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May 29, 2024 In GameHearts, GamInclusive, Publication By Ana Klock

Gamification alongside and towards Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts are crucial for sustainable growth by ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for everyone, valuing individual differences, and creating practices that provide equal access for marginalised groups (Kohl, 2022). Despite their benefits, EDI actions often face resistance because they challenge...

November 15, 2023 In DIAL, Publication By Corinna Wuellner

Digitally-Induced Altered States of Consciousness and Playful HCI: Future Research Agenda of a Novel Perspective

In an era where technological advancements are reshaping the very fabric of society, we might be standing in front of unimaginable changes in human-computer interaction. Enter the realm of Digitally Induced Altered States of Consciousness (DIAL). This emerging phenomenon is shaped by the rapid proliferation...

October 10, 2023 In Gambling, Publication By Corinna Wuellner

Navigating the Digital: Exploring Loot Boxes, Booster Packs, and the ever-Shifting Landscape of Gaming Monetization

In recent years, the convergence of gaming and gambling elements has raised significant concerns in the world of gaming and among regulatory bodies. This convergence has also been called the ‘gamblification’ of games and environments. At the center of this debate are often loot boxes,...

June 5, 2023 In Publication By Corinna Wuellner

Feeling Small or Standing Tall? Does Height Manipulation Affect Public Speaking Anxiety in Virtual Reality?

Photo by Bradley Hook on Pexels According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two? Does that seem right? To the average person that means that if they have to go to a funeral, they’d be...

October 23, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Gamification and Team Collaboration

Photo by Afif Ramdhasuma on Unsplash Human beings are social species that rely on cooperation to survive, further evolve, and overcome urgent challenges. From everyday interactions to the greatest human endeavors, our success mostly depends on the ability to work together. The rise of digital technologies...