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View article: Residents’ reshaping of public space during COVID-19: The case of North Tel Aviv
Residents’ reshaping of public space during COVID-19: The case of North Tel Aviv Open
The functional and structural changes in public space during the COVID-19 pandemic and residents' perceptions, behavior, and attitudes toward public space in northern Tel Aviv were studied. The research is based on mixed qualitative method…
View article: Ultra-Orthodox Telelearning During COVID-19: Parent, Teacher, and Principal Perspectives on Its Effectiveness
Ultra-Orthodox Telelearning During COVID-19: Parent, Teacher, and Principal Perspectives on Its Effectiveness Open
Aim/Purpose: This study addresses telephone learning channels during the coronavirus period in the ultra-Orthodox sector in Israel. The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of the online and recorded telephone channels and …
View article: The Froman Peace Campaign: Pluralism in Judeo-Islamic Theology and Politics
The Froman Peace Campaign: Pluralism in Judeo-Islamic Theology and Politics Open
Despite intensive diplomatic efforts, achieving peace between the Palestinian and Israeli populations remains out of reach. This study investigates a recent campaign for religious peacebuilding, focusing on the political theology of Rabbi …
View article: The Eastern Mediterranean Charcoal Industry: Air Pollution Prevention by the Implementation of a New Ecological Retort System
The Eastern Mediterranean Charcoal Industry: Air Pollution Prevention by the Implementation of a New Ecological Retort System Open
Earth kilns are still used for charcoal production in the Eastern Mediterranean and worldwide. Until 2016, around 1,600 tons of charcoal were produced in Israel and the Palestinian territories in about 400 traditional earth kilns that were…
View article: Higher Residence Attachment and Religiosity Are Associated With Less Depressive Symptoms After Terror Event Exposure
Higher Residence Attachment and Religiosity Are Associated With Less Depressive Symptoms After Terror Event Exposure Open
Introduction: We examined how community type, residence attachment, and religiosity contribute to resilience to depressive symptoms, psychosomatic complaints, residential stress, and avoidance behavior among students exposed to terror. Met…
View article: The Eastern Mediterranean charcoal industry: air pollution prevention by the implementation of a new ecological retort system
The Eastern Mediterranean charcoal industry: air pollution prevention by the implementation of a new ecological retort system Open
Earth and Space Science Open Archive This work has been accepted for publication in Earth and Space Science. Version of RecordESSOAr is a venue for early communication or feedback before peer review. Data may be preliminary. Learn more abo…
View article: Place Identity Strategies at University Constructed by Minority Arab-Israeli Student Groups
Place Identity Strategies at University Constructed by Minority Arab-Israeli Student Groups Open
The study examines the place identity of minority group Arab-Israeli students studying at a campus affiliated with the Israeli hegemonic majority, against the backdrop of the enduring Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The study analyzes place …
View article: Opportunities for Regulatory Changes to Promote Pediatric Device Innovation in the United States: Joint Recommendations From Pediatric Innovator Roundtables
Opportunities for Regulatory Changes to Promote Pediatric Device Innovation in the United States: Joint Recommendations From Pediatric Innovator Roundtables Open
Several proposed strategies were discussed, and these strategies can be divided into two broad categories: 1. Removal of real and perceived barriers to pediatric device innovation; 2. Increasing incentives for pediatric device innovation.
View article: The Impact of Visits to Dryland Forests on Environmental Outlook: Results from a National Survey
The Impact of Visits to Dryland Forests on Environmental Outlook: Results from a National Survey Open
The effect of visits to the country’s forests on environmental perspectives and commitments was assessed in a national survey of the Israeli public. As a highly urbanized country, visits to the country’s dryland forests constitute an impor…
View article: "Who’ll even listen to me"? The Cognitive-Emotional Spiral Effect of Integrating Volunteer Youth into Emergency Teams
"Who’ll even listen to me"? The Cognitive-Emotional Spiral Effect of Integrating Volunteer Youth into Emergency Teams Open
Public interest statement -The research findings are especially important for community managers and youth counselors who engage in non-formal education.The study enables holistic observation of the consequences of incorporating youth in t…
View article: Incorporating volunteer youth in emergency teams: The effect of the cognitive-emotional spiral
Incorporating volunteer youth in emergency teams: The effect of the cognitive-emotional spiral Open
This study examines the influence processes of a program that incorporated youth into community emergency teams (CETs), exploring the overall repercussions from a holistic point of view. The study was based on participant observation and i…
View article: The Functionalist Problem in Kraybill’s Riddle of Amish Culture
The Functionalist Problem in Kraybill’s Riddle of Amish Culture Open
Much of contemporary Amish scholarship manifests an implicit functionalist paradigm that harkens back to mid-20th-century social science. This perspective tends toward optimistic, even “Panglossian,” explanation of traits, in which everyth…
View article: How to be inspired by John Shotter
How to be inspired by John Shotter Open
This paper was accepted for publication in the journal International Journal of Collaborative-Dialogic Practices and the definitive version can be found https://collaborative-practices.com/2017/01/