Ranking Game Research Articles

The university ranking game in East Asia: the sensemaking of academic leaders between pressures and fatigue

The university ranking game in East Asia: the sensemaking of academic leaders between pressures and fatigue

Players’ continuous willingness to play in MOBA game ranking mode: through the lens of self-determination theory and social comparison theory

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games are a popular genre in the current gaming field, and the highly competitive ranking mode is one of the core parts of the gameplay, and the study of the factors affecting players’ continuous willingness to play is a necessary issue to ensure the sustainable profitability of these games. This study has developed a conceptual model delineating the continuous willingness of players within the MOBA game ranking mode, employing the frameworks of self-determination theory (SDT) and social comparison theory (SCT). In this study, 396 valid data samples were collected using questionnaire method. The results show that, social comparison enhances players’ continuous willingness and avatar identification, and indirectly enhances their continuous willingness through mediation by avatar identification, while game frustration has a significant positive moderating effect in both paths. This study contributes to both theoretical explorations and practical approaches to MOBA game ranking mode.

Pengaruh Permainan Rangking Satu berbantuan Powerpoint Interaktif terhadap Hasil Belajar IPAS di Kelas IV SD

Monotonous learning in class IV at SDN Kropak 02 makes students less motivated, thus affecting their learning outcomes. Learning methods and media that motivate learning are deemed necessary because students who have high learning motivation can achieve high learning outcomes as well. Thus, this research aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of the first ranking game assisted by interactive PowerPoint on science learning outcomes in class IV at SDN Kropak 02. This research uses a quantitative pre-experimental design method with a one group pretest-posttest design. The research was conducted with 22 samples. Data was obtained from research instruments in the form of pretest and posttest questions on the science material. Data analysis used the paired sample t-tast test and n-gain test. After the pretest and posttest were carried out, the average of the social studies pretest was 43.64 and the science pretest was 42.73, while the average of the social studies posttest was 75.00 and the science posttest was 74.09. From the average value, the sig value is obtained. in the paired sample t-tast test 0.000. Then the n-gain test results obtained a mean n-gain score of 0.5792. From the results of the data analysis, it was concluded that the ranking one game method assisted by interactive PowerPoint had a significant influence on science and science learning outcomes in class IV at SDN Kropak 02. This method had a moderate level of influence or was quite effective for use in science and science learning for class IV at SDN Kropak 02.

The Role of Correlation in Diffusion Control Ranking Games

The Role of Correlation in Diffusion Control Ranking Games

Mean-field ranking games with diffusion control

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Portfolio pumping and dumping among Chinese mutual fund companies

This study documents the engagement of Chinese mutual fund companies in year-end ranking games, in which they strategically buy and sell stocks substantially held by star funds and their competitors. Non-star funds contribute to approximately half of the buying and almost all selling. Fund companies actively participating in the game can attract more investment flows, but this comes at the cost of distorted relative performance among star funds and heightened return volatility across all involved funds. Furthermore, major holdings of star funds experience return reversals, increased idiosyncratic volatilities, and excessive trading around year-ends. The advent of FinTech platforms in mutual fund distribution amplifies these gaming behaviors.

Effectiveness Of Implementing The Ranking 1 Game Learning Model On Science Learning Outcomes

This research is motivated by the learning outcomes of students who are still below the minimum completeness criteria (KKM) in social studies subjects. this happens because in the social studies learning process the teacher still does not use a variety of learning models, one effort to minimize problems in the learning process is to apply a learning model, this research is one of the learning models that is expected to improve student learning outcomes, namely by using the ranking game learning model 1. the purpose of this research is to improve social studies learning outcomes at SMPN 3 Garut. This type of research is a type of research using a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental methods using pretest and group design control processes. The population in this study were all class VIII SMPN 3 Garut by taking 2 classes as a sample, VIII I 34 students as the experimental class and class VIII D as the class.The instrument in this research is in the form of test questions. The results of this research show that the experimental class experienced a significant increase in learning outcomes after implementing the ranking 1 game learning model. From the results of the presentation analysis of the increase in the experimental class with the moderate category 67.6%, where from the gaint test results it was found that the average significance value was 0.350 which means it was categorized as medium, so it can be concluded that the effectiveness of learning games ranked 1 on social studies learning outcomes has increased and is effective in social studies learning.

