Computer Games
H. Dehghanzadeh; H. Dehghanzadeh; B. Minaei
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The purpose of the present study was to develop a computer game design framework for learning a variety of cognitive topics and assessing its effectiveness in procedural learning. To achieve this goal, a mixed research method was used. In the qualitative phase for obtaining the framework, a deductive ...
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The purpose of the present study was to develop a computer game design framework for learning a variety of cognitive topics and assessing its effectiveness in procedural learning. To achieve this goal, a mixed research method was used. In the qualitative phase for obtaining the framework, a deductive analysis was employed and in quantitative part for internal validation, a survey method to extract the experts' point of view was utilized. Moreover, for evaluating external validity in procedural learning, a pretest and post-test experimental group with a control group was used. Through analyzing the data related to the mechanics of computer games, 32 essential mechanics of computer games were extracted. Mechanics such as problem solving, search and exploration, action, implementation, hierarchy, and time limits were used for procedural learning in digital games. The proposed mechanics for internal validation were sent to 25 learning and game specialists and the results of the analysis of the internal validity of the framework assessment showed that the proposed framework for teaching cognitive subjects has a good validity. Furthermore, in order to obtain the external validity of the proposed framework, 40 students were placed in experimental (20) and control (20) groups. The results of covariance analysis to examine the effectiveness of an external validation also showed that there is a significant difference between the game design based on the proposed framework and the normal game.
Computer Games
Sh. Shafiee; H. Rostami; H. Afrouzeh; A. Ashouri
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using the sports video games on sports consumption. The research method was descriptive-survey and of applied type. The required information was also collected through a questionnaire. The statistical population of this study included all high ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using the sports video games on sports consumption. The research method was descriptive-survey and of applied type. The required information was also collected through a questionnaire. The statistical population of this study included all high school students including 3rd, 7th, 8th and 9th grade in city of Rasht. The research sample was 183 people. In this research, data were collected through the questionnaire and then analyzed with PLS2 software. The results of the research showed that the conceptual model of the research has a desirable fit (GOF= 0.41). Based on the results, there is a significant direct relationship between sports fan and using the sports video games (r = 0.49, t = 10.87), and between sports fan and sports consumption (r = 0.45, t= 9.77). Moreover, there is a significant indirect relationship between sports video games and sports consumption with the mediating role of sports fan (r = 0.41, t= 4.73). As a result, sports marketers should encourage sports video games as a strategy for increasing sports consumption, especially among those who are less known as sports fan.
Computer Games
M. Niazi; E. Shafaei; Z. Hasanzadeh
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Computer games are exciting entertainments for teens that are attractive due to their charm and enjoyment. Today, with the expansion of computer games, we witness various complications. Social science experts emphasize the role of these games in isolating, confusing, and reducing social interaction among ...
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Computer games are exciting entertainments for teens that are attractive due to their charm and enjoyment. Today, with the expansion of computer games, we witness various complications. Social science experts emphasize the role of these games in isolating, confusing, and reducing social interaction among adolescents as a result of computer game addiction. In this study, the role of computer games was studied with a focus on adolescent addiction to these games in their isolation. The study used a survey design and questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data on the two variables of computer addiction and soliloquy in adolescents. The reliability of the research instrument was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha test. The population of this study was all male students of guidance schools in Kashan in 2018. Using Cochran sampling formula, 320 individuals were randomly selected and surveyed. The research findings showed high correlation between the two variables of computer addiction and student isolation. Pearson test results were r = 0.452, the reliability of the relationship between the two high variables was statistically significant in the 99% confidence level. The type of relationship is positive indicating that with the increase in the rate of addiction to computer games, we are witnessing an increase in the social isolation of students.
Computer Games
S.M. Jafari; Z. Abdollahzadeh
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With the progression of information and communication technology, electronic governance and also crowdsourcing as one of its key components have attracted many governments attention. In order to encourage and motivate the citizens to participate in crowdsourcing projects, Game techniques and mechanics ...
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With the progression of information and communication technology, electronic governance and also crowdsourcing as one of its key components have attracted many governments attention. In order to encourage and motivate the citizens to participate in crowdsourcing projects, Game techniques and mechanics have been proposed as an effective solution. However, no significant research has been done in this regard and this subject has not been measured practically. The purpose of this study is investigating the relationship between the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations of citizens and participation in crowdsourcing projects. The statistical population of this research was citizens of Shahrekord and 215 questionnaires were randomly distributed among them. Data analysis was carried out based on Structural Equations Modeling (SEM) by AMOS software. The results showed that there is no meaningful relationship between extrinsic motivations and participation in crowdsourcing projects. On the other hand, a positive and significant relationship was confirmed between intrinsic motivations and participation in crowdsourcing projects.
