bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF ASTAXANTHIN ON THE COLOR INTENSITY OF GUPPY FISH (Poecilia reticulata)
Authors: Soedibya Petrus , Hawari Abidzar , Kasprijo Kasprijo , Marnani Sri , Muslih Muslih , Fitriadi Ren
Published: August 2024

Guppy fish is one type of ornamental fish which is in great demand due to its interesting color variations. Color of ornamental fish will be brighter if the feed contains color pigments. The study aims to determine the effect of Astaxanthin supplement in pellets on the color brightness of guppies and to find the best dose of Astaxanthin supplement in pellets on the color brightness of guppies. The method used in the study was complete randomized design (CRD) consisting of five treatments (Astaxanthin supplements of 0%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5%) and three replications. The experimental fish were male guppy fish Strain HB Red ± 3 cm length with a density of 3 fish/aquarium. Feeding was done twice a day and siphoning was done every afternoon. The parameters observed were Chroma value, survival rate and water quality. The results show that the supplement of Astaxanthin in pellets successfully increase the brightness of guppies and the best dose of Astaxanthin supplement in pellets was 5% with an increase in Chroma value of 4.82%. The survival rate obtained was 100%. Water quality includes an average temperature of 26-27 ℃ and pH of 6-7 and dissolved oxygen (DO) was 6.95-7.93 ppm
Transforming Education: Comparative Analysis of Socio-Economic Policies from Malaysia to Thailand
Authors: Chaiya Chitralada
Published: August 2024

This study critically examines how strategic socio-economic policies act as catalysts for educational transformation, focusing on Malaysia and Thailand within the ASEAN region. By analyzing GDP allocations to education and their influence on QS World University Rankings from 2012 to 2022, the research reveals a positive correlation between increased educational investment and improvements in university rankings. However, it also identifies significant inefficiencies in fund utilization, highlighting that merely increasing funding does not guarantee improved educational outcomes. The findings expose gaps in policy implementation and emphasize the need for more strategic, outcome-oriented deployment of educational resources. Integrating management theories with empirical evidence, this study contributes to the discourse on effective resource management in education. It offers valuable insights for policymakers and educational administrators on aligning socio-economic strategies with educational practices. The research advocates for a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between financial investments and educational quality, emphasizing the necessity for reforms that enhance the efficiency and impact of educational funding. These reforms are crucial for improving the international standing of higher education institutions and fostering broader socio-economic development.
The Art of Simile in Ibn Al-Shajari (d. 542 AH) an Operational Study
Authors: Kanbar Fatima Abdel-Jawad , Al-Khaqani Amal Hussein Hassan
Published: August 2024

This study deals with the art of simile in Ibn Al-Shajari (d. 542 AH) in his printed works, where he presented us with an integrated vision about this rhetorical art. He was creative in defining its meaning and functions, and was interested in defining its pillars and methods of employing it in the literary text, in addition to his treatment of various types of simile. He was also distinguished by his literary taste and critical view in his selection of simile images, which became clear through his rhetorical comments. Thus, his contributions to the art of simile can be considered among the most important rhetorical and critical contributions in the fifth and sixth centuries AH. He is an eloquent encyclopedic scholar who had a wide influence on the rhetoricians who came after him, and the influence of his work continues to this day, as his works were the focus of attention of researchers and scholars.
Synthetic Methods in Fictional Dialogue in Arabic Poetry
Authors: Morad Ruqhayyah Hesen , Kadhim Zaineb Ali
Published: August 2024

The sentence is one of the most important components of speech in the Arabic language and other languages. It is the smallest structural unit that includes a meaning. The sentence, as Al-Jurjani mentioned: ((is a compound of two words, one of which is attributed to the other, whether it is useful, such as saying: Zaid is standing, or not, such as saying: If he honors me, it is a sentence that does not benefit except after the arrival of its answer, so the sentence is more general than speech in general)), so according to the previous definition, the sentence is several words that are linked together to produce a new meaning that differs from the meaning of the individual words. The Arabs divided sentences after tracing and induction of the speech of the Arabs into three types: nominal, verbal, quasi-sentence.
Najaf Poetry and Criticism of Political Reality
Authors: Abdul Shahd Azim , Enooz Sabah Abbas
Published: August 2024

The aim of the research is to identify Najaf poetry and criticize the political reality of the period from (1900-1950). The importance of the research comes through knowing the role of Najaf poets in criticizing the bitter political reality that Iraq experienced in general and the city of Najaf in particular, and what political life in the city has become under the Ottoman and British occupations. The poets of Najaf expressed their criticism of the bitter political reality in that period in their poetry, literary writings, and their defense of the sanctities and fixed national values. The researcher followed the descriptive analytical approach to suit the current research to reach the most important results that the current research has reached.
Edukasi Pemilihan Dan Penggunaan Kosmetika Sunscreen Untuk Kulit Wajah Pada Siswi Di SMA Swasta Bina Siswa Kec. Percut Sei Tuan
Authors: Masrah Masrah , Andarwati Rini , Fauzi Zulfa Ismaniar , Zulfikri Zulfikri
Published: August 2024

