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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-338076695933.gifthub.news/post/5028746319">Mobile Games as Tools for Improving Public Health Awareness in Remote Communities</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper explores the use of mobile games as educational tools, assessing their effectiveness in teaching various subjects and skills. It discusses the advantages and limitations of game-based learning in mobile contexts.</p>
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