Gamification is a relatively new trend that focuses on applying game mechanics to non-
game contexts in order to engage audiences and to inject a little fun into mundane activities …

Background: Cognitive tasks are typically viewed as effortful, frustrating, and repetitive,
which often leads to participant disengagement. This, in turn, may negatively impact data …

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motivation can be created in a learning environment that includes a gamification approach …

Throughout history, many have championed the use of play, games, and game-inspired
design to improve the human condition. In the mid-2000s, the confluence of web …

The idea that game design can inspire the design of motivating, enjoyable interactive
systems has a long history in human-computer interaction. It currently experiences a …

Game design elements are often implemented in persuasive systems aimed to promote
physical activity, a process called “gamification.” Gamification is believed to motivate users …

Gamification has attracted increased attention among organizations and human resource
professionals recently, as a novel and promising concept for attracting and selecting …

Gamification initiatives are currently top-of-mind for many organizations seeking to engage
their employees in creative ways, improve their productivity, and drive positive behavioural …

As a nascent area of study, gamification has attracted the interest of researchers in several
fields, but such researchers have scarcely focused on creating a theoretical foundation for …

Video games are often thought of as trite activities for younger generations. However,
research in game studies over the last few decades have revealed that games can be …