Cultural edutainment within the context of mixed reality heritage tourism: a systematic review

Md Zain, Mazarina and Baniyamin, Nurhaya and Ibrahim, Illyani and Zakariya, Khalilah and Rashid, Md Mizanur and Mohd Mustafah, Yasir (2026) Cultural edutainment within the context of mixed reality heritage tourism: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 58 (2). pp. 236-251. E-ISSN 2462-1943

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Abstract

Within the heritage industry, Extended Reality (XR)is gaining popularity, and one particularly advanced option that stands out is mixed reality (MxR). This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize how people engage with and communicate cultural heritage, offering immersive experiences. The main objective of this study is to address the various potentialsassociated with implementing sophisticated mixed reality (MxR) technology to enhance user engagement in cultural heritage discovery. The problem statement explores how cutting-edge technology can be harnessed to effectively disseminatetangible and intangible cultural heritage elements in heritage urban landscape tourism sites. This study employs a systematic review methodology utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) procedure. Extensive searches are conducted across prominent databases, including Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science (WoS). After a rigorous filtering process, the resulting dataset consists of 40 pertinent research articles analyzed using a synthesis methodology. The review exploresthree main themes: (1) MxR technology, (2) edutainment, and (3) cultural heritage. The study’s conclusion providesa concise overview of the main findings and implications of incorporating MxR into heritage tourism. It emphasizes the potential of MxR technology in smart tourismenvironments to communicate cultural edutainment experiences effectively. The reportconcludesby recommending further research and development in this domain, acknowledging the significant influence of MxR on the future of historical tourism and cultural edutainment.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Nurhaya Baniyamin
Date Deposited:	13 Jan 2025 12:22
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2025 12:27
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117660

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