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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-029943263338.mit-edu.top/post/5302961748">Player Typology Modeling Based on Longitudinal Gameplay Data</a></h2>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-029943263338.mit-edu.top/post/1235968740">Optimizing Subscription Models in Mobile Games Through A/B Testing</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper investigates the impact of mobile gaming on attention span and cognitive load, particularly in relation to multitasking behaviors and the consumption of digital media. The research examines how the fast-paced, highly interactive nature of mobile games affects cognitive processes such as sustained attention, task-switching, and mental fatigue. Using experimental methods and cognitive psychology theories, the study analyzes how different types of mobile games, from casual games to action-packed shooters, influence players’ ability to focus on tasks and process information. The paper explores the long-term effects of mobile gaming on attention span and offers recommendations for mitigating negative impacts, especially in the context of educational and professional environments.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Joyce Stevens</strong>
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