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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-265967037490.mit-edu.top/post/3206954871">Machine Vision for Object Recognition in AR Game Interactions</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This study investigates the use of gamification techniques in mobile learning applications, focusing on how game-like elements such as scoring, badges, and leaderboards influence user engagement and motivation. It assesses the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing learning outcomes, particularly in educational apps targeting children and young adults. The paper also addresses challenges in designing gamified systems that balance educational value with entertainment.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-265967037490.mit-edu.top/post/2859417630">Leveraging Game Mechanics for Social Good: A Case Study of Educational Mobile Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">The social fabric of gaming is woven through online multiplayer experiences, where players collaborate, compete, and form lasting friendships in virtual realms. Whether teaming up in cooperative missions or facing off in intense PvP battles, the camaraderie and sense of community fostered by online gaming platforms transcend geographical distances, creating bonds that extend beyond the digital domain.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Kathy Peterson</strong>
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