Nowadays, firm have realized the importance of information technology as an essential tool for the success of business. Accessing the applicability of information technology might be the main expectation of the firm for outsourcing. By outsourcing, firms can have access to advanced technologies and use external sources for their goal. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of interactio...

To date there has been very little research conducted on the behaviour of music information retrieval (MIR) users, in spite of the immense popularity of free music retrieval systems available on the Internet. In this study we examine the issue of music seeking behaviour through the examination of users life style effect of three different age groups using questionnaires. It was found that lifes...

When human beings make or listen to music, they regularly draw on analogies to other forms of knowledge and embody how they feel through their own body. Research on interactive music systems has gradually shifted from “dialogue” between human and computer to information retrieval, thus posing the risk of commodifying and reifying the encounter with technology [1]. On the contrary, recent advanc...

as individuals with long-term disabilities and other older adults face declines in health and function, there is a greater need for assistive technology (at) or assistive devices and environmental interventions (ei) to help them maintain their independence and community participation. these aids can help older adults and individuals with disabilities function in work, home, recreational, and ot...