The Metaverse refers to a vision of a virtual and digital world parallel to the physical and real world, where each user is an owner and interacts with others through their avatar. Music is one of the activities possible in such a space. The segment of the Metaverse dedicated to musical activities is currently in its early stages. The aim of this study was to evaluate and rank the factors influencing the implementation of the Metaverse in music art. This research is applied in purpose and falls under descriptive-survey research, based on determining the relationship between variables. The statistical population of this study consists of instrumentalists in Tehran Province. Using random and stratified sampling, 37 individuals were selected as the accessible sample. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire assessing six factors. Given the nature of the research questions, various statistical tests were employed. After collecting the questionnaires, the data were coded and entered into SPSS software. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Friedman and Bartlett tests) were used for data analysis. Based on the results, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the ranking of factors influencing the implementation of the Metaverse in the music industry.Research Objectives:Evaluating and ranking the factors influencing the implementation of the Metaverse in music art.Examining the role of the Metaverse and virtual worlds in music art.Research Questions:What is the evaluation and ranking of factors influencing the implementation of the Metaverse in music art?What impact does the Metaverse and virtual worlds have on music art and musicians?

“Metaverse” is a technological phenomenon that has attracted the special attention of the public and the elite. This new phenomenon, which is based on several new emerging technologies in the fields of information and communication, and which is more near to idea than implementation, has brought several questions about; from questions about the nature of this phenomenon to questions about its various functions and effects. In answer to the question about the nature of Metaverse various answers have been given, most of which are technical ones. In this article, we tend to deepen the answer to the question about the nature of Metaverse, using the philosophical concept of “Lifeworld” and phenomenological analysis of Edmund Husserl, the eminent German philosopher and with the help of a philosophical approach to this strategic question, we have tried to provide an understanding of the nature of Metaverse, not achieved by common technical answers alone. In this, after a technical explanation about the Metaverse and a review of its phenomenology literature, we explain our theoretical innovation, and by introducing the Metaverse as an "Artificial Lifeworld", explain its contrast with the "Traditional-Natural Lifeworld". at the end, we point out the results of this phenomenological approach to the Metaverse and its effect on Metaverse policy.

Among the rules that jurisprudential scholars, jurisprudence, jurists, and scholars of rhetoric have investigated are their lexical roots and customary meanings and cited their opinions in this regard as a reason or preference. Rule: "Foundation Precedes Emphasis" is the one that in the interpretation prefers the new meaning to the repetition and emphasis on the old meaning in explaining the words, and considers the new effect and independent benefit of words better than emphasizing the previous meaning. The current research is descriptive and analytical in order to express the importance, position, capacity and how to use the aforementioned rule in different sciences and examples its comparative use has been shown in the interpretation of the Qur'an, principles of jurisprudence, law and vocabulary. In other words, the necessity of paying attention to the principles of jurisprudence stems from the fact that they are basic principles, a mechanism that helps in achieving the outcome of the work of the mujtahid and his aim in ijtihad what he strives for. The study leads to results, including this rule which is one of the branches of “the implementation of speech takes precedence over its neglect,” and that it aims to preserve speech from being abolished. It does not deal with the cases, in which, it is necessary to confirm or establish because of evidence where there is no justification for opposition or recommendation.

This research examines the Iranian digital community's engagement with the Metaverse, analyzing 14,724 tweets (expanding to 48,620 with retweets) from 23,571 unique users. Interest in the Metaverse among Iranians surged in the seven months following Facebook's rebranding but has since waned. A significant link between digital currency discussions and Metaverse topics was observed. Economic activists in the cryptocurrency market, forming the primary content creators, generally portray the Metaverse positively, focusing on earning opportunities. Another active group includes technology enthusiasts who share the latest Metaverse developments. Moreover, some users integrate Iran's socio-political context into their discussions, often contrasting Iran's technological stance with global giants like Facebook and addressing internet censorship. A distinct perspective comes from users wary of potential colonialist uses of technologies like the Metaverse, expressing apprehension about human subjugation. This sentiment forms the basis of most negative views on the Metaverse's development within the Iranian digital sphere.

