia significantly enhances students’foundational theoretical knowledge,improves their attitudes toward geriatric sarcopenia,and enhances their clinical practice behaviors.This represents a scientifically effective teaching method in geriatric medicine.展开更多
This research pioneers the integration of geographic information systems(GIS)and 3D modeling within a virtual reality(VR)framework to assess the viability and planning of a 20 MW hybrid wind-solarphotovoltaic(PV)syste...This research pioneers the integration of geographic information systems(GIS)and 3D modeling within a virtual reality(VR)framework to assess the viability and planning of a 20 MW hybrid wind-solarphotovoltaic(PV)system connected to the local grid.The study focuses on Dakhla,Morocco,a region with vast untapped renewable energy potential.By leveraging GIS,we are innovatively analyzing geographical and environmental factors that influence optimal site selection and system design.The incorporation of VR technologies offers an unprecedented level of realism and immersion,allowing stakeholders to virtually experience the project's impact and design in a dynamic,interactive environment.This novel methodology includes extensive data collection,advanced modeling,and simulations,ensuring that the hybrid system is precisely tailored to the unique climatic and environmental conditions of Dakhla.Our analysis reveals that the region possesses a photovoltaic solar potential of approximately2400 k Wh/m^(2) per year,with an average annual wind power density of about 434 W/m^(2) at an 80-meter hub height.Productivity simulations indicate that the 20 MW hybrid system could generate approximately 60 GWh of energy per year and 1369 GWh over its 25-year lifespan.To validate these findings,we employed the System Advisor Model(SAM)software and the Global Solar Photovoltaic Atlas platform.This comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach not only provides a robust assessment of the system's feasibility but also offers valuable insights into its potential socio-economic and environmental impact.展开更多
It is becoming increasingly prevalent in digital learning research to encompass an array of different meanings,spaces,processes,and teaching strategies for discerning a global perspective on constructing the student l...It is becoming increasingly prevalent in digital learning research to encompass an array of different meanings,spaces,processes,and teaching strategies for discerning a global perspective on constructing the student learning experience.Multimodality is an emergent phenomenon that may influence how digital learning is designed,especially when employed in highly interactive and immersive learning environments such as Virtual Reality(VR).VR environments may aid students'efforts to be active learners through consciously attending to,and reflecting on,critique leveraging reflexivity and novel meaning-making most likely to lead to a conceptual change.This paper employs eleven industrial case-studies to highlight the application of multimodal VR-based teaching and training as a pedagogically rich strategy that may be designed,mapped and visualized through distinct VR-design elements and features.The outcomes of the use cases contribute to discern in-VR multimodal teaching as an emerging discourse that couples system design-based paradigms with embodied,situated and reflective praxis in spatial,emotional and temporal VR learning environments.展开更多
Background Exploring how immersive technologies can simulate and assess user experiences in designed environments is an important topic in architectural research.In this study,a multisensory virtual reality(VR)system ...Background Exploring how immersive technologies can simulate and assess user experiences in designed environments is an important topic in architectural research.In this study,a multisensory virtual reality(VR)system developed to support the study of human-built environment interactions under multimodal conditions(visual,olfactory,and auditory)was evaluated.Methods The effectiveness of the system was tested by conducting in-depth user studies using a mixed-method approach to provide quantitative and qualitative evidence.The results of the case study were discussed,key features of the proposed prototype were assessed,and limitations and opportunities for future studies were identified.Results Findings showed that multisensory elements can deepen participants’sense of presence,increase engagement levels,and enrich overall user experience in immersive environments.Integrating olfactory stimuli into virtual representations of architectural spaces revealed how multisensory feedback informs spatial perception and supports the development of more responsive and human-centered design strategies.Conclusions This study contributes to the emerging field of sensory architecture,aiming to move beyond visual simulation toward a richer embodied understanding of space.The proposed approach provides valuable insights into the development of multisensory VR environments in architecture,enabling future research and immersive research methodologies in wider fields.展开更多
