Metaverse Basic and Applied Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
The
bibliometric
analysis
highlights
the
rapid
growth
of
research
on
metaverse
and
virtual
reality
since
2021,
driven
by
technological
developments
corporate
interests.
data
show
a
clear
predominance
technical
studies
(AI,
blockchain,
5G)
over
social
environmental
issues,
with
sustainability
digital
divide
representing
less
than
5%
publications.
Geographically,
China,
US,
India
concentrate
academic
production,
marginalizing
perspectives
from
Global
South.
Although
promising
applications
in
resilient
agriculture
inclusive
design
are
identified,
these
remain
marginal
niches.
Security
privacy
emerge
as
recurring
concerns,
but
lack
robust
ethical
frameworks
to
address
emerging
risks.
Methodological
limitations,
such
bias
toward
English-language
publications,
reinforce
need
incorporate
diverse
voices
non-traditional
sources.
study
concludes
that
development
requires
transdisciplinary
approaches,
policies,
critical
education
ensure
innovation
does
not
reproduce
existing
inequalities
instead
promotes
true
equity.
Journal of Global Information Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(1), P. 1 - 21
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Metaverse
entrepreneurship
has
emerged
as
an
innovative
topic
alongside
the
development
of
generative
AI,
agentic
AI
and
metaverse.
This
study
conceptualizes
meta-entrepreneurship
a
novel
form
entrepreneurial
activity
that
enables
value
creation
within
virtual
physical
realms
proposes
analytical
theoretical
framework
based
on
systematic
literature
review,
observations,
focus
group
study.
Our
is
structured
around
three
layers
(infrastructure,
content,
experience)
two
domains
(metaverse-based
operational
domain
AI-based
production
domain),
aims
to
conceptualize
“what
meta-entrepreneurship”
identify
new
possibilities.
The
research
highlights
multifaceted
impact
individuals,
corporations,
industries,
societies,
countries.
Further,
we
delineate
pathways
achieve
meta-entrepreneurship,
analyze
nine
critical
challenges,
propose
potential
future
directions
contribute
foundation
this
emerging
field.
European Journal of Innovation Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Purpose
This
study
investigates
Generation
Z’s
perceptions
of
entrepreneurial
innovation
through
the
Metaverse,
including
user
privacy
and
trust,
their
impact
on
acceptance
Metaverse
technology.
Design/methodology/approach
Using
a
quantitative
approach
to
examine
relationships
between
targeted
factors,
this
employs
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
based
technology
model
extended
with
variables
related
privacy,
trust
product
innovation.
The
data
were
collected
survey
distributed
representative
sample
Gen
Z
individuals.
Findings
results
reveal
that
perception
positively
influences
attitudes
toward
using
behavioral
intention
use
it.
However,
while
risk
is
found
significantly
influence
it
does
not
affect
or
Metaverse.
Practical
implications
provide
useful
insights
for
enterprises,
raising
considerations
maximize
innovative
potential
in
current
business
ecosystem.
understanding
can
help
enterprises
better
adapt
management
practices
so
as
effectively
engage
demographic,
ensuring
successful
adoption
technologies.
Originality/value
among
first
empirical
investigations
which
an
emerging
increasingly
important
area.
Information,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 624 - 624
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
This
study
explores
the
process
of
creating
avatars
for
Virtual
Reality
and
metaverse
environments
using
a
variety
specialized
applications,
including
VRChat,
Ready
Player
Me,
VRoidStudio,
Mixamo,
Convai,
MetaHuman.
By
evaluating
these
platforms,
research
identifies
strengths
limitations
each
tool
in
terms
customization,
integration,
overall
user
experience.
The
practical
implementation
focuses
on
avatar
creation
within
Unity
Unreal
Engine,
highlighting
technical
aspects
rigging,
animation,
real-time
rendering.
also
delves
into
broader
implications
use,
particularly
concerning
privacy
security.
Our
findings
reveal
that
while
platform
offers
unique
advantages,
choice
significantly
impacts
visual
fidelity
performance
virtual
environments.
For
ease
Me
stands
out
with
its
intuitive
interface.
VRoidStudio
is
notable
high
degree
customizability,
allowing
detailed
personalization.
In
high-quality
graphics,
MetaHuman
leads
way
advanced
graphical
fidelity.
At
same
time,
some
platforms
excel
personalizing
or
integrating
development
(VRoidStudio,
Me),
others
are
constrained
by
their
limited
flexibility
platform-specific
availability
(MetaHuman,
Mixamo).
Understanding
intricacies
tools
crucial
developing
more
immersive
secure
experiences.
Advances in business information systems and analytics book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 23 - 38
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
The
Metaverse,
an
emerging
digital
ecosystem,
offers
transformative
opportunities
for
small
and
medium
enterprises
(SMEs)
to
innovate,
expand,
thrive.
This
study
examines
the
market
dynamics
within
focusing
on
how
SMEs
can
leverage
its
potential
enhance
consumer
engagement
drive
growth.
Combining
virtual
reality
(VR),
blockchain,
augmented
(AR),
Metaverse
provides
immersive
platform
businesses
create
unique
value
propositions
adapt
evolving
preferences
Advances in business information systems and analytics book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
The
metaverse
integrates
virtual
environments
with
real-world
applications
to
enhance
the
performance
of
small
and
medium
enterprises
(SMEs).
In
business
sector,
technologies
have
been
used
improve
organizational
provide
innovative
operational
advantages.
Particularly
for
SMEs,
related
developed
make
processes
more
engaging
efficient.
However,
limited
research
has
analyzed
discussed
effectiveness
in
enhancing
SME
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 1211 - 1211
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
As
the
challenges
of
environmentally
friendly
development
continue
to
intensify,
governance
mechanisms
environmental
disclosure
have
become
particularly
important.
Although
studies
explored
determinants
disclosure,
there
is
a
lack
comprehensive
overview
in
existing
literature
that
addresses
board
diversity.
To
fill
this
gap,
study
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
diversity
promotes
by
systematically
reviewing
74
relevant
papers
from
Scopus
database.
In
addition
utilizing
qualitative
content
based
on
systematic
review,
distinguishes
and
identifies
factors
influencing
through
quantitative
bibliometric
using
descriptive
analysis.
The
results
not
only
summarize
key
findings
but
also
suggest
directions
for
future
research,
providing
new
perspectives
could
aid
understanding
improving
disclosure.
Furthermore,
number
practice,
such
as
difficulties
may
be
encountered
collecting
validating
accurate
data.
highlights
importance
better
suggests
research
directions.
Policymakers
management
are
urged
promote
improve
which
can
enhance
company’s
performance
societal
value.