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Psychological and Legal Aspects of Using Loot Boxes
Teka Komisji Prawniczej PAN Oddział w Lublinie, 2020 The article aims to present the issues related to the new phenomenon of loot boxes in virtual games. The work consists of four parts. The first one defines what loot boxes are and what is their meaning in virtual games. The second part presents psychological issues related to this matter – mainly in the context of similarities between the use of loot ...
Bernadeta Lelonek-Kuleta +2 more
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Spartan Daily, February 26, 2019 [PDF]
, 2019 Volume 152, Issue 14https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartan_daily_2019/1013/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
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Antibacterial Applications of Black and Violet Phosphorus‐Based Biomaterials
Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.Black and violet phosphorus‐based biomaterials exhibit broad‐spectrum antibacterial efficacy in various infections, including bone, skin, ocular, dental, lung, and sepsis cases. Their antibacterial mechanisms include physical disruption, light‐driven effects, targeted drug delivery, and enhanced composite strategies.
Zhuo Dai +8 more
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Loot Boxes: Are they grooming youth for gambling?
, 2020 This report outlines research aimed at understanding the risks posed by loot boxes to adolescents (12-17) and young adults (18-24) in NSW. Loot boxes are a growing concern due to the risk and reward properties that closely align them with traditional gambling, the potential for encouraging greater gambling involvement, and the potential for associated ...
Rockloff, Matthew +5 more
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Spartan Daily, October 5, 2016 [PDF]
, 2016 Volume 147, Issue 15https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartan_daily_2016/1055/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
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Fibers as Oleogelators: Innovations, Applications, and Future Prospects in Structured Lipid Systems
Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.Schematic overview of fiber‐based oleogelation mechanisms, processing routes, and food applications highlighting particulate/capillary structuring, polymer entanglement, and emulsion‐templated approaches. ABSTRACT Oleogels, structured oil systems created with low levels of gelators‐enables solid fat functionality while preserving the underlying liquid ...
P. Abdul Wahid +5 more
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Cellulose dissolution is important for various industries, including textiles, bioplastics, foods and pharmaceuticals, yet achieving efficient dissolution remains challenging. Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional solvents due to their low toxicity, biodegradability and sustainability.
Chigozie Charity Okwuwa +4 more
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Archaeology in Oceania, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper reports on the excavation of a cache of stone artefacts, buried on the bank of a waterhole or ‘billabong’ in central western Queensland. This is an extremely rare find, and yet it is the second such site to be reported within less than a 10 km radius.
Yinika L. Perston +5 more
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Loot boxes - a gambling attraction?
, 2022 The purpose of this study was to uncover the motivations for loot box purchases, and to discover potential similarities between motivation for loot box engagement and gambling engagement. The motivation for the study was to contribute to fill the research gap on the subject.
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A cautious approach to public policy and loot box regulation
Addictive Behaviors, 2020 Researchers are making progress toward determining some of the psychological implications of video game loot boxes, yet the literature still has a long way to go before it can provide a sound basis for policy recommendations. Despite this limitation, however, early studies of loot boxes and addictive behavior frequently suggest some form of loot box ...
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