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Emerging Technologies of Human-Computer Interaction

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 6076

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Dr. Tibor Guzsvinecz

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Department of Information Technology and its Applications, University of Pannonia, 8200 Veszprém, Hungary
Interests: data science; human–computer interaction; spatial ability; video games; virtual reality
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of technology has fundamentally transformed the way humans interact with computers. This Special Issue on emerging technologies of human–computer interaction (HCI) seeks to explore the cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of HCI. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research, development, and applications in this dynamic field. 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Novel interaction techniques;
  • Immersive environments and smart environments;
  • Adaptive interfaces;
  • Wearable technologies;
  • Gesture recognition;
  • User experience design;
  • User-centered design;
  • Video games;
  • Assistive technologies;
  • AI-driven interaction models.

Researchers, practitioners, and industry experts are invited to submit their original research, case studies, and review articles that contribute to the understanding and advancement of HCI technologies. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for those looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of human–computer interaction.

Dr. Tibor Guzsvinecz
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • human–computer interaction
  • immersive environments
  • interaction models
  • smart environments
  • user experience

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Exploring Avatar Utilization in Workplace and Educational Environments: A Study on User Acceptance, Preferences, and Technostress
by Cristina Gasch, Alireza Javanmardi, Ameer Khan, Azucena Garcia-Palacios and Alain Pagani
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(6), 3290; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15063290 - 18 Mar 2025
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With the rise of virtual avatars in professional, educational, and recreational settings, this study investigates how different avatar types—varying in realism, gender, and identity—affect user perceptions of embodiment, acceptability, technostress, privacy, and preferences. Two studies were conducted with 42 participants in Study 1 [...] Read more.
With the rise of virtual avatars in professional, educational, and recreational settings, this study investigates how different avatar types—varying in realism, gender, and identity—affect user perceptions of embodiment, acceptability, technostress, privacy, and preferences. Two studies were conducted with 42 participants in Study 1 and 40 in Study 2, including professionals and students with varying VR experiences. In Study 1, participants used pre-assigned avatars they could control during interactions. In Study 2, an interviewer used different avatars to interact with participants and assess their impact. Questionnaires and correlation analyses measured embodiment, technostress, privacy, and preference variations across contexts. Results showed that hyper-realistic avatars resembling the user enhanced perceived embodiment and credibility in professional and educational settings, while non-realistic avatars were preferred in recreational contexts, particularly when interacting with strangers. Technostress was generally low, though younger users were more sensitive to avatar appearance, and privacy concerns increased when avatars were controlled by others. Gender differences emerged, with women expressing more concern about appearance and men preferring same-gender avatars in professional environments. These findings highlight the need for VR platform designers to balance realism with user comfort and address privacy concerns to encourage broader adoption in professional and educational applications. Full article
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Wormhole Whispers: Reflecting User Privacy Data Boundaries Through Algorithm Visualization
by Xiaoxiao Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Huize Wan and Yuan Yao
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 2034; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042034 - 15 Feb 2025
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As user interactions on online social platforms increase, so does the public’s concern over the exposure of user privacy data. However, ordinary users often lack a clear and intuitive understanding of how their personal online information flows and how algorithms are involved in [...] Read more.
As user interactions on online social platforms increase, so does the public’s concern over the exposure of user privacy data. However, ordinary users often lack a clear and intuitive understanding of how their personal online information flows and how algorithms are involved in this process. We have developed a design to address this issue that visualizes data algorithms and transmission based on data collection and analysis. The primary contribution of this work is an innovative approach that uses metaphorical visual language to represent the flow of user data, algorithms, and information. It also aims to present these concepts interactively, allowing users to gain a more vivid understanding of the dynamic changes in their personal data. This participatory and interactive design seeks to provide users, as well as various stakeholders, an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between online society, privacy data boundaries, and users’ rights to be informed. Full article
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CMDAF: Cross-Modality Dual-Attention Fusion Network for Multimodal Sentiment Analysis
by Wang Guo, Kun Su, Bin Jiang, Kang Xie and Jie Liu
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 12025; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142412025 - 23 Dec 2024
