New Directions in Human Information Behavior

Analysis of information behavior paradigms: past and present

Introduction: Information behavior in knowledge and information science is seen as a fundamental human behavior that has been studied extensively thus far. This study include different approaches and perspectives that examined information behavior. The purpose of this article is to investigate the paradigm shift in information behavior by using the texts of this research ground. Methodology: Th...

Behavioral Considerations in Developing Web Information Systems: User-centered Design Agenda

The current paper explores designing a web information retrieval system regarding the searching behavior of users in real and everyday life. Designing an information system that is closely linked to human behavior is equally important for providers and the end users.  From an Information Science point of view, four approaches in designing information retrieval systems were identified as system-...

Emotions and information seeking: how does emotion manifest in infor-mation seeking behavior?

Background and Aim: Information seeking behavior arises when one feels a void in his/her knowledge which inspires one to acquire new information. The central point in explaining behavior is the fact that many features influence its occurrence, and emotions are considered to be a major element involved in human information behavior.  Also, Information seeking is a positive and negative emotional...

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Modeling a Bank ATM with Two Directions Places Timed Petri Net (TPN)

A Bank ATM is including controller, card authorization system and a teller unit .This paper explains howthis parts connects together. In this paper will be used of a new mode place in Petri nets. More systemsusually have a complex constructs. ATM will be simulated use of new mode place at this study. The Mainpart of this model is used of T.S.Staines model [1]. We discuss how a simple model of T...