Gaming Practices Research Articles

An Investigation of Youth Gaelic Games Coaching Practices

In recent years, pedagogy has become increasingly recognised as central to the development of effective coaching practice. This emphasis has prompted a substantial rise in research examining coaches’ practices, as it offers valuable insights into their underlying pedagogical approaches. This study assessed the current coaching practices of youth Gaelic games coaches using an online survey, examining their alignment with game-based approach (GBA) pedagogy and exploring differences between male and female Gaelic game teams. A total of 432 coaches participated, with 59% coaching male and 41% coaching female teams. During the early season, coaches dedicated more practice time to training form activities, transitioning to a balanced allocation between training and playing form activities as the season progressed. Most coaches utilised a linear session structure while also employing both coach- and player-centred strategies. Minimal disparities were observed in the coaching practices employed by coaches of male and female teams. While some alignment with GBA pedagogy was observed, coaches typically employed their own folk pedagogies, indicating an epistemological gap between coaches’ awareness and confidence in GBA pedagogy and its practical implementation. These findings highlight the need for enhanced coach education to better equip coaches in applying a GBA effectively.

Urgensi Marketing Public Relations (MPR) dalam Membangun Brand Awareness di Era Digital

The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences between multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses and money games. This analysis is considered necessary due to the negative stigma in society that equates the MLM system with money games. The study also analyzes how MLM businesses can reposition themselves to eliminate this negative stigma. This research uses the Library Research method, which involves utilizing existing materials or data sources such as books, articles, scientific journals, reports, archives, and other documents available in libraries or other literature sources. The differences between Sharia-compliant MLM businesses and money games can be seen from several perspectives, including legal foundations and principles, sources of income, structure and sustainability, legality, and the risks for members. Steps to restore the positive image of MLM businesses can be taken through several measures, such as: engaging Public Relations (PR) to collaborate with parties who recommend that MLM businesses are haram, having stakeholders clarify to the public that there is a distinction between MLM businesses and money games, terminating employees found to be involved in money game practices, and changing the company's name and leadership if the company has already acquired a negative image.

Использование иммерсивных и художественных практик в создании мультисенсорного пространства бутик-отеля

The purpose of the study is to reveal the features of boutique hotels not only as a means of accommodating tourists, but also as a "creative immersive urban space". The article suggests considering a boutique hotel without limiting its functionality only to its direct purpose as a place to sleep and relax. Special attention is paid to the fact that the boutique hotel is a generator of consumer impressions, a "place of dialogue", a "space of immersion", and its concept is based on the idea of managing consumer sensory impressions. The development of this format in the hotel services market is well within the framework of the "economy of impressions". The scientific novelty lies in an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the research topic and the refinement of the categorical and conceptual apparatus. The authors consider the boutique hotel as an "immersive manipulation space" and draw attention to the importance of the role of design approaches and "creative gaming practices" in shaping the sensory sensations of boutique hotel guests, considering an interactive atmosphere as a way to increase the competitiveness of the hotel. As a result of the research, the authors come to understand that a boutique hotel is a "sensory hotel" in its concept, identify its features, propose their typology, and reveal approaches to the formation of the concept of such a hotel.

Talking Fanart: Small Stories About Drawings and Games

ABSTRACTThe present paper investigates small stories of Minecraft fanart as a part of children's gaming practices. The data consists of interviews with ten Swedish children between 10 and 18 years old about the creation of digital drawings. Taking an ethnomethodological and conversation analytical approach paper directs attention to how Finley talks about and displays fanart as a practice that is composed of knowledge and skills from various metagame activities and fields of knowledge. It is shown how Finley demonstrates advanced and systematic ways of talking about drawings and explains how to see and understand them.

