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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-568324489788.mit-edu.top/post/2764580193">Evaluating the Role of Multiplayer Collaboration in Educational Game Design</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This research investigates the environmental footprint of mobile gaming, including energy consumption, electronic waste, and resource usage. It proposes sustainable practices for game development and consumption.This study examines how mobile gaming serves as a platform for social interaction, allowing players to form and maintain relationships. It explores the dynamics of online communities and the social benefits of gaming.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-568324489788.mit-edu.top/post/8417923506">Transfer Learning Frameworks for Cross-Genre AI Adaptation in Games</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This study examines how mobile games can be used as tools for promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. It investigates game mechanics that encourage players to engage in pro-environmental behaviors, such as resource conservation and eco-friendly practices. The paper highlights examples of games that address climate change, conservation, and environmental education, offering insights into how games can influence attitudes and behaviors related to sustainability.</p>
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  254.                                    <strong>Maria Anderson</strong>
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