Scientific publication

Early threat perception is independent of later cognitivemand behavioral control. A virtual reality-EEG-ECG study

Abstract Research on social threat has shown inf luences of various factors, such as agent characteristics, proximity, and social interaction on social threat perception. An important, yet understudied aspect of threat exposure concerns the ability to exert control over the threat and its implications for threat perception. In this study, we used a virtual reality …

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When Your Partner is Being Flirted With: The Impact of Unsolicited Attention on Perceived Partner Desirability and Mate Retention Efforts

Abstract When searching for a partner, people often rely on social cues to determine partners’ suitability, finding those who attract attention from others particularly appealing. While people continue to evaluate their partners beyond relationship initiation, existing research has predominantly concentrated on the effects of observing others’ choices during the stage of partner selection, neglecting to …

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Enhancing Hybrid Live Events with LLM-Based Virtual Humans

Abstract It is becoming increasingly easier to set up multi-user virtual reality sessions, and these can become viable alternatives to video conference in events such as international conferences. Moreover, it is possible to enhance such events with automated virtual humans, who may participate in the discussion. This paper presents the behind-the-scenes work of a panel …

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Usability publication

Virtual self-conversation using motivational interviewing techniques to promote healthy eating and physical activity: A usability study Citation: Anastasiadou, D., Herrero, P., Vázquez-De Sebastián, J., Garcia-Royo, P., Spanlang, B., Álvarez de la Campa, E., Slater, M., and Lusilla-Palacios, P. (2023). Virtual self-conversation using motivational interviewing techniques to promote healthy eating and physical activity: A usability study. Frontiers …

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Protocol publication

Clinical efficacy of a virtual reality tool for the treatment of obesity: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial Citation: Anastasiadou, D., Slater, M., Spanlang, B., Cano Porras, D., Comas, M., Ciudin, A., Puig, G. P., Vázquez-De Sebastián, J., Ramos-Quiroga, J. A., and Lusilla-Palacios, P. (2022). Clinical efficacy of a virtual reality tool for the treatment of …

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