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Multimodal sentiment analysis (MSA) seeks to predict subjective human sentiments by utilizing information from multiple modalities. It has been applied in diverse scenarios. Recent studies suggest that MSA benefits from integrating diverse modalities, emphasizing the fusion of multimodal information at different levels and [...] Read more.
Multimodal sentiment analysis (MSA) seeks to predict subjective human sentiments by utilizing information from multiple modalities. It has been applied in diverse scenarios. Recent studies suggest that MSA benefits from integrating diverse modalities, emphasizing the fusion of multimodal information at different levels and the joint learning of modality-consistent and modality-inconsistent representations. In this work, we put forward a cross-modality dual-attention fusion network (CMDAF) that incorporates a cross-modality dual-attention fusion module. This module facilitates the integration of representations across modalities, enabling effective fusion from shallow to deep levels. A Transformer-based projection module transforms the fused representations into modality-consistent and modality-inconsistent forms, further enhanced through multi-scale contrast learning. Experiments on three MSA datasets (MOSI, MOSEI, and CH-SIMS) demonstrate the superiority of CMDAF, achieving state-of-the-art performance on most metrics. Full article
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Affective Stroking: Design Thermal Mid-Air Tactile for Assisting People in Stress Regulation
by Sheng He, Hao Zeng, Mengru Xue, Guanghui Huang, Cheng Yao and Fangtian Ying
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9494; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209494 - 17 Oct 2024
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Haptics for stress regulation is well developed these years. Using vibrotactile to present biofeedback, guiding breathing or heartbeat regulation is a dominant technical approach. However, designing computer-mediated affective touch for stress regulation is also a promising way and has not been fully explored. [...] Read more.
Haptics for stress regulation is well developed these years. Using vibrotactile to present biofeedback, guiding breathing or heartbeat regulation is a dominant technical approach. However, designing computer-mediated affective touch for stress regulation is also a promising way and has not been fully explored. In this paper, a haptic device was developed to test whether the computer-mediated affective stroking on the forearm could help to assist people in reducing stress. In our method, we used mid-air technology to generate subtle pressure force by blowing air and generating thermal feedback by using Peltier elements simultaneously. Firstly, we found intensity and velocity parameters to present comfort and pleasant stroking sensations. Afterward, an experiment was conducted to find out whether this approach could help people mediate their perceived and physiological stress. A total of 49 participants were randomly assigned to either a Stroking Group (SG) or a Control Group (CG). Results showed that participants from SG felt more relaxed than those from CG. The physiological stress index, RMSSD, increased and LF/HF decreased in SG although these changes were not statistically significant. Our exploration created subtle, non-invasive, noiseless haptic sensations. It could be a promising alternative for assisting people in stress regulation. Design implications and future applicable scenarios were discussed. Full article
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Uncovering Research Trends on Artificial Intelligence Risk Assessment in Businesses: A State-of-the-Art Perspective Using Bibliometric Analysis
by Juan Carlos Muria-Tarazón, Juan Vicente Oltra-Gutiérrez, Raúl Oltra-Badenes and Santiago Escobar-Román
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 1412; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15031412 - 30 Jan 2025
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This paper presents a quantitative vision of the study of artificial intelligence risk assessment in business based on a bibliometric analysis of the most relevant publications. The main goal is to determine whether the risk assessment of artificial intelligence systems used in businesses [...] Read more.
This paper presents a quantitative vision of the study of artificial intelligence risk assessment in business based on a bibliometric analysis of the most relevant publications. The main goal is to determine whether the risk assessment of artificial intelligence systems used in businesses is really a subject of increasing interest and to identify the most influential and productive sources of scientific research in this area. Data were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection, one of the most complete and prestigious databases. Regarding the temporal evolution of publications and citations this study evidences, this research subject shows rapid growth in the number of publications (at a compound annual rate of 31.20% from 2018 to 2024 inclusive), showing its high attraction for researchers, responding to the need to implement systematic risk assessment processes in the organizations using AI to mitigate potential harms, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance artificial intelligence systems’ trust and adoption. Especially after the surge of large language models like ChatGPT or Gemini, AI is revolutionizing the dynamics of human–computer interaction using natural language, video, and audio. However, as the scientific community initiates rigorous studies on AI risk assessment within organizational contexts, it is imperative to consider critical issues such as data privacy, ethics, bias, and hallucinations to ensure the successful integration and interaction of AI systems with human operators. Furthermore, this paper constitutes a starting point, including for any researcher who wants to be introduced to this topic, indicating new challenges that should be dealt by researchers interested in AI and hot topics, in addition to the most relevant literature, authors, and journals about this research subject. Full article
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