Game Application Research Articles

Needs Analysis of Mandarin Language Learning Assisted by the Wordwall Game Application on Students a University in Padang

In the digital era, the integration of technology in education is becoming increasingly crucial to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. One prominent tool in the context of Mandarin language instruction is Wordwall, a game-based learning platform that offers various interactive activities. This article aims to elucidate and evaluate the benefits of using Wordwall in the context of Mandarin language teaching and learning. The research conducted is of a descriptive nature. The respondents for this study were 52 students at Padang State University enrolled in Mandarin language courses. The subjects of this research consisted of 52 UNP study program students (45 women and 7 men) aged between 19 and 20 years who were selected using the random sampling technique.Data collection utilized a questionnaire through Google Forms and assessments of quizzes on the Wordwall game. The research data were analyzed qualitative by conducting validity tests, reliability tests, and classical assumption tests. The research findings conclude that learning with Wordwall makes the learning process easy, enjoyable, and assists students in understanding Mandarin. Furthermore, the implications of this research suggest that learning through the application of play techniques using the Wordwall game is highly suitable for beginner Mandarin language learners.

Геймификация и платформенная занятость

Previous studies on the application of gamification in work processes have examined companies with employees. However, both the audience and the specifics of platform work activities are also precisely suitable for gamification. This article describes the principles on which the positive impact of game mechanics on employee efficiency, engagement and motivation is based and the mechanics that are appliable to labor market platforms are described.

Web-based Educational Game Application to Improve the Ability to Identifying the Main Idea in Indonesian Language Learning

The limited provision of innovative, interesting, and technology-based learning media can affect the running of teaching and learning activities in schools to be less than optimal, especially in Indonesian subjects. The purpose of this research is to create a web-based educational game media application to improve the ability to identify the main idea in Indonesian language subjects on learning entrepreneurship material for grade V elementary school students. This study uses a type of Research and Development research with the ADDIE research and development model. Techniques applied in data collection are test techniques through pretests and posttests, as well as non-test techniques through observation activities, interviews, data in the form of documents, and questionnaires or questionnaires. The questionnaire instrument in data collection is in the form of a rating scale that has passed testing from media experts, material experts, practitioners, and students. The sample for this research was 24 fifth-grade elementary school students. Quantitative descriptive analysis techniques and qualitative descriptive analysis are the two techniques used in this study. The data analysis process in this study uses the SPSS 29 application which includes several test processes including the normality test, homogeneity test, t-test, and N-Gain test. The results of the study obtained that the web-based educational game learning media developed is very feasible and effective to be applied to the Indonesian language learning process to improve the understanding and learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school.

Effect of Gamification Element on Students Academic Performance In Mathematics In Basic Schools In Kwara State

Gamification elements are excellent tools for promoting specific behaviors and enhancing academic performance. Method: The study used a non-equivalent group design using a 2x2x2 factorial, quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test format. The population for this study were all junior secondary students in Kwara State. The target population for this study was all junior secondary students in basic 2 (J.i.S 2) in Kwara-North. Two junior secondary schools in Kwara-North L.G.A. were chosen using a purposive sample technique because they have functional and well-equipped computer labs. School B was the control group, whereas School A was the experimental group. The two groups were intact classes. The instruments used for data collection were: The Mathematics Concepts Performance Test (MCPT) and the Quizalize gamification application. To ensure the reliability of the instrument, a pilot study was carried out the acquired results were tested using split-half Reliability coefficients, and a value of .89 was obtained. The findings of the study revealed that the adoption of gamification element has an impact on junior secondary school students’ mathematics performance, female students performed better than male students after the treatment was administered. It was recommended among others that the gamification element is successful in lowering the level of abstractness connected with the teaching and learning of some mathematical concepts at the junior secondary school level of education, mathematics teachers should incorporate it into the classroom.

Pengaruh Implementasi Game Duolingo terhadap Kemampuan Linguistik pada Siswa

The rapid development of technology encourages the emergence of the latest innovations in various aspects of human life, including education. One popular innovation in education is the use of gamification-based educational applications. This application is packaged in an interesting and interactive way, like a game, for example, the duolingo game. The duolingo game is an application that presents language learning materials in the form of interactive and fun games or challenges. Apart from being an educational game, this duolingo application can also improve linguistic abilities in students. This study aims to determine the effect of the application or implementation of the duolingo game on linguistic abilities in students. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach by collecting literature related to the title of the study or discussion taken. From the research that has been done, the results show that the implementation of the duolingo game has a significant positive effect on students' linguistic abilities, and can increase students' enthusiasm or enthusiasm for learning.

