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  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">Mobile Games as Educational Tools in Developing Nations: Opportunities and Challenges</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Ruth Wood for contributing the article "Mobile Games as Educational Tools in Developing Nations: Opportunities and Challenges".
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://277012.mit-edu.top/post/0194357268">The Role of Language in Enhancing Accessibility in Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper examines how mobile games can enhance players’ psychological empowerment by improving their self-efficacy and confidence through gameplay. The research investigates how game mechanics such as challenges, achievements, and skill development contribute to a player's sense of mastery and competence. Drawing on psychological theories of self-efficacy and motivation, the study explores how mobile games can be designed to provide players with a sense of accomplishment and personal growth, particularly in games that focus on skill-based tasks, puzzles, and strategy. The paper also explores the impact of mobile games on players' overall well-being, particularly in terms of their confidence and ability to overcome challenges in real life.</p>
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