The perils of ranking mining countries and regions: a critical look at the annual survey of the Fraser Institute

The attractiveness of mineral investments across countries and regions worldwide can be judged through various measures, each with its strengths and weaknesses. The purpose of this paper is to scrutinize the Fraser Institute’s ranking of mining jurisdictions, which builds on eliciting the perceptions of industry representatives around the world through an annual survey. The analysis takes stock in the growing scholarship on country performance indicators and concludes that due to the low response rate and the lack of clear definitions of some of the underlying concepts (e.g., political stability), there are reasons to question both the reliability and the validity of this survey. There could also exist incentives among exploration companies to “game” the rankings. For these reasons, the ranking outcomes do not constitute a meaningful scorecard that countries can employ to improve their mining-related policies. However, despite these deficiencies, the Fraser Institute’s survey often enjoys relatively uncritical media attention. It even sets in motion a political “rankings game” in which the mining companies, governments, and other organized groups choose to participate. There is an urgent need for a more reliable and unbiased survey approach, including the consideration of alternative—complementing—measures for assessing investment attractiveness in the mining industry.

Meningkatkan Minat dan Keaktifan Belajar Siswa Melalui Game Ranking 1 di SD Negeri 105363 Desa Kesatuan

The purpose of holding a ranking 1 game is to increase students' interest in learning, create an active and creative learning atmosphere, develop a love for learning at school and train students to have self-confidence. This 1st ranking game was held at the elementary level, this activity was held at SD Negeri 105363 Unity Village. Group 1 held a ranking game method by giving a competition in the form of general questions. So that the results of the competition got enthusiasm from students, increased interest in learning and a lively spirit in answering these questions.

International Student Revenue and International Rankings Success: A Case Study of Australian University Research Strategies

Abstract The publication of the first major international university rankings in 2003 opened up a new era in the internationalization of higher education, with universities around the world reorienting their research efforts toward securing success in international (as opposed to domestic) ranking systems. This has generated a potential principal-agency problem, as nationally-funded universities increasingly seek international validation. This opens up the possibility that a focus on rankings success might actually lead universities to implement policies that undermine their educational missions. This paper examines Australian universities’ pursuit of international rankings over the first two decades of the twenty-first century as a case study in the internationalization of higher education, with a focus on the behavior of Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8) research-intensive universities. Two major findings emerge. First, many Australian universities seem to have excessively expanded their international student enrolments as a way to generate the funds needed to compete in the ‘rankings game’. Second, many Australian universities seem to have prioritized research in fields that yield higher returns in rankings outcomes. These findings provide circumstantial evidence that Go8 universities may have compromised their educational missions in the pursuit of rankings success.

Use of gamification to increasing motivation in learning

The industrial revolution 4.0 became a driver of progress for all fields of life. In the field of education, era 4.0 made the old way of learning must be improved along with technological developments. One of them is gamification, a learning approach that uses several elements in games that aim to motivate students in the learning process so that they feel comfortable and have fun. This study uses a survey method, with the aim of knowing the responses, motivations, and interests of respondents related to this gamification. The survey was conducted using a google form, and distributed online to respondents through various communication media. The data is generated from research in the form of a bar chart. Then, this data is processed and the difference value is obtained from each question. Description of the research developed based on the questions in the questionnaire. The results of the study show that students like the learning process by gamification because students with a ranking game system have an award. Results Based on the research, students like learning by gamification. It should be explained that gamification is not just making a game. However, using the game system in real life. So, it is necessary to conduct further research on ways to develop gamification to increase students learning motivation.