Virtual reality(VR)is regarded as the next-generation display platform for immersive human-computer interaction.To solve the long-existing problem of vergence accommodation conflict in VR,varifocal displays based on t...Virtual reality(VR)is regarded as the next-generation display platform for immersive human-computer interaction.To solve the long-existing problem of vergence accommodation conflict in VR,varifocal displays based on the diffractive Pancharatnam–Berry lens(PBL)are considered as one of the most promising approaches with great compatibility to current display architectures.However,the diffractive nature of PBL leads to serious chromatic aberrations in optical systems,which deteriorates the image quality and discourages its actual usage.展开更多
According to a BBC report,2016 marked the year when virtual reality(VR)transitioned from concept to reality1.VR has emerged in various fields and is highly effective in many ways.The implementation of VR technology in...According to a BBC report,2016 marked the year when virtual reality(VR)transitioned from concept to reality1.VR has emerged in various fields and is highly effective in many ways.The implementation of VR technology in teaching and learning has gradually become popular.Through the 3D realistic learning environment,learners are immersed in the virtual environment.Language education needs to create an immersive English learning environment and atmosphere.Therefore,in order to understand the substantial benefits of integrating VR into English language acquisition,this research will adopt the VR teaching materials to Freshman English Courses.For students who will participate in the use of VR technology to learn English,the pre-test,post-test,and surveys will be analyzed.Through the analysis of questionnaire data,explore whether the VR model is effective in enhancing learning interest and motivation,and evaluate the effectiveness of enhancing language ability learning.This research is based on the Technology Acceptance Model,using Pivot Report and SPSS software to analyze the results of the tests.Pearson correlation coefficient analysis will be also adopted to explore the three aspects of the usage of VR:(a)Does VR really work for enhancing learning motivation and interest?;(b)To explore the feasibility of VR in the educational field analyzed by the Technology Acceptance Model(TAM,Technology Acceptance Model);and(c)Learning effectiveness of the participants.The results of this research will provide references for language teachers who would like to implement innovative teaching,enrich teaching materials,and enhance learning effectiveness.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the value of using virtual reality combined with the flipped classroom teaching model in teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR).Methods:Two classes of our nursing program were randomly select...Objective:To analyze the value of using virtual reality combined with the flipped classroom teaching model in teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR).Methods:Two classes of our nursing program were randomly selected for the study from September 2022 to September 2023,Class A(52 students,conventional teaching method)and Class B(52 students,virtual reality combined with flipped classroom teaching mode).The assessment scores and independent learning ability scores of the students in the two classes were compared.Results:CPR theory and operation scores,passing rate,and independent learning ability scores of Class B were higher than those of Class A(P<0.05).Conclusion:the use of virtual reality combined with the flipped classroom teaching mode in CPR teaching is conducive to the improvement of students’assessment scores and independent learning ability.展开更多
The application of helicopter emergency rescue is becoming increasingly widespread,but the flight crew training in this area is still difficult due to high cost and risk.Nevertheless,with the development of Virtual Re...The application of helicopter emergency rescue is becoming increasingly widespread,but the flight crew training in this area is still difficult due to high cost and risk.Nevertheless,with the development of Virtual Reality(VR)technology,virtual simulation has become a significant role in crew training of helicopter rescue.During the implementation of VR-based training,how to transform complex real tasks into VR scenarios and how to evaluate the performance of crew are of great importance.To address these issues,a novel VR-based R-E-A-D(Report,Evaluate,Agree,Do)evaluation model for training is proposed,which is suitable for complex missions with multiple tasks,multiple scenarios,and multiple people.Then,a mapping method of VR scenarios is put forward,which can transform the real tasks into virtual scenarios to serve the virtual simulation training.Finally,an experiment is carried out to verify the feasibility of the evaluation method and virtual scenario mapping method.展开更多
