The Metaverse Era: The Fourth Transformation in the Age of Internet Communication

Huang, Ling; Gao, Biao; Gao, Mengjia

doi:10.1007/978-981-99-4129-2_6

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“…The role of socialization agents in sociovirtualization: Bridging the gap between virtual and real-world interactions İbrahim Kurt 11 th London International Conference, February 26-27, 2024 [11] ( Huang et al 2023). This vast process reflects the changing nature of human connection in an increasingly linked and digitally mediated world.…”

Section: Understanding Sociovirtualizationmentioning

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The role of socialization agents in sociovirtualization: Bridging the gap between virtual and real-world interactions

Kurt

2024

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The article describes socialization agents as important factors that impact an individual's social growth and interactions in order to properly understand the dynamics of sociovirtualization. These agents serve as sources of guidance, norms, and socialization chances, all of which contribute considerably to the construction of an individual's social identity. These socialization agents are critical in aiding socialization in virtual settings and negotiating the intricacies of virtual interactions in the field of sociovirtualization.

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The role of socialization agents in sociovirtualization: Bridging the gap between virtual and real-world interactions

Kurt

2024

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“…A versatile architecture is pivotal to ensuring optimal performance during periods of high usage, achieved through the dynamic allocation of resources to maintain an uninterrupted user experience. The captivating essence of metaverse libraries lies in their ability to provide immersive experiences that bridge the gap between physical and digital realms, facilitated by cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies (Huang et al, 2023). The technical infrastructure is pivotal in enabling this, supporting high-quality visuals, interactive simulations, and smooth transitions across virtual environments.…”

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Reincarnation of libraries via metaverse: A pathway for a sustainable knowledge system in the digital age

Ajani,

Enakrire,

Oladokun

et al. 2023

Business Information Review

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The evolution of metaverse libraries offers a transformative pathway for redefining knowledge systems in the digital age. This study delves into the seamless integration of enduring library principles with the expansive capabilities of the metaverse, envisioning a harmonious coexistence that preserves traditional library values while propelling knowledge dissemination, inclusivity, and collaboration to new heights. Real-world case studies provide valuable insights into successful metaverse library implementations and offer lessons for future endeavors. By seamlessly merging traditional library attributes with immersive digital experiences, metaverse libraries can offer tailored learning journeys, foster global collaboration, and ensure secure content distribution. However, the landscape is not without challenges, such as privacy concerns, digital literacy gaps, and the imperative of inclusivity, all of which require thoughtful interdisciplinary collaboration. This evolution underscores the significance of preserving the essence of physical libraries while embracing the potential of the metaverse. Through adept navigation of these complexities, metaverse libraries have the capacity to revolutionize education, nurture collaboration, and ensure equitable access to knowledge in a dynamic and interconnected digital landscape.

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Exploring the public's beliefs, emotions and sentiments towards the adoption of the metaverse in education: A qualitative inquiry using big data

Mahmoud

2024

British Educational Res J

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The metaverse is rapidly reshaping our understanding of education, yet identifying the public's beliefs, emotions and sentiments towards its adoption in education remains largely uncharted empirically. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Digital Diffusion Theory (DOI), this paper aims to fill this gap using a big‐data approach and machine learning to scrape comments made by social media users on recent popular posts or videos related to adopting the metaverse in education from three prominent social media platforms. The cleaning process narrowed down 11,024 comments to 4277, then analysed them using thematic, emotion and sentiment analysis techniques. The thematic analysis revealed that adopting the metaverse in education evokes a complex range of public beliefs: (1) innovative learning methods; (2) accessibility and inclusion; (3) concerns about quality and effectiveness; (4) technological challenges and the digital divide; (5) the future of work and skills; and (6) privacy and security concerns. Integrating these themes with emotion and sentiment analyses reveals a landscape of a significant portion of neutral sentiments that corroborates enthusiasm attenuated by caution. This careful consideration stresses the urgent need for a balanced approach to adopting the metaverse in education to ensure that resulting educational advancements benefit all learners equitably. As one of the first studies to offer a multidimensional view of the public's beliefs about metaverse education using big data, this research not only contributes to TAM and DOI but also provides critical insights that could inform policy, enhance educational practices and guide future scholarship in this emerging field.

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The Metaverse Era: The Fourth Transformation in the Age of Internet Communication

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

The role of socialization agents in sociovirtualization: Bridging the gap between virtual and real-world interactions

The role of socialization agents in sociovirtualization: Bridging the gap between virtual and real-world interactions

Reincarnation of libraries via metaverse: A pathway for a sustainable knowledge system in the digital age

Exploring the public's beliefs, emotions and sentiments towards the adoption of the metaverse in education: A qualitative inquiry using big data

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