Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison -2019 – Part a – Key figures
Neaman Institute is pleased to present the ” Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison – 2019″. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and output, and covers more than a decade of international comparisons, as well as many other indices. This information can contribute to […]
Science Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison 2019 Globalization
Neaman Institute is pleased to present the ” Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison – 2019″. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and output, and covers more than a decade of international comparisons, as well as many other indices. This information can contribute to […]
To unravel the “Gordian Knot” 2.0: Tackling congestion via road pricing and shared rides
Israel’s chronic traffic congestion has become one of its most pressing problems, with dire economic, environmental and psychological consequences. Following years of failed transportation policies, which overtly favored private over public transportation, it is clear that Israel needs an altogether different approach. We propose here a three-prong policy: Traffic demand management through an advanced system of road pricing, […]
National Youth Service as a Psycho-Social Process
This paper focuses on the psycho-social processes, or developmental processes, involved in participating in National Youth Service (NYS) voluntary frameworks. The findings advocate the notion that voluntary youth service may serve as a ‘socialization agency’, perhaps the very last one between youth and early adulthood. Due to its pro-social and pro-community characteristics, NYS frameworks tend […]
Assessment of Natural Gas Loss from the Well-to-Tank Supply Chain of Natural Gas Based Transportation Fuels
Methane (CH4) is the primary component of natural gas and the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, following carbon dioxide (CO2), and is thus the focus of global efforts to reduce the warming of the atmosphere. The global warming potential of methane is over 25 times that of CO2. Methane also contributes to […]
Back to its splendor – reforming the rules of the game of the Knesset
We lay out here a proposal for reforming the rules of the game that govern the behavior of the members of the Knesset (MK’s), in light of the diminished trust of the public in the Knesset. We identify three main failures: the lack of real debate, the fact that MK’s don’t seek wide consensus but […]
The River Restoration Administration Activity Assessment
This study assesses the activities, achievement and challenges of the river restoration administration, since its establishment in 1993.
World University Rankings
The purpose of this work is to present an updated comparative view of world rankings of universities, and in particular – to examine the status of Israeli universities in these rankings. Various issues regarding prominent rating systems are discussed, including reviews, flaws, shortcomings, methodological issues, research impact, opinion-based surveys, geographical preferences and more. Updated results […]
Promoting the leadership of Israeli industry in future technologies
The Israel Innovation Authority has set a goal of promoting the leadership of Israeli industry in future technologies as a strategic goal. Many countries invest huge amount of capital in identifying strategic areas and technological trends, to create a technological competitive advantage over other countries, and to create an economic impact as a result. It […]
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting and Registration System in Israel: Summary of Reports for 2018
65 companies and organizations submitted their reports to the Voluntary GHG Registry in 2018 to the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Each of the reporting companies, enclosed a signed statement regarding the reliability of the data, as required by the Reporting and Registration System, which was developed by SNI in cooperation with the Ministry of […]