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FinTech and the Metaverse: Financial Inclusion Through GenAI, Blockchain, and Digital Banking
No full textThe emergence of the Metaverse marks a transformative era in financial technology (FinTech), propelled by the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI). This chapter explores how GAI enhances financial inclusivity and democratises access to financial services by merging with FinTech within the Metaverse. It highlights the synergy between these technologies, focusing on their potential to dismantle traditional barriers to financial access such as geographic and temporal limitations. This could lead to a more accessible and equitable financial ecosystem. Key advancements facilitated by GAI include significant reductions in operational costs—yielding lower fees and better rates for consumers—and the development of personalised financial literacy programmes that elevate consumer knowledge and decision-making capabilities. This chapter also examines GAI’s role in fostering innovative financial products and services that may compel traditional financial institutions to adapt and expand their offerings. Furthermore, it delves into the potential for community-driven, decentralised financial systems within the Metaverse, underscored by the transparency and trustworthiness enhanced by blockchain technology. This environment is conducive to reducing entry barriers and fostering active financial participation. Ultimately, this discussion articulates a vision where the convergence of GAI and FinTech within the Metaverse drives a financially inclusive, user-focused, and innovative ecosystem. This chapter aims to map out the pathways through which these technologies could cultivate a prosperous financial landscape, positing the Metaverse as a frontier of synthesised prosperity in finance
Draft Card Battler
Full text linkThis project investigates how design transparency and player interaction mechanics can enhance emotional connection and strategic depth in competitive digital card game environments. Draft Card Battler transforms traditional sequential turn-based Trading Card Game (TCG) gameplay into a structured round-based system featuring asymmetric card-play patterns (1-2-2-1) and simultaneous combat resolution. Beginning with a physical card game prototype, the project evolved through iterative design and digital implementation, informed by research in social capital theory and player psychology. Through reflective playtesting and technical development, this study explores whether visibility, pacing, and commitment mechanics foster trust, fairness, and cooperation alongside competitive tension. The implementation demonstrates that hybrid mechanical systems—combining turn-based planning with simultaneous action resolution—can increase strategic complexity while maintaining technical feasibility. Findings indicate that open systems encouraging prediction and counter-play can reframe competition as shared discovery rather than pure opposition. This project extends research in digital game design, social interaction in competitive spaces, and ethical game development by demonstrating how mechanical transparency and structured asymmetry serve as tools for empathy and community building in player-versus-player environments
Lindenwood Digest, December 10, 2025
Full text linkThis edition of the newsletter focuses on end-of-semester updates and upcoming holiday activities as the university concludes the fall term. In Porter\u27s Post-It, the President reflects on finals week and outlines his upcoming travel to the Department of Education in Washington, D.C..
Key administrative announcements include a call for Computer Science project proposals for Spring 2026 and the introduction of new accountability plans regarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff and academic administrators. The digest highlights campus events such as the Salvation Army Toy Drive, holiday performances at the Scheidegger Center, and employee wellness Brown Bag sessions. Additionally, the newsletter recognizes staff achievements through Q2 Moments and provides updated facility hours for the remainder of the semester
A Comprehensive Digital Marketing Strategy Guide For Independent Musicians
Full text linkCreating and implementing a sound digital marketing strategy is a crucial element to consider as an independent musician. In this thesis report and the strategy guide that follows, a number of current digital marketing strategies are discussed at length. The strategies that are discussed in this report and within the strategy guide have been gleaned through semi-structured qualitative interviews with two separate up-and-coming music artists. The information shared by these case studies has been documented and synthesised into this report, as well as, into a comprehensive strategy guide that has been written to aid fledgling music artists in their digital marketing endeavors
Reliability of Vertical Jump Force-Time Metrics in Collegiate Athletes Compared to Recreationally Active Individuals
Full text linkAs neuromuscular performance assessment has become a fundamental component of athlete monitoring, ensuring strong measurement reliability is essential for supporting accurate data-driven decision-making. Thus, the purpose of this study was twofold: (i) to examine the reliability of countermovement vertical jump (CMJ) force-time metrics obtained using a portable force plate system (Hawkin Dynamics) and (ii) to determine whether absolute and relative reliability scores differ between well-trained individuals (i.e., athletes) and those less familiar with CMJ force-plate testing (i.e., non-athletes). Seventy-four participants volunteered to take part in this investigation, of whom thirty-nine were NCAA Division-I baseball and track-and-field athletes and thirty-five age-matched non-athletes with no prior CMJ testing experience on force plates. After performing a standardized dynamic warm-up, participants performed three CMJs without arm swing while standing on a dual uniaxial force plate system sampling at 1000 Hz. Each jump trial was separated by a 30 s rest interval. Absolute and relative reliability were assessed using the coefficient of variation (CV) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. The results revealed that 75% of the variables demonstrated excellent reliability. Specifically, absolute (CV \u3c 10%) and relative (ICC \u3e 0.750) reliability values were good to excellent for most force-time metrics of interest, including braking and propulsive phase duration, peak braking force, average propulsive power, reactive strength index-modified, countermovement depth, and jump height. In contrast, average and peak landing force and inter-limb asymmetry measures during the braking and propulsive phases displayed moderate to good reliability, whereas asymmetry-related variables during the landing phase exhibited poor reliability. In addition, athletes demonstrated lower CV and greater ICC across most metrics compared to non-athletes