Pendahuluan: Salah satu hal yang dilakukan untuk menunjang penampilan khususnya wanita adalah dengan penggunaan kosmetik. Kosmetika adalah bahan atau sediaan yang dimaksudkan untuk digunakan pada bagian luar tubuh manusia seperti epidermis, rambut, kuku, bibir dan organ genital bagian luar, atau gigi dan membran mukosa mulut terutama untuk membersihkan, mewangikan, mengubah penampilan dan/atau memperbaiki bau badan atau melindungi atau memelihara tubuh pada kondisi baik. Salah satu kosmetik adalah sunscreen. Sunscreen merupakan suatu zat yang dapat melindungi kulit dari paparan radiasi sinar UV serta pemakaian sunscreen disarankan di tempat yang mempunyai paparan sinar UV. Sunscreen mengandung beberapa bahan kimia yang dapat menyebabkan iritasi kulit seperti kemerahan, bengkak, iritasi, dan gatal-gatal. Beberapa orang mengalami reaksi alergi parah dengan ruam dan rasa gatal yang hebat.
Tujuan: Tujuan dari Pengabdian Masyarakat ini untuk mengetahui gambaran dan meningkatkan pengetahuan serta keterampilan tentang pemilihan dan penggunaan kosmetik sunscreen untuk kulit wajah pada siswi SMA Swasta Bina Siswa Desa Laut Dendang Kec. Percut Sei Tuan.
Metode: Metode yang digunakan pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah ceramah, demonstrasi dan tanya jawab tentang Pemilihan Dan Penggunaan sunscreen untuk kulit wajah yang baik.
Hasil: Dari hasil pengabdian masyarakat sebelum diadakannya penyuluhan dan demonstrasi tentang pemilihan dan penggunaan kosmetik sunscreen untuk kulit wajah pada siswi SMA Swasta Bina Siswa Desa Laut Dendang Kec. Percut Sei Tuan didapat peningkatan pengetahuan dari kategori baik 20% menjadi 30 % sesudah diadakannya Edukasi.
Simpulan: terjadi peningkatan Pengetahuan responden tentang Pemilihan dan Penggunaan Kosmetika Sunscreen untuk Kulit Wajah sesudah diadakannya Edukasi.
Understanding Hyperthyroidism ( Overactive Thyroid Gland ): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Authors: Thapa, MD Pratikshya , Kumari, MD Shruti , Adhikari, MD Gauri
Published: August 2024

Hyperthyroidism occurs when you have an excess amount of thyroid hormone produced by your thyroid gland.
The common symptoms of hyperthyroidism include rapid heartbeat, weight loss, sweating, tremors, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, and heat intolerance.
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease. It is an autoimmune condition where the body produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid. 
Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) are highly specific for Graves' disease and are not commonly found in other thyroid conditions, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or thyroid cancer.
Treatment of hyperthyroidism includes antithyroid medications to decrease hormone production, radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid gland.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Authors: KC, MD Jwala , Maharjan, MD Sujata
Published: August 2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs. 
Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin rashes (especially the butterfly rash on the face), fever, chest pain, and sensitivity to sunlight.
Diagnosis typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests (such as blood tests for antibodies like ANA), and imaging studies.
Treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus involves a combination of medications to control symptoms and minimize organ damage, alongside lifestyle changes like sun protection and exercise.
SLE can lead to various complications, including kidney damage (lupus nephritis), cardiovascular problems, neurological disorders, osteoporosis, and increased susceptibility to infections.
Unveiling Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, Complications and Treatment Options
Authors: Bhattarai, MD Himal Bikram , Bhandari, MD Prabha , Khatiwada, MD Pradeep
Published: August 2024

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive genetic condition causing thick, sticky mucus buildup in organs like the lungs and digestive system.
Cystic fibrosis occurs due to the mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator(CFTR) gene inherited from both parents.
Symptoms of cystic fibrosis vary and can include chronic cough, wheezing, greasy stool, lung infection, and poor growth.
The Sweat Test is used to diagnose Cystic Fibrosis. It checks for the amount of chloride in one's sweat.
While there's no cure for cystic fibrosis, treatment focuses on symptom management, such as ensuring clear airways and maintaining proper nutrition through medications, therapies, and sometimes surgery.
The relationship between celebrity endorsement and masstige brand value: The moderating effect of brand credibility
Authors: Jabbar Aneela , Sheikh Adnan Ahmed , Raza Syed Hassan
Published: August 2024

Drawing on signaling theory, this research is conducted to fill a gap in knowledge by examining the effects of celebrity endorsement on masstige brand value and the role of brand credibility as a moderator. The research has two objectives: (i) to explore the effects of celebrity endorsement on masstige brand value and (ii) to explore the moderating effect of brand credibility in the relationship between celebrity endorsement and masstige brand value. A survey of 494 respondents was conducted in Pakistan. The results show that celebrity endorsement has a positive effect on masstige brand value and that this effect is moderated by brand credibility. The significant implications for managers and researchers are highlighted.
Optimizing Network Performance in Cloud Computing Environments Through Dynamic Resource Allocation Strategies
Authors: Sijabat Petti , Simangunsong Agustina
Published: August 2024