CONFLICT-FREE “APPROACHING”: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN SOCIOCULTURAL PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN

Preserving the mental health of schoolchildren, including the level of their sensory well-being, as well as the goal of cultural institutions seeking to involve visitors in their practices, require evidence-based solutions. We have identifi ed and tested some steps to develop digital products adapted to the needs of urban schoolchildren of different categories already at the pre-project stage. Purpose of the study. Based on the parameters of sensory well-being during contact with interfaces, to clarify the algorithm for the adaptive design of digital products addressed to schoolchildren of different categories, who are included in sociocultural processes (game practices, immersive practices in the museum, involvement, joint creativity). Research methods. At the fi rst stage, J. Brook’s SUS method helps to identify interfaces of existing digital sociocultural products that are diffi cult to perceive. Further, the survey (the author’s methodology) shows ways to adjust these elements taking into account the reactions of the target audience, recommendations from specialists in sensory well-being, as well as their adaptation to digital and paper versions of the products. Post-project analysis helps test the resulting options to ensure they can be scaled up. Sample.  children of different ages with mild degrees of mental disorders and ASD and  normotypical children from schools in Yekaterinburg. Conclusion. The authors show the use of the results of survey to help determine the parameters of games and applications on sociocultural topics that take into account indicators of sensory well-being as much as possible. The article presents a number of original products made on the adaptive approach basis. Specifi c attention is paid to the development of several trajectories of such products, among which, there must be a “paper” version in addition to the digital ones. It is concluded that design algorithms for school-age children with disabilities and normotypical children are highly similar.

The game as a methodological means of training students of humanities at the university

The article is written in the context of an integrative approach to psychology that combines methods for studying personality and group from different areas of human knowledge, contributing to the creation of a comprehensive psychosocial methodological apparatus aimed at studying the process of providing social and psychological support and assistance in an individual and group format. The article reveals the essence of a psychological game as a resource that contributes to the formation and development of professionally significant personal qualities and skills of university students majoring in the humanities (psychology students). In the course of the study, we proved the possibility of developing empathy in students with the help of psychological game practices in the educational environment of the university. Conceptualization of the definitions of the phenomena of the emotional sphere of personality functioning in bachelors of the 1st and 2nd years of study was carried out. The effectiveness of the development of game materials was assessed: bingo sheets and emotionally rich dialogues, as a stimulus material for recognizing emotions. A methodological justification for the effective use of gamification technologies in the educational process at the university is given. As a result of the empirical study, the training focus of the developed game «Empati-Bingo» was determined, prospects for improving the stimulus material, the possibilities of diagnosing the level of empathy development in students using game tools were determined. It was revealed that the psychological game «Empati-Bingo» requires a high level of empathy development in its leaders. The accuracy of recognition and determination of emotion can reflect the level of development of the cognitive component of empathy as a component of emotional intelligence. To improve the internal validity of the psychological game, the range of emotions that were proposed to be defined was expanded for the declared constructs of emotion and emotional intelligence: dialogues containing negative emotions were added, some emotionally neutral situations arising in interpersonal interaction were removed, which made the stimulus material more understandable for the game participants.

Influencing Factors of Spatial Ability for Architecture and Interior Design Students: A Fuzzy DEMATEL and Interpretive Structural Model

Spatial ability is not just a skill but a crucial element for architecture and interior design students, significantly impacting their proficiency in tasks involving 2D drawings, 3D components, and artistic expression. Despite extensive research in this area, a gap remains in the understanding of how to effectively cultivate spatial ability through educational interventions. This study, with its unique approach of identifying key influencing factors and their interrelationships within the fuzzy decision-making laboratory analysis method (Fuzzy-DEMATEL) and the interpretative structural model (ISM), fills this gap. The method visualizes cause-and-effect relationships within a structural model and captures the interdependencies between influencing factors. In a collaborative effort between nine universities in 2023–2024, 17 experts selected through purposeful sampling contributed to the development of a comprehensive list of potential influencing factors. After refinement through filtering, comparison with the existing literature, and expert consensus, seven influencing factors of spatial ability for architecture and interior design students from personal traits and STEAM disciplines were identified, which are sketching and hand drawing skills, mathematical skills, video game practice, descriptive geometry skills, augmented reality practice, spatial talk, and gesturing while talking. Sketching and hand drawing skills, mathematical skills, and video game practice come under cause factors of spatial ability, whereas the rest are effect factors. Proceeding with ISM analysis revealed that sketching and hand drawing skills and mathematical skills are located in the input layer and have a continuous impact on spatial ability. Descriptive geometry skills lie in the transition layer, which are considered as deep influencing factors, the rest of the factors lie in the effect layer. This study delves into the theoretical and practical implications of these findings, offering valuable insights for educational policy and practice.