Computer Games
S.M. Sharifi; J. Javaheri; M. Stiri
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This research is conducted aim to develop business strategies for video games in Iran. In this research, through analysis of this industry, appropriate business strategies are presented. To achieve this goal, after reviewing the literature on the field of strategy and strategic management, different ...
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This research is conducted aim to develop business strategies for video games in Iran. In this research, through analysis of this industry, appropriate business strategies are presented. To achieve this goal, after reviewing the literature on the field of strategy and strategic management, different aspects of the video game industry have been analyzed by looking at its situation in Iran and using qualitative methods such as interviewing experts and the Delphi technique. Based on this, information on the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats have been gathered in this field in Iran. After this stage, business strategies that are necessary to improve conditions of this industry in Iran, have been developed and formulated through SWOT analysis and using the multi-stage framework of the research. The results are also presented in the form of four strategies and seven bedder solutions.
Computer Games
Z. Dehdashti Shahrokh; M. Bashirpour
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In game advertising is one of the best methods for effective advertising. One of the factors that affects the effectiveness of digital advertising is satisfaction of games. In this study, our purpose was investigating the factors affecting customer satisfaction and the effect of satisfaction on the effectiveness ...
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In game advertising is one of the best methods for effective advertising. One of the factors that affects the effectiveness of digital advertising is satisfaction of games. In this study, our purpose was investigating the factors affecting customer satisfaction and the effect of satisfaction on the effectiveness of advertising, 5 factors we identified that impact on customer satisfaction, which included game content, ease of use, game price, graphical design of the game, and game-producer services. To examine the impact of these factors, a sample of 242 undergraduate students at management and accounting faculty of Allameh Tabataba’i University. These individuals were selected were playing daily at least 1 hour of digital game. A questionnaire was used to collect information and the data were analyzed using structural equation and confirmatory factor analysis. Based on the results of statistical analysis, the effect of all factors was confirmed and all the factors influencing satisfaction were ranked based on the statistical results. According to this rating, ease of play, the most important and services of the game-producer, had the least importance on the satisfaction of the customer, the main hypothesis of the research was that the effect of customer satisfaction with the game on effectiveness of advertising was confirmed.
Computer Games
F. Azizabadi Farahani; M. Bitaraf; B. Behrouz Minaei-Bidgoli
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Regardless to pathologic point of view, this paper attempts to investigate methods, in order to develop cultural educations through computer games by insisting on “Gamification”. This method therefore uses gaming style in environments irrelevant to computer games, which is one of the most ...
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Regardless to pathologic point of view, this paper attempts to investigate methods, in order to develop cultural educations through computer games by insisting on “Gamification”. This method therefore uses gaming style in environments irrelevant to computer games, which is one of the most recent methods used by giant companies. Among “Learning Theory”, “Observatory learning theory of Bandura” and from “Game Theory”, “Garnie's Theory and Clare's Motivational Model” selected as the principal theories. Hence, a survey is provided in five main sections that are, personal specifications, the importance of computer-games’ elements in teaching and learning, the amount of intercommunication between games’ elements and importance of interventional elements presented to this area’s experts to respond, such as producers, technical experts and pundits. New findings report that in cultural educations the most important parameters between games’ elements are “Game-play and directing the procedure of the game”, and in analyzing the intercommunication between games’ and learning elements, the hugest amount of correlation belongs to the element of “the possibility of playing in a group” and “ competition motivation”. It also suggests that for producing computer games including cultural materials, concerning about which element will lead to more effects on users. Suggesting applicable ideas to cultural directors of a country, suggesting a Persian expression for this purpose and presenting the amount of intercommunication between games’ elements and learning-teaching elements is the outcome of an innovation from this research.
Computer Games
A. Nasrollahi; M. Mehrabi; F. Sharifi
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After September 11th incident, most of digital game developers commenced developing a variety of games with war theme. These games were inducing U.S. diplomatic and western attitudes toward players. Most of these games are about war and they include attractive designs and interactive features to immerse ...
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After September 11th incident, most of digital game developers commenced developing a variety of games with war theme. These games were inducing U.S. diplomatic and western attitudes toward players. Most of these games are about war and they include attractive designs and interactive features to immerse players; however, these games are transmitting political and ideological attitudes. The sales amount and audience of these games increased gradually in global scale which led to popularity among gamers in the past two decades. This paper is a qualitative analysis with meta-synthesis research method. In this method, after searching, we select 22 related papers among dimestic and international qualitative research in political and war digital games field. The criteria of classification in our research is based on opinion holders that the findings are coded in each class. Theoretical framework of this paper includes Cultural Imperialism and Orientalism approaches. The results of this research confirm that digital games, specifically action and first-person shooting genres with war theme are like enormous powerful media and diplomatic tools in the hands of game companies which are utilized to transmit their political messages to domestic and international players (audience), in order to orient their political, ideological and cultural attitudes, reproduce race, ethnic and religious stereotypes, and perpetuate inverse representation of East.
