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Dunnett\u2019s post-hoc test showed that one referee\u2019s scores significantly diverged from the video-based reference scores established via multi-angle review (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 0.007), while no such discrepancies were observed in the transparent rope setting.\n                    <jats:bold>Data Collection and\/or Analysis:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Independent samples t-tests indicated that there were significantly higher, more consistent scores across all zones when transparent ropes were used (all\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &lt; .05; Cohen\u2019s d = 0.36\u20130.50).\n                    <jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>\n                    On average, referees awarded between 1.2 and 1.5 more points per scoring zone when using transparent ropes compared to traditional ropes, indicating a meaningful practical improvement.\n                    <jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold>\n                    These results suggest that by increasing visual access, transparent boxing ring ropes reduce scoring inconsistency and increase decision accuracy. 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