We present a new approach to recommend suitable tracks from a collection of songs to the user. The goal of the system is to recommend songs that are favored by the user, are fresh to the user’s ear, and fit the user’s listening pattern. We use “Forgetting Curve” to assess freshness of a song and evaluate “favoredness” using user log. We analyze user’s listening pattern to estimate the level of ...

The emerging academic field of practice-based research, developed from an interrelation between artistic practice and has many historical precedents. Although communities have welcomed the in recent years, its effectiveness, especially research methodologies, are often questioned require justification (Boehm, 2008). methods required to engage with ambiguities tacit sensory dimensions not always...

the purpose of this study was twofold. firstly, it attempted to investigate whether language learning strategies (llss) can predict foreign language (fl) proficiency. secondly, it examined what kind of llss iranian learners of english use more frequently in fl institutes. to do so, 112 intermediate iranian efl learners participated in the study. oxford’s strategy inventory for language learning...

Temporal envelope is the primary acoustic cue used in most cochlear implant (CI) speech processors to elicit speech perception for patients fitted with CI devices. Envelope compression narrows down envelope dynamic range and accordingly degrades speech understanding abilities of CI users, especially under challenging listening conditions (e.g., in noise). A new adaptive envelope compression (AE...

The ability of the auditory system to change the perceptual weighting of acoustic cues when faced with degraded speech has long been evidenced. However, the exact changes that occur remain mostly unknown. Here, we proposed to use the Auditory Classification Image (ACI) methodology to reveal the acoustic cues used in natural speech comprehension and in reduced (i.e. noise-vocoded or re-synthesiz...

In a language learning classroom, developing learners’ listening skills is vital part of development. ESL classrooms, it one the main learners have to master ensure effective communication so as enable shift from classroom real language. However, despite its importance, considered difficult skill develop and learn, especially in countries where English foreign Hence, present study investigated ...

the concept and phenomena of listening is inevitably, consciously or unconsciously in their daily encounter, hence it is necessary to acquire more knowledge in order to have effective utilization of this concept. the art and skill of good listening will utgrade the quality of our communication with our coworkers and other organization members and enables us to catch the attention, sympathy, aff...