Notifications are commonly considered a distraction when they arrive during a task, and
consequently, prior research has consistently sought effective ways of deferring their arrival …

Messaging is a ubiquitous digital communication medium. It is also a minimal medium of
communication because of its inability to convey immediate feedback, tone, facial …

As smartphone notifications increase, so does the effort required to handle them effectively.
Previous research has proposed various notification management features, but empirical …

The research centers on examining the utilization of instant messaging (IM) in remote work
interactions between supervisors and subordinates. Through a series of one-on-one in …

In this exploratory experience sampling method (ESM) research, we examined the
perceptions of 74 smartphone users regarding the opportuneness of moments for …

Avatars should be defined in a way that respects and encompasses the term's historical
origins, facilitates clarity between researchers who engage with the concept, and anticipates …

Instant messaging (IM) communication has been widely studied due to its prevalence in our
everyday communication. Numerous factors that contribute to (un) responsiveness have …

Abstract Machine learning algorithms often require quantitative ratings from users to
effectively predict helpful content. When these ratings are unavailable, systems make implicit …

Young children (3-5 years old) benefit from social connections with distance-separated
grandparents and other family, but can struggle to connect in common digital settings like …

Explainable AI (XAI) seeks to transform black-box algorithmic processes into transparent
ones, enhancing trust in AI applications across various sectors such as education. This …