In recent years we have witnessed a growing number of companies and institutions
embedding game mechanics and game design techniques in all types of information …

Two parallel phenomena are gaining attention in human–computer interaction research:
gamification and crowdsourcing. Because crowdsourcing's success depends on a mass of …

While gamification has emerged as one of the most promising futuristic trends in e-
commerce, how it impacts consumers' impulse buying behavior remains largely …

Given the cut-throat competition in the Chinese mobile payment market, user retention is
essential for guaranteeing the long-term profitability of mobile payment platforms …

There are many examples on the use of game-based learning in and outside the classroom,
along with evaluation of their effect in terms of engagement, learning, classroom dynamics …

Abstract Information technology is being increasingly employed to harness under-utilized
resources via more effective coordination. This progress has manifested in different …

Since prior research has shown that engagement might exert positive effects on value
creation and continuous purchase intention, this study aims to examine the influence of …

Sustained engagement of participants is essential for the success of a citizen science
project. However, the motivations of why people engage with such activities can be …

As crowdsourced user-generated content becomes an important source of data for
organizations, a pressing question is how to ensure that data contributed by ordinary people …

Storification is an emerging pedagogical technique, albeit research lacks the understanding
of its benefits and detriments. This study examines a school in the US that has storified …