The online learning process during the recent Covid-19 pandemic gave us an input about the significance of technological requirements for improving learning experiences in long-distance education. Scanning textbook pages, typing course materials, playing videos of scientific experiments, asking students to record a vide while doing homework, discussions in the chat-box, and even using an interactive whiteboard in virtual classrooms are all examples of technologies used, but they are not unavailable or inaccessible cutting-edge technologies any more. Increasing students’ performance and satisfaction requires adoption and adaptation to other technologies. Therefore some schools and universities in Iran have been equipped with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) hardware and software. Metaverse labs in some schools s well as universities have been launched; although its effectiveness is questionable. But the main question is if the Metaverse is accessible to learning outside of academia, why do we need universities anymore? Is expansion of the Metaverse synonymous with the reduction of the university? May universities use the Metaverse in learning activities, but keeping their function to formal higher education? Will universities be transferred to (and transformed in) the Metaverse? Will organizational structure (and social role) of universities change in the Metaverse? Answering such questions wants us to reconsider the linguistic construct and the social relation of university, technology, and society - which needs returning to the conceptions and conceptualization of the university, turning points of great expectations for/from the university, and megatrends of socio-digital transformations. In this paper, we reviewed John Henry Newman’s idea of a university in its historical context, the discursive turn of higher education (HE) from university to Clark Kerr’s multiversity, and the resurgence of the idea of the Metaverse (i.e. a single, universal, and immersive virtual world) as a consequence of pervasive prevalence of alternative technologies. Attempts are to re-articulate those concepts, draw a big picture of their social relations (in what Karl Popper called world 3), and provide an epistemological criticism of current debates on consistencies and controversies of university and the Metaverse.

Scientific advancements across various fields, while providing greater comfort and welfare for humanity, have also introduced numerous challenges. One of the most rapidly evolving areas of technological progress can be observed in cyberspace, where groundbreaking innovations are emerging daily. Although the full dimensions and potential of artificial intelligence remain unclear, the Metaverse—a "virtual reality world" that operates as a parallel universe to the physical world—has arisen. In this new realm, humans, through the creation of avatars, and in the near future, potentially through physical presence, can engage in nearly any activity they desire. Despite the Metaverse offering significant benefits across various domains, such as education, art, commerce, and entertainment , it also presents profound challenges to law in general, and particularly to international law, as the legal framework governing the international community of states

Since the inception and establishment of cities, they have served as the foundation and hub for economic-social, political, and physical-spatial transformations. Throughout history, humanity has undergone two major revolutions: the agricultural revolution and the industrial revolution, and is currently experiencing the third revolution—the information revolution—which continues to impact cities and the way citizens live. This, in turn, leads to changes in the cities and the components that constitute them. The information revolution is increasingly influenced by new technologies. The Metaverse, one of these new technologies with great potential, is considered as the future of technology and a possible replacement for the future internet. It is emerging and expanding within cities. The Metaverse, as a combination of virtual and physical realities, merges the virtual world with the real one, holding high potential for urban planning and development. In the context of smart urban growth and smart cities, cities that are electronic, virtual, and digital are continuously evolving. The newest form of these cities can be referred to as Metaverse cities, which, with the expansion of the Metaverse, are experiencing both theoretical and practical developments. This study explores Metaverse cities and the impact of the Metaverse on cities regarding four key components of smart cities, including smart citizens as the main stakeholders and actors in the city, smart transportation as a crucial element of the city, smart tourism as an important part of the contemporary urban economy, and smart security as a vital aspect of citizens' lives. This research is a library-based study utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing on updated and credible sources. The overall results of the study indicate that the Metaverse is increasingly expanding in today's world, both in terms of academic studies and practical implementation. Future smart cities will essentially be smart and Metaverse cities.