L’Univers violent présenté par Kumiko Kotera, astrophysicienne directrice de l’Institut d’astrophysique de Paris
https://cltr.blogspot.com/2025/04/lunivers-violent-kumiko-kotera.html
#science #astronomie #astrophysique #IAP #sursauts #gamma #violence #étoile #trounoir #son #lumière #télescope #antenne #USA #France #Argentine #Chine #désert #particule #atome #neutrinos #énergie
Image : © El Sol Newspaper / GW170817: un evento astronómico global
Newly published study explores mechanisms behind purchases made in games/apps (IAP).
those with a need for popularity more likely to buy
those with greater social competence less likely to buy
!["This study also considers the possibility that other factors may mediate the relationship between competitive attitudes and in-game impulse purchases. Specifically, given the relationship between competitive attitudes and the desire to be liked by others, this study incorporates the need for popularity into the research model as a mediator and social competence as a moderator. While the need for popularity has previously been linked to impulse buying in the context of fashion products (Cengiz, 2017), it has not been examined in relation to video game purchases. [Note: The following sentence is highlighted.] Players may be motivated to buy certain in-game content to become or remain popular, and this behavior could vary based on their level of social competence, which reflects their ability to navigate social interactions successfully."](https://games.ngo/system/media_attachments/files/113/947/260/540/574/590/original/8f3cc92174f6e0e9.png "\"This study also considers the possibility that other factors may mediate the relationship between competitive attitudes and in-game impulse purchases. Specifically, given the relationship between competitive attitudes and the desire to be liked by others, this study incorporates the need for popularity into the research model as a mediator and social competence as a moderator. While the need for popularity has previously been linked to impulse buying in the context of fashion products (Cengiz, 2017), it has not been examined in relation to video game purchases. [Note: The following sentence is highlighted.] Players may be motivated to buy certain in-game content to become or remain popular, and this behavior could vary based on their level of social competence, which reflects their ability to navigate social interactions successfully.\"")
Our SDK typically hides unnecessary details, but sometimes you need direct access to #StoreKit transactions, like for #analytics. 
With our SDK v1.7.0, you can now access transaction details and even get notified when users make purchases: 
https://freemiumkit.app/documentation/freemiumkit/setupguide#Direct-Access-to-StoreKit-Transactions
A Population II TRGB-SBF Route to H0 with HST and JWST
by Brent Tully, tomorrow at @astroIAP
http://www.iap.fr/vie_scientifique/journal-clubs/resumes.php?nom_seminaire=Journal-club%20Univers&numero=4427
My first paywall design for my #IAP service @FreemiumKit is ready, what do you think?
My inspiration were Apple‘s official StoreKit paywalls, but I improved several aspects so it’s less work for developers. 
All aspects are customizable, of course!
But is this a good default?
