5 papers
WordCraft: Scaffolding the Keyword Method for L2 Vocabulary Learning with Multimodal LLMs
Yuheng Shao, Junjie Xiong, Chaoran Wu +5
Applying the keyword method for vocabulary memorization remains a significant challenge for L1 Chinese-L2 English learners. They frequently struggle to generate phonologically appr…
Influence Maximization in Temporal Social Networks with a Cold-Start Problem: A Supervised Approach
Laixin Xie, Ying Zhang, Xiyuan Wang +6
Influence Maximization (IM) in temporal graphs focuses on identifying influential "seeds" that are pivotal for maximizing network expansion. We advocate defining these seeds throug…
Prefer2SD: A Human-in-the-Loop Approach to Balancing Similarity and Diversity in In-Game Friend Recommendations
Xiyuan Wang, Ziang Li, Sizhe Chen +3
In-game friend recommendations significantly impact player retention and sustained engagement in online games. Balancing similarity and diversity in recommendations is crucial for…
ClueCart: Supporting Game Story Interpretation and Narrative Inference from Fragmented Clues
Xiyuan Wang, Yi-Fan Cao, Junjie Xiong +4
Indexical storytelling is gaining popularity in video games, where the narrative unfolds through fragmented clues. This approach fosters player-generated content and discussion, as…
CoKnowledge: Supporting Assimilation of Time-synced Collective Knowledge in Online Science Videos
Yuanhao Zhang, Yumeng Wang, Xiyuan Wang +3
Danmaku, a system of scene-aligned, time-synced, floating comments, can augment video content to create 'collective knowledge'. However, its chaotic nature often hinders viewers fr…