Guest Editors
Dr. Muhammad Shahid Anwar, Gachon University, South Korea
Prof. Jing Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Dr. Javed Ali Khan, University of Hertfordshire, UK
Dr. Muhammad Faran Majeed, Kohsar University, Pakistan
Summary
Metaverse is a post-reality universe of multiuser environments, bridging the connectivity of social media with the unique affordances of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) immersive technologies, thus merging physical and virtual reality. It has been touted as the next big thing in technology, offering endless possibilities for immersive experiences, social interactions, and economic opportunities. However, recent advancements in future network communication and computing technologies have brought us closer to making the Metaverse a reality. The metaverse includes a variety of technologies such as VR, AR, and 360-degree videos. 360-degree VR videos, on the other hand, are immersive video experiences that allow viewers to look around in all directions as if they are inside the video scene. Adaptive streaming of 360-degree video content in a VR setting is also a challenging task that requires smart encoding and streaming techniques to cope with today's and future application and service requirements. Video compression standards aim to minimize spatiotemporal redundancies by exploiting human visual system characteristics (HVS) and source coding techniques from information theory. Thus, QoE is one of the major factors for optimising 360-degree video streaming services. However, the users’ QoE is far from trivial with the traditional adaptive streaming strategies. In this special issue, we aim to explore the latest advancements in the field of Metaverse and how they can enhance the quality of experience for users (QoE).
Therefore, this Special Issue aims to encourage the submission of advanced research works from both academic and industrial sectors. The focus is on Metaverse-related algorithms, methods, and applications in the realm of Future Networks communication and computing technologies, which have the potential to produce significant advancements in the field of Metaverse research as well as perception-based hybrid models for visual quality assessments able to simulate HVS.
Scope:
This special issue welcomes original research articles and reviews related to the following topics:
Communication Technologies for the Metaverse: The Metaverse requires fast and reliable communication technologies to support real-time interactions between users. This topic will cover the latest advancements in communication technologies such as 5G, edge computing, and network slicing that can support the Metaverse's unique requirements.
Computing Technologies for the Metaverse: The Metaverse requires high-performance computing technologies to support complex simulations and virtual environments. This topic will cover the latest advancements in computing technologies such as quantum computing, cloud computing, and AI that can support the Metaverse's unique requirements.
Quality of Experience and User Experience in the Metaverse: The Metaverse is all about enhancing the user experience. This topic will cover the latest research on user experience design, human-computer interaction, and virtual reality technologies that can improve the user experience in the Metaverse. The QoE Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions for Metaverse and eXtend Reality (XR).
Security and Privacy in the Metaverse: The Metaverse is a virtual world where people can interact with each other and the environment. However, this also raises concerns about security and privacy. This topic will cover the latest research on security and privacy technologies that can protect users' data and prevent cyber-attacks in the Metaverse.
Applications and Use Cases of the Metaverse: The Metaverse has the potential to revolutionize several industries, including entertainment, education, and healthcare. This topic will cover the latest research on applications and use cases of the Metaverse in various industries.
Keywords
Application of AI in Immersive media
Quality of Experience (QoE) of VR/AR/MR and XR
Integration of AI in Metaverse
Quality of Experience (QoE)
Human-Computer Interaction
360-degree VR videos QoE
Visual Quality Assessment
Digital Twins
AI-based technique for Metaverse
Haptic feedback
Collaborative Virtual Environments
5/6G Networks for immersive media
Edge Computing
Cloud Computing
Wearable Technology
Cybersecurity Management for Metaverse
Mesh Networking
Autonomous Vehicles’ immersive media consumption
Requirement engineering for Metaverse future networks
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