Interactive Experience Research Articles

Patient acceptance of medical service robots in the medical intelligence era: an empirical study based on an extended AI device use acceptance model

In the era of medical intelligence, there are still few studies focusing on medical service robots from a user experience perspective. Guided by the model of artificial intelligence (AI) device use acceptance (AIDUA), this article develops a theoretical model to explain patients’ intention to use medical service robots at hospitals. The proposed model specifically distinguished the dimensions of anthropomorphic attributes of service robots and further introduces two variables, perceived empathy and interaction experience, as a way to construct a three-stage psychological mechanism for patient acceptance of robots. 400 questionnaires from Chinese patients were collected offline and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results revealed that the four attributes of anthropomorphism play a differential influence in performance expectations and effort expectations, but all positively contribute to empathy, which in turn positively affects interaction quality. Interaction quality, performance expectations, and effort expectations all influence patients’ emotions, thus having an impact on patients’ intentions to accept service robots. The findings from this study will assist the healthcare sector in upgrading medical service robots, which will improve patient acceptance of these robots.

Methodologies and Procedures for the Audiovisual Creation and Direction of Virtual Reality Short Films with Volumetric Capture. An Innovation Project for Higher Education

Virtual reality (VR) has become a cutting-edge medium for interactive experiences and immersive storytelling. In this setting, virtual reality short films have become more popular. They provide audiences with the chance to fully submerge themselves in three-dimensional environments and experience the staging of fictional events firsthand. This article presents a method for producing virtual reality short films using volumetric capture, which enables the implementation of real-time acting captured in three-dimensional video in virtual space-time.The production process is explained, starting with the idea of creating hybrid virtual reality cinematic experiences that blend various methods and assets, such as volumetric capture, computer graphics, and 360-degree film. For this experience, the production of the second episode of the virtual reality series The Stigma Machine (Martínez-Cano, 2022-currently) was carried out within the framework of the educational innovation project PIEU_B/2023_69: Production of prosocial-immersive audiovisual narratives in virtual reality, which involves 20 students from Miguel Hernández University’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication and the Double Degree in Audiovisual Communication and Journalism.In order to experiment with the students on the various processes and techniques for the audiovisual creation of VR, a review of exceptional examples of VR short films with volumetric capture was conducted during the development of this project. Case studies were analyzed to illustrate the various solutions implemented to create immersive experiences from an emotional approach.The findings highlight future directions for the creation of VR short films with volumetric capture and stress the value of multidisciplinary cooperation between filmmakers, visual artists, and VR specialists in advancing the development of this type of immersive storytelling.

Authenticity in Interactive Experiences

Building on our previous work presented at the Eurographics GCH conference, this paper further explores the characteristics of an “authentic experience”, developing a framework that can be applied to the development of XR and hybrid applications in the field of cultural heritage. While recognising the broader concept of authenticity, we have not focused on an in-depth analysis of it. Instead, we focus specifically on “authentic experiences”. Here, we have extended the definition of authenticity beyond realism or sense of presence, proposing instead a multi-dimensional approach to engaging users cognitively, emotionally, and sensorially (the “Self” dimension) and, at the same time, including two otherfundamental dimensions (the “Others” and the “World”) intrinsically connected to the “Self”. We have then further detailed these three dimensions, which are the pillars of the perception of authenticity, identifying their “components” and “elements”. Finally, we transformed the elements into “actionable” design indications, setting the ground to further develop specific design (UI and UX) strategies for digital heritage and serious game applications.

Fostering Critical Digital Literacy Through Podcasting, Collaborative Work, and Oral Interaction

Introduction: Mastering a second or foreign language, especially oral communication, is complex and challenging, influenced by external pressures as seen in Colombia's education and language policy reforms, which compel teachers and institutions to address how to develop language skills with students. Objective: This study aimed to explore how collaborative podcast development, as a critical digital literacy practice, can enhance 11th graders' oral and critical interaction in English. Methodology: Conducted in a public school, the research employs a qualitative approach within a case study methodology. Although quantitative techniques like checklists and questionnaires were used for data collection, the study maintains a qualitative design. Through semi-structured interviews with a subgroup of five students, participants reflect on their experiences of collaborative learning and interaction in English while constructing a podcast. Data was analyzed using a triangulation method. Findings: Thematic analysis revealed that collaborative podcast development promoted English oral interaction among participants, fostering collaboration, exchange of thoughts and feelings, and increased language confidence. Discussion and Conclusions: The study advocates for a reexamination of digital practices in the classroom to promote English oral interaction from a critical perspective. It recommends collaborative podcast development as a digital practice to enhance oral interaction, empowering students to use English in social and academic contexts.