Применение метода ВИРТУОЗ (Вариативное Игровое Решение Трудных Учебно-Образовательных Задач) при выборе университета для обучения

In the context of the permanent transformation of the higher education system, it is not only game practices that are in demand, but also the widest possible gamification of the educational process itself in higher education. The article discusses the option of organizing the game VIRTUOZ (Variable Game Solution of Difficult Educational Problems) at an open day with applicants and their parents. The VIRTUOZ game is held in order to form an objective opinion among its participants about where to go to study on the basis of a comprehensive comparison of information from open sources on competing departments that are currently training students in a particular field in the corresponding region (regions). Variants of tasks/competitions for team members are given, allowing to compare departments by the share of employed graduates and their average salary; on the structure of academic titles of teachers; indicators of scientific activity; tuition fees. Variants of creative contests for viewers are given. In the future, it is possible to hold other competitions and introduce weights for certain aspects of the department's activities, based on their importance for applicants and their parents, either setting them in advance, or offering to do this directly to team members. Competent gamification of the educational process in Russian higher education, starting with the admission of applicants and ending with the employment of graduates, is designed to help in the development of domestic higher education today and in the long term.

Enhancement of basic tennis technical skills: Game and drill training methods of male athletes reviewed by age group

Background Problems: The lack of variety in exercises applied by coaches makes players feel bored, so they must be given training variations by looking at training methods that significantly improve basic tennis technique skills between game training methods and drills. Research Objectives: This study aims to determine differences in the effect of game and drill training methods on improving basic tennis technical skills based on the age groups of 10-12 years and 13-15 years. Methods: In this context, the method used was experimental research with a 2x2 factorial design. The sample consisted of 24 male athletes in Lampung who were separated into 4 groups. Findings and Results: (i) There are differences in the effect of game practice and drill methods on improving basic tennis technique skills. (ii) There is a difference in improving basic tennis technique skills between the age groups of 10-12 years and 13-15 years. (iii) There is an influence of interaction between training methods and age groups on improving basic tennis technique skills. Conclusion: The age group 10-12 years is more appropriate if given the game training method, and the age group 13-15 years is more appropriate if given the practice training method. The findings of this study provide an important contribution by highlighting the importance of both applied training methods for basic tennis technique. This training method is also adapted for age-based characteristics. Therefore, the recommendation to use game and drill training methods as part of tennis training can help athletes cope with intense playing conditions. Based on the analysis above, the novelty of the research developed by the researcher was two exercise methods compared, two age groups that were sampled, and research instruments using International Tennis Number (ITN) On Court Assessment. Researchers used game and drill training methods that could affect the sample after treatment. Different from previous research, the sample used was male athletes aged 10-15 years.

From casinos to clicks: The evolution of gambling in the digital age

ABSTRACT Introduction: The emergence of the Internet has revolutionized gaming into a multibillion-dollar global enterprise, referred to as online gambling or iGaming. This article examines the historical context and technology innovations that have driven this growth, with particular emphasis on the psychological variables and design components that may contribute to obsessive behaviors. Objective: The principal objective of this study is to examine the influence of technical design on user behavior in online gambling, determining how these characteristics may encourage excessive usage and addiction. It aims to comprehend the wider ramifications of online gambling on society. Methods: The essay analyzes the current literature on Internet gambling, focusing on different modalities such as sports betting, online casinos, and poker. It classifies the design attributes of online platforms and evaluates their impact on user engagement and control. Results: Research demonstrates that technology innovations, such as mobile gaming and blockchain, have markedly improved user experience and accessibility. Nonetheless, these characteristics may also lead to addiction, as more than 60% of individuals with gambling problems suffer from concomitant psychiatric conditions. Conclusion: The Internet gaming sector persists in its evolution, offering both prospects and obstacles. Although it yields significant economic advantages, the risk of addiction requires an emphasis on ethical gaming practices and regulatory frameworks to safeguard consumers and encourage better engagements with technology.

Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers Constructivist Teaching Practices: A Multilevel Analysis

ABSTRACT This study examined Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers’ (PSTs) perceptions of their teaching from constructivist teaching practices and their variation among PSTs’ responses when aggregated by sex, teaching practices curriculum, extension project, and university type. The sample consisted of 869 Physical Education PSTs from Brazil (female = 399 and male = 470). Data were collected through an online form and modeled using Bayesian multilevel ordinal regression analysis. Our results showed that there was substantial variation in perceptions about constructivist teaching practices by the teaching practices curriculum during graduation and small variation by sex and participation in extension projects. The present study highlights that Brazilian PSTs in Physical Education tended to perceive their teaching oriented to constructivist practices. Furthermore, there is a need to consider student-, curriculum-, and contextual-level factors in the intention to adopt constructivist teaching practices in games and sports.

GÜNEY AZERBAYCAN VE TÜRKMENİSTAN ÇOCUK OYUNLARI: KÜLTÜREL DEĞERLERİN SÜREKLİLİĞİ VE AKTARIMI

Children's games are one of the elements used by individuals in society to transfer their culture to the future. The child experiences the stages of understanding and recognizing the world they live in while playing games. Through games, the child learns the behavioral patterns of social life and various aspects of culture, perhaps for the first time. Play, which is one of the basic needs of the child, is a duty for him/her. The child who plays with fun learns by practicing rituals that contain cultural elements. Thus, cultural transfer is realized. When studies on children's games in the Turkic world are looked into, it is seen that there is not much difference in terms of practice and rules in games. In this article, the children's games of South Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Turks will be compared in terms of the creation and transfer of cultural memory, and the survival of national and universal values.

Features of studying and implementing gamification technologies in the practice of teaching a foreign language

Importance. The development of gamification technologies in the practice of teaching activities is considered. The process of formation and development of gamification concepts in domestic and foreign education is analyzed, the main approaches to the specification of the term “gamification” are identified, it is emphasized that gamification, unlike many gaming practices, has a nonimitation nature, where, based on certain rules, an educational result is achieved.Materials and Methods. An overview of the results of foreign empirical studies of gamification is presented, the identified positive effects of technology application and promising directions of its study are shown.Results and Discussion. Structural and content types of gamification are identified, including the main elements and mechanisms of this pedagogical technology. The potential of pedagogical technology in the field of motivational orientation, involvement and immersion of students in the educational process is emphasized. The distinctive features and possible negative trends in the use of gamification in the educational process are identified.Conclusion. Gamification technologies make it possible to implement most didactic principles and implement sociocultural, communicative, self-development, therapeutic, correctional and entertaining pedagogical functions.

TRANSITIONAL AREAS OF DIGITAL GAME ART

Digital games, which constitute a part of new media studies, offer different reality experiences and new expressive environments to a player with multimodal interactions and hybrid reality practices offered by game engines. The alternative environments offered by digital game art create a kind of ‘transitional space’ in the participant’s experience process with ambiguous structures such as reality-fiction. The phenomenon of the transitional area, discussed by Donald W. Winnicott, is the cultural manoeuvring space in which the subject experiences both internal and external reality while constructing the initial fiction of the self, and is closely related to Jean Baudrillard’s concept of simulation in which fiction and reality are mixed. In contemporary art, where the artistic image becomes a virtual reality, phantasmagoria, in which meaning and reality are reconstructed and staged in new media works referencing digital game practices, takes place in the transitional areas that Winnicott sees as a dynamic and experiential playground. This research focuses on digital game art works of different artists such as Olafur Eliasson, Hesam Jalili, Theo Triantafyllidis, Ian Cheng, and Joon Yong Moon, who create a transitional space in their work with practices such as ‘gamification of space’ and ‘counter gaming’.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GAMES IN EDUCATION

