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VR’s Role in Shaping Technological Perceptions Among First-Year Students

2024-11-25T10:11:27-05:00

This study evaluates the impact of the UMVerse VR Experience, an immersive virtual replica of the University of Miami campus, on student behavior, perceptions, and spatial knowledge to enhance university onboarding and explore VR's role in higher education.

Empowering Local Comadronas in Indigenous Guatemala: A Tool for Sexual and Reproductive Health

2024-10-01T11:03:02-04:00

There is a strong link between HIV and maternal health, with higher HIV rates correlating to increased maternal mortality. HIV-infected women face a 2 to 8 times higher risk of death and pregnancy complications. Indigenous Mayan women in Guatemala are particularly vulnerable due to partner migration and traditional gender roles.