A team-based competition for undergraduate medical students to learn radiology within the virtual world Second Life

BackgroundA multi-user competitive game within the virtual world Second Life for undergraduate radiology learning was adapted for team participation. This study aimed to assess student perception, impact on learning, and eventual correlation of game results with post-exposure tests and course grades.MethodsThe game consisted of six weekly stages, dedicated to thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal radiological anatomy and semiology. Participants had several days a week to review self-guided radiology educational content and then complete individual multiple-choice tests and solve team tasks to progress through the game's ranking. Additionally, they completed a cognitive load test, a questionnaire about the experience and a post-exposure knowledge test.ResultsFifty-two students organised into 13 teams participated in the game and assessed different aspects of the experience with a mean score ≥ 7.8 on a 10-point scale, highlighting the participation of the teacher (9.3 ± 1.1), the educational contents (8.8 ± 1.4) and the usefulness for their education (8.7 ± 1.4). Participants obtained better post-exposure test results (p < 0.007) and better course grades (p < 0.021) than non-participants did.ConclusionA multi-user game adapted to team competition to learn radiology in Second Life was very positively perceived by third-year medical students, who highly valued its content, organisation, and usefulness for their training. Most of the participants agreed that they had collaborated as a team and that playing in competitive environments helps them learn better. The best post-exposure and academic results compared to non-participating students indicate the potential impact of the game on learning.

The Rankings Game: A Relational Approach to Country Performance Indicators

Abstract As the number of international rankings has risen dramatically since the 1990s, a large body of scholarship has emerged to examine and understand them. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of this body of work and to chart out fruitful directions for future research. In short, prior scholarship has been surprisingly quiet on the relations among multiple actors and their economic dimensions at the core of country performance indicator (CPI) activities. To foreground crucial socioeconomic relations, we develop a relational heuristic based upon a sports analogy: the actors involved in the creation and maintenance of CPIs can fruitfully be approached as a complex of players, referees, coaches, and audiences. Such an account helps us better understand how CPIs emerge and are sustained, even when they rely on dodgy data and their effects are perverse. We use nation brand rankings—overlooked in international relations research—as empirical illustration.

Virtual Learning And Students Motivation: Implementation The “Game Ranking 1st” Through Quizizz

The study focuses on the implementation of the “Game Ranking 1st” method to increase student learning motivation in the subject of Islamic Religious Education at SMPN 3, Pare, Kediri. Through this learning method, the online teaching and learning process is expected to be learner-centered, while the teacher acts as a guide. This study uses qualitative approaches and descriptive methods. Data Collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The informants involved in this study were a teacher of Islamic Religious Education and several students at grade VII of SMPN 3 Pare, Kediri. The result of this study indicates that: 1) The application of the “Game Ranking 1st” method in Islamic Education is implemented in stages; preparation, in the form of checking attendance and presenting learning steps; implementation, by providing the Quizizz web link along with the code to students; and evaluate learning outcomes. 2) Through the “Game Ranking 1st” method, student’s intrinsic motivation is increased marked by their enthusiasm and high interest in learning, along with extrinsic motivation, they are attracted by the stimulus provided by the teacher in the form of value rewards and praise, and punishment in the form of adding questions and assignment.

Efficiency of the goalkeepers in the women’s World Handball Championship in Germany 2017

Abstract The performance of goalkeepers can predict the final ranking of teams in tournaments. The aim of the study was to examine the percentages of goalkeepers of different national teams, according to the position on the field from which the pitch was taken, the location of the pitch in the goal and the ranking of the game. To this end, a documentary study based on the data collected by the International Handball Federation was carried out with 24 national teams that took part in the last absolute handball world championship (Germany 2017). The sample consisted of 7606 pitches made in 83 matches. The results showed that the highest percentage of saves was obtained with shots taken from the 9 meters and to the central and middle zone of the goal, and the lowest with throws in fast-breaks and to the lower and lateral areas of the goal. There were no significant differences in the variables analyzed according to the game ranking, except in pitching zone 1.

