Entertainment Aspects Research Articles

A Conceptual Framework for the Development of Effective Serious Games for Learning

Currently, the interest in using serious games as a tool for learning and teaching in traditional educational processes has increased significantly. Therefore, serious games for learning are gaining increasing attention from researchers and domain experts (educators), as they are both looking for methods and tools to improve the quality of learning. Even though there are many existing design frameworks, models, and methodologies that offer valuable insights into the possibilities and limitations of serious games for learning, they focus mostly on high-level aspects and requirements of these games. Therefore, they do not fully help in understanding how such aspects can be concretely fulfilled. In this research, we investigate, characterize, and categorize the functional requirements and aspects needed for developing effective serious games for learning. This investigation aims to construct a conceptual framework to fill the gap in the current design frameworks. The proposed conceptual framework is used to understand the game´s structure and behavior with a focus on both aspects of serious games (educational and entertainment aspects), in other words, providing a way to think about the relationships between serious game components and the learning objectives of the game. The main contributions of the proposed conceptual framework are to facilitate and support the design and development process of these games as well as to enhance the collaborative work within a multidisciplinary development team. Finally, to show the feasibility and applicability of the conceptual framework, a practical example is presented to demonstrate the use of this framework. Furthermore, we conducted an evaluation process for implementing the conceptual model. The evaluation shows promising results in helping participants, particularly those with gaming experience, to understand and identify the roles of each component in the game and recognize the game's learning objectives. This will eventually lead to design and develop effective learning games in a flexible and easy-to-use way.

Сombat operations model of a single self-propelled artillery system for the computer game ARMA 3

Military computer games are an important segment of the world media culture and media business. In addition to the entertainment aspect, military simulators play an important role in the training of future military specialists. However, quite often the scenario component of military gaming lags behind the rapid development of real military equipment. World experience of military conflicts of the 21st century shows that the most intensively developing segment of ground forces weapons is its artillery component. In this paper, a model of combat use of a new generation artillery system is developed. The model is intended for modification of the military game ARMA 3. The new generation artillery system is a large-caliber gun with a high level of automation. It has a high rate of fire, maneuverability, and shooting accuracy. Due to these qualities, the new generation artillery system is comparable in combat power to a unit of traditional guns and can carry out combat operations in single mode. A technique has been developed for dynamically assessing the current combat capability of an artillery system, taking into account the resource costs during fire activity, including indirect hits by the enemy. It is shown that in addition to traditional tactical counter-battery tasks, an artillery system can be used to destroy a suddenly emerging high-risk target. A high-risk target is a non-artillery system capable of causing very large damage in a short period of time. Based on the method of dynamically assessing the current combat capability, a tree of artillery system states is constructed. It includes the most probable states of the artillery system and the corresponding design parameters. A ratio is obtained that allows, for a known state of the artillery system, to estimate the number of shots needed to hit the target with the required guaranteed probability. Calculated examples show that a new-generation artillery system is capable of destroying a high-risk target, sometimes even at the cost of its own loss. The developed model is implemented and is being tested as a mod for the war game ARMA 3.

Penerimaan Aplikasi Loklok Menggunakan Metode Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) oleh Masyarakat Jakarta

Nowadays, the development of communication and information technology has brought major chages in various aspect of life, one of them is in entertainment aspects. For example video streaming technology. Video streaming technology has been part of modern society. Loklok is of video streaming technology application which is popular in Indonesia. The purpose of this research is to analyze the acceptance video streaming technology on Loklok application and find out whether it can be generally acceptance by the people of Jakarta. This research was done for loklok application users. Loklok is an application or platform that provides video streaming services with many varieties of genres such Korean dramas, western films and animations. The conceptual model of technology acceptance assessment is based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which is a research model that analyzes the factors that influence the acceptance of computer technology. The statistical analysis used is the partial least squares structural equation model. This research uses quantitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of filling out online questionnaires through Google Forms with the number of respondents determined by the Slovin formula and sampling techniques using simple random sampling. This study uses PLS-SEM data analys with SmartPLS tools with a sample size of 100. The results of this study indicate that the variables Perceived Usefulness -> Attitude of use, Perceived ease of use -> Attitude of use, Attitude of use - > Behavioral Intention Of Use and Behavioral Intention Of Use -> Actually System Use are positive which means that the LokLok application is well received by the Jakarta Community.

