Beyond Reality: Navigating the Power of Metaverse and Its Applications (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems)

✍ Scribed by Mostafa Al-Emran (editor), Jaber H. Ali (editor), Marco Valeri (editor), Alhamzah Alnoor (editor), Zaid Alaa Hussien (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 250
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book addresses recent research trends concerning the role of the Metaverse in advancing the education and finance sectors from various perspectives. These trends are explored through multiple case studies employing diverse analytical approaches. The chapters aim to aid scholars and postgraduate students in pursuing future research in this domain and identifying potential developments in Metaverse applications.

✦ Table of Contents

Preface
Organization
Contents
Evaluation of Metaverse Tools Based on Privacy Model Using Fuzzy MCDM Approach
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
3 Methodology and Results
4 Evaluation
5 Managerial Implications
6 Conclusion
References
Exploring Research Trends of Metaverse: A Bibliometric Analysis
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Results
4 Why the Bibliometric
5 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Inducing Virtual Reality to Improve Human-Virtual Social Interaction and Learning Perceptions
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Procedure
2.3 Questionnaire
3 Data Analysis
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Visualization Creativity through Shadowing Practices Using Virtual Reality in Designing Digital Stories for EFL Classroom
1 Introduction
2 Method
2.1 Participants
2.2 Questionnaire
3 Data Analysis
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Metaverse Applications and Its Use in Education
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 The Evolution of the Metaverse Concept
2.2 Technological Foundations of the Metaverse
2.3 The Metaverse in Education: A Paradigm Shift
2.4 Challenges and Considerations
3 Metaverse Applications
3.1 Gaming and Entertainment
3.2 Social Interactions
3.3 Virtual Commerce
3.4 Healthcare and Therapy
3.5 Education and Training
3.6 Business and Collaboration
3.7 Art and Creativity
3.8 Research and Development
4 Metaverse in Education
4.1 Immersive Learning Environments
4.2 Global and Remote Learning
4.3 Collaborative Learning
4.4 Personalized Learning
4.5 Professional Development and Training
4.6 Accessibility and Inclusivity
5 Challenges and Concerns in Education
6 Methodology
6.1 Research Question and Objectives
6.2 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
6.3 Data Collection and Screening
7 Discussion
8 Future Work
9 Conclusion
References
Investigating Behavior of Using Metaverse by Integrating UTAUT2 and Self-efficacy
1 Introduction
2 Hypotheses Development
2.1 UTAUT2 Factors and Behavioral to Use Metaverse
2.2 Moderating Role of Self-efficacy
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Measurement of Variables
3.3 Common Method Bias
4 Data Analysis
4.1 Assessment of Measurement Model
4.2 Assessment of Structural Model
5 Conclusion
References
Understating the Social Sustainability of Metaverse by Integrating Adoption Properties with Users’ Satisfaction
1 Introduction
2 Hypotheses Development
2.1 Perceived Trialability and User's Satisfaction
2.2 Perceived Observability and User's Satisfaction
2.3 Perceived Compatibility and User's Satisfaction
2.4 Perceived Complexity and User's Satisfaction
2.5 Personal Innovativeness and User's Satisfaction
2.6 User's Satisfaction and Social Sustainability of the Metaverse
2.7 Mediating Role of User's Satisfaction
3 Research Methodology
4 Data Analysis
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
The Future of Metaverse in Improving the Quality of Higher Education: A Systematic Review
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 The History of Metaverse and the Virtual Environment
2.2 The Concept of Metaverse
3 Education and the Metaverse
3.1 Development of Modern Education Revolution
3.2 Development of Modern Education Revolution
4 Methods
4.1 Research Design
4.2 Research Design
5 Result
5.1 Research Design
5.2 Inclusion
5.3 Eligibility
5.4 Screening
5.5 Identification
6 Data Analysis and Discussion
6.1 Data Analysis
6.2 Distribution of Studies by Country
6.3 Distribution of Studies by Country
6.4 Discussion
7 Conclusion
References
Integrating Ideal Characteristics of Chat-GPT Mechanisms into the Metaverse: Knowledge, Transparency, and Ethics
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Knowledge Generation
2.2 Accelerated Data Processing
2.3 Enhanced Data Exploration
2.4 Transparency in AI Systems
2.5 The Black Box Phenomenon
2.6 Interpretable AI
3 Ethical Considerations
3.1 Data Privacy and Security
3.2 Human-AI Collaboration
4 Relationship Between Chat-GPT and Metaverse
5 Methodology
6 Challenges and Future Directions
7 Challenges and Future Directions
References
Use of Earnings Quality Measures to Evaluate Performance of Iraqi Banks in Terms of Industry 5.0: Using the Hierarchical Analysis Process
1 Introduction
2 Metaverse
3 Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
6 Recommendations
References
The Moderating Role of Big Data Analytics Capabilities in the Relationship Between Supply Chain Management Practices and Sustainable Performance: A Conceptual Framework from a Metaverse Perspective
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Metaverse in Supply Chain Management
2.2 Supply Chain Management Practices
2.3 Big Data Analytics Capabilities
2.4 Sustainable Performance
3 Underpinning Theory
3.1 Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) Theory
3.2 Dynamic Capability Theory
4 Hypothesis Development
4.1 Relationship Between Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Performance
4.2 Relationship Between Big Data Analytics Capabilities and Sustainable Performance
4.3 The Moderating Effect of Big Data Analytics Capabilities
5 Methodology
6 Conclusion
7 Limitations and Future Research Directions
References
Using Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse Techniques to Reduce Earning Management
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Earnings Management Concept
2.2 The Difference Between Earnings Management and Fraud
2.3 Artificial Intelligence
2.4 The Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Accounting
2.5 Artificial Intelligence in Auditing
2.6 Metaverse
2.7 Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse
3 Hypothesis Development
4 Methodology
5 Results
6 Discussion
References
The Metaverse and the Role of Accounting Culture: Reporting of Digital Assets According to International Standards
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Metaverse is a Digital Knowledge
2.2 Metaverse and Accounting
3 Hypothesis Development
3.1 Metaverse and Related Accounting Policies
3.2 Metaverse and Its Relationship to Financial Reports
4 Methodology
4.1 Sample Size and Measurements
4.2 Accounting Business Model
5 Results
5.1 The Accounting Model for Digital Assets
5.2 Accounting Disclosure of Digital Assets
6 Discussion
7 Conclusion
References
The Effect of Digital Business Strategy on Improving Customer Journey: Evidence from Users of Virtual Reality Platforms
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 The Concept of Digital Business Strategy
2.2 The Concept of Customer Journey
3 Methodology
4 Data Analysis
5 Data Analysis
6 Conclusion
References
The Effect of Financial Readiness on Earnings Retention in Terms of Virtual Technologies: Evidence from UAE Companies
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Metaverse and Economy
2.2 The Concept of Earnings Retention
3 Research Methodology
4 Data Analysis
5 Conclusions
References
Author Index