Relatives’ experiences of unsuccessful out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation attempts: a qualitative analysis

AimRelatives of patients who have experienced an out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) experience confusion and distress during resuscitation. Clear information from ambulance clinicians and the opportunity to witness the resuscitation helps them navigate the chaotic scene. However, UK-based evidence concerning relatives’ experiences of unsuccessful resuscitation attempts and interactions with ambulance clinicians is lacking. This qualitative study explores those experiences to inform ambulance clinician practice.MethodsTwo ambulance services in the UK identified OHCA events attended by their clinicians within the previous two weeks. After a minimum of three months relatives of non-survivors of these events were invited to participate in either a remote or face-to-face interview. Interviews focussed on their experiences of the resuscitation attempt and interactions with ambulance clinicians, their feelings at the time, and their reflections on the event afterwards. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 relatives of OHCA non-survivors. Thematic analysis identified four themes. Cardiac arrest is a traumatic event for relatives, with chaotic noisy scenes increasing their distress. Many described feelings symptomatic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder since the event. During resuscitation, participants needed information from clinicians about what was happening, and provided information about their relatives’ wishes. Participants needed reassurance from clinicians that everything possible was done to save their relative and were reassured when they could witness some of the resuscitation. Participants were surprised how long resuscitation seemed to last; some were distressed that it lasted so long.ConclusionRelatives’ experiences highlight two key challenges for ambulance clinicians: (1) being aware of the tension relatives feel between needing reassurance that the crew is doing everything to save the patient and wanting to avoid prolonged and ultimately futile resuscitation attempts; and (2) having ongoing conversations with those present to inform clinical decision-making whilst managing the resuscitation attempt.

Risk Perception and Knowledge Following a Social Game-Based Tobacco Prevention Program for Adolescents: Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial.

Adolescence is a critical developmental stage that is particularly vulnerable to the initiation of tobacco use. Despite the well-documented health risks associated with tobacco use, it remains prevalent among adolescents. Games for health are a promising strategy for tobacco prevention, using experiential and social learning theories to enhance engagement and improve behavior change. This pilot study aims to (1) compare the social game-based program Storm-Heroes to a nonsocial program regarding adolescents' personal and social experiences and (2) examine how these experiences predict higher tobacco knowledge and perceived risks of vaping and conventional tobacco use. In a cluster-randomized comparative design, 4 after-school sites (N=79 adolescents) were recruited in person and randomized in a single-blinded format to 1 of 2 interventions: the social game Storm-Heroes (44/79, 56%) or the nonsocial program A Smoking Prevention Interactive Experience (ASPIRE; 35/79, 44%). A study team member supervised both interventions. Data were collected at baseline, immediate follow-up, and a 1.5-month follow-up (45/74, 61% retained). Repeated measures mixed effects models were conducted. A total of 45 participants continued until the 1.5-month follow-up. Participants in the Strom-Heroes group were more likely to increase their perceived risk of vaping (B=0.40; P<.001), perceived risk of conventional tobacco use (B=0.35; P=.046), and tobacco knowledge (B=1.63; P<.001) than those in the control condition. The usability level of the program was related to a higher perceived risk of vaping (B=0.16; P=.003) and conventional tobacco use (B=0.16; P=.02) by follow-up. Attention to the program was also related to higher perceived risk of vaping (B=0.12; P=.002) and conventional tobacco use (B=0.14; P<.001). Distraction was not related to either perceived risk of vaping (P=.15) or perceived risk of conventional tobacco use (P=.71). In contrast, both more attention (B=0.60; P<.001) and less distraction (B=-0.37; P<.001) were related to higher tobacco knowledge. The increased perceived risk of vaping and conventional tobacco among Storm-Heroes participants aligns with the program's goals of improving participants' awareness of the risks associated with tobacco use and their tobacco knowledge. However, distraction weakened the effect of the program on tobacco knowledge, indicating that emphasis needs to be placed on minimizing distraction for better outcomes. With the results of this study, researchers can work to advance the current version of Storm-Heroes and amplify engagement in the program to improve its potential for preventing adolescents' initiation of tobacco use. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02703597; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02703597.

