La evolución del metaverso y su influencia en la realidad digital: Una revisión y líneas de investigación futura

Alberto Tomás Delso Vicente; Margarita Almonacid Duran; María García de Blanes Sebastián

doi:10.31637/epsir-2024-546

Authors

Alberto Tomás Delso Vicente Rey Juan Carlos University https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6410-1132
Margarita Almonacid Duran Rey Juan Carlos University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4299-6921
María García de Blanes Sebastián Rey Juan Carlos University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9169-3337

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-546

Keywords:

metaverse, digital infrastructure, data science, renewable energy, sustainable digital mobility, economic impact, literature review

Abstract

Introduction: This study reviews the significant developments in the metaverse and its impact on digital reality, focusing on advancements in immersive technologies, digital infrastructures, and renewable energy integration. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines, focusing on articles published between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2024. Web of Science with search terms like “metaverse”, “digital infrastructure”, “immersive technologies”, “renewable energy”, and “data science”. Results: The review highlights the critical role of 5G networks, cloud computing, and edge computing in supporting AR and VR applications, the integration of renewable energy sources to enhance sustainability, and the use of data science for optimizing user experiences and energy resources. Discussions: The findings confirm the importance of robust digital infrastructures and reveal new perspectives on the rapid evolution and broader adoption of immersive technologies across various sectors. Conclusions: Continued investment in digital infrastructures and renewable energy integration is essential. Future research should expand the study period, diversify languages, include grey literature, conduct longitudinal studies, and explore the impact of energy integration and interoperability challenges.

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Author Biographies

Alberto Tomás Delso Vicente, Rey Juan Carlos University

Operations management experience with a focus on resource optimization and operational efficiency. Analytical, management and communication skills, as well as project management experience, leading successful international projects and complying with industry regulations. Committed to innovation. PhD student, with an MBA in Business Administration, as well as a degree in Chemical Engineering. He has worked as a Logistics Engineer and Tanker Maintenance in international companies. Academic experience is complemented by the role of professor and coordinator at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, where he has developed skills in educational management and leadership. He excels in areas such as data analysis, CRM, ERP, and digital marketing. In addition, he has advanced language skills: English, Italian and German.

Margarita Almonacid Duran, Rey Juan Carlos University

PhD in Business Economics and Finance from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. With more than 33 years of professional experience, the first 17 in Planning, Organization and Methods, Human Resources, Physical and Material Resources, Community Development, Quality and Occupational Health. Accumulated more than 4.000 hours of teaching and research experience. Administrative and teaching experience at the Centro Universitario de Estudios Sociales Aplicados (CUESA) as a teacher of the Microsoft Word Specialist course for teachers, students, and examiner of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) test. She has participated in numerous research projects, is a member of the recognized research group MARPRISO and the consolidated teaching innovation group GIDISINT. She has participated in the publication of numerous books and book chapters, as well as research articles.

María García de Blanes Sebastián, Rey Juan Carlos University

PhD in Social and Legal Sciences from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Professional experience backed by more than twenty years of work in the areas of marketing, sales, operations and business intelligence in different sectors and companies (Orange, Zed Worldwide, Telvent, among others). She has developed marketing plans, market studies, commercial plans and point of sale retribution, campaign definition, product launches, development of marketing solutions (promotions, advertising, e-commerce, business intelligence, chatbots, among others). Professor at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos teaching subjects such as e-commerce, digital customer management and Lean Management, among others. Tutoring Final Degree Projects (TFGs) in social media, display advertising, SEO, SEM.

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