MOCK IMPOLITENESS AND SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM IN KI SENO NUGROHO’S JAVANESE SHADOW PUPPET SHOW

This research aims to investigate the use of mock impoliteness in Ki Seno Nugroho’s shadow puppet performances and the formation of symbolic interactionism between the puppeteer and the audience. This is due to the evolving forms of politeness within Javanese society, particularly in the realm of shadow puppet performances in the modern era. Additionally, there is a public perception of Ki Seno Nugroho as a humorous puppeteer using Bagong as a means of communication during his performances. The analysis of conversations between Bagong and other characters is used to explore the context of mock impoliteness and symbolic interactionism in Ki Seno Nugroho’s shadow puppet shows titled “Bagong Duta,” “Bagong Maneges,” and “Semar Mbangun Kayangan.” The results of this study indicate that the use of mock impoliteness serves to create a humorous atmosphere, thus enhancing the entertainment aspect of Ki Seno Nugroho’s shadow puppet performances. Moreover, it seems that Ki Seno Nugroho successfully portrays Bagong in three forms of symbolic interactionism: as a physical entity (the youngest son of Semar, the father of all panakawan characters in the Javanese puppet shadow story), a social entity (a representation of resistance by the common people towards authority), and an abstract entity (an entertainment element in shadow puppet performances).

Machine Learning Decision System on the Empirical Analysis of the Actual Usage of Interactive Entertainment: A Perspective of Sustainable Innovative Technology

This study focused on the impact of Netflix’s interactive entertainment on Filipino consumers, seamlessly combining vantage points from consumer behavior and employing data analytics. This underlines the revolutionary aspect of interactive entertainment in the quickly expanding digital media ecosystem, particularly as Netflix pioneers fresh content distribution techniques. The main objective of this study was to find the factors impacting the real usage of Netflix’s interactive entertainment among Filipino viewers, filling a critical gap in the existing literature. The major goal of using advanced data analytics techniques in this study was to understand the subtle dynamics affecting customer behavior in this setting. Specifically, the random forest classifier with hard and soft classifiers was assessed. The random forest compared to LightGBM was also employed, alongside the different algorithms of the artificial neural network. Purposive sampling was used to obtain responses from 258 people who had experienced Netflix’s interactive entertainment, resulting in a comprehensive dataset. The findings emphasized the importance of hedonic motivation, underlining the requirement for highly engaging and rewarding interactive material. Customer service and device compatibility, for example, have a significant impact on user uptake. Furthermore, behavioral intention and habit emerged as key drivers, revealing interactive entertainment’s long-term influence on user engagement. Practically, the research recommends strategic platform suggestions that emphasize continuous innovation, user-friendly interfaces, and user-centric methods. This study was able to fill in the gap in the literature on interactive entertainment, which contributes to a better understanding of consumer consumption and lays the groundwork for future research in the dynamic field of digital media. Moreover, this study offers essential insights into the intricate interaction of consumer preferences, technology breakthroughs, and societal influences in the ever-expanding environment of digital entertainment. Lastly, the comparative approach to the use of machine learning algorithms provides insights for future works to adopt and employ among human factors and consumer behavior-related studies.

The Impact of Digital Life on Oral Health: A Critical Review

The widespread adoption of digital technologies has transformed various aspects of daily life, including communication, entertainment, and work. This review examines the potential implications of digital life on oral health, focusing on behaviours such as increased screen time, sedentary habits, and altered dietary patterns associated with digital device usage. Additionally, the impact of social media on oral health perceptions and behaviours is explored. Furthermore, the role of digital tools, such as tele-health and mobile applications, in promoting oral hygiene and facilitating access to dental care is discussed. Understanding the multifaceted influence of digital life on oral health is crucial for developing effective preventive strategies and interventions to mitigate potential adverse effects and promote overall oral health and well-being in the digital age.

