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Privacy and peer-to-peer payment apps
No full textApps for our smartphones are ubiquitous. Free apps usually require exchanging personal information. Mobile payments in the U.S. are expected to almost double by 2027. Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps are a subcategory of said apps. Venmo is a P2P payment app that gathers user data from their smartphone and publicizes user transactions. A between-subject survey shows respondents are concerned about privacy with P2P payment apps, even when only describing what the app does. Clusters are identified when examining involvement with P2P payment apps. The covariate online privacy was statistically significant; however, age, gender, and social media use were not statistically significant. Two-thirds of respondents displayed the privacy paradox (e.g., valuing privacy but actions are incongruent). Privacy is important, but they are willing to exchange it for the usefulness of a smartphone app
Florida Ornithological Society Members Interact with Bartender in Tallahassee
No full textA group of Florida Ornithological Society members interact with a bartender during the fall Florida Ornithological Society meeting held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tallahassee, Florida on September 29 through October 1, 2000.https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fos_images/2578/thumbnail.jp
Guests Line Conference Table and Mingle Amongst Themselves During Florida Ornithological Society Meeting in Tallahassee
No full textGuests line a conference table and mingle amongst themselves during the fall Florida Ornithological Society meeting held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tallahassee, Florida on September 29 through October 1, 2000.https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fos_images/2528/thumbnail.jp
Group of Florida Ornithological Society Members Stands by Bar with Tvs Overhead in Tallahassee
No full textA group of Florida Ornithological Society members stands by a bar with TVs overhead in Tallahassee, Florida. The photo was taken during the fall Florida Ornithological Society meeting held on September 29 through October 1, 2000.https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fos_images/2573/thumbnail.jp
Growth of Reusable Space Technology: Commercial Opportunities and Military Advantages
No full textThis paper examines the evolution and implications of reusable space technology, focusing on its impact on commercial opportunities and military advantages. The analysis traces the development from early concepts through the current third space age, marked by successful commercial ventures like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The study explores how reusable technology has transformed space access by significantly reducing launch costs and increasing mission frequency. It evaluates key technological breakthroughs, including advanced materials, precision landing systems, and improved propulsion systems that enable reusability. The paper further analyses the commercial landscape, discussing emerging markets in satellite constellations, space tourism, and orbital manufacturing. Additionally, it examines the military strategic implications, particularly in rapid response capabilities, space asset resilience, and intelligence gathering. The research identifies persistent challenges, including technical hurdles in thermal protection and engine longevity, regulatory complexities, and space debris concerns. The paper concludes that reusable space technology represents a paradigm shift in space exploration and utilization, with far-reaching implications for commercial ventures, military operations, and international relations. This transformation, while promising significant opportunities, also presents complex challenges requiring careful consideration of technological, economic, and regulatory frameworks
L-Ergothioneine Shows Benefits in Reducing Age-Related Hearing Loss: Improved Signal-in-Noise Detection in Mice
No full textThe amino acid, L-ergothioneine (EGT), has gained attention as a potential therapeutic for age-related conditions due to its antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. EGT is naturally found in various foods and shows promise in protecting against oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurodegeneration. Recent studies have highlighted its role in improving physiological functions in aging models, particularly in mitigating age-related declines in sensory and neurological systems. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether long-term oral administration of EGT via gavage could improve hearing function in aged mice. Hearing sensitivity and signal-in-noise detection were measured to determine the therapeutic potential of EGT for treating age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Over a 4-month period, aged CBA/CaJ mice received weekly EGT treatment, with hearing performance assessed at the end of the period. We used behavioral and neurophysiological measures, including acoustic startle reflex (ASR), signal-in-noise detection tasks (SIN-PPI), and auditory brainstem response (ABR) thresholds. While EGT did not prevent age-related decreases in startle amplitude or influence ABR hearing thresholds, it significantly improved signal-in-noise detection at 16 kHz and 32 kHz but not at 8 kHz. These findings suggest that EGT may improve auditory processing in complex acoustic environments and that these improvements in signal-in-noise detection are mediated in the central auditory nervous system. To our knowledge this is the first study that indicates the therapeutic potential of EGT as an intervention for improving auditory signal detection in aging populations
Forum, Volume 49, No. 1, Spring 2025
No full textContents: Letter from the Executive Director -- Letter from the Secretary of State -- From the Editor -- Humanities Live -- Treasure -- Florida Seen -- Oral History -- Q&A -- The A&E Collection -- Close Encounters of the Presidential Kind -- The Fun Factor -- A Taste of Florida -- Environmental Humanities -- Quizhttps://digitalcommons.usf.edu/forum_magazine/1100/thumbnail.jp
