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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://research-850501.gifthub.news/post/2143860975">The Role of Mobile Games in Amplifying Marginalized Voices in Media</a></h2>
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  248.                            <p class="info">This research investigates how mobile gaming influences cognitive skills such as problem-solving, attention span, and spatial reasoning. It analyzes both positive and negative effects, providing insights into the potential educational benefits and drawbacks of mobile gaming.</p>
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