Performance analysis of amd ryzen 5 4600h mobile processor undervolting using AMD APU tuning utility on cinebench R23

In an effort to optimize laptop performance for gaming and high-demand applications without costly hardware upgrades, this research investigates the impact of CPU undervoltage using the AMD Ryzen Mobile 4600H processor. Undervolting, the process of reducing the CPU's voltage supply, is proposed as a strategy to enhance performance by lowering operational temperatures, potentially allowing for more efficient processing. This study uses the AMD APU Tuning Utility to adjust voltage settings and assesses performance changes using a series of benchmarks. Initial findings indicate that undervoltage can indeed have beneficial effects. The most significant data point from the research is the comparison of Cinebench R23 scores before and after applying undervolting settings. From a baseline score of 6835 points, system performance increased to 7880 points in the optimal undervolting scenario, an improvement of 1045 points. This shows a noticeable enhancement in processing efficiency. However, the study also reveals some complexities in undervolting, such as an initial drop in performance in the first configuration before gains are realized in subsequent adjustments. Efficiency values varied across different settings, starting with a decrease (-0.41) and culminating in a substantial gain (+1.54) by the fourth configuration. These results suggest that while undervolting can improve performance, the outcomes depend significantly on finding the right voltage balance, highlighting the nuanced nature of CPU voltage manipulation for performance optimization.

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Siswa Kelas V

The lack of interest of fifth grade students in mathematics subjects causes their inability to understand various mathematics subject topics. New discoveries are needed to overcome low learning outcomes and low student interest in mathematics subjects. Thus, the aim of this research is to find out whether the application of the Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) learning model can improve learning outcomes and student activity levels in mathematics subjects.These findings indicate that Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) is effective in increasing students' understanding of mathematical concepts and engagement in learning. Therefore, it is recommended that educators consider using digital games as learning aids, especially in subjects that are considered difficult such as mathematics. Implementation of Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) also requires technological support and training for teachers for optimal implementation.

Utilization of Wordwall Media in Arabic Vocabulary Learning Towards Eighth Graders

Wordwall is an interesting, interactive, and educational browser game application. This application can be an interesting learning resource, media, and assessment tool for students. This research aims to determine the application of Wordwall media and determine students' responses to learning Arabic vocabulary using Wordwall media in eighth grade at MTs Satu Atap Al-Hidayah Batu. A quantitative approach and survey methods were used in this research. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data collected was eventually analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Descriptive analysis was carried out with the SPSS 25 application. The research results showed that the ideal total score for all items is the number of questionnaires 9 X Maximum score 18 for each score = 162. The total score obtained from the research = 116. The students’ responses about Wordwall media as a learning media for Arabic vocabulary are considered positive because the percentage value obtained is 71.60%. It was confirmed that the significance of Wordwall as an innovative learning tool and the positive response from students, providing a basis for increasing the use of technology in educational contexts.

A Real-time Motion Capture System for 3-D Virtual Characters

Motion tracking method is being issued as essential part of the entertainment, medical, sports, education and industry with the development of 3-D virtual reality. Virtual human character in the digital animation and game application has been controlled by interfacing devices; mouse, joysticks, midi-slider, and so on. Those devices could not enable virtual human character to move smoothly and naturally. Furthermore, high-end human motion capture systems in commercial market are expensive and complicated. In this paper, we proposed a practical and fast motion capturing system consisting of optic sensors, and linked the data with 3-D game character with real time. The prototype experiment setup is successfully applied to a boxing game which requires very fast movement of human character

DHR+S: distributed hybrid rendering with realistic real-time shadows for interactive thin client metaverse and game applications

Distributed hybrid rendering (DHR) is a real-time rendering approach that incorporates cloud-based ray tracing with locally rasterized graphics for interactive thin client metaverse and game applications. With cloud assistance, DHR can generate high-fidelity ray-traced graphics contents remotely and deliver them to thin clients with low graphics capability, including standalone extended reality devices and mobile phones, while maintaining interactive frame rates for users under adverse network conditions. DHR can already achieve the effect of ray-traced hard shadows that form with the occlusion of direct illumination. We enhance the realism of these shadows by softening their edges with the direction of rays traced and approximating the occlusion of indirect illumination by reconstructing ray-traced ambient occlusion with a modified version of spatiotemporal variance-guided filtering. Our technique uses only 20–30% of the bandwidth of remote rendering and is also tolerant of delays of up to 200 ms with only slight distortion to the shadows along object edges.

