The current research evaluates user experience and preference when interacting with a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) healthcare application displayed on a single tablet in comparison to interaction with the same application distributed across two tablets. We conducted a within-subject user study with 43 participants who engaged with and rated the usability of our system and participated in a post-experiment interview to collect subjective data. Our findings showed significantly higher usability and higher pragmatic quality ratings for the single tablet condition. However, some users attribute a higher level of presence to the avatar and prefer it to be placed on a second tablet.

This paper presents a modular evaluation questionnaire designed to assess Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KT) events in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). KT is central to the HEI’s third mission, contributing to societal and economic progress. This mandate is critically highlighted by the need to disseminate digitalization competencies in rapidly evolving fields, notably immersive technologies—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—which are foundational for virtual worlds. Traditionally, transfer success relies on overall outcome indicators (patents, collaborations), which fail to capture the immediate impact of individual transfer events. Our questionnaire addresses this gap by evaluating event-level success and its alignment with the target groups: companies, citizens, and students. Developed via expert workshops in the context of virtual worlds, the tool’s modular design supports flexible adaptation and broad applicability across different event types. It captures participant reactions, knowledge acquisition, and behavioral intentions, along with process items. This provides immediate, actionable insights into event success, enabling HEIs to optimize resource allocation and make informed adjustments tailored to audience needs. Future studies should validate the questionnaire’s psychometric properties and assess long-term effects. Ultimately, this tool strengthens the capacity of HEIs to optimize transfer activities and cultivate stronger partnerships.

Spatialized audio cues in Augmented Reality (AR) provide an alternative to visually dominated navigation systems, yet little is known about how device type and cue design jointly shape user experience and performance. This study presents a within-subject experiment comparing artificial versus nature sounds across two AR platforms: a smartphone and a mixed-reality headset. Thirty-four participants completed audio-only outdoor navigation tasks, with 27 included in the final analysis. Subjective measures (UEQ, NASA TLX, custom items) and objective metrics (completion time, path efficiency) were collected. Results showed that nature sounds were rated significantly higher in efficiency, pleasantness, and overall navigation experience compared to artificial sounds, while device type had limited influence on subjective ratings. Participants with prior AR audio navigation experience completed tasks faster, suggesting training benefits. These findings highlight the importance of cue design and user adaptation for future AR navigation systems.