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Neaman Index | Research & Innovation in AI

People attend the Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 5, 2023. The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened on Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries.   This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. (Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua via Getty Images)

The dashboard presents data compiled and analyzed by the Samuel Neaman Institute team, focusing on topics related to higher education, research, and innovation in the fields of Artificial intelligence (AI). It includes information on scientific publications, advanced studies, competitive research grants, patents, startups, and the participation of Israeli institutions in international research programs.

National Food Security – Israel 2050

Food and water are essential national resources that fulfill crucial roles both in immediate survival and in broader nutritional security. The term refers to a situation in which individuals, households, and communities have the physical, social, and economic means to access sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary requirements and food preferences, enabling […]

Neaman Index | Research & Innovation in Food and Agriculture

Fruits and vegetables in a market

The dashboard presents data compiled and analyzed by the Samuel Neaman Institute team, focusing on topics related to higher education, research, and innovation in the fields of food and agriculture in Israel. It includes information on scientific publications, student data, competitive research grants, patents, startups, and the participation of Israeli institutions in international research programs. The aim is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible overview of academic research activity and innovation in this domain, serving the needs of decision-makers, researchers, and other stakeholders in the system.

Challenges of the Higher Education System in Israel

HAIFA, ISRAEL - 23 MAY 2019: Faculty building in the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology which is considered to be one of the leading academic institution in Israel

Israel’s higher education system faces significant challenges related to research and teaching quality, the relationship between research universities and colleges, and the assessment of academic excellence.
This project aims to map key challenges, develop practical solutions, and create innovative evaluation models based on meaningful contributions to research, society, and the economy

Round Table Discussion: Advancing Education in Israel through Policy Research

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The primary aim of this round table is to help the education sector develop a clear research and practical focus. Discussions will center on key topics, including mapping policy needs in Israeli education, defining “public education,” leveraging data to support evidence-based policymaking, and designing a shared core curriculum that bridges all societal sectors. This collaborative effort seeks to foster actionable insights and drive meaningful progress in shaping Israel’s educational future.

Teaching Programs for Healthy Nutrition in the Education System: Examples, Characteristics and Insights from Israel and the World

children eating fruits

This project presents examples and characteristics of various programs for teaching healthy nutrition in the education system, together with insights emerging from evaluation studies.
Healthy nutrition programs and health promoting schools are part of the current and past efforts to provide nutrition education in Israeli schools. This review may provide additional knowledge and insights that can assist in further developing programs for the Israeli education system.

Assessment of “Digital Health / eHealth Literacy” Among Medical School Graduates in Israel

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This study aims to assess the levels of “Digital Health / eHealth Literacy” among graduates of medical schools in Israel, with a specific focus on examining the integration of digital health literacy into medical education. By evaluating the alignment between graduates’ digital health literacy, medical school curricula, and the evolving needs of the workplace, this research seeks to provide policy recommendations for enhancing digital health literacy education in medical schools.

Neaman Index | Research & Innovation in Health

Rome, Italy - 30 March, 2012: Replica of the famous Vitruvian Man drawing created by Leonardo da Vinci

The dashboard presents data compiled and analyzed by the Samuel Neaman Institute team, focusing on topics related to the higher education, research, and innovation system in the field of health in Israel. It includes information on medical scientific publications, student data, competitive research grants, patents, startups, and the participation of Israeli institutions in international research programs. The aim is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible overview of academic research activity and innovation in this domain, serving the needs of decision-makers, researchers, and other stakeholders in the system.

SCHOLAR SHIELD

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If you come across any instances of an academic boycott targeting Israelis (such as academic faculty members, post-doctoral students, or students) or academic institutions in Israel,
Please report here: https://surveys.sni.technion.ac.il/survey/index.php/893414?lang=en

Nature and Well־being

The studies of the SNI in this field examine the contribution of nature to the mental and physical health of the residents of Israel. The studies examine the beneficial effect of exposure to nature, including staying in nature outside the city, visiting urban nature sites such as parks and urban gardens, and even viewing nature through windows or simply watching nature images. The studies examine the benefits that nature affects different populations, such as ethnic sectors, gender and different ages, and provide recommendations for measures that can be taken to increase the resilience of these populations, through exposure to nature and increasing awareness of its contribution to decision makers, executive bodies, health professionals, culture and sports, and among the general population.