Publications | Research Centre of Gameful Realities

1.2.2027

Designing the future of consciousness: A components framework and speculative implications

Belousov, A., Macey, J., Bujić, M., Ojell-Järventausta, T. & Hamari, J., Feb 2027, In: International Journal of Human Computer Studies. 218, 103926.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.12.2026

SparStVR - exploring sparse 3D histology data in virtual reality

Liimatainen, K., Latonen, L. & Ruusuvuori, P., Dec 2026, In: Communications Engineering. 5, 1, 79.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.10.2026

Co-Designing Human Augmentation Technologies to Enhance Situational Awareness, Safety, and Operator-Machine Interaction in Complex Environments

Karhu, N., Silveira, A. C. D., Rurenko, A., Rantala, J., Anuragi, D., Vuohijoki, T., Virkki, J., Hippula, A., Surakka, V. & Raisamo, R., Oct 2026, NordiCHI '26: Proceedings of the 14th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Vaasa, Finland: ACM, p. 1-15 7

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

15.8.2026

Ethical Judgment Toward Gamified Marketing Campaigns

Al-Msallam, S., Xi, N. & Hamari, J., 15 Aug 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Business Ethics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

3.7.2026

A balance between stability and flexibility: Adaptive patterns of self-regulated learning processes shape game-based learning

Cloude, E. B., Huber, S. E., Wei, J., Esmanhoto, B., Dindar, M., Ninaus, M. & Kiili, K., 3 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: British Journal of Educational Technology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.7.2026

AI-Driven Personalized Recommendation Systems: Effects on Source Credibility and Information Quality

Li, C., Hamari, J., Holopainen, J. & Xi, N., Jul 2026, PACIS 2026 Proceedings. Association for Information Systems, Vol. 4. p. 1-17 1369. ( Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS)).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.7.2026

Augmented reality game mechanics influence the accuracy of crowdsourced LiDAR-based tree measurements

Liikonen, L., Erkkilä, A., Kamula, T., Honkanen, E., Liimatainen, K., Uhlgren, V. V., Yrttimaa, T., Nummenmaa, T., Hamari, J. & Vastaranta, M., Jul 2026, In: Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. 121, 129466.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.7.2026

Advancing gameful learning research: Insights on instructional design, learner engagement, and analytical approaches

Kiili, K. & Dindar, M., Jul 2026, In: Learning and Individual Differences. 129, 102951.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Scientific

17.6.2026

Empowered decision-making through virtual reality: effect of immersion and embodiment on self-esteem and anxiety

Li, C., Xi, N., Bampouni, E., Holopainen, J., Ahmad, A., Legaki, N.-Z. & Hamari, J., 17 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Behaviour and Information Technology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

8.6.2026

Beyond the Pilot Trap: XR Business Models and Ecosystem Sustainability in Finland's Creative Industries

Shawash, J., Thibault, M. & Hamari, J., 8 Jun 2026, IMX 2026 - Proceedings of the 2026 ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences. ACM, p. 203-217

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

7.6.2026

Memorability of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Virtual Reality: An Evaluation of Enactment and Quiz-Based Gamification

Ferron, A., Bampouni, E., Jansen, Y., Majhi, A., Hamari, J. & Fernández Galeote, D., 7 Jun 2026, AVI '26: Proceedings of the 2026 International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces. ACM, 43

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

17.5.2026

What leads to consumer engagement towards short-form videos on Douyin? The moderating role of brand type

Dong, X., Xie, J., Xi, N., Liao, J. & Xie, S., 17 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Advertising.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

13.4.2026

Human-Robot Companionship in the Forest: Understanding the Effects of Engagement and Authority

Ahmed, E., Enciso, N. D. L. F., Bosman, I. D. V., Avgustis, I., Jabari, S., Hamari, J. & Buruk, O. ‘., 13 Apr 2026, p. 1-6.

