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{"title":"Social Identity Framework and Gender-Based Harassment in Digital Gaming Spaces: A Scoping Review","authors":"Oluwademilade A. Adefope,&nbsp;Fatih Bayraktar","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/1811677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/1811677","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Online harassment in digital gaming spaces has been a prevalent issue since the inception of gaming culture. Thus, this scoping review is aimed at understanding the gamer identity through the lens of the social identity framework and how these factors potentially contribute to the perpetration of gender-based harassment. Following guidelines from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), the following research databases were searched for relevant documents between March and April 2024: SCOPUS, PubMed, Web of Science, and APA journals. After filtering for replications, relevance, and full-text accessibility, a total of 36 articles were included in the final analysis and review. Regarding the four dimensions of social identity framework, 81% (<i>n</i> = 30) of the reviewed articles discussed perception of intergroup context, 62% (<i>n</i> = 23) discussed in-group attraction, 35% (<i>n</i> = 13) discussed depersonalization, and finally 30% (<i>n</i> = 11) mentioned interdependency beliefs. Overall, gender-based harassment in digital gaming is an issue not simply perpetuated by male gamers against female players but also by women against their own in-group, and it results in communities that are extremely hostile and toxic toward out-groups, perceiving diversity and inclusivity as an attack on gaming culture.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/1811677","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143396965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cyber Shopping Beyond Boundaries: The Metaverse Revolution in e-Commerce and Consumer Behavior","authors":"Rana Muhammad Sohail Jafar,&nbsp;Manahil Jabeen,&nbsp;Safdar Hussain,&nbsp;Ben Niu,&nbsp;Rohana Sham,&nbsp;Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/5559234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/5559234","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The metaverse is swiftly flattering an important player in the e-commerce domain. It provides innumerable opportunities and indicates a revolutionary paradigm shift in e-commerce. Online businesses can now create virtual storefronts that enable immersive, lifelike product exploration within the metaverse, in contrast to traditional brick-and-mortar stores that cater to local customers. Current research offers a novel conceptual framework based on theories of interactive media effects and the stimulus–organism–response paradigm to understand consumer purchase intentions in the metaverse. Carefully gathered data from 342 survey participants were then examined using the analytical tools of structural equation modelling (SEM) and importance–performance map analysis (IPMA). The results of the study shed light on how much perceived augmentation and interaction affect consumers’ cognitive and emotive reactions, including feelings of realism, immersion, and telepresence. Remarkably, these reactions have a significant influence on how customers behave. The study’s distinctive worth is found in its creative recommendations, which can help tech firms and metaverse developers improve the purchasing experience in this dynamic digital environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/5559234","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is Gamification Effective for Women Who Wish to Learn Computer Programming?","authors":"Claudio Cubillos,&nbsp;Rafael Mellado,&nbsp;Cecilia Nóbile","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/6410654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/6410654","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Women must be more represented in STEM careers, limiting their professional development opportunities. This study analyzes the effect of gamified software on women who want to learn computer programming. This experimental study investigated the effectiveness of gamification on programming learning in female college students. Thirty-two female students participated, randomly distributed into control (nongamified tools) and experimental (gamified tools) groups. The intervention lasted 4 weeks using Educaplay software, where the experimental group had access to a score and ranking as gamified elements. Learning outcomes, motivation, and usage levels were compared through pre- and posttests. There were no significant differences in learning between groups. In motivation, there were only differences in satisfaction, which were favorable to the group without gamification. There were no differences in usage, but the group without gamification scored higher in comfort. It is concluded that there is no solid evidence of the differential effectiveness of gamification for women to learn programming. It is necessary to consider gender stereotypes, motivational differences, and biases in design.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/6410654","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Virtual Team Management Framework: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Ali El Idrissi,&nbsp;Mohamed Fourka","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/9259425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/9259425","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Virtual teams (VTs) are groups of people who work interdependently towards a common goal across geographical, temporal, and organizational boundaries, using technology to communicate and collaborate. Business competition, globalization, and rapid advancement in information and communication technology have propelled the growing prevalence of VTs. In addition, virtual collaboration allows bringing diverse talents and perspectives regardless of their location. However, cultural diversity and the lack of social interaction between VT members reduce the opportunity for informal communication and can cause conflicts and mistrust. The aim of this work is to develop a framework to enhance VT performance opportunities and reduce its setbacks. Based upon a quantitatively validated conceptual model, we developed a “virtual team performance framework” named VTPerF. Consisting of seven principles and seven processes, this framework presents the mechanisms that can help professionals improve VT performance. This framework is validated through a qualitative approach using Delphi method.