The paper investigates the promotion of academic integrity (AcadI) by implementing the method of gamification in the educational process. The aim of the research is to highlight the complex of games on AcadI as one of the prospective forms of work with youth at general secondary education institutions (GSEIs) and higher education institutions (HEIs). Methods. To achieve the goal, the following methods were used: theoretical (analysis, synthesis of scientific and pedagogical sources) and empirical (observation of the educational process). Results and discussion. Based on their own experience, the authors of the article highlight the system of AcadI games, which is considered as several educational game practices that help teachers educate students on aspects of AcadI, develop their knowledge about academic integrity, prevent scientific dishonesty, give them good citation practice, improve their ability to correctly cite sources and format their scientific work, etc. The system of AcadI games was used in the content of the Educational course "Methodology and Organisation of Professional Research and Academic Integrity" for students of the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialties 014 Secondary Education (Ukrainian Language and Literature), 014 Secondary Education (Language and Foreign Literature (English)) and 014 Secondary Education (Language and Foreign Literature (German)) at University of Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP). It was based on 3 dominant learning approaches (storytelling, interactivity, and situational learning) and divided into 3 groups, namely: 1) situational games, 2) storytelling games, 3) interactive AcadI games through online learning tools ("You Quote It, You Note It", "Goblin Threat"), apps ("Dilemma Game"), and platforms ("Integrity Games Platform"). These AcadI games are used as a group, pair and/or individual tasks at practical lessons, individual tasks for self-study work, and as a preparatory element to an individual research work. Conclusions. It was attempted to highlight the system of Academic Integrity games, that is considered by authors as crucial and can be easily used for students, studying English as a foreign language, of all levels and specialties at HEIs, GSEIs, colleges and institutes, etc. The implementation of such games incorporates proactive action in building a culture of honesty/integrity and fostering ethical behaviour of youth in educational institutions. The prospects of the research are seen in the pedagogical experiment of checking the effectiveness of the highlighted complex of AcadI games in teacher training at HSUP.

Exploring the Potential Impacts of Mobile Sports Gambling on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Kenya

Kenya’s vibrant mobile sports gambling scene pulsates with the promise of economic prosperity and sporting excellence. Yet, beneath the gleaming facade, whispers of potential pitfalls like addiction, financial strain, and match-fixing cast a long shadow. This study embarks on a multifaceted exploration, wielding both quantitative and qualitative data to reveal the complex realities behind the hype that is all too familiar with the target group. The findings paint a nuanced picture. Young adults and those with higher incomes gamble more frequently, raising concerns about responsible gaming practices. While the industry sparks job creation in sectors such as customer service, marketing, advertisement/brand influencing, and programming, negative consequences like match-fixing and addiction cannot be ignored. For example, in 2023, Kenya’s football federation suspended 14 male football players and 2 coaches over match-fixing allegations, and in February 2020, FIFA banned 4 Kenyan players over an international conspiracy to fix league matches, showing that such iniquitous traits have already permeated the Kenyan sporting arena. Increased sponsorship deals are perceived to propel sports quality; for example, boxing in Kenya was considered a forgotten sport, but various pugilists have gotten lifelines from sponsorship deals with sports betting companies despite these ethical questions still remaining unanswered. Public awareness of government initiatives funded by gambling taxes remains surprisingly low, highlighting a need for greater transparency. Based on these insights, I propose a roadmap for navigating this dynamic landscape. Public awareness campaigns coupled with financial literacy education can empower Kenyans to gamble responsibly. Strengthening regulations and refining taxation systems will ensure fairness and optimize revenue generation. Expanding support services for problem gamblers and fostering workplace awareness are crucial steps towards mitigating negative impacts. Finally, in-depth research is needed to understand the long-term economic and social implications, paving the way for evidence-based interventions. This study transcends mere analysis, offering a crucial compass for policymakers and stakeholders. By acknowledging the double-edged nature of mobile sports gambling, we can chart a course towards a sustainable and responsible future for this transformative industry, ensuring that Kenya truly leverages its potential for growth and prosperity while safeguarding its social well-being.

Fun English Games for ESP Students (Best Practices)

Games are always heard to be fun, exciting, and adventurous to students. Everyone likes playing games, including fun English games for the students of the Nursing Department at Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang. This study explored the best practices of fun English games as an innovative pedagogical approach to enhance vocabulary acquisition among nursing students in higher education. The significance of this study lies in addressing the evolving landscape of nursing education and the need for dynamic teaching strategies aligned with the preferences of the digital-native generation, as emphasized by Prensky. The rationale for incorporating fun English games is grounded in principles of experiential learning and gamification, aligning with the ideas of scholars that playing games while learning English was very effective and efficient in improving vocabulary. This study reported that using games to learn English vocabulary is very useful and meaningful to the students. They showed a positive attitude towards the use of games in the classroom. Anticipated positive outcomes hold implications for nursing educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers, offering evidence-based recommendations to bridge the gap between theoretical insights and practical applications in nursing education.