Optimizing Network Performance in Cloud Computing Environments Through Dynamic Resource Allocation Strategies membahas strategi penting untuk meningkatkan kinerja jaringan di lingkungan komputasi awan. Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya alokasi dinamis sumber daya jaringan dalam menghadapi permintaan pengguna dan kebutuhan aplikasi yang berfluktuasi. Dengan menerapkan pendekatan ini, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi tantangan dalam mengelola sumber daya jaringan secara efisien dan responsif. Melalui analisis data lalu lintas jaringan, pemodelan matematika, dan pengujian di lingkungan simulasi komputer, studi ini mengidentifikasi strategi alokasi sumber daya yang dioptimalkan untuk meningkatkan throughput, mengurangi latensi, dan menghindari kemacetan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penerapan strategi ini memiliki potensi besar dalam meningkatkan kinerja jaringan secara keseluruhan di lingkungan komputasi awan. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah pendekatan dinamis terhadap alokasi sumber daya jaringan dapat memberikan solusi yang efisien dan efektif dalam menghadapi tantangan yang dihadapi oleh infrastruktur komputasi awan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam pengembangan teknologi jaringan adaptif dan responsif, yang penting untuk meningkatkan layanan dan aplikasi dalam lingkungan komputasi awan yang berkembang pesat.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Antenatal terhadap Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Ibu dalam Praktik Perawatan Bayi Baru Lahir di Wilayah Perdesaan
Authors: Yulia Rahma , Siahaan Desi Natalia , Sihotang Supran Hidayat
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh pendidikan antenatal terhadap pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu dalam praktik perawatan bayi baru lahir di wilayah perdesaan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 150 ibu yang telah melahirkan bayi baru di wilayah perdesaan, yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok yang mengikuti pendidikan antenatal (n=75) dan kelompok yang tidak mengikuti pendidikan antenatal (n=75). Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang mencakup pengetahuan ibu tentang perawatan bayi baru lahir dan observasi langsung terhadap keterampilan ibu dalam melakukan praktik perawatan bayi. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji statistik seperti uji t independen dan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ibu yang mengikuti pendidikan antenatal memiliki pengetahuan yang lebih baik tentang perawatan bayi baru lahir dibandingkan dengan ibu yang tidak mengikuti pendidikan antenatal (p<0,05). Selain itu, ibu yang mengikuti pendidikan antenatal juga memiliki keterampilan yang lebih baik dalam praktik perawatan bayi baru lahir (p<0,05). Hal ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara pendidikan antenatal dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu dalam perawatan bayi baru lahir di wilayah perdesaan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa pendidikan antenatal memainkan peran penting dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu dalam praktik perawatan bayi baru lahir di wilayah perdesaan. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar program pendidikan antenatal ditingkatkan dan diperluas untuk mencakup aspek-aspek yang relevan dengan perawatan bayi baru lahir guna meningkatkan kesehatan ibu dan bayi di wilayah perdesaan
Peningkatan Akses dan Kualitas Pelayanan Kesehatan Maternal di Wilayah Nusantara: Tinjauan Multidisiplin
Authors: Kudarti Finta , Rahmaningtyas Indah
Published: August 2024

Peningkatan akses dan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan ibu di wilayah Nusantara merupakan tantangan penting dalam upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan ibu dan bayi. Dengan tinjauan multidisiplin, penelitian ini menyelidiki berbagai faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas layanan kesehatan ibu di wilayah tersebut. Faktor-faktor tersebut meliputi infrastruktur kesehatan, kebijakan publik, pendidikan kesehatan masyarakat, serta aspek budaya dan sosial. Melalui pendekatan holistik, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi strategi yang dapat meningkatkan aksesibilitas dan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan ibu, serta mengurangi kesenjangan hasil kesehatan ibu di nusantara. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan pandangan mendalam dan solusi berkelanjutan dalam upaya meningkatkan kesehatan ibu di daerah, sehingga dapat memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap pencapaian tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan, khususnya di bidang kesehatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat
Efisiensi Manajemen Aset Negara: Strategi Meningkatkan Kesiapan Operasional TNI Angkatan Udara
Authors: Sianipar Pander Eripson , Hendra Afrizal , Widodo Martinus Dwi Arjanto
Published: August 2024

Dalam melaksanakan tugasnya sebagai komponen utama pertahanan di udara, TNI Angkatan Udara harus menjaga administrasi Barang Milik Negara (BMN) dengan baik melalui pengelolaan aset tanah yang diberikan kepada TNI AU. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitaitf deskriptif analitik yang dipadukan dengan pendekatan yuridis normative., yang menempatkan fokus penelitian pada bahasan yuridis dan kemudian melakukan analisis kualitatif. Penelitian ini membandingkan berbagai peraturan perundang-undangan mengenai pengelolaan dan upaya penyelesaian masalah tanah milik Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI AU) melalui pendekatan perundang-undangan, historis, konsep, dan perbandingan, selanjutnya, bahan hukum diperoleh dari peraturan perundang-undangan dan literatur yang berkaitan dengan subjek penelitian, dengan bantuan kamus hukum. Hasil penelitian bahwa Kemhan/TNI akan menghadapi banyak tantangan dari segi hukum, pembinaan teritorial, dan sosial, serta aspek politik, untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut. Kemhan/TNI menyarankan metode penyelesaian "winwin solution".
Jerusalem, Silwan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weksler-Bdolah Shlomit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Szanton Nahshon
Published: August 2024

