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A comparative study on the scientific and technological research in Israel and some middle eastern countries, using quantitative indicators, second ed

The study presents a comparative examination of the development process of scientific and technological research that has taken place in the Middle East, especially in the more advanced countries, and in Israel. The data presented are based on two main indices: the number of publications and the average citations per publication. The data indicate that […]

A comparative study on the scientific and technological research in Israel and some middle eastern countries, using quantitative indicators

The study presents a comparative examination of the development process of scientific and technological research that has taken place in the Middle East, especially in the more advanced countries, and in Israel. The data presented are based on two main indices: the number of publications and the average citations per publication. The data indicate that […]

Excellence Evaluations of the Universities in Israel – Approaches, Issues and Achievments

The object of this study is to examine various aspects associated with excellence evaluations of the Universities in Israel. Quantitative, qualitative and combined approaches are presented. Advantages, drawbacks and issues concerned with applications are discussed. Achievements of the universities in Israel, according to various measures, indicators and data bases are presented. A review of international […]

Israeli R&D Output: international comparison of scientific publications

תמונת הכריכה של הדוח: תפוקות מחקר ופיתוח בישראל: פרסומים מדעיים בהשוואה בינלאומית

The aim of this research is to analyze the Israeli Outputs of Scientific Research in comparison with selected countries using bibliometrics indices. The project include bibliometric analysis of the Israeli research output and evaluation of its quality and quantity in respect to the main scientific fields of the publications, their institutions and organizations attribution (academy, […]

The National Science and Technology Policy of Israel

The article reviews the evolution of Israel’s science and technology R & D policy. This policy is not based on any written document or master plan dictated in advance, but was formed gradually, over decades, at various times and by different people, in the corridors of government and the Knesset, universities and industry, which together […]

Evaluation of the NOFAR Program

The NOFAR program was conceived as part of the implementation of the recommendations made by the “Monitor Report,” and stresses the need to establish a fund to support the development in universities of inventions in the fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology that have a commercial potential, so as to increase the chances of successful transfer […]

Evaluation of the Rothschild Fellowships Program

The Rothschild post-doctoral fellowships were established in 1979 with the aim of enabling Israeli PhDs to spend a post-doctoral period of study abroad. The program is considered to be one of the most prestigious fellowships available for Israeli scholars. The main goal of the research was to evaluate the impact of the program on the […]

Higher education policy in Israel – accessibility, quality and excellence with limited resources

This study deals with a broad range of topics related to the higher education system in Israel. It describes past developments, discusses present issues, indicates necessary changes in the future and proposes some policy guidelines. The following main subjects are discussed: Introduction – the higher education system in Israel, global aspects. Higher education accessibility – issues and […]

Funding of Higher Education

The monograph examines and evaluates the funding of the higher education and basic research in Israel, from the early 70’s up until today. It focuses on the various modes of funding from public and other sources, and describes the total amounts; the methodology and future modes of operation.

Student Loans for Israel: Learning from International Practice

The proposals of the Shochat Committee on higher education that related to first degree tuition fees and student loans, if implemented, will have far-reaching effects on the higher education system in Israel. Yet, conspicuously lacking in the report is any discussion of the merits of these loans scheme arrangements, in relation to possible alternatives. A […]