Journal of Systems and Information Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Purpose
This
research
aims
to
explore
the
intricate
relationship
between
screen
time
addiction,
employee
mental
health
and
work-life
balance
within
global
careers.
The
study
examines
how
digital
engagement
in
professional
environments
affects
well-being
organizational
practices,
considering
cultural,
economic
generational
differences.
Design/methodology/approach
A
theoretical
synthesis
methodology
is
employed,
reviewing
analyzing
scholarly
literature
on
integrates
perspectives
from
psychology,
behavior
technology
studies
construct
a
conceptual
framework
addressing
addiction
as
structural
rather
than
solely
behavioral
issue.
Findings
highlights
multifaceted
nature
of
driven
by
psychological
factors
such
fear
missing
out
(FOMO),
social
isolation
dopamine-driven
gratification,
alongside
workplace
expectations
technological
design
elements
fostering
compulsive
engagement.
Excessive
significantly
disrupts
balance,
leading
issues,
including
stress,
anxiety
burnout,
particularly
careers
where
connectivity
blurs
personal
boundaries.
Cultural
influence
manifests,
with
communal
societies
offering
more
support
individualistic
cultures
experiencing
heightened
stress.
Economic
disparities
also
shape
effects
time,
wealthier
nations
reporting
higher
rates
lower-income
regions
facing
different
challenges.
Research
limitations/implications
Organizations
should
develop
policies
prioritizing
wellness,
implementing
clear
boundaries
reducing
for
constant
availability.
These
strategies
be
culturally
adaptive,
accounting
access,
conditions
differences
use.
Future
empirical
validation
interventions,
long-term
career
impact
excessive
role
emerging
technologies
artificial
intelligence
virtual
reality
reshaping
work
environments.
Originality/value
contributes
growing
discourse
presenting
novel
that
bridges
psychological,
cultural
dimensions.
reframes
systemic
challenge
an
individual
problem,
advancing
discussions
corporate
well-being.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 1331 - 1331
Published: April 2, 2024
The
Metaverse
and
Natural
Language
Processing
(NLP)
technologies
have
combined
to
fundamentally
change
the
nature
of
digital
sociability.
Our
understanding
social
interaction
needs
be
reevaluated
as
Metaverse’s
influence
spreads
into
more
areas
daily
life,
such
AI-driven
gaming,
interactive
training
companions,
museum
exhibits,
personalized
fitness
coaching,
virtual
mental
health
assistance,
language
translation
services,
tour
guiding,
conferencing.
This
study
analyzes
how
NLP
is
changing
relationships
in
these
applications.
We
examine
algorithms
societal
norms,
individual
behaviors,
interpersonal
connections,
improve
user
experience
using
a
multi-method
approach
incorporating
surveys
sentiment
analysis.
study’s
findings
show
can
enhance
experiences
while
also
pointing
out
related
issues
like
potential
bias
moral
problems.
provides
foundational
analysis,
shedding
light
on
challenges
negotiating
environment
that
molded
by
cutting-edge
NLP.
It
offers
stakeholders
academia
public
policy
essential
assistance
helps
them
understand
manage
complex
ramifications
this
socio-technological
paradigm.
Future Internet,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 379 - 379
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
The
metaverse
concept
has
been
evolving
from
static,
pre-rendered
virtual
environments
to
a
new
frontier:
the
real-time
metaverse.
This
survey
paper
explores
emerging
field
of
technologies,
which
enable
continuous
integration
dynamic,
real-world
data
into
immersive
environments.
We
examine
key
technologies
driving
this
evolution,
including
advanced
sensor
systems
(LiDAR,
radar,
cameras),
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
models
for
interpretation,
fast
fusion
algorithms,
and
edge
computing
with
5G
networks
low-latency
transmission.
reveals
how
these
are
orchestrated
achieve
near-instantaneous
synchronization
between
physical
worlds,
defining
characteristic
that
distinguishes
its
traditional
counterparts.
provides
comprehensive
insight
technical
challenges
discusses
solutions
realize
responsive
dynamic
potential
applications
impact
across
various
fields
considered,
live
entertainment,
remote
collaboration,
simulations,
urban
planning
digital
twins.
By
synthesizing
current
research
identifying
future
directions,
foundation
understanding
advancing
rapidly
landscape
contributing
growing
body
knowledge
on
experiences
setting
stage
further
innovations
in
Metaverse
transformative
field.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(5), P. 2466 - 2494
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
The
Metaverse
of
Things
(MoT)
is
an
advanced
technology
that
has
the
potential
to
revolutionise
urban
living
in
present
era.
