All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the Safar Conference during 16 September in Žilina. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and other affiliates and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document is a truthful...

Immersive virtual reality (VR) can reproduce rare, hazardous, and logistically demanding emergency scenarios, but its educational advantage over conventional simulation remains uncertain. This structured rapid review evaluates evidence for VR in training and assessing emergency medical responders and...

Extended reality (XR) encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies. These technologies are increasingly used in education, training, and human-in-the-loop research. Their effective experimental use requires a structured environment that combines suitable...

Immersive learning as virtual simulation-based training is increasingly recognised as an effective approach in safety-critical contexts. However, despite the pedagogical potential of this training, the implementation of VR technologies in teaching practice remains rather limited. This study examines...

Informal STEM learning environments provide opportunities to engage with science and technology through exploration, interaction, and direct experience beyond formal education. This paper presents the MOTIO Science Centre at the University of Žilina as a case study of integrating virtual and augmented...

Certifying an AI-based medical device for the EU market is a complex, multi-stakeholder regulatory process that is difficult to teach through lectures alone. Within Work Package 5 of the TEF-Health project, we are developing a browser-playable 3D serious game that lets engineering students experience...

This study examines current approaches to civil protection education, focusing on differences in communication behaviour and preparedness preferences across age groups. The theoretical section addresses experiential learning, serious games, simulations, virtual environments, mobile applications, social...

Contemporary preventive education faces the need to implement modern technologies capable of effectively engaging the current generation of adolescents. The aim of this paper is to present the potential uses of virtual reality as an innovative educational and preventive tool for young people aged 11–15....

Current education in criminalistics and forensic disciplines provides opportunities to integrate digital technologies into students’ practical training and the solution of model-based professional tasks. This paper focuses on the integration of modern 3D technologies into forensic science education,...

This paper represents an initial step towards developing a people-centred, building-level multi-risk assessment framework for future application in RETIME pilot cities. The proposed direction draws on European platforms, including the Risk Data Hub and ThinkHazard!, as well as national tools and local...

As the risk of natural disasters in urban environments increases, we need unconventional ways to prepare residents. Immersive video content can improve traditional drill training. This paper provides an overview of the designed videos, which are part of the RETIME project for 2 different natural hazards,...

Crisis management guidance tells decision-makers to act on weak signals – small, unclear hints that something may be going wrong. In practice this is very hard to do. Acting early means spending money and political capital on evidence that is not yet convincing, while waiting means acting once the crisis...

Three-dimensional printing provides new possibilities for transforming digital forensic data into physical models that can be repeatedly examined, analysed, and used in practical training. This paper focuses on the application of 3D printing to the reproduction of three-dimensional footwear impression...

The Erasmus+ SAFAR project brings together pedagogical planning, trainer preparation and immersive technologies for safety-critical education and training. This article presents SAFAR as a structured extended reality (XR) training framework, focusing on its strategic, pedagogical and technological components....

Occupational safety and health at work is a key component of organisational management, while the human factor remains one of the main causes of workplace incidents. The aim of this article is to analyse the potential use of simulation goggles as an immersive training tool to raise employees’ awareness...

Serious games tend to be used for training, scenario-based exercises and simulation learning, but their scripted nature limits their adaptability. Existing research explores reinforcement learning agents in simulation environments, LLM-based game agents, and LLM-powered virtual entities for serious games....

The paper deals with the design and development of a prototype interactive software tool for assessing the vulnerabilities of the security system of schools as soft targets. The aim of the paper is to present the results of research focused on identifying the absence of a unified technological solution...