We present a holographic treatment of Chern-Simons (CS) gravity theories in odd dimensions. We construct the associated holographic stress tensor and calculate the Weyl anomalies of the dual CFT. April 2004 ∗ Partially supported by GIF, the German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research, Minerva Foundation, the Center for Basic Interactions of the Israeli Academy of Sciences and the Einstein...

Purpose: To investigate the possible roles of season of birth and perinatal duration of dayligh (photoperiod) in the development of myopia. Design: Retrospective, population-based, epidemiological study. Participants: A total of 276 911 adolescents (157 663 male, 119 248 female) 16 to 22 years old Israeli-born conscripts to the Israeli Defense Forces who were examined during the 5-year period 200

the us-israeli relationship is regarded as one of the strongest relations between two states in the contemporary world. for a number of cultural, strategic, and political reasons, the us strongly supports the zionist regime. on the other hand, the role of the strong, influential israeli lobby in the us has yet been another significant factor for the close relations between the two countries wit...

This study examined an online professional development program designed to support meaningful acquaintance and reduce stereotypes prejudices among teachers from different cultures in Israeli society. The rationale of the was based on premise that indirect contact might improve intergroup relations diverse societies. progress gradually, starting basic leading a deeper acquaintance, using variety...

In this paper we deal with the language of Sephardic Jews, Judeo-Spanish, from perspective sociolinguistics, emphasizing facets necessary for maintenance. The general aim is to analyze presence and role in majority minority social communities contexts Balkans Israeli territory, while specific examine which domains use were crucial its maintenance within society. ultimate goal research draw atte...

This 2-year cross-sectional evaluation of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections involved all Israeli medical centers that treat cystic fibrosis patients. The study comprised 186 patients whose sputum was analyzed for NTM. The prevalence of NTM isolates was 22.6%, and 6.5% and 10.8% of the patients fulfilled the 1997 and 2007 American Thoracic Society criteria for NTM lung disease, respe...

The Israeli network converted to using a Metropolitan Area Network back in February 1994. This MAN network provides coverage over 250 kilometers and 3 major cities in Israel. The seven Israeli universities use Ethernet ports to the MAN running at 10 Mbit/s. This paper describes the lessons learned from running such a nationwide Ethernet netwo::k.

Studies demonstrate that the convergence of neoliberalism and New Public Management imperatives creates conditions wherein social service providers undertake various types unpaid work, reemphasizing role gender in provision. Drawing on these arguments, this study explores process through which practices restructure organizations, using concept “invisible work.” Applying institutional ethnograph...

The roles of school principals changed during the Covid-19 pandemic, alongside all changes in system and society. Exploring metaphors they used, current qualitative research is an exploration 42 Israeli Arab Jewish middle-school principals’ interpretations their leadership role time crisis. Analysis semistructured interviews yielded three themes: organizational role, professional emotional role...

This article explores qualitative research issues that arise when researchers engage in study within their own ambiguous, unstable, conflictual, and rapidly changing society. We explore the topics of the relationship between the researcher and the context, the difficulty in choosing relevant research questions under such conditions, and the relevance of generalizing or transferring findings fro...