The Perception of Technology in Secondary School Students’ Drawings and Expressions

With today’s developing technology, students’ ways of living, learning, and working have been changing rapidly, leading them to acquire new approaches related to technology. The main objective of this study is to identify the views of secondary school students regarding technology. The participants of the study, which was designed as a qualitative study, consisted of 5th grade students studying at a state secondary school in the district of Yalova, Turkey in the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. The data of the study, which consisted of students’ pictures and written expressions, were analyzed with the content analysis technique. As far as the emerging results are concerned, while the students emphasized the more useful and entertaining aspects of technology as its positive features, they expressed their opinions on the lack of social communication, energy insufficiency and environmental damage as technology’s negative features. In the students’ perceptions, it can be seen that technology makes their lives easier, but that the harms to personal health, social communication and the environment are taken into account. Since the study was carried out with 5th grade students, perception of technology at different age and grade levels is a matter of interest for future research. In this sense, it is possible to recommend identifying the direction of the trends with studies to be conducted with different age levels.

Stratergi Pembelajaran Edutaiment Dalam Pembelajaran

The use of learning strategies that combine aspects of entertainment is known as "edutainment" or entertainment education. This strategy aims to make the learning process more interesting and enjoyable, thereby increasing student motivation and involvement. Implementing this edutainment strategy not only makes learning more enjoyable, but can also improve students' knowledge retention, critical thinking skills and collaboration abilities. In the edutainment concept, the essence of the learning process is to create a pleasant, comfortable and amazing atmosphere, thereby facilitating the formation of a harmonious and dynamic relationship between teachers and students. Through a pedagogical dedactic approach with redagonistic nuances, the interactions that occur between teachers and students become not only effective but also relaxed and free, allowing students to interact without fear or limitations. This is very important because when students feel comfortable with their learning environment, they are more likely to actively engage and acquire knowledge in a more effective and enjoyable way. In implementing edutainment learning strategies, there are certainly advantages and disadvantages, but this is something that is common in every learning strategy. Because learning strategies are applied not to be forced but according to the needs of the ongoing learning process.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Gagdet terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XII MIPA SMAN 5 Model Palu pada Mata Pelajaran Biologi

Gadgets are small electronic devices that have special functions to download the latest information. The use of gadgets is not only limited to the entertainment aspect, but has also penetrated into the world of education, especially among students. This study aims to describe the effect of gadget use on the learning outcomes of students of class XII MIPA SMAN 5 Model Palu in Biology subject. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. The sample in this study were XII MIPA class students of SMAN 5 Model Palu as many as 55 students using purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis techniques were performed with normality test, simple linear regression test and F test. The results showed that there is a positive influence of gadget use on student learning outcomes at SMAN 5 Model Palu. Through hypothesis testing with the F test, the f-table is obtained at 4.02 so that f-count = 28.238> f-table = 4.02 which means it has a significant effect.

“And you think you’re so clever and classless and free” : Television and the working class in British films (1959-2021)

Many British feature films have presented a rather critical view of television since its development, especially when related to the representation of the working class, because of its ambivalent ideological damage. Since 1959, television has thus often been presented as both a tool to depoliticise and indoctrinate its audience. Yet, over the decades, the representation of television and its impact on British working-class households has morphed and become more nuanced as the medium went mainstream. By the late 1960s, television was less of a vehicle for the directors’ and their heroes’ misogyny and fear of “dumbing down” through advertising and consumerism. Instead, it was associated with more positive aspects of working-class culture and family entertainment. But the advent of real TV shows has proved to be the latest development in the class opposition that has always underlain the representation of television in British films. The irony being that television in films was initially criticised for its potentially damaging classlessness yet it has always remained a channel for cinema to express its class-related bias. Because whether British cinema looks at how the working class watches television or at how television shows the working class, the representation mostly results from one class (the upper-middle class) watching another.

