Massive Online Courses – Disruptive Innovation at the Universities?
The object of this study is to investigate and clarify, various aspects related to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) which have been developed recently. The present state is described, and attempt has been made to evaluate future developments in general, and their effect on higher education in particular. Issues related to economic, social and academic […]
National policy in the area of Construction
National plan in the area of construction intended to leverage the expected huge scale of residential building construction for technological enhancement of the construction industry to improve the productivity, reduce the dependence on foreign workers and develop opportunities for employment of Israelis.
Assessment of the economic damage of the fuel leak at the junction Be’er Ora 12.03.14 – Economic opinion
The research was conducted for Adam Teva V’Din in cooperation with ADALYA consulting. The study includes a complete and true damage evaluation caused by the leak from the event in Be’er Ora (Evrona) in December 2014. The study included the calculation of the socio-economic cost which reflects the public value of the damage to nature […]
Energy Forum 34: Combined Heat and Power Generation
In electric power generation using high temperatures (typically by burning fuels or by nuclear fission), a large portion of the heat is rejected at a lower temperature. The amount of heat rejected, perceived as ‘waste heat’, is determined by thermodynamic principles and is, among other considerations, dependent on the operating temperature, as will be explained […]
Energy Forum 33: The Israeli Electricity Sector Reform
Since the late 1980s the state of Israel has been looking to reform its electricity sector, the majority of which is controlled by the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC). The main objective of the reform is to create competition with the goal of increasing electric production efficiency, while minimizing production, transmission and distribution costs for the […]
Agriculture Surplus and their efficient use
The study defines and give preliminary assessments as to the amount of fruits and vegetables left in agriculture fields and how can national policy reduce these amounts, and if formed- how can they be utilized.
Perceived Personal Control
Preventive intervention for children undergoing surgery coupled with changes in the policy of the Pediatric Surgery Department, Operating Room and Recovery Room, designed to enhance the control of children, assist them in accomplishing the specific, psychological tasks and enhance mental health.
Residential pneumatic refuse collection systems – techno-economic analysis for municipalities
Automatics waste collection systems are an alternative to conventional waste collection (via trucks). These are high-capital systems, with a significant economies of scale advantages. Additionally, such systems dramatically reduce – and even eliminate – operational costs associated with conventional collection, therefore a viable solution – especially in large neighborhoods with high-level buildings. As part of […]
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting and Registration System in Israel: Summary of Reports for 2013
The issue of global climate changes is the subject of worldwide attention, due to its environmental, economic and social implications over both the developed and developing world. The government of Israel recognizes the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (in spite of no formal international commitment to date, as well as the halt in the […]
High school high-level Physics in the last 4 decades 1975-2014 in Israel: Changes and implications
This position paper presents and analyzes the changes that took place in high-level Physics matriculation exams during the last 40 years: 1975-2014. Section A reviews the changes in the scope and depth of the material included in the matriculation exam. Section B analyzes the changes in the contents on which the matriculation exam focuses and […]