Virtual and augmented reality technologies Network infrastructure and architecture for the metaverse Digital economy and transactions in the metaverse Social and cultural aspects of virtual environments Development and design of content in the metaverse Impact of the metaverse on industries such as education, healthcare, entertainment, and business Regulation, policy, and ethics in the metaverse IJRM aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, contributing to the body of knowledge that drives the adoption and evolution of metaverse technologies. Papers published in IJRM are grounded in rigorous research methods and are expected to articulate their implications for theory and practice clearly. Authors are encouraged to state their contributions to the state-of-the-art in the field explicitly. Subject Area and Category: The International Journal Research on Metaverse focuses on virtual and augmented reality, network infrastructure, digital economy, social and cultural impacts, content development, industry-specific applications, regulation and ethics, and practical case studies.