Designing the Virtual Museum with Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Abstract In the 2020 video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the player builds the collection of the impressive Animal Crossing Museum (ACM). Exploring the visitor experience of this video game museum’s art wing from the perspective of museum professionals allows for the discovery of inventive ways to deepen connection with museum patrons in the virtual space. The ACM is more successful at engaging visitors than traditional virtual museums. It meets visitor needs by offering an immersive, interactive experience, and depends on direct action from the visitor to expand and grow its collection and space. By taking lessons from the player interaction design of the ACM, virtual museums can be designed to meet the psychological needs of visitors and build long-lasting relationships between the visitor and the institution. From the text, this essay proposes seven lessons for designing virtual museums: start with visitor experience at the center of virtual museum design, allow the visitor to collaborate on the creation of the virtual museum, make the virtual museum a habit with intermittent rewards and increased access over time, build social interaction into the virtual museum, add an avatar, show off curator personality, and address colonial roots of museums.

Exploring Students’ Feelings in the Initial Phase of a Community-Based Research Service-Learning Course: A Qualitative Approach Using Content Analysis

The emotional experience of situations and interactions with other people plays an important role in teaching and learning processes and interacts with cognitive as well as motivational and intentional factors in the acquisition of knowledge. In our qualitative investigation, we explored participants’ experiences in the initial phase of a community-based research service-learning project that dealt with issues of social inequality, poverty and homelessness. We were particularly interested in the affective processes in the project’s planning phase and during the first meetings between community partners, homeless people and the participating students. After completing the course, we conducted guided qualitative online interviews with the course participants. The interviews were fully transcribed verbatim. We then coded and analysed the data using qualitative content analysis approach. It became apparent that the students were particularly anxious and apprehensive about working with vulnerable groups of people. This manifested itself in uncertainty, nervousness, fears and negative feelings. Regarding the collaboration with the community partners, the emotional situation varied among the students in the initial phase. We conclude that students’ fears, anxieties, and uncertainties in the planning phase of a service-learning or community-based research project should be taken seriously. A relaxed and positive atmosphere at the first meetings can be viewed as particularly important for project progression and the students’ future learning success.

A Review on Mixed Reality Operating Systems : Current Trends, Challenges and Prospects

This comprehensive article explores the rapidly evolving landscape of Mixed Reality (MR) operating systems, examining their core functionalities, architectural components, and the cutting-edge trends shaping their development. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges facing MR OS developers, including interoperability, scalability, and user experience optimization, while offering insights into potential solutions. A comparative article of leading MR platforms highlights the diverse approaches and capabilities within the current ecosystem. The article delves into future prospects, discussing the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced user interaction paradigms, and their potential impact across various industries. Additionally, it addresses strategies for overcoming current limitations and explores the broader implications of MR technology on society, including ethical considerations and privacy concerns. By synthesizing current research and industry developments, this paper offers a comprehensive overview of the state of MR operating systems, their potential applications, and the transformative role they are poised to play in shaping human-computer interaction and digital experiences. The article concludes by emphasizing the critical importance of continued innovation in MR operating systems for advancing the field and realizing the full potential of mixed reality technology in both personal and professional domains.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Virtual Reality: A Synergistic Approach to Building Sustainable Brand Image

This study explores the intersection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Virtual Reality (VR) as a novel approach to fostering sustainable brand image. Utilizing a qualitative research method through literature review and library research, the paper analyzes existing frameworks and theories on CSR and their potential enhancement through immersive VR experiences. The findings indicate that CSR initiatives, when integrated with VR, offer companies a unique opportunity to engage consumers more deeply by creating interactive and impactful experiences that highlight their commitment to sustainability. VR can simulate real-world scenarios of a company’s social and environmental efforts, making these initiatives more tangible and relatable to consumers. This immersive engagement not only enhances consumer understanding of CSR efforts but also builds stronger emotional connections, which are essential for long-term brand loyalty. Additionally, the synergy between CSR and VR contributes to a more transparent and authentic brand image, as VR allows for a more compelling demonstration of CSR activities. The study concludes that this innovative approach of combining CSR with VR can significantly improve brand perception, foster consumer trust, and establish a sustainable brand image that aligns with modern consumer expectations of corporate responsibility and ethical behavior. Further research is suggested to explore the long-term effects of this integration on consumer behavior and brand equity

Integration of Gamification and Mobile Applications to Promote Inclusive Education: a Techno Pedagogical Approach

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze, through a document-based synthesis of existing literature, the integration of gamification and mobile applications in inclusive education, focusing on their potential to support the academic development of students. Theoretical Framework: The research presents key concepts and theories that underpin the implementation of gamification and mobile applications in the context of inclusive education, providing a solid theoretical framework that aids in understanding the study's context. Method: Through the review of 20 scientific articles, several effective strategies for implementing various technological tools (mobile applications) in the teaching-learning process are identified, with a special focus on inclusive education. Results and Discussion: It was shown that the use of playful elements and technological resources enhances active student participation, particularly for those with special educational needs, facilitating the development of soft skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and self-efficacy. Research Implications: The implications of this research span various areas of education, highlighting the need to integrate innovative pedagogical approaches that promote equitable access and inclusion. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by analyzing innovative approaches to the integration of gamification and mobile applications in emerging educational models. Its value lies in the need to develop projects that break educational monotony, promoting interactive experiences that empower both learners and educators.