The impact of acute violent videogame exposure on neurocognitive markers of empathic concern.

Research examining the purported association between violent gaming and aggression remains controversial due to concerns related to methodology, unclear neurocognitive mechanisms, and the failure to adequately consider the role of individual differences in susceptibility. To help address these concerns, we used fMRI and an emotional empathy task to examine whether acute and cumulative violent gaming exposure were associated with abnormalities in emotional empathy as a function of trait-empathy. Emotional empathy was targeted given its involvement in regulating not only aggression, but also other important social functions such as compassion and prosocial behaviour. We hypothesized that violent gaming exposure increases the risk of aberrant social behaviour by altering the aversive value of distress cues. Contrary to expectations, neither behavioural ratings nor empathy-related brain activity varied as a function of violent gaming exposure. Notably, however, activation patterns in somatosensory and motor cortices reflected an interaction between violent gaming exposure and trait empathy. Thus, our results are inconsistent with a straightforward relationship between violent gaming exposure and reduced empathy. Furthermore, they highlight the importance of considering both individual differences in susceptibility and other aspects of cognition related to social functioning to best inform public concern regarding safe gaming practices.

The Effect of Small-Sided Games Practice on the Result of Lower Passing Accuracy Using the Inner Foot

The purpose of conducting a study was to determine the effect of Small-Sided Games training on the accuracy of lower passing using the inner foot of soccer at SSB Megas II Banyuasin. The research method used is the Experiment one group pretest and posttest method. The research design used is one group pretest-posttest design. Using the total sampling technique to take a sample of 40 people. The research instrument in this study was a modified test of soccer passing accuracy. From the results of data analysis processing through the calculation of the t-test formula with the criteria tcount (11.504) > Ttable (2.002) with a confidence level of 0.95 or 95% (α = 0.05) and the number of samples (N = 40). Submitted accepted. The practice of Small-Sided Games using the inside of the foot affects the accuracy of the bottom passing. Based on the results of research on the effect of Small-Sided Games using the inside of the foot, it turned out to have a significant effect on the accuracy of lower passing at SSB Megas II Banyuasin. This research implies that Small-Sided Games using the inside of the foot can be carried out and used as an exercise program to increase the accuracy of lower passing.

Psychological benefits of game practice in higher education settings: from stress to happiness

Introduction. Teaching/learning and professional work at higher educational establishments, being an intellectually and emotionally intense activity, provokes stress in teachers and students, which has a negative impact on their health: fear, anxiety, fatigue, irritability, and nervousness. Game practice is the most effective method to relieve emotional tension and activate the educational process within the framework of students’ and teachers’ successful cooperation through communication. The purpose of the article was to assess the influence of game practice on the psychological state of teachers and students at higher school, as well as the levels of stress and happiness. Materials and methods. The study involved 69 university teachers (89% women, 19% men) from 29 regions of Russia and 176 students (51% males, 49% females) in the first-year undergraduate course at Volgograd State Technical University (Russian Federation). The study was carried out using a Google Forms survey. Results. The present study did not find any significant relationship between the manifestation of stress and the use of the game practice in the teaching process at higher educational establishments, which proved to be an unexpected result, since the lecturers (49%) and students (56%) recognised that game practice reduced their stress levels. However, the analysis of the revealed results showed that most of the students were affected by academicrelated stress: 46% of the respondents had high stress level, 34% – moderate stress level, and 20% – mild stress level. The stress level in the teachers’ professional activity also revealed a high rate – 52% of the respondents answered that they experienced professional stress quite often. At the same time, psychological well-being within the framework of game technologies had the following indicators: 54% of the teachers felt quite happy, 29% – absolutely happy. As to the students, they reported a middling indicator of happiness (46%). Conclusion. Game practice is a modern learning tool used at higher educational establishments, which improves the psychological well-being of students and teachers and is an effective way to combat stress and achieve increased happiness level. However, a more profound study of this subject, along with the development of due methodological recommendations, can contribute to more effective integration of game practice into the educational process and enhance the well-being of both students and teachers.