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Feasibility and effects of a multicomponent program incorporating esports on physical and cognitive function among older adults: A non-randomised pilot trial

Yuta Nemoto, Fumie Otsuka, Shihoko Suzuki, Saori Kataoka, Tomoko Nakanishi, Takuya Ueda, Susumu Ogawa, Sumika Karasawa, Mikiko Shimaoka, Hiroto Narimatsu, Ung-il Chung

published 03 Sep 2026

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The cooperative behavioral game of urban waste reduction network considering environmental cost-sharing

Xiaoxia Jia, Tingge Wu, Xiaoyue Hu, Weiyi Guang

published 01 Sep 2026

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Can different exercise modalities improve esports performance? Study protocol for a 12-week three-arm randomized controlled trial

Di Tang, Zheng Ye, Ruisi Ma, Jinde Liu, Wai Keung Ho, Raymond Kim Wai Sum

published 25 Aug 2026

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Online game player churn prediction based on multiplex social influence through network embedding

Ming Guo, Yan Liu

published 20 Aug 2026

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Virtual reality experience in physical education and sports lessons: An investigation into its effect on the balance and coordination skills of middle school students

Nazlı Yanar Tunçel, Züleyha Avşar

published 12 Aug 2026

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Functional node layout in Metroidvania game worlds: A complex network analysis

GL(Guanglong) Bao, Beihe Weng, Long Ding, Qianjin Du, Yemin Zang, Jiarui Wang, Fei Yan

published 31 Jul 2026

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Frontal brain activity assessment during basic life support skill acquisition and transfer in serious game based learning environments

Mehmet Emin Aksoy, Mert Deniz Polat, Patricia A. Shewokis, Dilek Kitapcioglu, Tuba Usseli, Atahan Agrali, Serhat Ilgaz Yöner, Kurtulus Izzetoglu

published 31 Jul 2026

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Temptation as a key driver between affective states and usage outcomes of problematic usage of the Internet: A 14-day ambulatory assessment study

Andreas Oelker, Anna Knorr, Matthias Brand, Silke M. Müller, on behalf of the FOR2974 Consortium

published 29 Jul 2026

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Cognitive flexibility, impulsivity, and compulsivity in problematic consumption behaviours

María Jara-Rizzo, Daniel Oleas, Jose A. Rodas

published 23 Jul 2026

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Immediate effects of sitting position on cervical and trunk posture, perceived discomfort, and RULA-based ergonomic risk during smartphone gaming: A randomized within-subject study

Patcharin Nilmart, Wantanee Yodchaisarn, Natdanai Vajidee, Nounchanok Tansakul, Wirada Sramongkhol, Sasisom Leangsakul

published 21 Jul 2026

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The relationship between esports and cognitive function: A scoping review

Mingyang Lu, Hwanho Lee, Inae Yoon

published 10 Jul 2026

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Social marginalization risk and its negative association with socialising preferences in Japanese gamers

Brian Confessor, Monica Perusquia-Hernandez, Kongmeng Liew, Hideaki Uchiyama, Naoya Isoyama, Kiyoshi Kiyokawa

published 09 Jul 2026

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Interdependent relationship between depression and Internet gaming disorder in parent-child dyads: The mediating role of family relationship and gaming time

Qian Li, Yilun Huang, Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong, Winnie W. S. Mak, Xue Yang

published 15 Jun 2026

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