During February-March and May-June 2013, two seasons of excavation were
conducted in Silwan village in Jerusalem, along the road running south from
the intersection at the Pool of Siloam (Birkat al-Hamra; Permit No. A-6709;
map ref. 222351-69/630753-810), prior to the installation of a sewage pipe
(Areas B, C; Figs. 1, 2). The excavations, undertaken at the initiative of
the Moriah Company and on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, were
directed by S. Weksler-Bdolah (Areas B, C) and N. Szanton (Area C), with the
assistance of O. Chalaf (antiquities inspection), N. Nechama and R.
Abu-Halaf (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying), N. Zak
(drafting), A. Peretz (photography) and D. Sandhouse, R. Bar-Nathan, R.
Rosenthal-Higgenbottom and A. De Groot (pottery reading). Laborers were
provided by a man-power company.
Kafr Nafaḥ
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Abu Zedan Fadi
Published: August 2024

During December 2005, a salvage excavation was conducted at Kafr Nafah
(Permit No. A-4643; map ref. NIG 26937/77425; OIG 21937/27425), in the wake
of installing an electric cable. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Israel Electric
Corporation, was directed by F. Abu Zedan, with the assistance of Y.
Ya'aqobi (administration), A. Hajian (surveying), E.J. Stern (pottery
reading), L. Porath (pottery restoration), H. Tahan (pottery drawing), D.T.
Ariel (numismatics) and M. Sadeh (archaeozoology), as well as workers from
Maghar and Hazor.
Migdal
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Avshalom-Gorni Dina
Published: August 2024

During April 2006, a trial excavation was conducted along the
northwestern fringes of Migdal, at the 'Recital Beach' on the shore of the
Sea of Galilee (Permit No. A-4726; map ref. NIG 248663-96/747629-64; OIG
198663-96/247629-64; ESI 13:28, ESI 16:34-35) in the wake of a project to
replace the salt-water carrier. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Meqorot Water Company,
was directed by D. Avshalom-Gorni, with the assistance of A. Mokary and H.
Bron (area supervision), Y. Ya'aqoby (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying), H. Smithline (field photography) and N. Getzov (guidance).
Ḥorbat Shelaḥ (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haiman Mordechai
Published: August 2024

During July-August 2003, an excavation was conducted in a complex
winepress west of Horbat Shelah (Khirbat Umm Kalkha; Permit No. A-3967; map
ref. NIG 18241/61390; OIG 13241/11390). The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cross-Israel
Highway Ltd., was directed by M. Haiman (photography), with the assistance
of A. Hajian and T. Kornfeld (surveying and drafting) and A. Pikovsky
(drawing).
Sulam
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gosker Joppe
Published: August 2024

In May and June 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted on the
southeastern slope of Tell Shunam in the eastern part of the village of
Sulam (Permit No. A-6798; map ref. 231799-834/723547-66), prior to private
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by J. Gosker, with the assistance of A. Mokary, T. Horowitz and
W. Atrash (guidance), Y. Laban (administration), R. Mishayev and M. Kahan
(surveying), Y. Bibas (field photography), C. Amit (coin photography), Y.
Gorin-Rosen (glass), L. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), D. Syon
(numismatics), N. Getzov (pottery consultation), H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery
drawing) and laborers from Tiberias.
Ramla (South)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorzalczany Amir ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Marcus Jenny
Published: August 2024

During November-December 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted south
of Ramla and north of Moshav Mazliah (Permit No. A-5311; map ref.
18743-9/64686-7084), prior to the construction of an overpass above Highway
431. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and underwritten by the Netivē Ha-Yovel Company, was
directed by A. Gorzalczany, with the assistance of J. Marcus (area
supervision), E. Bachar and S. Ya'aqov-Jam (administration), T. Kornfeld, T.
Meltsen and R. Mishayev (surveying and drafting), L. Yihye and H. Ben-Ari
(GIS/GPS), T. Sagiv (field photography), Y. Elisha, T. Kanias and I.
Kornfeld (preliminary inspections), R. Chen (metal detection) and also Z.
Greenhut, A. Re'em, R. Lupu and P. Spivak.
Jerusalem, Ramat Shelomo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zilberbod Irina
Published: August 2024

During July-August 2007, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Ramat Shelomo neighborhood on Shu'fat ridge in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5204;
map ref. 22113-8/63550-2; Fig. 1), prior to construction. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Jerusalem municipality, was directed by I. Zilberbod with the assistance of
A. Nesher (area supervision), D. Levi, A. Nesher and N. Sa'id-Agha
(inspection and exposure), R. Abu Halaf and Y. Ohayon (administration), V.
Essman, M. Kipnis and E. Belashov (surveying and drafting ), M. Kunin (field
sketches), T. Sagiv (field photography), Sky View Company (aerial
photography) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Ras Abu Dahud (North)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bouchenino Aviva ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gendelman Peter ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Bijovsky Gabriella ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Katsnelson Natalya
Published: August 2024

During May 2008, a salvage excavation was conducted in the Nahalat
Yehuda quarter of Rishon Le-Ziyyon (Permit No. A-5433; map ref.
181947-72/655055-71), after ancient remains were discovered during an
antiquities inspection prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Aviv
Family, was directed by A Bouchenino, with the assistance of A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), T. Sagiv (field photography), L. Yihye
(preliminary inspections), B. Antin (final plans), C. Amit (studio
photography), Y. Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), Y. Bukengolts
(pottery restoration), M. Shuiskaya (pottery drawing), N. Katsnelson
(glass), O. Shorr (glass restoration), C. Hersch (drawing of glass vessels),
G. Bijovsky (numismatics) and P. Gendelman (seal impressions). Special
thanks are due to the Aviv and Shalom families for their kindness and
hospitality.
Jerusalem, the Slopes of Mount Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Zelinger Yehiel
Published: August 2024