Research output: Other conference contribution › Abstract › Scientific

2.4.2026

Designing for Aesthetic Awe: Self-Transcendent Experiences with Generative AI and Augmented Self-Reflection

Peters, J., Bujic, M., Roihankorpi, R. & Hamari, J., 2 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Empirical Studies of the Arts. 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.4.2026

SYNAPSE: A Sociotechnical Taxonomy of Bioadaptive Media

Bujić, M. & Hamari, J., Apr 2026, ACM SIGCHI annual conference on human factors in computing systems (CHI '26). ACM

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

28.3.2026

Editorial: Benefits and detriments with respect to the ethics and sustainability of gamification

Xi, N., Rousi, R., Abrahamsson, P., Vakkuri, V. & Hamari, J., 28 Mar 2026, In: Internet Research. 36, 2, p. 465–471

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific

22.3.2026

How gamified prompts for metacognitive reflection affect the perceived playfulness of learning: A work-in-progress study

Smith, A., Galeote, D. F., Legaki, N. Z. & Hamari, J., 22 Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. DSouza, P., Tang, H., Xi, N. & Hamari, J. (eds.). ACM, 24

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific

22.3.2026

Engineering the Technical Layer of Gamification

Virkki, J. & Shaikh, A., 22 Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. DSouza, P., Tang, H., Xi, N. & Hamari, J. (eds.). ACM, p. 1-6 3

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

22.3.2026

Exploring Minimal Narrative Frames in Gamified Learning: A Pilot Study on Narrative Transportation and Flow

Boehlke, E., Huber, S. E., Kiili, K. & Ninaus, M., 22 Mar 2026, Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026, GamiFIN 2026. DSouza, P., Tang, H., Xi, N. & Hamari, J. (eds.). ACM, 22

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.3.2026

From Gameful to Anti-Gameful: Exploring Opposing Design Logics

Shaikh, A., Musfequr Rahman, S. M. & Virkki, J., Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. DSouza, P., Tang, H., Xi, N. & Hamari, J. (eds.). ACM, 4

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.3.2026

Breaking or reinforcing stereotypes? The role of expertise and toxic attitude in live-streaming context

Accardi, S., Xi, N., Russo, V. & Hamari, J., Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. ACM, p. 1-7 18

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.3.2026

Can We Touch the Real in Virtual Reality? An Empirical Study of Multisensory Interaction

Gupta, S., Pretty, E. J., Li, Z., Yang, X., Hamari, J. & Xi, N., Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. ACM, p. 1-5 6

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.3.2026

Affective-Relational Practices of Mirror-Dwelling in Social VR: A Processual Account

Bujic, M., Thibault, M. & Hamari, J., Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. ACM, p. 1-12 17

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.3.2026

Demonstrating SIMAplay: A Serious Game for Forest Management Decision-Making through Board Game and Digital Simulation

Majhi, A., Galeote, D. F., Petty, A., Vauhkonen, J., Nummenmaa, T., Peltola, H. & Hamari, J., Mar 2026, GamiFIN '26: Proceedings of the 10th Annual International GamiFIN Conference 2026. ACM, p. 1-19 15

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.3.2026

Mapping and verifying potential continuous cover forestry areas from LiDAR data

Maltamo, M., Jukkara, H., Kosunen, P., Kymäläinen, H., Uhlgren, V. V., Liimatainen, K., Nummenmaa, T. & Korhonen, L., Mar 2026, In: Trees, Forests and People. 24, 101196.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

20.2.2026

Complexities of source text networks in globally circulated multimodal texts: The case of a compilative anime music video translation

Haapaniemi, R. & Ivaska, L., 20 Feb 2026, A (Re)turn to the Source Text. Carlström, M. & Pleijel, R. (eds.). John Benjamins, p. 65–87 23 p. (Benjamins Translation Library; no. 169).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

6.1.2026

Better information understanding through virtual technologies? A VR experiment on data interpretation