Pola Penerapan Implementasi Teknologi Tepat Guna Berbasis Machine Learning dalam Identifikasi Keramik sebagai Infrastruktur Wisata Edukasi di Desa Pagelaran

The application pattern of appropriate technology based on machine learning for ceramic identification as educational tourism infrastructure in Pagelaran Village aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the ceramic identification process. This program employs machine learning algorithms to classify and recognize various types of ceramics based on visual and textural characteristics. Through this approach, educational tourism in Pagelaran Village can offer an interactive and immersive learning experience for visitors. Initial results indicate increased accuracy in ceramic identification and heightened visitor interest and engagement. This initiative is expected to support the development of technology-based educational tourism in Pagelaran Village.

Peningkatan Akses dan Peluang Kewirausahaan Mahasiswa melalui Pembelajaran Fotografi Berbasis Proyek Industri di Sistem Pembelajaran Jaringan

The program to enhance student access and entrepreneurial opportunities through industry-based photography project learning in an online learning system aims to develop students' technical and managerial skills. This program combines theory and practice through real industry-relevant projects, providing a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. Results show significant improvements in students' skills and motivation. With continued support from various parties, this program is expected to sustain improvements in education quality and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Pengembangan Game Edukasi Gerabah-Rush sebagai Game Unggulan Industri Gerabah Pagelaran

This community service program aims to develop the educational game "Gerabah-Rush" as a flagship game for the pottery industry in Pagelaran Village. The methodology includes educational and promotional needs analysis, game content design, and evaluation of the game's effectiveness in increasing youth interest and engagement with pottery crafts. The game is designed to provide an interactive and immersive experience about the pottery-making process, history, and cultural values embedded within it. Program results show a significant increase in young people's interest and awareness of local pottery crafts. Evaluations through surveys and in-depth interviews confirm that this educational game is effective in promoting pottery crafts and enhancing their educational value. This program makes a significant contribution to modernizing educational and promotional assets for pottery crafts and ensuring the sustainability of the pottery industry in Pagelaran Village.

PERAN BUKU KOMIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK

Students face various challenges in improving the quality and success of learning. Thus, a strong learning motivation factor is needed so that students are able to face learning challenges. The use of comic book media is one way to encourage students' interest in learning. The use of comic books as a learning medium has been widely implemented and the results have been proven to increase students' motivation to learn. The method used is in the form of literature study by searching, combining, and reviewing publications according to the topic of discussion. Data was taken from google scholar with the keyword "student learning motivation &amp; comic books" in the time span from 2019 to 2024 and around 14,500 articles and 47 articles were obtained in accordance with the research theme. The results of the study show that comic books as a learning medium and increase students' motivation, help better understanding of topics and foster a positive attitude towards learning by providing an interesting and interactive learning experience.

The Influence of Environmental Factors, Perception, and Participation on Industrial Heritage Tourism Satisfaction—A Study Based on Multiple Heritages in Shanghai

With the increasing public awareness and strength of industrial heritage protection, industrial heritage plays an increasingly important role in tourism after transformation and upgrading. The influence of built environment factors and visitors’ participation on satisfaction has been fully confirmed, but the primary and secondary relationships between the two variables remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between the built environment, tourist participation, and tourism satisfaction, and compare the actual loads of different routes to find the dominant variable. The data of this study came from three industrial heritage renovation projects in Shanghai with remarkable transformation results. Field investigations and questionnaire surveys were conducted on them, and a total of 362 valid samples were received. Descriptive statistical analysis and structural equation models were used to analyze the data. Two paths of “built environment–tourism satisfaction” and “tourist participation–tourism satisfaction” are compared and demonstrated. The path coefficient of the former is 0.63, while that of the latter is 0.77, and the influence of the latter is more significant than that of the former. The study creatively found the audience orientation of both sexes for different types of experience activities, confirmed the mediating effect of subjective perception, and provided the following suggestions for managers of built industrial cultural heritage. Interactive experiences and guided tours deepen visitors’ understanding of the historical and cultural value of industrial heritage. Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies can be introduced to provide an immersive visit experience and attract a wider audience to participate, effectively enhancing the attractiveness of and satisfaction with industrial heritage tourism.