Strategic insights from multi-armed bandits: Applications in real-time strategy games

In real-time strategy games, players often face uncertainty regarding which strategy will lead to victory. This paper delves into how multi-armed bandit (MAB) algorithms can assist in this context, beginning with an exploration of MAB's theoretical principles, particularly the crucial balance between exploration and exploitation. The study compares the efficacy of the Explore-Then-Commit (ETC), Upper Confidence Bound (UCB), and Thompson Sampling (TS) algorithms through practical experimentation. Beyond gaming, the paper also considers the broader implications of MAB algorithms in healthcare, finance, and dynamic pricing within online retail sectors. A focal point of the research is the application of UCB and TS algorithms in StarCraft, a popular real-time strategy game. The performance of these algorithms is rigorously evaluated by calculating the cumulative regret value, a key metric in assessing strategic effectiveness. The findings suggest that the implementation of UCB and TS algorithms significantly enhances players' winning rates in the game. While the results are promising, the paper acknowledges ongoing challenges and encourages further exploration into this fascinating and valuable area of study. This research not only contributes to the understanding of strategic decision-making in gaming but also signals potential cross-sectoral applications of MAB algorithms.

Finding small feedback arc sets on large graphs

The minimum feedback arc set problem (FASP), which seeks to remove a minimum set of arcs from a directed graph to make the remaining graph acyclic, is fundamental in graph algorithms with many applications in social network analysis, circuit testing, deadlock resolution, algorithmic games, and other fields. However, in theory, FASP is NP-Hard and cannot be approximated within any constant under the Unique-Games Conjecture. In practice, the performance of existing algorithms on large graphs is still unsatisfactory. To solve FASP on large graphs, we propose two novel methods in this paper. First, we systematically study the reduction rules for FASP that can quickly reduce the scale of input graphs without losing optimality. We integrate the reduction rules into an algorithm that can be used as a preprocessor for all existing FASP algorithms to simplify the input graphs. Second, we provide a scalable heuristic algorithm based on the divide-and-conquer method for better solution quality. Extensive experiments on a wide range of real-world graphs show that the reduction algorithm effectively reduces the size of input instances. Furthermore, for half of the circuit benchmark graphs, our final algorithm improves the quality of the existing heuristic solution by 24% to 40% within an acceptable running time.

An embodied perspective on an augmented reality game in school: pupil's bodily experience toward learning

There has long been an increased focus on and investment in digital technology in schools to improve the quality of education. While digital tools have gained access to pedagogical spheres, physical activity has been overlooked, as pupils often engage in activities that require minimal bodily movement. In this article, we discuss pupils’ experiences with learning through an augmented reality (AR)-based game application and explain how the application supports embodied learning. Digital tools, including gaming, can supplement traditional activities, motivate children to become physically active and enhance their learning experiences. Integrating technology and physical activity can create a more varied, meaningful, and dynamic school day, positively supporting pupils’ learning processes. The AR game associated with this study facilitated physical activity and learning experiences through a mobile device application. The empirical material for the study includes interviews with pupils participating in an AR game in mathematics. The findings show that participating in an AR game promoted embodied learning and positively impacted pupils’ motivation, engagement and learning processes. More specifically, AR facilitated learners’ engagement in the learning process by fostering their active involvement through physical and social collaboration and by enhancing the pupils’ joy of learning. Additionally, the pupils expressed that they enjoyed the application’s variations and the experiences that followed working collaboratively with the tasks. Moreover, they commonly found the physical and collaborative components of the AR game exciting and academically motivating. Studies on AR games and technology focusing on the opportunities and pedagogical foundations for their use in education are relevant in these precarious times. Indeed, more knowledge is needed on the ways creative and flexible learning processes that transpire within a technological learning environment influence embodied learning, knowledge that is essential for designing teaching and learning in the technical future.

Gameful Experience Scale: Reliability and Validity in Nursing Students.

Objective: Nursing students are among the groups where gamification applications are used effectively and frequently in educational technologies. This study aimed to adapt the Gameful Experience Scale (GAMEX) to the Turkish language and test its validity and reliability. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with 620 nursing students studying an undergraduate nursing program between March and May, 2023. Data were collected using a personal information form and GAMEX-Turkish Form. Results: The validity and reliability of the five-factor structure scale with 27 items were confirmed. In confirmatory factor analysis, all factor loads were found to be >0.56. The fit indexes of the scale were χ2/df = 2.8, goodnessof-fit index = 0.90, comparative fit index = 0.94, and root mean square error of approximation = 0.55. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the overall scale was 0.89. Conclusion: As a result of this study, the Turkish version of GAMEX was found to be a valid and reliable tool that can be used to evaluate the game experience in nursing students' training.

