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  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Ann Gonzales</span>
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  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Ann Gonzales for contributing the article "Personalized Game Narratives Through Player Biometrics in VR".
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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-631933870317.mit-edu.top/post/2703856914">The Role of Mobile Games in Mental Health Interventions and Awareness</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-631933870317.mit-edu.top/post/7240391586">Mobile Games as Tools for Improving Public Health Awareness in Remote Communities</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research examines how mobile games facilitate the creation and exploration of digital identities through avatars and personalized in-game experiences. The study investigates the psychological and sociocultural effects of avatar customization, including how players express aspects of their personality, race, gender, and social identity in virtual environments. Drawing on theories of identity formation, social psychology, and media studies, the paper explores how mobile games can influence players' self-concept, self-esteem, and social interactions both within and outside of game worlds. The research also addresses the ethical implications of identity representation in games, particularly with regard to inclusivity and the reinforcement of social stereotypes.</p>
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