During February 2007-April 2008, an excavation was conducted on the
slopes of Mount Zion (Permit Nos. A-5023, A-5338; map ref. 221791/630753),
prior to the construction of a promenade along the southern slopes of Mount
Zion. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority, at the initiative of the Nature and Parks Authority and
underwritten by the El'ad Association, was directed by Y. Zelinger, with the
assistance of T. Grunwald (area supervision), Y. Ohayon and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), V. Essman and V. Pirsky (surveying), T. Sagiv (field
photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), C. Amit (studio
photography) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
Yafo, the French Hospital, 2007–2008
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Re'em Amit
Published: August 2024

During 2007-2008, three seasons of salvage excavations were conducted
within the precincts of St. Louis Hospital in Yafo (Permit Nos. A-5170,
A-5522; map ref. 176775-863/662206-96), prior to the construction of a hotel
and luxury residential units. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Yefet 36 Company, were
directed by A. Re'em, with the assistance of Y. Elisha, P. Gendelman and A.
Dayan (area supervision), S. Ya'aqov-Jam and E. Bachar (administration), D.
Porotzky, V. Pirsky, V. Essman, M. Kunin, M. Kipnis, T. Kornfeld and S.
Yogev (surveying), T. Sagiv and C. Amit (field and studio photography), Sky
View Company (aerial photography), Y. Nagar and V. Eshed (physical
anthropology), I. Berin (drafting), R. Vinitsky and O. Shorr (metallurgical
laboratory), E. Kamaisky (pottery restoration), A. de Vincenz and E.J. Stern
(ceramics), M. Shuiskaya (pottery and small finds drawings), Y. Gorin-Rosen
(glass), R. Kool (numismatics), K. Raphael (metallic artifacts), H. Motro
(archaeozoology), G. Finkielsztejn (Rhodian stamped impressions), E.
Boaretto (Carbon 14 analysis), N. Amitai-Preiss (special finds), A. Haker
(Greek inscriptions) and also A. Jubb (night watchman) and M. Ajami, D.
Barkan, Y. Levy and M. Peilstöcker of the IAA Central Region.
Jerusalem, Wadi el-Joz Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Lavi Ron
Published: August 2024

During January 2010, a salvage excavation was conducted in a private
lot on Wadi el-Joz Street in Jerusalem (Permit No. A-5798; map ref.
222515/633220), prior to construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf
of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Abu-Ta'a family,
was directed by R. Lavi, with assistance from R. Abu-Halaf (administration),
A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), D.
Leviteh (geology), T. Kornfeld (plans), C. Hersch (pottery drawing), H.
Rosenstein (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T. Ariel (numismatics).
‘Akko, Ha-Ḥaroshet Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Finkielsztejn Gerald ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Feig Nurit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gorin-Rosen Yael
Published: August 2024

During May 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted on Ha-Haroshet
Street in 'Akko, near the 'Azrieli Compound (Permit No. A-6332; map ref.
20781-7/75865-76; Fig. 1), prior to the installation of a sewer line. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the 'Akko municipality, was directed by N. Feig, with the
assistance of Y. Ya'aqobi (administration), R. Mishayev (surveying), Y.
Bibas (field photography), N. Zak (drafting), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), G.
Finkielsztejn (stamped amphora handles), H. Tahan-Rosen (drawing of finds),
C. Amit (studio photography), D. Syon (numismatics) and laborers from
Tiberias and Nazareth.
Jerusalem, ‘Emeq Lavan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: August 2024

In May 2010 and February-March 2013, two excavation seasons were
carried out in 'Emeq Lavan, southwestern Jerusalem (Permit Nos. A-5915,
A-6708; map ref.215436-626/628964-9266; Fig. 1), prior to the construction
of a new road. The excavations, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, were directed by R. Lavi (2010) and B. Storchan
(2013; photography), with the assistance of N. Nechama and R. Abu-Halaf
(administration), A. Hajian, M. Kunin and T. Kornfeld (surveying and
drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Sky View Inc. (aerial
photography), N. Zak (plans) and D. Levi (GPS) .
Naḥal Gerar
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Peretz Ilan
Published: August 2024

In September-November 2011, two salvage excavations were conducted
south of Nahal Gerar (Permit Nos. A-6283, A-6284; map ref.
179405-840/587275-893; Fig. 1), prior to the construction of a joint
industrial zone shared by Rahat, Lehavim and the Benei Shimon Regional
Council. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, was directed
by I. Perez, with the assistance of I. Marmelstein (supervision of Areas
A-C), Y. Al-'Amor (administration and reading of Arabic inscription), A.
Hajian, M. Kahan and M. Kunin (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz and Y.
Yolowitz (photography), Sky View Company (aerial photography), Y. Bukengolts
(pottery restoration), I. Lidski-Reznikov (pottery drawing), O. Barzilai
(flint), M. Smilansky (flint drawing), N. Katsnelson (glass), Y. Kupershmidt
(metallurgical laboratory), C. Amit (studio photography), Y. Tepper (soil
samples), E. Belashov (plans) and students of the Ben-Gurion University.
Jerusalem, Mount Zion
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sapir Neria
Published: August 2024