"Transformative Realities: The Social Impact of Virtual Reality"

Abstract: The social impact of virtual reality (VR) is a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses various aspects of human interaction, education, healthcare, and entertainment. As VR technologies continue to advance, their influence onsociety becomes increasingly profound. This abstract provides a concise overview of the social impact of VR, emphasizing key themes such as accessibility, education, and privacy. In education, VR offers immersive learningexperiences, transcending traditional boundaries and providing students with opportunities for interactive and experiential learning. However, challengesrelated to access and inclusivity must be addressed to ensure that the benefits of VR education are widespread. In healthcare, VR applications contribute to innovative therapeutic interventions, medical training simulations, and mental health treatments. The transformative potential of VR in healthcare isaccompanied by ethical considerations, including privacy concerns and the need for responsible implementation. The social impact of VR also extends to the realm of entertainment, where virtual environments offer new forms of interactive storytelling and gaming experiences. As virtual worlds become increasingly realistic, questions arise regarding the psychological and social implications of prolonged engagement in immersive digital environments. The abstract highlights the importance of cybersecurity measures to protect users within virtual networks, addressing issues such as data privacy, identity theft, and the responsible use of VR technologies. The social impact of virtual reality isa dynamic interplay between technological advancements and societal considerations. accessibility, education, healthcare, entertainment, and ethical considerations are virtual reality technologies. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative technology with profound implications for society. Its social impact extends across various domains, influencing how individuals interact, learn, and experience the world. VR also raises ethical concerns, such as privacy issues and potential social isolation. As this technology continues to evolve, understanding and addressing these social implications will be crucial in harnessing the full potential of virtual reality for the betterment of society. As VR continues to evolve, its social impact will likely shape the way people learn, work, and connect, necessitating ongoing exploration of its benefits and challenges for society.

The effects of social media live streaming commerce on Vietnamese Generation Z consumers’ purchase intention

Social media live streaming commerce is an emerging and effective online shopping channel that integrates live streaming and e-commerce through social media platforms. This trend has gained significant attention, particularly from Generation Z, who are drawn to the interactive and entertaining aspects of shopping through live streaming. This study investigates factors affecting the purchase intention of Vietnamese Generation Z consumers in live streaming commerce on social media platforms, assessing the impact of six factors: entertainment, information quality, interactivity, perceived risk, peer customer evaluations and recommendations, and streamers. Using a non-probability sampling, an online survey was conducted among 344 consumers who possess prior experience with social media live streaming commerce. Data analysis used a partial least squares structural equation modeling technique. The findings revealed that increased entertainment, higher information quality, enhanced interactivity, positive peer customer evaluations and recommendations, and a more attractive and expert streamer positively impact purchase intention. Notably, streamers exhibited the most robust influence, while information quality demonstrated the weakest effect among the influencing factors. Conversely, perceived risk did not significantly hinder purchase intention, suggesting Generation Z consumers’ confidence in online transactions and their willingness to take risks for entertainment and interactivity in live streaming commerce. In light of these results, businesses are advised to elevate consumer purchase intentions by prioritizing aspects related to entertainment, information quality, interactivity, and peer customer evaluations. Prudent selection of streamers is highlighted as a pivotal strategy for organizations to effectively shape customer purchasing intentions. AcknowledgmentThe researchers express sincere gratitude to all the participants who generously participated in this study.

Non-Playable Character (NPC) based on Behaviour Tree for Enhanced Immersive Experience in the Serious Game "Warik's Adventure"

Video games, or digital games, have transcended their traditional role of mere entertainment and are now being leveraged for more serious purposes, such as education and cultural preservation. Serious games offer the advantage of presenting content in an interactive and enjoyable manner. A crucial element in gameplay for creating interactivity and a pleasurable experience is the non-playable character (NPC). In serious games, replayability is pivotal for optimizing the comprehension of learning content, with the gameplay experience being a key factor influencing replayability. While games are known for their entertaining aspects, immersion design in serious games often falls short, resulting in a subpar experience. The NPC design in this study is grounded in appreciative learning, emphasizing positive outcomes such as possibilities, peak successes, exploration, and future optimism. The reward activity is structured across four levels: Discovery, Dream, Design, and Destiny. Behaviour Tree is employed to govern NPC behavior throughout all four stages. To evaluate the effectiveness of the immersive design, the Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) is employed, measuring three primary components—sensory, imaginative, and challenge-based immersion. The GEQ result indicates a score of 3.2, showcasing a slight improvement from the previous version's score of 3.07. This research contributes to the enhancement of serious game design by focusing on NPC behavior and immersive experiences, ultimately fostering more effective and engaging learning environments.

