Far from merely being a tool to navigate a virtual world, individuals can often develop strong
and complex relationships with their videogame characters. The present study examined the …

In recent years, gamification mechanics have been extensively adopted by crowdsourcing
platforms to improve solvers' participation and user experience. However, although gamified …

The visual design of antagonists—typically thought of as “bad guys”—is crucial for game
design. Antagonists are key to providing the backdrop to a game's setting and motivating a …

The concept of a metaverse, a virtual world that offers immersive experiences, has gained
widespread interest in recent years. Despite the hype, there is still a gap in its practical …

Background Sleep games are an emerging topic in the realm of serious health game
research. However, designing features that are both enjoyable and effective at engaging …

Across two experimental studies, this research puts forward the concept of avatars' self‐
representation and regulatory message framing to discover psychological involvement and …

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are widely used in the retail and distribution industry. The
primary objective was to investigate whether the gender of AI agents influences trust and …

Nutrition is known to play a critical role in individual health, with several studies linking poor
nutrition to an increased risk of chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and …

It is still very common that students become disengaged or bored during the learning
process by using intelligent educational systems. On the other hand, there is a growing …

Exchanging arguments and knowledge in conversations is an intuitive way for humans to
form opinions and reconcile opposing viewpoints. The vast amount of information available …