In November-December 2013, a salvage excavation was conducted in the
Shulchan David car park on the southern slope of Mount Zion (Permit No.
A-6915; map ref. 221853/630698). The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the
Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Moriah Jerusalem Development
Corporation, Ltd., and the Government Tourism Company, was directed by N.
Sapir, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration), S. Mizrahi and M.
Gamlieli (area supervision), E. Kagan (preliminary inspections), V. Essman,
Y. Shmidov and N. Zak (surveying and drafting) , A. Peretz (field
photography), D. Re'em (ceramics), T. Gonen (pottery restoration), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass), A. Varnai-Ganor (glass
restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), N.
Agha (archaeozoology), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory) and G.
Bijovsky (numismatics).
Kafr Manda
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Gur Yuval
Published: August 2024

In July-August 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted on the southern
slope of Azmon Ridge in Kafr Manda (Permit No. A-7162; map ref.
224375-709/746731-908; Fig. 1), prior to expanding a neighborhood. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed and
photographed by Y. Gur and E. Stern (area supervision), with the assistance
of Y. Ya‘aqobi (administration), W. Atrash (scientific guidance and pottery
reading), A. Shapiro (geology and GPS), N. Marom (zoology), D.T. Ariel
(numismatics), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying), D. Porotsky (drafting),
Y. Bibas (field photography), C. Amit (studio photography), Griffin Aerial
Photography and H. Tahan-Rosen (pottery drawing).
Horbat Paṭoṭ (West)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Winter Tamar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Yegorov Dmitry
Published: August 2024

In August 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted west of Horbat
Patot, in the Sheli Industrial Zone in Qiryat Gat (Permit No. A-7193; map
ref. 17902-18/61093-115; Fig. 1), prior to widening a road. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by the
Y.S. Gat Company, Ltd., was directed by D. Yegorov (field photography), with
the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), V. Essman and Y. Shmidov
(surveying and drafting), S. Gal (GPS), D. Porotsky (plan), D. Varga and G.
Seriy (ceramics), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing), T. Winter (glass),
A. Varnai-Ganor (glass restoration), C. Hersch (glass drawing), C. Amit
(studio photography), V. Nosikovsky (metallurgical laboratory) and D.T.
Ariel (numismatics).
Jerusalem, City of David, the Byzantine Street
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Uziel Joe ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Hagbi Moran
Published: August 2024

In June 2014-June 2015, an excavation was conducted along the western
part of a paved street from the Byzantine period that ascends from the
western slope of the City of David to the Davidson Archaeological Garden
(Permit No. A-7288; map ref. 222327-32/631338-61), prior to preparing the
site for visitors. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ir David Foundation, was directed
by M. Hagbi and J. Uziel, with the assistance of N. Nahama (administration),
V. Essman and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), D. Tanami (metal
detection), A. Peretz (field photography), Y. Gorin-Rosen (glass), D.T.
Ariel (numismatics), G. Berkowitz and A. Ajami (foremen and logistics), N.
Nathanel and B. Cohen (safety), A. Koren (engineering), J. Sheffer
(conservation engineer) and I. Novoselesky (wet sieving in the Zurim
Valley).
Naḥal Shalva
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nagar Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Oron Maya
Published: August 2024

In October-November 2014, an excavation was conducted on the western
bank of Nahal Shalva, south of the Kiryat Gat industrial zone (Permit No.
A-7218; map ref. 179033-226/609387-749; Fig. 1), in the wake of trial
trenches that were excavated in November 2013. The excavation, undertaken on
behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by Y.S. Gat Ltd. -
Kiryat Gat Industrial Park Management Company, was directed by A. Fraiberg,
with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), I.M. Peretz (trial
trenches), M. Kunin and A. Hajian (surveying and drafting), G. Seriy
(pottery reading), N. Zak (plans), C. Hersch and L. Zeiger (drawing), C.
Amit (studio photography), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), M. Oron (flint
artifacts), D. Varga, Y. Abadi-Reiss (scientific guidance), Y. Lender, S.
Ganor (IAA Southern Region) and laborers from Abu Kaf.
Naḥal ‘Anim
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Fraiberg Alexander
Published: August 2024

In October-December 2011, a salvage excavation was conducted at the
site of Nahal 'Anim, near the newly settled Molada (Permit No. A-6304; map
ref. 198730-73/574725-48; Fig. 1), prior to widening Highway 31. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Israel National Roads Company Ltd., was directed by A.
Fraiberg and A. Rasiuk, with the assistance of Y. Al-'Amor (administration),
M. Kunin, M. Kahan and B. Antin (surveying and drawing), A. Peretz
(photography), the Sky View Company (aerial photography), D. Varga and Y.
Abadi-Reiss (scientific guidance), N. Zak (plan), G. Seriy (ceramics), J.
Bukengolts (restoration pottery), A. Dodin and, C. Hersch M. Smilansky
(drawing), T. Winter (glassware), R. Vinitsky (metallurgical laboratory) and
C. Amit (studio photography).
Naḥal Be’er Sheva‘
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: August 2024

