...Shekhar Kulkarni; Prabin Kumar Panigrahi; Parijat Upadhyay Purpose This study aims to develop a conceptual framework explaining how metaverse technologies can enhance employee engagement in hybrid workplaces, integrating embodied social presence ( ESP ) theory, self-determination theory...

...Pramukh Nanjundaswamy Vasist; Satish Krishnan; Supunmali Ahangama; Omkumar Krishnan Purpose Nations are actively investing in the Metaverse, driven by a forward-looking perspective recognizing its potential to revolutionize economies. Nevertheless, the optimism is not devoid of challenges for our...