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/9259425","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Let the Customers Speak Their Hearts Out: The Role of Verbosity and Emotions in Online Viewer-to-Viewer Engagement","authors":"Fahad Mansoor Pasha,&nbsp;Fatima Habib,&nbsp;Komal Kamran,&nbsp;Akbar Azam,&nbsp;Zeeshan Ali,&nbsp;Dildar Hussain","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/6282833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/6282833","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the combined impact of emotions, emojis, and verbosity on online viewer-to-viewer engagement, focusing on their interaction in shaping engagement behaviors. Using sentiment analysis with the Syuzhet package in R Studio and logistic regression on over 15,000 YouTube comments from the “YouTube Ads Leaderboard: 2021 Cannes Edition,” this research identifies key drivers of replies to initial comments. Results reveal that verbosity significantly enhances engagement, while emojis generally diminish it. Arousal-inducing emotions, such as anticipation and anger, positively influence engagement but are moderated by comment length. These findings extend the understanding of digital engagement by integrating textual, emotional, and stylistic elements into a unified framework. The study provides actionable insights for marketers to optimize user interaction and opens avenues for further exploration of engagement strategies across digital platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/6282833","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143120171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Designing Emotional and Intuitive Sounds for Tech: Insights From Psychoacoustics","authors":"Anjali Bhatara,&nbsp;Xavier Dartis,&nbsp;David Morizet,&nbsp;Sébastien Romagny","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/5925146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/5925146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>User interface (UI) sounds communicate information and guide users as they navigate an interface. Research exploring the direct links between these sounds’ physical characteristics and their communicative power is lacking. In the present study, we asked 100 participants to report the emotional and functional connotations of 30 UI sounds from household devices. For each sound, they provided ratings on eight emotion scales and then categorized the sound by its position in time within a user experience (beginning, middle, or end) and by its function (a confirmation, a notification, or a cancelation). We then explored the relation between acoustic characteristics (attack time, release time, spectral centroid height, and mean fundamental frequency) and the effects of the change in perceived pitch and loudness over time (melodic and loudness contour) on participants’ ratings of emotion and categorization of function and time. Results showed effects of the acoustic characteristics, especially release time, as well as effects of melodic and loudness contour on emotion, function, and time in experience. This study provides a basic set of guidelines for intuitive UI sound design and informs the discussion on how sound can be leveraged to enhance tech experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/5925146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143119901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consumer Savings and Digital Remittance in Open Banking: Insights From Bibliometric and Geospatial Econometric Analysis","authors":"Ibrahim Niankara,&nbsp;Hassan Ismail Hassan,&nbsp;Rachidatou I. Traoret,&nbsp;Abu Reza Mohammad Islam","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/9352257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/9352257","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Open banking (OB) refers to financial institutions opening their data and services to external parties via application programming interfaces (APIs), a practice that has been increasingly adopted globally since its 2018 regulatory inception in the United Kingdom. Despite its growth, there is still a lack of academic studies examining its impact on consumer financial behaviors on a global scale. This study addresses this gap by exploring OB’s influence on consumers’ formal saving and digital remittance behaviors worldwide. Using a mixed methods design, we combine bibliometric analysis and geospatial econometric modeling on Scopus OB bibliographic data and consumer financial preferences data from 2021 to 2022 across 139 countries. While the bibliometric results highlight the need for more international collaborations in OB research that reflect the ongoing collaborations in its implementation around the world, the econometric findings reveal significantly positive benefits for consumers globally, increasing the likelihood of formal saving and digital remittance. Specifically, consumers in countries with Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2)–regulated initiatives, market-driven initiatives, and other non-PSD2 initiatives show higher marginal utilities (MUs) from digital remittance (39.1%–56.7%) compared to those in countries without OB initiatives. Additionally, consumers in PSD2 and market-driven countries exhibit higher MUs from formal saving by 61.8% and 37%, respectively, compared to those without OB initiatives. Overall, in addition to the implications for global open innovation, the paper provides reasonable evidence, supporting OB implementation to achieve several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the associated benefits to consumers’ worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/9352257","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143118419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Investigation on Users’ Perceptions of Open Government Data in Qatar","authors":"Rima Charbaji El-Kassem,&nbsp;Ali Al-Kubaisi","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/5584496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/5584496","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study is aimed at evaluating users’ perceptions of open government data (OGD) in Qatar, addressing disparities between the perceived performance and perceived importance of OGD, and identifying the antecedents and consequences of OGD gaps. Data collected from 1426 respondents through a questionnaire were analyzed using multiple quantitative approaches, including importance-performance analysis (IPA)–based strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis; gap analysis; factor analysis; multiple regression; and path analysis. Among 13 OGD attributes, six were identified as opportunities, five required improvement, and two were considered lower priorities. The OGD gap revealed an 82% surplus. Path analysis demonstrated that the OGD gap, combined with two other latent variables, significantly influenced users’ trust in OGD. This study prioritizes areas for improving OGD attributes, aiming to enhance users’ trust in OGD.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/5584496","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143117048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A New Image Encryption Method Using an Optimized Smart Codebook","authors":"Rami Sihwail,&nbsp;Dyala Ibrahim","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/7807003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/7807003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Information attacks have increased worldwide as more information is available in digital form. Image encryption is essential to prevent attackers from unauthorized access to confidential images. In this paper, we introduce a novel image encryption method called the smart codebook, which combines an intelligent codebook technique with the RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) algorithm. The proposed method is designed to be dynamic as it selects the most effective codebooks in encrypting each image to increase its ambiguity. The smart codebook method divides an image into several segments based on image dimensions, and multiple random codebooks are generated for each segment. Moreover, images go through several processing stages before they are converted into cipher images, including noise, segmentation, and encryption. The best codebooks are selected to create the encrypted image in the next stage. Finally, the RSA algorithm sends the recipient the code books with the cipher image. The evaluation of the proposed smart codebook depends on several factors, including entropy, unified averaged changed intensity (UACI), number of changing pixel rate (NPCR), and correlation coefficient analysis. The assessment of the proposed encryption method demonstrates its resilience against cryptographic attacks, affirming its security and precision. The results show an impressive improvement in securing images compared to previous related efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/7807003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143115515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Translation, Adaptation, and Validation in Portuguese of an Acceptance Scale for Human–Robot Interaction in an Industrial Context","authors":"Ana Pinto,&nbsp;Leticia Lemos,&nbsp;Carla Carvalho,&nbsp;Joana Santos,&nbsp;Paulo Menezes,&nbsp;Tatsuya Nomura","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/8816379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/8816379","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of advanced technologies across various industrial domains, is now evolving into Industry 5.0, which emphasizes the human perspective, resilience, and sustainability. In this context, the study of human behavior and attitudes towards human–robot interaction (HRI) is crucial for understanding the acceptance of this emerging technology, which, in turn, can drive the development of more well-designed industrial robotic systems. This paper is aimed at translating, adapting, and validating a scale designed to measure acceptance in the context of HRI within industrial settings, with a focus on collaborative robots (cobots). To conduct an exploratory factor analysis (EFA), 140 participants (male = 45%, female = 52%, and nonbinary = 3%) were recruited. The results revealed a four-factor structure for the Frankenstein Syndrome Questionnaire–Industrial Context (FSQ-IC): “general anxiety towards cobots” (<i>α</i> = 0.87), “trustworthiness towards developers of cobots” (<i>α</i> = 0.83), “apprehension towards cobots in the industrial context” (<i>α</i> = 0.73), and “expectation of cobots in social change” (<i>α</i> = 0.69). For further validation and to help ensure the validity and reliability of the adapted scale, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted with a sample of 210 participants (male = 45%, female = 53%, and nonbinary = 2%). The model fit indices, including a <i>χ</i>²/df of 3.14 and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) of 0.10, indicated an acceptable fit. The goodness-of-fit index (GFI), comparative fit index (CFI), and normed fit index (NFI) were 0.88, 0.90, and 0.86, respectively, all within acceptable ranges. Convergent and discriminant validities were also analyzed. An analysis of the differences in perceptions of acceptance based on sociodemographic variables (gender, experience with robots, educational level, and age) was conducted. Only gender revealed significant differences. Considering the psychometric qualities of the instrument, the FSQ-IC is valid and reliable for assessing acceptance in HRI.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/8816379","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143115517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}