The development of an online serious game for oral diagnosis and treatment planning: evaluation of knowledge acquisition and retention

BackgroundWhile serious games seem to be supportive in healthcare education, none of them had been designed to develop competence in diagnosis and treatment planning of oral lesions. Therefore, this research aimed to develop an online simulation-based serious game for training diagnosis and treatment planning of oral lesions (SimOL) and to evaluate its educational impact in terms of knowledge improvement and retention.MethodsAs a mandatory task in an oral lesion course, all 28 students were required to participate in SimOL activities. Participants were instructed to complete a pre-knowledge assessment following a one-week washout period prior to the game activity. Subsequent to the game completion, they were tasked to complete a post-knowledge assessment I (Full score = 15) and satisfaction questionnaire. A post-knowledge assessment II was administered a week later to evaluate knowledge retention.ResultsThe findings demonstrated a significant increase in the assessment scores after interacting with the game (P < 0.001), where the pre- and immediate post-knowledge assessment scores were 8.00 (SD = 2.11) and 11.71 (SD = 2.39), respectively. The game also exhibited a positive impact on knowledge retention, as there was no significant difference between the scores of post-knowledge assessment I and II (P > 0.05). Additionally, students perceived the game as positively in all aspects, although the entertainment aspect achieved a slightly lower score of 3.70 (SD = 0.21), in comparison to the usefulness and ease of use with a score of 4.02 (SD = 0.11) and 4.02 (SD = 0.16), respectively.ConclusionSimOL demonstrated its potential as an effective learning tool for improving and retaining knowledge for diagnosis and treatment planning of oral lesions. The game was perceived positively by dental students in all aspects, however further improvements should prioritize the enhancement of entertaining components.

The Humour of Sociolects and Idiolects among Heterogeneous Audiences in Contemporary Nigerian Stand-up Comedies

Stand-up comedy, a trans-tribal and gender-equality profession among talented Nigerian youths, is posed with different linguistic barriers in communication exchange between tribal performers and their heterogeneous audience and between intertribal performers and homogeneous audiences because of cultural differences. In Southwest Nigeria, the Yoruba call it "Efe" and "Apara;" Southeast, the Igbo, "Njakiri;" the North, Hausa/Fulani, "Yan Kama" and 'Waman Sariki. Earlier studies have focused on its entertainment aspects, disregarding its underlying intercultural values and mono-national speech act. Therefore, this study examines the use of the mono-national speech act of Pidgin-sociolect and Pidgin-idiolect (catchphrases and withering scorn) used by Nigerian stand-up comedians in live performances to address linguistic barriers and foster communication exchange between performers and heterogeneous audiences. This is in a bid to create national unity, promote love and foster mutual intelligibility among the heterogeneous audience. Schechner's Performance Theory was used to interrogate performance. Data from live recordings of purposively selected Nigerian Stand-up comedians: Ayo Makun (AY), Helen Paul, Godwin Komone (Gordons), Ahamefula Igwemba (Klint da Drunk), and Aboki, were used. They underwent a performance analysis.

Ideational, Interpersonal, and Textual Meanings in a Japanese Storybook, “Kibou no Bokujou”

This research examines ideational, interpersonal, and textual meanings by applying the theory of Systemic Functional Linguistics by Halliday &amp; Matthiessen (2014). The qualitative methodology was used to comprehensively explain the meaning in a Japanese storybook entitled Kibou no Bokujou ‘A Livestock of Hope’ by Mori &amp; Yoshida (2015). Based on the analysis of the lexico-grammatical aspect used in the text, it can be concluded that these three meanings simultaneously relate. Ideational meaning shows the domination of material processes generally found in children's narratives. Interpersonal meanings show a tendency of IndicativeDeclarative MOOD, which can be interpreted as the author of the storybook being positioned as the information provider to the readers. Textual meaning shows that the information distribution is frequently realized with the unmarked topical theme, which can be interpreted as most of the texts' subjects are farm owners and their cows. Meanwhile, the thematic progression is dominated by a reiteration pattern (constant theme). It can be interpreted that the same theme repeatedly and sequentially appears to help the readers understand the text. A storybook entitled Kibou no Bokujou has successfully provided information about the struggle of a farm owner who chose to stay on his farm after the earthquake and tsunami. The information is delivered in a narrative that can be easily understood without putting aside the entertainment aspect of a storybook.

