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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://290630.mit-edu.top/post/1527984036">Game Design for Sustainable Living: Nudging Player Behavior Toward Eco-Conscious Choices</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research explores the intersection of mobile gaming and behavioral economics, focusing on how in-game purchases influence player decision-making. The study analyzes common behavioral biases, such as the “anchoring effect” and “loss aversion,” that developers exploit to encourage spending. It provides insights into how these economic principles affect the design of monetization strategies and the ethical considerations involved in manipulating player behavior.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://290630.mit-edu.top/post/9267803154">Adversarial Neural Networks in Enhancing Game Bot Detection for Competitive Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores how mobile games contribute to the development of digital literacy skills among young players. It looks at how games can teach skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and technology literacy, and how these skills transfer to real-world applications. The study also considers the potential risks associated with mobile gaming, including exposure to online predators and the spread of misinformation, and suggests strategies for promoting safe and effective gaming.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Kenneth Nelson</strong>
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