Frontiers in Virtual Reality | Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Original Research

Published on 19 Feb 2026

AIMERS: an AI-based MR scene design system with human-centric perception optimization

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Xiaokang Wei
Yuqian Wang
Ao Zhu
Yan Luximon

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1733259

206 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

Effects of Central and Peripheral Go/No-Go Signals on Reactions to Peripheral Stimuli in Virtual Reality

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Dan Bürger
Katalin Altrogge
Florian Heilmann
Stefan Pastel
Kerstin Witte

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

Influence of Continuous Navigation Modes on the Immersive Experience in a Virtual Supermarket

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Guillermo Palacios-Navarro
Jorge Buele
Fátima Avilés Castillo
Marco Salazar

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Feb 2026

Feeling "wow" in learning: The effects of virtual reality exhibition environments on emotions and learning

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Chi-Yu Liu
Ming-Yuan Hung
JIh-Hsuan (Tammy) Lin

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Review

Published on 18 Feb 2026

Enhancing user authentication and security in metaverse: a review of innovative techniques and the role of zero-trust models

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Jeevalatha Ethiraj
Vijayan Ellapan

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1753188

186 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 18 Feb 2026

Immersive sensemaking for binary reverse engineering: a survey and synthesis

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Dennis G. Brown
Emily Mulder
Samuel Mulder

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1613269

232 views

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Feb 2026

Measuring Perceived Physical Fidelity in Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Bree McEwan
Clarice Wu
Harris Yang
Michael Nixon

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Feb 2026

Validating Virtual Reality for Public Speaking Research and Intervention: Comparing Anxiety, Voice, and Fluency Responses to Real and Virtual Audiences

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Lamia Bettahi
Angélique Remacle
Michael Schyns
Elodie Etienne
Anne-Marie ETIENNE
Anne-Lise Leclercq

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Perspective

Published on 13 Feb 2026

When XR meets digital twins: redrawing the conceptual map of extended reality

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Katerina Girginova

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1762601

633 views

Mini Review

Published on 12 Feb 2026

Uncovering the mechanisms of virtual reality (VR)-enhanced neuroscience education: the role of eye tracking and facial expression recognition

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Xue Deng

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1741217

558 views

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Feb 2026

Understanding Extended VR Use in Undergraduate STEM Education: A Focused Ethnographic Case Study of Neuroanatomy Instruction

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Wei Wu
Xiaojun Chen
Amanda Klassen
Theresa White

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Feb 2026

Neural correlates of virtual hand movements using ecologically valid tasks

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Silvia Erika Kober
Lisa Maria Berger
Daniela Kern
Guilherme Wood
Petra Schwingenschuh

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 06 Feb 2026

From Cryptoart to the Metaverse: Interactive Museum Ecosystems and the Case of Museu XYZ

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Ana Claudia Cunha
Elisa Granha Lira
Roberto Bartholo
Heitor Caulliraux

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

100 views

Mini Review

Published on 05 Feb 2026

Virtual reality and embodiment: rethinking self-construction and identity in therapeutic contexts

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Vasudha Vasudha
Shalini Choudhary

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1756137

949 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 03 Feb 2026

Diegetic and Object-Based Spatial Audio in Cinematic VR: A PRISMA-Guided Systematic Review with a Functional Taxonomy and Validation Framework

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Vimala Perumal
Zeeshan Jawed Shah

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Immersive technologies and AI generate novel challenges to human subjects’ protections protocols

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Julia A. Scott
Aryan Bagade
Bhanujeet Choudhary

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2026.1674326

884 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

A large-scale mixed reality stadium for training coordinated tactical plays in basketball

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Hayato Saiki
Masakazu Hirokawa
Modar Hassan
Kenji Suzuki

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1722248

1,197 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Collective psychological ownership in virtual reality: implications for intergroup prejudice

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Reko Elovainio
Matilde Tassinari
Loris Vezzali
Veronica Margherita Cocco
Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1738757

