A method to assess pervasive qualities in mobile games
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DOI: 10.1007/s00779-017-1107-0
Abstract: Software designers are facing huge challenges imposed by a new generation of applications that mix real and digital worlds, such as pervasive games. This type of game has recently become a worldwide phenomenon, with thousands… read more here.
Keywords: assess pervasive; quality; mobile games; qualities mobile ... See more keywords
Engaging youth in computational thinking practices through designing place-based mobile games about local issues
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DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2019.1674883
Abstract: ABSTRACT In response to a need to equip youth to become successful contributors to our growing digital economy, educators and researchers are exploring ways to incorporate computational thinking (CT) for all across curricular domains. In… read more here.
Keywords: mobile games; computational thinking; based mobile; place based ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Processing Speed of Different Cognitive Functions Across the Life Span Using Cognitive Mobile Games.
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DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2021.0144
Abstract: Objective: Processing speed (PS) is an important indicator of cognitive functioning and normal aging. However, the tools used to evaluate these are often rather simplistic and only assess one cognitive component. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive mobile; life span; different cognitive; mobile games ... See more keywords
Mobile games: players’ experiences with in-app purchases
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DOI: 10.1108/jrim-06-2016-0060
Abstract: PurposeThis paper aims to offer a comprehensive perspective into Free-to-Play gamers’ attitudes, feelings toward and perceived value of in-app purchases (IAPs).Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a twofold qualitative methodology using an inductive approach: user-generated YouTube… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; games players; app purchases; players experiences ... See more keywords
Reward Types in Popular Recreational and Educational Mobile Games
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3231936
Abstract: The increase in the number of smart mobile devices has led the explosion of a variety of educational and recreational game applications. This study’s purpose is to find common themes in the reward types of… read more here.
Keywords: reward types; educational recreational; reward; game applications ... See more keywords
An Adaptive CPU-GPU Governing Framework for Mobile Games on big.LITTLE Architectures
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DOI: 10.1109/tc.2020.3012987
Abstract: Games have been one of the most popular applications on smartphones. In order to meet the increasing computational complexity of mobile games, smartphones are now equipped with heterogeneous CPU multi-core architectures like big.LITTLE as well… read more here.
Keywords: cpu gpu; governing framework; mobile games; framework ... See more keywords
Using serious mobile games to improve health literacy in rural Sub-Saharan Africa: A literature review
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.768252
Abstract: The African gaming industry is beginning to flourish as a result of a rise in the availability of inexpensive phones and the number of mobile phone subscribers. It has enabled the development and implementation of… read more here.
Keywords: health; literature review; literacy; mobile games ... See more keywords
Applying Eye-Tracking Technology to Measure Interactive Experience Toward the Navigation Interface of Mobile Games Considering Different Visual Attention Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.3390/app9163242
Abstract: As an initial channel for users learning about a mobile game, the interactive experience of the navigation interface will directly affect the first impression of the users on the game and their subsequent behaviors and… read more here.
Keywords: mobile games; eye; interactive experience; navigation interface ... See more keywords