This
article
explores
advantages,
uses,
and
transformative
outcomes
MoT
smart
cities.
It
encompasses
sustainability,
planning,
citizen
participation,
infrastructure
management,
more.
integrates
Internet
(IoT)
with
metaverse
technologies.
ultimate
objective
develop
virtual
environments
are
highly
interactive,
interconnected,
immersive
while
maintaining
a
high
level
fidelity
reality.
IoT
utilises
reality
(VR),
augmented
(AR),
other
digital
technologies
gather
data,
facilitate
communication,
automate
certain
processes,
thereby
enhancing
several
elements
living.
will
bring
about
profound
transformation
way
cities
utilise
data
enhance
services
optimise
efficiency.
Cities
can
efficiently
distribute
this
public
safety,
energy
usage,
regulate
traffic,
manage
waste
properly.
apps
be
used
generate
more
intelligent
captivating
cityscapes.
implementation
greatly
quality
life
for
residents
through
improvements
transportation,
healthcare,
education,
community
engagement.
study’s
author
examined
how
daily
experiences
their
inhabitants.
study
examines
technical
structure,
possible
difficulties
implementing
settings,
aiming
resilience,
responsiveness,
adaptability
findings
emphasise
importance
robust
legislative
frameworks,
stringent
security
requirements,
well-developed
extensive
use
technology.
These
factors
crucial
establishing
interconnected
efficient
environment.
Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 347 - 372
Published: March 12, 2025
This
chapter
shows
how
AI
and
the
metaverse
can
revolutionize
travel
experiences
increase
accessibility.
Through
real-time
data
analysis
prediction
algorithms,
automates
booking
itinerary
planning
improves
customer
experience.
While
immersive
virtual
environments
allow
users
to
experience
worldwide
destinations
digitally,
opens
those
with
financial,
physical,
or
geographical
restrictions.
Tourism
operators
give
customized
suggestions
“previews”
of
using
AI-driven
metaverse-enabled
satisfy
varied
travelers.
However,
these
advances
raise
ethical
issues,
including
privacy,
security,
biases.
Addressing
challenges
is
crucial
ensuring
that
evolve
tourism
responsibly.
These
technologies
support
sustainable,
inclusive
tourism,
making
global
accessible
engaging
while
promoting
innovation
in
industry.
empower
digitally
if
used
SAGE Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: April 1, 2025
The
metaverse,
perceived
as
the
next
phase
of
Internet,
promises
to
transcend
mere
upgrades
by
integrating
transformative
technologies
such
artificial
intelligence,
virtual
reality,
and
blockchain,
which
form
foundations
its
structure.
However,
absence
a
standardized
scale
assess
perceptions
metaverse
poses
considerable
limitation
studies
in
social
science
on
this
topic.
This
study
developed
measurement
tool
that
can
be
used
investigations
address
gap.
Working
with
experts
field,
we
created
pool
items
encompassing
six
dimensions
67
items.
Exploratory
factor
analysis
examined
data
collected
from
209
participants,
confirmatory
assessed
247
participants.
proposed
comprises
25
statements
dimensions:
(i)
anxiety,
(ii)
education,
(iii)
entertainment,
(iv)
psychosocial
effect,
(v)
knowledge-sharing,
(vi)
business.
Computer Applications in Engineering Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(3)
Published: April 12, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
rapid
advancements
in
digital
technologies
such
as
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
virtual
reality
(VR),
augmented
(AR),
mixed
(MR),
extended
(XR),
and
the
internet
of
things
(IoT)
have
revolutionized
various
sectors,
including
education.
Metaverse,
a
convergence
these
transformative
technologies,
offers
immersive,
personalized,
interactive
experiences,
making
it
powerful
tool
modern
This
paper
explores
Metaverse's
role
enhancing
education
by
examining
its
architecture,
types,
components
while
addressing
practical
implementation
challenges,
follows
structured
review
protocol
to
ensure
comprehensive
analysis,
systematic
research,
selection,
critical
examination
relevant
studies
from
reputable
databases
Google
Scholar,
IEEE
Xplore,
ACM,
Springer.
research
objectives
focus
on
evaluating
applications
education,
ethical
technological
limitations,
potential
strategies
for
sustainable
integration.
Key
questions
address
need
Metaverse
adoption
benefits,
future
directions.
cultivates
essential
skills
empathy,
reasoning,
effective
communication
providing
students
with
customized,
immersive
learning
environments.
