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Is there a better approach to assessing the value of variety shows? A dual-driven method integrating data and knowledge 是否有更好的方法来评估综艺节目的价值？整合数据和知识的双重驱动法

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100951

Yuan Ni , Xiaona Li , Yudong Gao , Jian Zhang , Pengfei Han

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From pixels to choices: Understanding the influence of video games on decision-making skills 从像素到选择：理解电子游戏对决策技能的影响

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100953

A. Martínez-Maldonado

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The trade-off between convenience and privacy: Sharing personal data with intelligent vehicles in exchange for convenient driving 便利与隐私之间的取舍：与智能汽车共享个人数据，换取驾驶便利

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100950

Irina Ervits, Julia Maintz

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A revolutionizing multimedia game as a service (GaaS) language education: Enhanced Multi-Access edge computing and mixed reality for computer vision 革命性的多媒体游戏即服务（GaaS）语言教育：用于计算机视觉的增强型多接入边缘计算和混合现实技术

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100954

G.A Senthil , R. Prabha

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Analyzing product design system application children’s toys based on sustainable materials and processes 基于可持续材料和工艺的儿童玩具产品设计系统应用分析

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-03-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100947

Chen Yadou , Rosnah Shamsudin , Intan Syafinaz Mohamed Amin Tawakkal , Rosalam Che Me , Mohd Salahuddin Mohd Basri

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Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for creating intelligent agents in social networks-oriented role playing games 用于在面向社交网络的角色扮演游戏中创建智能代理的多代理强化学习

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100941

Francisco Martinez-Gil, Eduard Gil-Magraner

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Analyzing cross-platform gaming experiences using topic modeling 使用主题建模分析跨平台游戏体验

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100946

Youngju Sim , Tae-Sun Chung , Inyoung Park

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Using gamification to enhance learning: A college course case study 利用游戏化促进学习：一个大学课程案例研究

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-03-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100942

Chih-Chien Wang , Shu-Chen Chang , Yu Han Yu

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Towards a deeper understanding of localization as a game development process: Game studio studies in Sweden and China 深入理解游戏开发过程中的本土化：对瑞典和中国游戏工作室的研究

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-03-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100944

Marcus Toftedahl

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Assessing player engagement in local indie games: A qualitative study of affective game design elements 评估本地独立游戏的玩家粘性：情感游戏设计元素的定性研究

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2025-03-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.100945

Yiing Y’ng Ng , Robert Jeyakumar Nathan , Chee Weng Khong

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