809 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Co-designing meaningful extended reality for physical rehabilitation: a stakeholder-driven approach to embodied telehealth

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Aviv Elor
Adrian Parrales
Strauss Michael Bourdon
Maxim Kuznetsov
Kamryn Callwood
Alyssa Tu
Michael Powell
Ash Robbins
Matthew Bundle
Felicia Skelton

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1675309

986 views

Perspective

Published on 27 Jan 2026

The Canaries’ Experience: saving lives through a true events based virtual reality experience a multidisciplinary approach using avatars in suicide prevention and intervention

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Salma Shalaby
Oladayo Bifarin
Ryan Ward
Niall McCann
Pooja Saini

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1629336

872 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Roles of synchronous visuo-tactile and visuo-motor stimulations in self-location during whole body embodiment: an exploratory study

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Sachiyo Ueda
Kento Higashihata
Takayoshi Hagiwara
Benjamin Navarro
Michiteru Kitazaki
Ganesh Gowrishankar

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

429 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 23 Jan 2026

Effects of Augmented and Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Social Behaviors in Children with ADHD: A Narrative Systematic Review

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Hatice Yalçın
Nilgün Sarp

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

216 views

Mini Review

Published on 21 Jan 2026

The transformation of traditional Chinese painting in the digital art wave: the impact of AIGC and virtual reality

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Hui Cao

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1716174

1,031 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Empathy in action: cultivating altruism through immersive game experiences

in Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour

Samantha B. Lorenzo
Leila Okahata

Frontiers in Virtual Reality

doi 10.3389/frvir.2025.1716138

1,515 views

459 articles

articles

AIMERS: an AI-based MR scene design system with human-centric perception optimization

Effects of Central and Peripheral Go/No-Go Signals on Reactions to Peripheral Stimuli in Virtual Reality

Influence of Continuous Navigation Modes on the Immersive Experience in a Virtual Supermarket

Feeling "wow" in learning: The effects of virtual reality exhibition environments on emotions and learning

Enhancing user authentication and security in metaverse: a review of innovative techniques and the role of zero-trust models

Immersive sensemaking for binary reverse engineering: a survey and synthesis

Measuring Perceived Physical Fidelity in Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments

Validating Virtual Reality for Public Speaking Research and Intervention: Comparing Anxiety, Voice, and Fluency Responses to Real and Virtual Audiences

When XR meets digital twins: redrawing the conceptual map of extended reality

Uncovering the mechanisms of virtual reality (VR)-enhanced neuroscience education: the role of eye tracking and facial expression recognition

Understanding Extended VR Use in Undergraduate STEM Education: A Focused Ethnographic Case Study of Neuroanatomy Instruction

Neural correlates of virtual hand movements using ecologically valid tasks

From Cryptoart to the Metaverse: Interactive Museum Ecosystems and the Case of Museu XYZ

Virtual reality and embodiment: rethinking self-construction and identity in therapeutic contexts

Diegetic and Object-Based Spatial Audio in Cinematic VR: A PRISMA-Guided Systematic Review with a Functional Taxonomy and Validation Framework

Immersive technologies and AI generate novel challenges to human subjects’ protections protocols

A large-scale mixed reality stadium for training coordinated tactical plays in basketball

Collective psychological ownership in virtual reality: implications for intergroup prejudice

Co-designing meaningful extended reality for physical rehabilitation: a stakeholder-driven approach to embodied telehealth

The Canaries’ Experience: saving lives through a true events based virtual reality experience a multidisciplinary approach using avatars in suicide prevention and intervention

Roles of synchronous visuo-tactile and visuo-motor stimulations in self-location during whole body embodiment: an exploratory study

Effects of Augmented and Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Social Behaviors in Children with ADHD: A Narrative Systematic Review

The transformation of traditional Chinese painting in the digital art wave: the impact of AIGC and virtual reality

Empathy in action: cultivating altruism through immersive game experiences