However,
concerns,
technical
barriers,
infrastructural
costs
pose
significant
obstacles
widespread
adoption.
It
discusses
solve
distance
learning,
proposes
directions
create
scalable
educational
models
Metaverse.
Through
this
inquiry,
establishes
force
blending
innovation
instructional
advancement.
Library Hi Tech News,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(10), P. 17 - 19
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
transformative
potential
of
integrating
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
metaverse
into
academic
libraries,
envisioning
a
future
where
personalized,
immersive
accessible
user
experiences
redefine
traditional
concept
libraries.
The
purpose
is
analyse
synergy
between
AI
in
enhancing
library
services
interactions.
Design/methodology/approach
uses
literature
review
approach
synthesize
current
knowledge
on
AI,
their
integration
It
delves
functionalities
cataloguing,
personalization
predictive
analysis,
coupled
with
offered
by
metaverse.
design
envisions
metaverse-infused
libraries
as
digital
spaces
hosting
AI-driven
virtual
assistants,
personalized
learning
paths
collaborative
environments.
Findings
presents
opportunities
for
experiences,
efficient
resource
management
global
collaboration.
findings
suggest
that
enhances
accessibility,
inclusivity
efficiency
services,
albeit
challenges
such
divide,
privacy
concerns
technical
complexities.
Originality/value
contributes
discourse
proposing
comprehensive
vision
empowered
AI.
underscores
originality
value
integration,
emphasizing
interactive
globally
research
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 11, 2024
Background
The
metaverse,
as
a
new
digital
interactive
platform,
is
garnering
significant
attention
and
exploration
across
industries
due
to
technological
advancements
societal
transformation.
In
occupational
health,
there
immense
potential
for
leveraging
the
metaverse
enhance
work
environments
health
management.
It
offers
companies
more
efficient
intelligent
solutions
management
while
providing
employees
with
safer
comfortable
environments.
Methods
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
using
PubMed,
Web
of
Science,
IEEE
Xplore,
Google
Scholar
databases
identify
relevant
studies
published
between
January
2015
March
2024.
terms
included
“metaverse,”
“virtual
reality,”
“occupational
health,”
“workplace
safety,”
“job
training,”
“telemedicine.”
selected
articles
were
analyzed,
key
findings
summarized
narratively.
Results
review
summarizes
broad
application
prospects
technology
in
immersive
training,
risk
identification
assessment,
disease
monitoring
diagnosis.
However,
applying
also
faces
challenges
such
inadequate
technical
standards,
data
privacy
issues,
human
hazards,
high
costs,
personnel
lagging
regulations.
Conclusion
Metaverse
possibilities
addressing
numerous
faced
has
prospects.
future,
collaborative
efforts
from
multiple
stakeholders
will
be
necessary
promote
sustainable
development
better
protect
workers’
health.
International Journal of Technology and Design Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 2, 2024
Abstract
The
global
trends
related
to
the
concept
of
Metaverse
in
architecture
have
significantly
expanded
recent
years,
thanks
increasing
number
scientific
publications.
Systematically
examining
literature
on
this
topic
and
identifying
research
potential
directions
provides
comprehensive
data
maps,
thus
charting
a
roadmap
for
researchers
interested
working
field.
In
context,
aims
identify
tendencies
over
time
at
primary
analysis
levels,
such
as
countries,
institutions,
resources,
articles,
authors,
topics.
conducted
with
aim
involves
dynamic,
visual,
systematic
examination
academic
publishing
using
accessed
without
year
limitations
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection-Citation
database.
limitations,
sample
comprising
334
articles
published/planned
be
published
between
2005
2024
is
analyzed.
bibliometrix
R-Tool
was
used
enhance
analysis,
metadata
obtained
WoS
This
analyzed
publications,
citations,
information
sources,
including
most
journals,
keywords,
cited
leading
academics,
contributing
institutions
countries.
conclusion,
study
define
profile
international
field
Metaverse,
present
its
development,
fronts,
detect
emerging
trends,
uncover
themes
specific
architecture.
describes
metaverse,
presents
identifies
frontiers,
reveals
metaverse
As
result,
education,
virtual
perception
space,
building
operation
maintenance,
evacuation,
BIM
(Building
Information
Modeling),
cultural
heritage,
physical
environment,
built
environment/planning,
smart
home,
design
creativity,
universal
design/accessibility,
sustainability,
city/GIS,
urban
transportation
systems,
in-use
evaluation
are
identified
that
been
studied
relation
disciplines.