Joseph Compomizzi

Mobile applications (apps) are taking the world by storm. Currently, end users have downloaded over 225 billion
apps on their mobile devices. Security concerns surrounding the downloading of apps are often overlooked. The
apps on our smart phones can be accessed by the tip of our fingers or the sound of our voice. One must think about
the interactive risks to our privacy and the security concerns that can affect our digital lives. This study explores
awareness and security risks associated with downloading mobile apps. A total of 124 students were surveyed at two
mid-Atlantic Universities. The study found that many students are downloading mobile apps without fully
understanding the security risks associated with such action.

Mobile technology is quickly becoming an integral tool of business intelligence in U.S. public school systems.
While cost and implementation are budgetary concerns, advancement of such technology such as the iPad in the
arena of public education is having influence on the academic and social experiences of students. This paper defines
business intelligence and iPad technology. Additionally drawing on the research of Jensen and Morreale, it
examines critical factors for academic success through a quantitative study of high school junior and senior students
enrolled in a gifted program in the Steubenville, OH City School system, and presents findings on Attitude and
Satisfaction on the use of iPad technology, Academic Engagement, Academic Performance, and Social Support

Studies indicate that enrollment of military and US veterans in college is expected to grow because of benefits
available through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Likewise, Universities and colleges have
undergone studies examining the effect of iPad technology on the academic experiences on students. This article
focuses on research of iPad technology and its influences on the academic preparation experiences of US military
and veteran students at Robert Morris University located outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.