qualitative and quantitative research methods are different in some aspects but they complement each other in other aspects, as well. following widespread criticism of qualitative and quantitative research methods, there is increasing trend in using mixed research methods in social sciences in general and political science in particular. most advocates of pluralism attempted to fill the gap bet...

The main characteristic of a mobile collaborative Mixed Reality (MR) system is that augmentation of the physical environment of one user occurs through available knowledge of where the user is and what the other users are doing. Links between the physical and digital worlds are no longer static but dynamically defined by users to create a collaborative augmented environment. In this article we ...

Mixed-reality promises a new era of applications, in which professional or individual users will find unique ways to explore and experience their current activities. Although mixed-reality home devices are still not widely accessible, especially for a broad public, immersive displays and interaction tools are already used in professional industries and institutes. However, the exploration of ne...

disciplined inquiry about problems of organization and management requires decision to be taken about an appropriate research deign. in making such a decision, the researcher tacitly assumes a philosophical point of view or a research paradigm. there are four research paradigms which are the basis for the selection of research methodology and research methods. these paradigms include: a) positi...

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