§ Publications

Selected
publications.

Peer-reviewed work from Dr. Umair Rehman and the Human-Centered Computing Group, spanning human–AI interaction, extended reality, games, transportation, and healthcare technology. A complete and continually updated list is on Google Scholar.

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2026

4 papers
  1. 01

    Monotone Delta: An Order-Theoretic Tournament Graph Approach for Internal Consistency Assessment

    Danish, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Grolinger, Katarina

    Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

  2. 02

    Exploring the role of augmented reality in ab initio pilot training: a general aviation perspective

    Rizvi, Syed AQ, Cao, Shi, Rehman, Umair

    Cognition, Technology and Work

  3. 03

    Decoding the Connection: Viewer Experience and Video Quality Through Human-Centered Constructs

    Rehman, Umair, Ali, Syed Farasat, Chung, Elyssa, Leung, Edwin

    ACM Transactions on Applied Perception

  4. 04

    Linear Lens: A Human-Centered, Non-Interventional Mechanistic Approach to Explainable AI

    Danish, Muhammad Umair, Aziz, Memoona, Rehman, Umair, Grolinger, Katarina

    Machine Learning with Applications

2025

9 papers
  1. 01

    Towards a unified evaluation framework: integrating human perception and metrics for AI-generated images

    Aziz, Memoona, Rehman, Umair, Danish, Muhammad Umair, Ali, Syed, Abbasi, Amir Zaib

    Multimedia Systems

  2. 02

    RootSolver: A Cognitive-Inspired Approach to Polynomial Root-Finding with Multiplicity Detection

    Danish, Muhammad Umair, Yousaf, Ali Arslan, Aziz, Memoona, Grolinger, Katarina, Rehman, Umair

    2025 17th International Conference on Advanced Computational Intelligence (ICACI)

  3. 03

    Global-local image perceptual score (GLIPS): Evaluating photorealistic quality of AI-generated images

    Aziz, Memoona, Rehman, Umair, Danish, Muhammad Umair, Grolinger, Katarina

    IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems

  4. 04

    Finite-Difference Approximation for Explaining Neural Network Predictions in Financial Credit Evaluation

    Aziz, Memoona, Danish, Muhammad Umair, Grolinger, Katarina, Rehman, Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund

    2025 International Conference on Advanced Machine Learning and Data Science (AMLDS)

  5. 05

    Exploring technology acceptance of flight simulation training devices and augmented reality in general aviation pilot training

    Rizvi, Syed AQ, Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi, Moncion, Bradley

    Scientific Reports

  6. 06

    Exploring differences in ethical decision-making processes between humans and ChatGPT-3 model: a study of trade-offs

    Rehman, Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund, Shah, Muhammad Umair

    AI and Ethics

  7. 07

    Distributional Feature Separability for Explainability of Neural Networks for Financial Credit Evaluation

    Aziz, Memoona, Danish, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair

    2025 Conference on AI, Science, Engineering, and Technology (AIxSET)

  8. 08

    Comparative analysis of moral decision-making and trust dynamics: human reasoning vs. ChatGPT-3 narratives

    Rehman, Umair, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund, Fatima, Ramsha

    AI and Ethics

  9. 09

    Adoption of blockchain e-voting service: digital literacy as a mediating mechanism

    Albashrawi, Mousa, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Li, Lin, Rehman, Umair

    Information Systems Frontiers

2024

5 papers
  1. 01

    Modelling level 1 situation awareness in driving: A cognitive architecture approach

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi, MacGregor, Carolyn G

    Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

  2. 02

    Modeling Brake Perception Response Time in On-Road and Roadside Hazards Using an Integrated Cognitive Architecture

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi, Macgregor, Carolyn G

    IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems

  3. 03

    Longitudinal Coadaptation of Older Adults With Wearables and Voice-Activated Virtual Assistants: Scoping Review

    Kokorelias, Kristina Marie, Grigorovich, Alisa, Harris, Maurita T, Rehman, Umair, Ritchie, Louise, Levy, AnneMarie M, Denecke, Kerstin, McMurray, Josephine

    Journal of Medical Internet Research

  4. 04

    Evaluating the Efficacy of Large Language Models in Identifying Phishing Attempts

    Patel, Het, Rehman, Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund

    2024 16th International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI)

  5. 05

    Effects of Moral Violation on Algorithmic Transparency: An Empirical Investigation

    Shah, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Parmar, Bidhan, Ismail, Inara

