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Comparing game enjoyment, competitive anxiety and performance of sit-up exercise via a team competition app 通过团队竞赛应用程序比较游戏乐趣、竞争焦虑和仰卧起坐锻炼的表现

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101059

Wei-Chen Hung , Jon-Chao Hong , Yu-Feng Wu

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Optimizing transmedia storytelling strategies across platforms for Maximum audience engagement 优化跨平台跨媒体叙事策略，最大化用户粘性

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101061

Hamed Nozari

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A computational approach to screenplay structure via multi-agent systems 基于多智能体系统的剧本结构计算方法

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101077

Mei-Hua Hsu , Yi-Fan Wang , Max Yue-Feng Wang , Wei-Zhi Su

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Current serious game genres for stroke neurorehabilitation: A scoping review of randomized controlled trials 当前中风神经康复的严肃游戏类型：随机对照试验的范围审查

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101068

Juan J. Sánchez-Gil , Aurora Sáez , Laura Muñoz-Millán , David Cáceres-Gómez , Eduardo Cañete-Carmona

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Application of fuzzy decision support system in flipped classroom teaching mode of physical training theoretical 模糊决策支持系统在体育理论翻转课堂教学模式中的应用

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101071

Guiling Yan

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Developing a serious game for enhancing student problem-solving: a three-layers effectiveness model 开发一个严肃的游戏来提高学生解决问题的能力：一个三层效率模型

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101072

Razieh Mohaqeqian Yaqoubi , Morteza Rezaei-Zadeh , Mojtaba Vahidi-Asl , Darya Ramezani , Sarvin Mohammadi , Erfan Rafiei Oskouei

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Examining the influence of target–distractor similarity on difficulty in a working memory game 研究目标-干扰物相似性对工作记忆游戏难度的影响

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101060

Madeleine Frister , Fiona McNab , Maximilian Croissant , Paul Cairns

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Watching to win: When watching others play improves performance 观看胜利：观看他人比赛可以提高表现

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101067

Colby Johanson , Hannah Wessels , Maximilian A. Friehs

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Investigation into the Utilization of virtual reality technology for enhancing cheerleading instruction 利用虚拟现实技术加强啦啦队教学的探讨

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101074

Zhang Nan , Wang Zidi , Zhu Chaoyang

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Game on: comparing stress reduction effects between emoWELL serious game and computer solitaire in emerging adulthood 游戏：比较mowell严肃游戏和电脑接龙游戏在初成年期的减压效果

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Entertainment Computing Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2025.101075

S. Velert-Jiménez PhD , H.A. Sánchez-Sánchez MsC (PhD Researcher) , S. Valero-Moreno PhD (Associate Professor) , I. Blasko-Ochoa MsC (Psychologist) , J.A. Gil-Gómez PhD (Professor) , I. Montoya-Castilla PhD (Full Professor)

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