文摘Objective:To investigate the impact of applying PBL combined with virtual reality(VR)technology in clinical teaching of geriatric sarcopenia on students’knowledge acquisition,attitudes,and behaviors,providing practical evidence for geriatric medicine teaching reform.Methods:Eighty clinical medicine undergraduate interns admitted to the geriatrics department of a hospital from January 2024 to June 2025 were randomly divided into an observation group(n=40)and a control group(n=40).The control group received traditional lecture-based instruction,while the observation group underwent PBL combined with VR technology.The two groups were compared on end-of-term theoretical knowledge assessment scores,clinical practice operation scores,teaching satisfaction,and clinical behavior observation scale scores.Results:Students in the observation group achieved significantly higher scores in basic theoretical knowledge(86.52±5.31)and clinical practice skills(88.15±4.26)compared to the control group(75.28±6.15)and(72.33±5.87),respectively(p<0.05).The observation group and control group students’awareness of geriatric sarcopenia and satisfaction with teaching methods were 95.00%and 97.50%,and 77.50%and 72.50%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(p<0.05);The observation group demonstrated significantly higher frequency of proactive sarcopenia screening,greater enthusiasm in participating in nutritional intervention plan development,and increased engagement in health education during clinical practice compared to the control group,with statistically significant differences(p<0.05).Conclusion:The application of a PBL combined with virtual reality(VR)technology teaching model in clinical teaching on geriatric sarcopenia significantly enhances students’foundational theoretical knowledge,improves their attitudes toward geriatric sarcopenia,and enhances their clinical practice behaviors.This represents a scientifically effective teaching method in geriatric medicine.
文摘This research pioneers the integration of geographic information systems(GIS)and 3D modeling within a virtual reality(VR)framework to assess the viability and planning of a 20 MW hybrid wind-solarphotovoltaic(PV)system connected to the local grid.The study focuses on Dakhla,Morocco,a region with vast untapped renewable energy potential.By leveraging GIS,we are innovatively analyzing geographical and environmental factors that influence optimal site selection and system design.The incorporation of VR technologies offers an unprecedented level of realism and immersion,allowing stakeholders to virtually experience the project's impact and design in a dynamic,interactive environment.This novel methodology includes extensive data collection,advanced modeling,and simulations,ensuring that the hybrid system is precisely tailored to the unique climatic and environmental conditions of Dakhla.Our analysis reveals that the region possesses a photovoltaic solar potential of approximately2400 k Wh/m^(2) per year,with an average annual wind power density of about 434 W/m^(2) at an 80-meter hub height.Productivity simulations indicate that the 20 MW hybrid system could generate approximately 60 GWh of energy per year and 1369 GWh over its 25-year lifespan.To validate these findings,we employed the System Advisor Model(SAM)software and the Global Solar Photovoltaic Atlas platform.This comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach not only provides a robust assessment of the system's feasibility but also offers valuable insights into its potential socio-economic and environmental impact.
基金Supported by ERASMUS 2016-1-FR01-KA204-024178"STEAM"Eurostars E!10431"Neurostars"FSN CIN7171116"Virtual Classroom"。
文摘It is becoming increasingly prevalent in digital learning research to encompass an array of different meanings,spaces,processes,and teaching strategies for discerning a global perspective on constructing the student learning experience.Multimodality is an emergent phenomenon that may influence how digital learning is designed,especially when employed in highly interactive and immersive learning environments such as Virtual Reality(VR).VR environments may aid students'efforts to be active learners through consciously attending to,and reflecting on,critique leveraging reflexivity and novel meaning-making most likely to lead to a conceptual change.This paper employs eleven industrial case-studies to highlight the application of multimodal VR-based teaching and training as a pedagogically rich strategy that may be designed,mapped and visualized through distinct VR-design elements and features.The outcomes of the use cases contribute to discern in-VR multimodal teaching as an emerging discourse that couples system design-based paradigms with embodied,situated and reflective praxis in spatial,emotional and temporal VR learning environments.
