This special issue focuses on the transformative potential of Extended Reality (XR) technologies—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—in enhancing decision-making processes and driving organizational transformation. As organizations increasingly face complex challenges requiring rapid, data-driven decisions, XR technologies offer innovative approaches to visualize information, simulate scenarios, and facilitate collaborative problem-solving in immersive environments.

The special issue welcomes original research contributions that explore how XR can improve decision support systems across various organizational contexts. We are interested in studies examining the effectiveness of immersive technologies in enhancing situational awareness, reducing decision-making time, improving decision quality, and fostering organizational innovation. Both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations are encouraged.

Appel publié par Decision Support Systems. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Applications of XR technologies in decision support systems
• Immersive visualization for complex data analysis
• VR/AR/MR interfaces for business intelligence
• XR-based training and knowledge transfer for organizational learning
• Human-computer interaction in extended reality environments
• User experience and usability in XR decision support applications
• Integration of XR with artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Real-time collaboration in virtual/mixed reality spaces
• XR applications in crisis management and emergency response
• Organizational change management through XR adoption

Timeline

• January 31, 2027: Full paper submission deadline

Andrea Antonio Cantone, University of Salerno

Dragan Ahmetovic, University of Milano

Paloma Diaz, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Giuliana Vitiello, University of Salerno

This special issue explores how immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality can be designed and implemented to create equitable educational experiences that serve all learners. While immersive technologies offer significant potential for engaging students through interactive, embodied learning, many current applications lack adequate accessibility and inclusive design considerations, potentially creating new digital divides.

The special issue welcomes interdisciplinary research integrating perspectives from human-computer interaction, educational technology, accessibility research, and learning sciences. It seeks contributions investigating how immersive technologies can support diverse learners, including students with disabilities, neurodivergent learners, and individuals from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Original research articles, empirical studies, case studies, and evidence-based methodological analyses addressing accessibility challenges, design frameworks, adaptive systems, evaluation methods, and inclusive practices in XR educational environments are invited for submission.

Appel publié par Behaviour & Information Technology. Voir l'appel sur le site de l'éditeur. Fiche de l'appel sur kerostig.

Potential topics

• Design and development of accessible and inclusive immersive learning and training environments
• Inclusive design frameworks and guidelines for immersive educational technologies
• Immersive technologies supporting students with disabilities (e.g., cognitive, sensory, motor, neurodevelopmental conditions)
• Adaptive and personalized immersive learning and training experiences
• Accessibility challenges and solutions in XR educational interfaces
• Use of immersive technologies to support neurodivergent learners
• Evaluation methods for accessibility, usability, and user experience in immersive educational systems
• Immersive technologies for social skills training and behavioral learning
• AI-driven adaptive systems in immersive learning environments
• Multimodal and embodied interaction techniques for accessible XR learning
• Immersive simulations for inclusive education and special education
• XR technologies for experiential and collaborative learning in inclusive classrooms
• Ethical, social, and accessibility implications of immersive technologies in education

Timeline

• November 30, 2026: Manuscript deadline