ChatGPT and me: First-time and experienced users’ perceptions of ChatGPT’s communicative ability as a dialogue partner

Chatbots like ChatGPT have the potential to produce more natural conversational user interface interactions. Yet, we currently know little about perceptions of ChatGPT as a dialogue partner, and if interaction changes these. Through an online, two-stage, mixed methods study conducted in July 2023, in which first-time and experienced users living in the UK or Ireland engaged in tasks with ChatGPT, we show that interaction improves attitudes towards the system for first-time users, while these attitudes are already positive and stable in experienced users. We further show that first-time users’ perceptions of ChatGPT’s communicative ability (competence, human-likeness, and flexibility) are more dynamic than those of experienced users, although the experienced users’ perceptions also peak post-interaction. When reflecting on their interaction experience with ChatGPT, both groups were positive with little mention of limitations. We discuss the implications of these findings for user perceptions of ChatGPT as a dialogue partner, and highlight the potential risks of uncritical adoption of such technology.

Public administration boundary crossing imperatives: A practitioner’s reflections on pathways toward improved relevance for public service contexts

As a practitioner with boundary spanning interests and roles, I take a reflexive posture to ponder the nature and significance of boundary crossing in public administration. Specifically, I consider how boundary crossing could provide pathways toward greater relevance for public service contexts in South Africa. By bricolage, I derive theoretical and methodological associations across social constructionist perspectives that include relational theory, critical theory and reflexivity. Building on how the boundary crossing imperative is expressed in programme purposes and on brief reviews of public administration interdisciplinarity, I reflect on my experiences in practitioner-academic interactions and inter-institutional projects. From this exploration, I draw provisional conclusions about constraints to and opportunities for beneficial boundary crossing. I incorporate examples of critical considerations to guide the furtherance of education outcomes through boundary interactions between academics and practitioners. The limitations of self-reflexivity in qualitative inquiry are mediated through different data sources and the transparency with which subjective experiences are interpreted. The paper’s contribution is in making explicit a critical inside-out perspective and placing this side by side other empirical endeavours. Amid calls for more relevant and reflexive practices in public administration, the paper provides an example of cross boundary reflections that are still underrepresented and are yet to gain sophistication in practitioner-academic engagement and scholarship.

Poor face recognition predicts social anxiety in autism: A short report.

Research has shown that some autistic people have severe difficulties in recognising other people's faces. However, little is understood about how these difficulties impact the daily life and the mental well-being of autistic people. In this study, we asked 60 autistic adults with varying degrees of face recognition ability to complete two tests of face recognition, a questionnaire about social anxiety and a bespoke survey which asked participants about their experiences of face recognition and social interaction. We found that participants who had poor face recognition reported experiencing higher levels of social anxiety compared to those with average or better face recognition skills. More than half felt that their face recognition difficulties affected their social interactions, and over a third believed it hindered their ability to make friends. These findings suggest that face recognition difficulties may contribute to social anxiety among autistic individuals.

Assessment of Personalized Exercise Prescriptions Issued by ChatGPT 4.0 and Intelligent Health Promotion Systems for Patients with Hypertension Comorbidities Based on the Transtheoretical Model: A Comparative Analysis.

Exercise is a vital adjunct therapy for patients with hypertension comorbidities. However, medical personnel and patients face significant obstacles in implementing exercise prescription recommendations. AI has been developed as a beneficial tool in the healthcare field. The performance of intelligent tools such as ChatGPT 4.0 and Intelligent Health Promotion Systems (IHPS) in issuing exercise prescriptions for patients with hypertension comorbidities remains to be verified. After collecting patient information through IHPS hardware and questionnaire systems, the data were input into the software terminals of ChatGPT 4.0 and IHPS according to the five stages of the Transtheoretical Model, resulting in exercise prescriptions. Subsequently, experts from various fields scored the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and applicability of each prescription, along with providing professional recommendations based on their expertise. By comparing the performance of both systems, their capability to serve this specific group was evaluated. In most cases, ChatGPT scored significantly higher than IHPS in terms of accuracy, comprehensiveness, and applicability. However, when patients exhibited certain functional movement disorders, GPT's exercise prescriptions involved higher health risks, whereas the more conservative approach of IHPS was advantageous. The path of generating exercise prescriptions using artificial intelligence, whether via ChatGPT or IHPS, cannot achieve a completely satisfactory state.But can serve as a supplementary tool for professionals issuing exercise prescriptions to patients with hypertension comorbidities, especially in alleviating the financial burden of consulting costs. Future research could further explore the performance of AI in issuing exercise prescriptions, harmonize it with physiological indicators and phased feedback, and develop an interactive user experience.