    Journal of business ethics

2023

9 papers
  1. 01

    Integrating the SOR model to examine purchase intention based on Instagram sponsored advertising

    Hussain, Ali, Hooi Ting, Ding, Zaib Abbasi, Amir, Rehman, Umair

    Journal of Promotion Management

  2. 02

    Guest editorial: Human factors in business technology management

    Rehman, Umair, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Danzinger, Frank, Gazit, Tali, Hung, Patrick CK, Gurkas Aydin, G Zeynep

    EuroMed Journal of Business

  3. 03

    Exploring the impact of gamified experiences on user engagement in fitness apps: a GAMEFULQUEST perspective

    Rehman, Umair, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Ting, Ding Hooi, Hassan, Maria, Khair, Nadine

    IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management

  4. 04

    Esports as playful consumption experiences: examining the antecedents and consequences of game engagement

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Alqahtani, Nasser, Tsiotsou, Rodoula H, Rehman, Umair, Ting, Ding Hooi

    Telematics and Informatics

  5. 05

    Engagement in educational games and quality of life in early and middle childhood: evidence from a developing country

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Azeem, Sundas, Farooq, Muhammad Usman, Hussain, Khalil, Ting, Ding Hooi, Rehman, Umair, Griffiths, Mark D, Pakpour, Amir H

    Current Psychology

  6. 06

    Comparing Hedonic Consumption Experiences Between MOBA Games and Vrides

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Hlavacs, Helmut, Rehman, Umair

    International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

  7. 07

    Coadaptation Between Smart Technologies and Older Adults Over Time: Protocol for a Scoping Review

    Kokorelias, Kristina Marie, Grigorovich, Alisa, Harris, Maurita T, Rehman, Umair, Ritchie, Louise, Levy, AnneMarie, Denecke, Kerstin, McMurray, Josephine

    JMIR Research Protocols

  8. 08

    A comparative assessment of human factors in cybersecurity: Implications for cyber governance

    Shah, Muhammad Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund, Rehman, Umair, Hung, Patrick CK

    IEEE Access

  9. 09

    Social Robots in Retail: Emotional Experiences a Critical Driver of Purchase Intention

    Rehman, Umair, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Iqbal, Farkhund

    Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

2022

7 papers
  1. 01

    The effect of three violent videogame engagement states on aggressive behavior: A partial least squares structural equation modeling approach

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Rehman, Umair, Hussain, Khalil, Ting, Ding Hooi, Hlavacs, Helmut, Qummar, Hamza

    Frontiers in psychology

  2. 02

    Serious video games and psychological support: A depression intervention among young cancer patients

    Khan, Sehrish, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Kazmi, Syeda Farhana, Hooi, Ting Ding, Rehman, Umair, Hlavacs, Helmut, Arslan, Fatima Safi

    Entertainment Computing

  3. 03

    Recommendations for a smart toy parental control tool

    de Paula Albuquerque, Otavio, Fantinato, Marcelo, Hung, Patrick CK, Peres, Sarajane Marques, Iqbal, Farkhund, Rehman, Umair, Shah, Muhammad Umair

    The Journal of Supercomputing

  4. 04

    Do pop-up ads in online videogames influence children's inspired-to behavior?

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Rehman, Umair, Ting, Ding Hooi, Quraishi, Muhammad Ali

    Young Consumers

  5. 05

    Personality differences between videogame vs. non-videogame consumers using the HEXACO model

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Ting, Ding Hooi, Hlavacs, Helmut, Wilson, Bradley, Rehman, Umair, Arsalan, Ali

    Current Psychology

  6. 06

    Investigating male gamers' behavioral intention to play PUBG: Insights from playful-consumption experiences

    Rehman, Umair, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Hlavacs, Helmut, Iftikhar, Rameen

    Frontiers in Psychology

  7. 07

    Exploring the human factors in moral dilemmas of autonomous vehicles

    Shah, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund, Ilahi, Hassan

    Personal and Ubiquitous Computing

2021

10 papers
  1. 01

    Using the playful consumption experience model to uncover behavioral intention to play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Rehman, Umair, Fayyaz, Muhammad Shahzeb, Ting, Ding Hooi, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Fatima, Ramsha

    Data Technologies and Applications

  2. 02

    The role of personality factors influencing consumer video game engagement in young adults: A study on generic games

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Hlavacs, Helmut, Ting, Ding Hooi, Nisar, Saima