Bampouni, E., Tang, H., Xi, N., Buturak, G., Kalmi, P., Ahmad, A., Legaki, N.-Z. & Hamari, J., 6 Jan 2026, Proceedings of the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. Bui, T. X. (ed.). Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, p. 2987-2996 (Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

International Academics as Agents of Transformation: Lived and Managed Internationalization in a Finnish University

Holubek, V., Ruez, D., Bujic, M., Honkanen, M. & Millei, Z., 2026, In: Social Inclusion. 14, 11672.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Immersive Gamification in the Metaverse for Sustainable Development: State of the Art and Guidelines

Bassanelli, S., Bucchiarone, A., Wanick, V. & ‘Oz’ Buruk, O., 2026, Handbook of the Metaverse. Hui, P., Zhou, P. Y., Lee, L.-H. & Braud, T. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 239-281

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Mind-Altering Digital Technologies: A Scoping Review

Ojell-Järventausta, T., Belousov, A., Bujić, M., Macey, J. & Hamari, J., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

1.1.2026

Reconfiguring data governance in cross-border alliances: Institutional pressures and the shift from decentralized to centralized models

Kiiskilä, P., Jalo, H. & Pirkkalainen, H., 2026, In: International Journal of Information Management. 91, 103104.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Frame excavation: Revealing and critiquing existing problem frames to improve migrants’ awareness of public services

Pakpour, A., Minkkinen, V.-V., Ghaderiazad, P., Buruk, O. O. & Olsson, T., 2026, DRS2026: Edinburgh. Design Research Society, (Proceedings of DRS; vol. 2026).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Evil-AI Benchmark: An Evaluation Framework for Adversarial Security Assessment of LLM Agents in Smart Environments

Varol, A., Shaikh, A., Jalo, H., Muchenje, G., Siqueira de Cerqueira, J., Kemell, K.-K., Motlagh, N. H., Leino, M., Pirkkalainen, H., Abrahamsson, P. & Virkki, J., 2026, In: IEEE Access. 14, p. 133098-133116

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Embodied Encounters in the Forest: Human Interpretations and Sense Making of Robot Presence and Behavior

Enciso, N. D. L. F., Ahmed, E., Ahtinen, H.-L. A. & Buruk, O. '., 2026, p. 1-5.

Research output: Other conference contribution › Abstract › Scientific

1.1.2026

Examining the Impact of Gamification on Utility Value and Learning Performance

Boehlke, E., Huber, S. E., Kiili, K. & Ninaus, M., 2026, Games and Learning Alliance - 14th International Conference, GALA 2025, Proceedings. Bakkes, S., Bellotti, F., Dondio, P., Ninaus, M., Wannick, V. & Bucchiarone, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 381-386 6 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16307 LNCS).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Understanding Metaverse Consumer Motivation: A Study on the Perceived Value, Cultural Dimensions, and Prior Experience in NFT Assets Purchase

Yang, X., Xi, N. & Hamari, J., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Creation of AI-driven smart spaces for enhanced indoor environments – A survey

Varol, A., Motlagh, N. H., Leino, M., Tarkoma, S. & Virkki, J., 2026, In: Internet of Things. 36, 101876.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

1.1.2026

Interactive Narratives in Physical Space: A Workflow for Implementing Spatial Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage Interpretation

Shawash, J., Thibault, M. & Hamari, J., 2026, ICT for Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of ICTIS 2025. Choudrie, J., Tuba, E., Perumal, T. & Joshi, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 209-220 12 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies; vol. 124 SIST).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Multimodal Analysis of Emotions in Gaming: Understanding Cultural Influences

Gursesli, M. C., Tarchi, P., Calà, F., Frassineti, L., Guazzini, A., Duradoni, M., Park, K., Thawonmas, R., You, X. & Lanata, A., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.1.2026

Conspiracy as a Defense: The Role of Defensive Styles in the Endorsement of Conspiracy Theories

Antichi, L., Giannini, M., Tosti, A. E., Guazzini, A. & Gursesli, M. C., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Psychological Reports.

