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<h2><b>Research Participation Request: Evaluating Omnidirectional Audio
Description Framework for Blind and Low-Vision Audiences in Virtual
Reality Musical Performances</b></h2> <br><br>
The below research participant solicitation is being provided for
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no
involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to
our research mission.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Research Title: Evaluating Omnidirectional Audio Description
Framework for Blind and Low-Vision Audiences in Virtual Reality Musical
Performances</b></h2> <br><br>
Being conducted by: New Jersey Institute of Technology<br><br>
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Purpose of the Study</b></h2>This study explores how three enhanced
omnidirectional audio-description techniques (spatial audio descriptions,
view-dependent descriptions, and AI-powered conversational audio
descriptions) affect spatial awareness, immersion, engagement, and
comprehension for blind and low-vision users experiencing 360 virtual
reality musical performances. We hope to examine how these audio
description techniques support blind and low-vision participants'
understanding of visual elements and their enjoyment of virtual reality
musical performances.<br><br>
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Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study
</b></h2>Participants will attend a single 60 - 90 minute session at New
Jersey Institute of Technology. They'll don a Meta Quest 2 headset and
experience three 2 to 3-minute VR musical scenes, each first with a
traditional audio description, then with an enhanced audio description
technique. After each scene, they'll complete a brief questionnaire and a
short interview. A practice scene and headset training are provided at
the start.<br><br>
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Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>Yes, each participant receives
a $50 Amazon gift card upon completion.<br><br>
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Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study
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<a href="https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9M6oPm2a8kGPbIG">
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9M6oPm2a8kGPbIG</a>
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Contact the following individual with any questions </b></h2>Khang
Dang<br><br>
5032692865<br><br>
khd3@njit.edu<br><br>
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