    IEEE Access

  3. 03

    The impact of advertising value of in-game pop-up ads in online gaming on gamers' inspiration: An empirical investigation

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Rehman, Umair, Hussain, Ali, Ting, Ding Hooi, Islam, Jamid Ul

    Telematics and Informatics

  4. 04

    The effects of consumer esports videogame engagement on consumption behaviors

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Asif, Muhammad, Hollebeek, Linda D, Islam, Jamid Ul, Ting, Ding Hooi, Rehman, Umair

    Journal of Product and Brand Management

  5. 05

    Predicting Video Game Addiction Through the Dimensions of Consumer Video Game Engagement: Quantitative and Cross-sectional Study

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Rehman, Umair, Afaq, Zahra, Rafeh, Mir Abdur, Hlavacs, Helmut, Mamun, Mohammed A, Shah, Muhammad Umair

    JMIR serious games

  6. 06

    Playful-consumption experiences and subjective well-being: Children's smartphone usage

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Shamim, Amjad, Ting, Ding Hooi, Hlavacs, Helmut, Rehman, Umair

    Entertainment Computing

  7. 07

    Persuasive Technology in Games: A Brief Review and Reappraisal

    Rehman, Umair, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Iqbal, Farkhund, Arsalan, Ali, Javaid, Muhammad Umair

    International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

  8. 08

    How engagement with gamified applications impacts quality of life: A conceptual model

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Hassan, Maria, Rehman, Umair, Hlavacs, Helmut, Ting, Ding Hooi, Shah, Muhammad Umair

    International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

  9. 09

    Analyzing and Prioritizing Usability Issues in Games

    Rehman, Umair, Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Idrees, Amna, Ilahi, Hassan, Hlavacs, Helmut

    International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

  10. 10

    An Alternate Account on the Ethical Implications of Autonomous Vehicles

    Shah, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund, Hussain, Mohammed, Wahid, Fazli

    2021 17th International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE)

2020

6 papers
  1. 01

    Nuances of COVID-19 and Psychosocial Work Environment on Nurses' Wellbeing: The Mediating Role of Stress and Eustress in Lieu to JD-R Theory

    Meirun, Tang, Bano, Sobia, Javaid, Muhammad Umair, Arshad, Muhammad Zulqarnain, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Parvez, Zar Ayesha, Ilyas, Muhammad

    Frontiers in Psychology

  2. 02

    Malay validation of Copenhagen psychosocial work environment questionnaire in context of second generation statistical techniques

    Isha, Ahmad Shahrul Nizam, Javaid, Muhammad Umair, Zaib Abbasi, Amir, Bano, Sobia, Zahid, Muhammad, Memon, Mumtaz Ali, Rehman, Umair, Nubling, Matthias, Sabir, Asrar Ahmed, Ur Rehman, Saif, others

    BioMed research international

  3. 03

    Impact of HEXACO personality factors on consumer video game engagement: a study on eSports

    Abbasi, Amir Z, Nisar, Saima, Rehman, Umair, Ting, Ding H

    Frontiers in psychology

  4. 04

    Comparative evaluation of augmented reality-based assistance for procedural tasks: a simulated control room study

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi

    Behaviour and Information Technology

  5. 05

    Access Permissions for Apple Watch Applications: A Study on Users' Perceptions

    Shah, Muhammad Umair, Rehman, Umair, Iqbal, Farkhund, Wahid, Fazli, Hussain, Mohammed, Arsalan, Ali

    2020 International Conference on Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics (CCCI)

  6. 06

    Customer Inspiration via Advertising Value of Pop-Up Ads in Online Games

    Abbasi, Amir Zaib, Hussain, Ali, Hlavacs, Helmut, Shah, Muhammad Umair, Ting, Ding Hooi, Rehman, Umair

    International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

2019

1 paper
  1. 01

    Using an integrated cognitive architecture to model the effect of environmental complexity on drivers' situation awareness

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi, MacGregor, Carolyn

    Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting

2017

1 paper
  1. 01

    Augmented-reality-based indoor navigation: A comparative analysis of handheld devices versus google glass

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi

    IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems

2015

2 papers
  1. 01

    Experimental Evaluation of Indoor Navigation Devices

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi

    Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting

  2. 02

    Augmented Reality-Based Indoor Navigation Using Google Glass as a Wearable Head-Mounted Display

    Rehman, Umair, Cao, Shi

    Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), 2015 IEEE International Conference on

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