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29.12.2025

Digitally Induced Altered States as Facilitators of the Future Augmented Human Sensorium: Analysis of Science Fiction Representations

Belousov, A., Bujić, M., Macey, J. & Hamari, J., 29 Dec 2025, UbiComp Companion 2025 - Companion of the 2025 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing. Beigl, M., Jacucci, G., Sigg, S., Xiao, Y., Bardram, J. E., Tsiropoulou, E. E. & Xu, C. (eds.). ACM, p. 694-697

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29.12.2025

Multi-Modal Deep Learning for Myocardial Infarction Detection Using ECG Signals and Images

Setu, J. H., Pasha, S. T., Halder, N., Ahmed, E., Islam, A. & Amin, M. A., 29 Dec 2025, UbiComp Companion 2025 - Companion of the 2025 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing. Beigl, M., Jacucci, G., Sigg, S., Xiao, Y., Bardram, J. E., Tsiropoulou, E. E. & Xu, C. (eds.). ACM, p. 1626-1632

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1.12.2025

Mobile Game vs. Digital Text: Gameplay Boosts Situational Interest, Satisfaction, and Emotional Engagement

Kiili, K., Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Game-Based Learning. 15, 1, 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

1.7.2025

What kinds of users engage with different types of motivational design: A machine learning study in GitHub

不同用户类型对激励设计的参与研究：基于GitHub 的机器学习分析

Translated title of the contribution: What kinds of users engage with different types of motivational design: A machine learning study in GitHubTang, H., Xi, N. & Hamari, J., Jul 2025, Proceedings of the 2025 Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS2025). AIS Electronic Library

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1.1.2025

Between Critique and Creation: Participatory Speculative Design for Urban Futures

Marji, N., Thibault, M. & Hamari, J., 2025, Intelligent Sustainable Systems: Selected Papers of WorldS4 2025, Volume 4. Springer, p. 139-159 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1730).

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1.1.2025

An investigation into the feasibility of using virtual environments as an induction method in SHIP® therapy

Malan, W., Bosman, I. D. V. & Bothma, T., 2025, In: South African Computer Journal. 37, 1, p. 63-93

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1.1.2025

Extended Reality in Medical Diagnosis and Surgical Planning

Raisamo, R., Kangas, J., Li, Z., Orsmaa, L., Rasouli, N., Huuskonen, P., Mehtonen, H. & Järnstedt, J., 2025, Handbook on Smart Health. Vol. 330. p. 1075-1091 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

7.10.2024

Psychometric Investigation of the Hexad Scale for Identifying Gamification User Profiles in Brazilian Portuguese

Investigação Psicométrica da Escala Hexad para Identificação de Perfis de Usuários de Gamificação em Português Brasileiro

Translated title of the contribution: Psychometric Investigation of the Hexad Scale for Identifying Gamification User Profiles in Brazilian PortugueseSantos, A. C. G., Muramatsu, P. K., Oliveira, W., Joaquim, S., Hamari, J. & Isotani, S., 7 Oct 2024, Companion Proceedings of the 23rd Brazilian Symposium on Human Factors in Computational Systems. Sociedade Brasileira de Computação, p. 251-256

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1.1.2024

HíbriDoC: Method for Classifying Unplugged Computing Activities for use in Blended Learning

HíbriDoC: Método para a Classificação de Atividades de Computação Desplugada para uso no Ensino Híbrido

Translated title of the contribution: HíbriDoC: Method for Classifying Unplugged Computing Activities for use in Blended LearningAraújo, Q., Lima, A. C. D., Castro Junior, A. A. D. & Oliveira, W., 2024, In: Revista brasileira de informática na educação. 32, p. 590-616

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1.1.2024

RFID Toolkit for Customizable Game Controlling

Shaikh, A., Merilampi, S., Xiao, R., Jabari, S., Buruk, O., Hamari, J. & Virkki, J., 2024, 2024 IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications, RFID-TA 2024. IEEE, p. 17-20 4 p. (IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications).

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