In July-August and November 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted in
Nahal Be'er Sheva‘, southeast of Be'er Sheva‘ (Permit No. A-7732; map ref.
183225/572000; Fig. 1), prior to the development of the Sportek in the Nahal
Be'er Sheva‘ Park. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority and financed by the Be'er Sheva‘ Economic Company, was
directed by D. Eisenberg-Degen (field photography), with the assistance of
N. Michael and A. Azoulay (area supervision), Y. Al-‘Amor and R. Abu Halaf
(administration), A. Hajian and Y. Shmidov (surveying and drafting), G.
Fitoussi and E. Aladjem (drone photography), and young people from the
Eshqolot, Be'er Sheva‘, Metar and Bne Shimon Regional Councils, and
volunteers and laborers from Kiryat Gat, Ashqelon and several Bedouin
villages. The author wishes to thank O. Aflalo, A. Rasiuk, D. Nahlieli, G.
Avni, O. Shmueli, G. Seriy, S. Talis, Y. Abadi-Reiss, F. Sontag and P.
Betzer.
Kamon Cave
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Frumkin Amos ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Klein Eitan ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat Roi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Langford Boaz ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ullman Micka
Published: August 2024

In March and May 2015, two days of surveying and excavating were
conducted in Kamon Cave in the Western Galilee (Permit No. A-7367; map ref.
230684/757696), after hikers discovered a hoard of coins and jewelry inside
the cave. The extensive survey and excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities, was directed by E. Klein, with the assistance of N. Distelfeld,
I. Horowitz, A. Ganor, G. Goldenberg, R. Lupu, M. Ullman, R. Porat, D. Ben
Tov, A. Avrahami, Y. Shavtiel, B. Langford, R. Zakai, H. Zakai, M.
Flawinsky, T. Eliasi (archaeological survey), A. Frumkin (geological
surveying), M. Avital and the late A. Amichai (mapping), R. Vinitsky
(metallurgical laboratory), J. Bukengolts (pottery restoration), N. Sukenik
(organic finds), I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds), C. Amit (studio
photography) and A. Meadows (numismatics).
Jerusalem, Ramat Shelomo
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Storchan Benyamin
Published: August 2024

In June 2016, a salvage excavation was conducted south of the Ramat
Shelomo neighborhood in northern Jerusalem (Permit No. A-7728; map ref.
220525-1385/634955-5069), prior to the expansion of the neighborhood into
the Ramot Forest. The excavation, carried out by the Israel Antiquities
Authority and funded by the Moriah Company, was directed by B. Storchan
(photography) with the assistance of N. Nehama (administration), A. Hajian
(surveying and drafting), M. Kahan (GPS), C. Amit (studio photography), N.
Zak (plans) and I. Lidsky-Reznikov (drawing of finds).
Be’er Sheva‘, Naḥal ‘Ashan, Newe Menaḥem B
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: August 2024

In February-April 2014, a salvage excavation was conducted north of the
neighborhood of Nahal 'Ashan (Newe Menahem B) in the northwestern part of
Be'er Sheva' (Permit No. A-7026; map ref. 176-8/575-6), prior to
construction. The excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities
Authority and financed by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, was
directed by D. Eisenberg-Degen. A. Lester studied two metal artifacts-a
coffee pot and a bracelet-and A. Peretz studied an assemblage of modern
ammunition. The excavation yielded two farmsteads from the late Byzantine
period, and buildings and agricultural plots from the late Ottoman period
and the early years of the British Mandate. For the full report, see links
below.
Tel ‘Irit
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida
Published: August 2024

In February 2017, a salvage excavation was conducted at Tel ‘Irit,
southwest of nearby Kibbutz Mefalsim (Permit No. A-7925; map ref.
157590-486/600622-379; Fig. 1), prior to infrastructure work. The
excavation, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
financed by the Bezeq Company, was directed by D. Eisenberg-Degen
(drafting), with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor (administration), I.
Lidsky-Reznikov (pottery drawing) and C. Amit (studio photography).
Tel Lakhish (Tel Lachish)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Kreimerman Igor
Published: August 2024

In December 2015 - February 2016, an excavation was conducted in the
southern part of the six-chambered gate at Tel Lakhish (Tel Lachish; Permit
No. A-7590; map ref. 185579/608090; Fig. 1), prior to development. The
excavation, conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and
underwritten by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the Landmarks
Project of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, was directed by S. Ganor
and A. Kreimerman (field photography), with the assistance of Y. Al-‘Amor
(logistics), M. Kahan and D. Porotsky (surveying and drafting), G. Fitoussi
and E. Aladjem (aerial photography), J. Bukengolts and T. Gonen (pottery
restoration), S. Gal (isometric drawing), C. Amit (studio photography), L.
Kupershmidt (metallurgical laboratory), R. Kislev and R. Shoef
(conservation), Y. Garfinkel, D. Ussishkin, L. Singer-Avitz, A. De Groot, Y.
Abadi-Reiss, H. Khalaily, G. Avni, J. Seligman and Z. Greenhut
(consultation), Z. Margalit, T. Tzuk, T. Holtz (Israel Nature and Parks
Authority) and Project 500 laborers. Volunteers, students from the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and staff members of the Israel Antiquities
Authority Southern Regional Office also took part in the excavaiton.
‘En Esur (Asawir)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elad Itai ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Paz Yitzhak
Published: August 2024