文摘Background Exploring how immersive technologies can simulate and assess user experiences in designed environments is an important topic in architectural research.In this study,a multisensory virtual reality(VR)system developed to support the study of human-built environment interactions under multimodal conditions(visual,olfactory,and auditory)was evaluated.Methods The effectiveness of the system was tested by conducting in-depth user studies using a mixed-method approach to provide quantitative and qualitative evidence.The results of the case study were discussed,key features of the proposed prototype were assessed,and limitations and opportunities for future studies were identified.Results Findings showed that multisensory elements can deepen participants’sense of presence,increase engagement levels,and enrich overall user experience in immersive environments.Integrating olfactory stimuli into virtual representations of architectural spaces revealed how multisensory feedback informs spatial perception and supports the development of more responsive and human-centered design strategies.Conclusions This study contributes to the emerging field of sensory architecture,aiming to move beyond visual simulation toward a richer embodied understanding of space.The proposed approach provides valuable insights into the development of multisensory VR environments in architecture,enabling future research and immersive research methodologies in wider fields.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62405021,U24A20304)Beijing Nova Program(20240484557)。
文摘Virtual reality(VR)is regarded as the next-generation display platform for immersive human-computer interaction.To solve the long-existing problem of vergence accommodation conflict in VR,varifocal displays based on the diffractive Pancharatnam–Berry lens(PBL)are considered as one of the most promising approaches with great compatibility to current display architectures.However,the diffractive nature of PBL leads to serious chromatic aberrations in optical systems,which deteriorates the image quality and discourages its actual usage.
文摘According to a BBC report,2016 marked the year when virtual reality(VR)transitioned from concept to reality1.VR has emerged in various fields and is highly effective in many ways.The implementation of VR technology in teaching and learning has gradually become popular.Through the 3D realistic learning environment,learners are immersed in the virtual environment.Language education needs to create an immersive English learning environment and atmosphere.Therefore,in order to understand the substantial benefits of integrating VR into English language acquisition,this research will adopt the VR teaching materials to Freshman English Courses.For students who will participate in the use of VR technology to learn English,the pre-test,post-test,and surveys will be analyzed.Through the analysis of questionnaire data,explore whether the VR model is effective in enhancing learning interest and motivation,and evaluate the effectiveness of enhancing language ability learning.This research is based on the Technology Acceptance Model,using Pivot Report and SPSS software to analyze the results of the tests.Pearson correlation coefficient analysis will be also adopted to explore the three aspects of the usage of VR:(a)Does VR really work for enhancing learning motivation and interest?;(b)To explore the feasibility of VR in the educational field analyzed by the Technology Acceptance Model(TAM,Technology Acceptance Model);and(c)Learning effectiveness of the participants.The results of this research will provide references for language teachers who would like to implement innovative teaching,enrich teaching materials,and enhance learning effectiveness.
文摘Objective:To analyze the value of using virtual reality combined with the flipped classroom teaching model in teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR).Methods:Two classes of our nursing program were randomly selected for the study from September 2022 to September 2023,Class A(52 students,conventional teaching method)and Class B(52 students,virtual reality combined with flipped classroom teaching mode).The assessment scores and independent learning ability scores of the students in the two classes were compared.Results:CPR theory and operation scores,passing rate,and independent learning ability scores of Class B were higher than those of Class A(P<0.05).Conclusion:the use of virtual reality combined with the flipped classroom teaching mode in CPR teaching is conducive to the improvement of students’assessment scores and independent learning ability.
文摘The application of helicopter emergency rescue is becoming increasingly widespread,but the flight crew training in this area is still difficult due to high cost and risk.Nevertheless,with the development of Virtual Reality(VR)technology,virtual simulation has become a significant role in crew training of helicopter rescue.During the implementation of VR-based training,how to transform complex real tasks into VR scenarios and how to evaluate the performance of crew are of great importance.To address these issues,a novel VR-based R-E-A-D(Report,Evaluate,Agree,Do)evaluation model for training is proposed,which is suitable for complex missions with multiple tasks,multiple scenarios,and multiple people.Then,a mapping method of VR scenarios is put forward,which can transform the real tasks into virtual scenarios to serve the virtual simulation training.Finally,an experiment is carried out to verify the feasibility of the evaluation method and virtual scenario mapping method.
