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Gamification in the educational process: Motivation or distraction?

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|Dec 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 53 - 62
Submitted on: Jul 15, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 27, 2025
Published on: Dec 6, 2025
Published by: University of Oradea
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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