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NARRATIVE DESIGN IN SERIOUS GAMES: A FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING PLAYER ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN EDUCATIONAL GAMES Koskinen, Jari; Turner, Michael; Robinson, Sarah
Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Creative Technology Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jseact.v2i6.2967

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The integration of narrative design in serious games has become a pivotal factor in enhancing player engagement and improving learning outcomes in educational games. Despite the growing use of game-based learning, the specific role of narrative elements in achieving these outcomes remains underexplored. This research aims to develop a framework for narrative design in educational games, focusing on its impact on player engagement and learning outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys to measure knowledge retention, problem-solving, and critical thinking, with qualitative interviews to explore player experiences and emotional engagement. The study involved 200 participants who were divided into two groups: one playing games with strong narrative elements and the other with minimal narrative content. The results indicate that narrative-driven games significantly enhance engagement and improve learning outcomes. Players in the narrative-heavy group demonstrated higher levels of knowledge retention (M = 4.45), problem-solving (M = 4.38), and player engagement (M = 4.60) compared to the narrative-light group (M = 3.72, M = 3.55, and M = 3.45, respectively). These findings suggest that effective narrative design is essential for maximizing the educational potential of serious games. The study provides actionable insights for game designers and educators to optimize narrative elements in educational games.
PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING: INNOVATIONS IN FEED MANAGEMENT AND ANIMAL HEALTH FOR OPTIMIZED PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY Williams, Sarah; Green, Jessica; Turner, Michael
Techno Agriculturae Studium of Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/agriculturae.v3i1.3611

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Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) has emerged as a strategic approach to address efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare challenges in modern livestock systems. Advances in sensor technologies, data analytics, and automated decision-support tools have enabled real-time monitoring of feed intake, animal behavior, and health status, yet empirical evidence on their integrated impacts remains fragmented. This study aims to evaluate how innovations in precision feed management and animal health monitoring contribute to optimized production efficiency in intensive livestock systems. The research employed a quantitative experimental design combined with farm-level monitoring, involving sensor-based feed delivery systems, wearable health sensors, and automated data analytics across selected commercial livestock farms. Performance indicators included feed conversion ratio, growth or productivity rates, health incidence, and resource-use efficiency. The results demonstrate that precision-managed feeding significantly reduced feed waste while improving feed conversion efficiency, whereas continuous health monitoring enabled early disease detection and reduced morbidity rates. Integrated PLF systems produced measurable gains in overall productivity and operational efficiency compared to conventional management practices. The study concludes that the synergistic application of precision feed management and animal health technologies enhances production efficiency while supporting animal welfare and resource sustainability. These findings highlight the potential of PLF as a transformative pathway for resilient and data-driven livestock production systems.