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Research Article

Optimizing the Educational Potential of Virtual Reality: The Effects of Virtual Reality and Pop Quizzes on Spatial Presence and Efficacy Perceptions

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Received 31 Jul 2023, Accepted 29 Jan 2024, Published online: 13 Feb 2024

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