Home-based cardiac rehabilitation with a smartwatch and a smartphone gamification application: a pilot Study

Home-based cardiac rehabilitation with a smartwatch and a smartphone gamification application: a pilot Study

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: The Synergy of Chatbots and Tailored Gamification Strategies

Chatbots have revolutionized human-computer interactions in various fields, driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Similarly, gamification techniques have emerged as innovative methods to engage users and enhance experiences. This paper presents an analysis of the trends, applications, methods, and challenges associated with chatbots, with a particular emphasis on their capability to generate customized gamification solutions for industrial 5.0 environments. These environments are characterized by the increased use of technologies - such as Virtual and Augmented Reality - driven by the digital transformation of Industry 4.0 (I4.0). As Industry 5.0 (I5.0) builds upon I4.0, emphasizing human-technology collaborations and coexistence of humans and advanced technologies, the role of chatbots and gamification in this context becomes even more compelling. Within this research, various gamification applications and chatbot architectures, ranging from rule-based to generative models, are identified to assess their suitability for the specific needs of industrial 5.0 environments. The primary objective of this study is to explore the potential of leveraging chatbot assistance to enhance gamification experiences by considering employee specific characteristics, workplace technologies, and other relevant factors. By examining the advancements and obstacles in this field, this study aims to explore the potential of chatbots for increasing the effectiveness of gamification strategies. This integration is anticipated to lead to more immersive and personalized experiences, increased employee satisfaction, positive work environment, and enhanced skill development and performance. However, several challenges such as security, user acceptance and the need for continuous adaptation must be addressed to ensure the successful implementation of chatbot-driven gamification in I5.0 environments. The navigation through these challenges holds the key to unlocking the full potential of these transformative technologies and methods, paving the way for a more engaging and enriching work environment.

Rekayasa Aplikasi Edutainment Untuk Mengembangkan Sensor Motorik Pada Anak–Anak Berbasis Desktop

Edutainment comes from education, which means education, and entertainment, which means entertainment. So, in terms of language, education is entertaining. In this case, fun learning is usually done with humor, games, role-playing, and demonstrations. Learning can also be done in other ways as long as it can provide fun learning for students. At this age, they are in the most rapid growth and development period, both physically and mentally. Therefore, the author created a desktop-based edutainment application to develop motoric sensors in children that can accelerate growth with the hope that children can directly use the game application and gain more knowledge and change learning patterns not to be bored. This edutainment application is a learning application for early childhood ages ranging from 3 to 6 years, and it contains material for learning letters, numbers, pictures, and counting. The research method and development of this edutainment application is the rational unified process (RUP) method, a software engineering method developed by collecting various best practices in software.

Supporting Multi-Stakeholder Participation Processes: A Serious Game Application for Watershed Management in Colombia

Supporting Multi-Stakeholder Participation Processes: A Serious Game Application for Watershed Management in Colombia

Penerapan Permainan Tradisional Sambil Belajar untuk Perkembangan Sosial Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar

This article describes the application of traditional games while learning for the social development of school-aged children. The aim of traditional games while learning is to help children's social development with various motor skills. Community Service (PkM) activities are focused on Mangga Dua hamlet, a remote, disadvantaged, poor area and aspects of education that have not been touched by services. For some children who have not enjoyed a good education because school buildings are not yet available, the distance to the educational location is approximately three kilometers to the main village of Saunulu, Tehoru District. There are some parents, and their children don't know how to read and write, they are still illiterate (literate). It is hoped that through this activity there will be awareness among parents to send their children to school even though they are faced with limited economic conditions and transportation. Through the implementation of traditional games while learning, it is hoped that culture can be preserved because it is full of moral values and social ethics. The method used is learning assistance while playing. PkM activities were carried out for three days. The community service activities carried out received responsiveness from all children and parents.

Game on: a systematic exploration of gamification in logistics and supply chain management

Purpose This study systematically reviews the existing literature on the application of gamification in logistics and supply chain management (LSCM). This study aims to categorise the literature in various logistics and supply chain domains, to conceptualise the gamification framework pertinent in the context of LSCM and to provide a research agenda for scholars in the area. Design/methodology/approach The study’s methodology adopts the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis framework to conduct a systematic literature review. Forty relevant papers published from 2012 to 2023 are included in the analysis. Findings Augmented reality, blockchain, education, sustainability and warehousing have been identified as the key focus areas in which gamification is applied. Furthermore, the paper highlights different research approaches used to study these domains, maps the literature with gamification constructs (affordances, psychological outcomes and behavioural outcomes) and provides potential research avenues for future scholars. Research limitations/implications This review offers evidence of the impact of gamification on workforce dynamics, employee motivation, job satisfaction, trust, employee engagement and productivity. The study significantly contributes to the academic community by offering a conceptual framework and meaningful avenues for future researchers. Originality/value This research work contributes to the gamification, logistics and supply chain literature by providing a more comprehensive and methodical knowledge of the field. This study adds to the body of knowledge by offering a reference framework for future scholars based on a synthesis of the studies published so far in the area.