Implementation of Game-Based Learning in a Tertiary General Education Course

Game-based learning can be an entertaining, engaging, and effective way of learning if both the game-play experience and educational content were carefully designed and balanced. By modifying an existing commercially available game rather than developing a game from scratch, the technical side and entertainment aspect of the game can be guaranteed so that educators can spend less effort in the technologies and game design but focus more on the educational and pedagogical aspect of designing and implementing game-based learning. We have enhanced a popular commercial computer game, Civilization, for use in a general education course that aims to nurture scientific literacy for tertiary students. The game has been used as a learning and assessment tool for this course along with other traditional course activities. The enhanced game includes scenarios which simulate world history and requires the players to lead a civilization and compete in these scenarios. Playing this ‘mod’ allows students to reflect upon, among many interesting issues, the dependency of scientific development on the political, economic, cultural, and geographical factors in history, which is one of the important intended learning outcomes in our course. The game has been used for 5 consecutive academic years. Survey responses and academic grades have been collected and analysed. The result is positive in both the rating on enjoyment and indicators of effectiveness of learning. Students who played the game are more engaged in course content, more willing to attend lectures and received a better course grade at the end as compared to those who didn’t. While we cannot simply conclude with a causal relationship based on our reported analysis, we believe that playing this game is useful and suitable in complementing our traditional pedagogy. The engagement in game playing will increase, not decrease, students’ effort spent on other traditional course activities.

Research and development of a cross-platform application for watching movies and TV series with Chat GPT AI integration

The article presents the results of the research and development of a cross-platform application for watching movies and TV series with Chat GPT AI integration. In today's world, choosing movies and TV series is becoming increasingly difficult due to the huge amount of content available. Users are looking for tools that will help them find and enjoy interesting films and TV series. The main contribution of this article is the presentation of a developed cross-platform application that combines the ability to watch movies and TV series with ChatGPT artificial intelligence. The app provides unique features including powerful search and content filtering, personalized recommendations based on user preferences, and the ability to interact with ChatGPT for recommendations and communication. We take an in-depth look at key aspects of the app, including its functionality and user interface, and provide technical details and solutions used in development. Particular attention is paid to machine learning technologies and algorithms used to improve the quality of recommendations and enrich the user experience. This article not only introduces the entertainment aspect, but also demonstrates how combining entertainment and artificial intelligence can make the user experience in the world of streaming content more interesting and satisfying. We invite readers to review the research details and technological aspects of this innovative project.

PERANCANGAN APLIKASI GAME EDUKASI TENTANG MITOLOGI INDONESIA BERBASIS ANDROID

The rapid development of technology has significantly impacted various aspects of human life, including education and entertainment. One emerging trend is the utilization of technology to create engaging and interactive educational games. With technological advancements, educational games have become effective tools to teach various concepts and skills to the younger generation. However, in the era of globalization, the role of mythology in the lives of the younger generation has been overshadowed by foreign cultures' influence and technological advancements. By combining technology, elements of mythology, and educational aspects, a game based on Indonesian mythology becomes an innovative and attractive solution to ignite the interest and awareness of the younger generation towards their cultural heritage and national history. In this research will developed a technology-based educational game with a focus on Indonesian mythology using Unity, Adobe Illustrator and Visual Studio. The game was designed to present information about Indonesian mythology in an engaging and interactive manner, captivating the interest of the younger generation in learning and getting acquainted with their cultural heritage.

Transformasi Polopalo sebagai Media Hiburan Masyarakat Gorontalo di Lihuta Lo Polopalo

Transformation polopalo as an entertainment medium, especially in the case of lihuta lo polopalo experiences a use-value remodeling conflict. The existence of conflict results in the degradation of functions and preservation. Base on the conflict so the purpose of this study is to describe the transformation of polopalo as an entertainment medium for the people of Gorontalo in the context of lihuta lo polopalo. The research method uses case study ethnography. The results of the study show that the Transformation of polopalo has an impact on the chronobiology relations of its manifest-latency function on aspects of entertainment, such as physical, aesthetic, economic, social and cultural values.