Ranking game on networks: The evolution of hierarchical society

Interacting with each other, individuals in a population form various social network topologies. Models of evolutionary games on networks provide insight into how the collective behaviors of structured populations are influenced by individual decision making and network topologies. In a hierarchical society, many social resources are allocated according to certain social rankings, such as class, social status, and social hierarchy. In this context, to climb the social ladder, individuals will try to improve their social ranking among the population. It is essential to understand the impact that changes in social ranking have on decision making, which very few literature discuss. To capture this social nature, a ranking game model on networks was introduced in this study. Three decision-making strategies – random, follow, and centrality-based – are introduced. Systematic numerical simulations of the different strategies are conducted on three social network topologies: random, small-world, and scale-free networks. The results reveal that the rankings of the whole population evolve differently with various dynamics in network topologies and social liquidities. The centrality strategy leads to relatively larger than average centrality, while the follow strategy tends to form networks with significantly larger edge density, indicating overall improvements for the whole population. Notably, the centrality strategy results in the least similarity, lowest survival rate, and highest liquidity, showing that this strategy allows larger social-structure changes with relatively better social mobility. In contrast, for the random and follow strategies, the social network becomes more rigid. However, in all cases, individuals are observed to appear in different ranking positions. This ranking game model could serve as a basis for further sophisticated ranking-related evolutionary games on social networks, with implications for policymaking in ranked social scenarios.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Koperatif Tipe Make A Macth dengan Permainan Rangking One Physical Terhadap Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa

[Title: The Effect of Cooperative Learning Model Type Make A Match with One Physical Ranking Game Toward Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes]. This study aims to determine the effect of cooperative learning model type make a macth with ranking one physical game on student motivation and learning outcomes. This research is quasi-experiment with pretest-posttest control group design. Population in this research is all students of class VII SMPN 2 Dompu which amounted to 124 people. Research sample consists of two classes that are class VII A which amounted to 30 people as control class and class VII B totalling 30 people as experimental class taken using random sampling technique. The results showed that homogeneity test and normality of learning motivation data and student learning outcomes were normally distributed and variance of both homogeneous data. This data is then analyzed using t-test, obtained tcount for learning motivation is 2,318 and ttable 2,002 or can be written mathematically is tcount&gt; ttabel. While the learning results obtained tcount = 4.152 and ttabel = 2.002 or can be written mathematically is tcount&gt; ttable at 5% significant level. The results of this study indicate that there is the influence of cooperative learning model type make a macth with ranking one physical game of student motivation and learning outcomes.

The global ranking game: narrowing academic excellence through numerical objectification

ABSTRACTThe objective of this article is to study some of the intended and unintended effects on academe of the evolving global ranking game. I will start with some broader points on the global ranking game, the formal terms and economic interests it promotes, then continue with a presentation of the Shanghai ranking and its main rival the Times Higher Education. Through reversed engineering, I will bring out the main problems of the Shanghai ranking. I will finish with some of the key features of the demand side, the uses and effects of the tool: the psychosocial mechanisms that reproduce ranking and the lock-ins it creates.

Review: Maria Yudkevich, Philip G Altbach and Laura E Rumbley (eds), The Global Academic Rankings Game: Changing Institutional Policy, Practice, and Academic Life

Review: Maria Yudkevich, Philip G Altbach and Laura E Rumbley (eds), <i>The Global Academic Rankings Game: Changing Institutional Policy, Practice, and Academic Life</i>

World University Rankings: Reflections on Teaching and Learning as the Cinderella function in the South African Higher Education System

Within universities, a tension exists between research and teaching and learning, where research is often accorded a higher status creating a Cinderella effect by rendering teaching and learning of lesser importance. World university rankings, also referred to as global rankings, are contentious although they have become a permanent feature of the higher education (HE) system internationally (Rauhvargers 2013; Swail 2011; Altbach et al. 2009; Marginson 2007b). Lindsay (2013) argues that institutions have emphasized the importance of publications and prestige, which contribute to national and institutional reputation. Publications increase rankings thereby contributing to the lower prestige given to excellent teachers as compared to excellent researchers. This has consequently led to a decline in the attention given to teaching. Pressure exists in the HE system to play the ranking game without acknowledging that there are expertise and pockets of teaching excellence in universities. Through their performance criteria, global rankings are transforming universities into becoming similar and conforming to a single hierarchy (Marginson 2007a). In order to compete in the global HE market and improve their rankings, some universities have adopted a business model to mitigate the effects of globalisation and have begun to view themselves and higher education as a business. Global ranking systems thus have the agency either to perpetuate teaching and learning as the Cinderella function in HE, through the ranking game or to holistically focus their performance criteria on all the core functions of universities. Ethical policy decision-making in higher is thus essential.