In January-December 2017, an extensive excavation were conducted at the
site of 'En Esur ('Ein Asawir; License No. A-7888; map ref. 20199/70940;
Fig. 1) prior to the construction of an interchange. The excavation,
undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and financed by
Netivei Israel - the National Transportation Infrastructure Company, was
directed by I. Elad and Y. Paz, with the assistance of A. Gorzalczany, S.
Emanuelov, S. Davidov, L. Brilovsky, A. Massarwa, O. Segal, S. Elbaz, D.
Shalem, G. Sovolev and E. Oren (area supervision), K. Sa'id and M. Massarwa
(IAA Haifa District), Y. Amrani and E. Bachar (administration), D. Pinhasov,
A. Barkai, A. Rabin, N. Shaul, A. Ofir, A. Rosenthal, A. Akiva, A. Kostrov,
E. Kashi and A. Kap Kadosh (education and guidance), M. Kahan and R.
Mishayev (surveying and drafting), A. Peretz (field photography), Y.
Marmelstein and Griffin Higher Photography (drone photography), Trilog
Company (magnometric surveying), L. Brailovsky (flint tools), L. Perry
(faunal remains), Y. Nagar (physical anthropology), E. Yannai (pottery) and
P. Gendelman (scientific guidance). A. Massarwa, E. Oren and S. Davidov
supervised the excavation of trial trenches prior to the excavation.
Be’er Sheva‘, Naḥal Koveshim and Naḥal ‘Ashan
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Eisenberg-Degen Davida ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Levi-Hevroni Avishay
Published: August 2024

In July-December 2018, a salvage excavation was conducted north of Be'er
Sheba', in and adjacent to an old military base (Permit No. A-8306; map ref.
176000-81000/575600-7879; Fig. 1), prior to construction of a new
residential neighborhood. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel
Antiquities Authority, was funded by the Be'er Sheba' Municipality Umbrella
Development Agreement, and directed by D. Eisenberg-Degen (field
photography) and A. Levi-Hevroni, with the assistance of T. Sapir, M.
Pasternak, M. Hemed, H. Silberklang and D. Biton (area supervision), S. Gur
and N. Freifeld (area supervision assistance), Y. Al-'Amor (administration),
E. Aladjem (preliminary survey S-490/2014, and drone photography), A.
Azoulay (drafting), Y. Haimi and S. Ganor (metal detection), Y. Abadi-Reiss
and Y. Milevski (archaeological guidance), M. Oron (flint processing), A.
Karasik (digital scanning), Y. Asscher (analytical laboratory), S. Talis, T.
Tsuk, D. Zwiekel, G. Avni and V. Lipschitz. Youth participated in the
excavation, under the direction of S. Drachman, A. Lehavi, D. Pukshenski and
A. Azoulay of the Israel Antiquities Authority Education and Community
Department. A. Peretz excavated trial trenches in the area, after the
preliminary survey and before the excavation.
Rujum el-Masha‘ala (Gal’on Fortress)
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ganor Sa‘ar ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Weissbein Itamar
Published: August 2024

In November-December 2018 and over the course of 2019, an excavation was
conducted at Rujum el-Masha'ala south of Kibbutz Gal'on (Permit Nos. A-8363,
A-8412; map ref. 185905/614992; Fig. 1). The excavation took place as part
of a course to train Israel Antiquities Authority inspectors and as part of
two projects: a site-development project in the Jewish National Fund (JNF)
forests, and the Kings of Judah Road project. The excavation, on behalf of
the Israel Antiquities Authority, was directed by S. Ganor (field
photography) and S. Weiss, with the assistance of Y. Alamor
(administration), E. Aladjem (surveying, aerial photography and
photogrammetry), D. Eisenberg-Degen (field photography), R. Elya
(logistics), V. Lipschitz (Lakhish Region archaeologist), Y. Abadi-Reiss
(scientific guidance), A. Ganor (director of inspectors course), J.
Bukengolts (pottery restoration), A. Gyerman Levanon (digital
documentation), D. Gazit (studio photography), M. Oron (flint and stone
objects), A. Inbar and Z. Nagar (conservation of structure) and T. Livshitz
(JNF southern district), as well as F. Kobrin, J. Goldberg, E. Haddad, M.
Hemed, S. Bloch, members of the pre-army program at Kibbutz Gal'on, the
Israel Studies department at the Ramot Be'er Sheva Interdisciplinary High
School and many more volunteers.
Tel Yavne, Area A
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Haddad Elie ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nadav-Ziv Liat ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Elisha Yossi ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Tal Galit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Rauchberger Lior ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Sandhaus Debora
Published: August 2024

In July-August 2019, a trial excavation was conducted on the southern
margins of Tel Yavne, in the eastern part of the city of Yavne (Area A;
Permit No. A-8520; Fig. 1), prior to construction of a new neighborhood. The
excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and funded by the
Israel Land Authority, was directed by E. Haddad and L. Nadav-Ziv, with the
assistance of Y. Elisha, G. Tal, K. Serezo, L. Rauchberger and A. Reiss
(area supervision), Y. Amrani, E. Bachar and Z. Lotan (administration), A.
Dagot (GPS, GIS), M. Birkenfeld and D. Levi (GIS), M. Kahan, Y. Shimdov, R.
Mishayev and S. Emanuelov (surveying and drafting, aerial photography and
photogrammetry), Y. Gomani (processing of plans and photogrammetry), A.
Peretz (field and aerial photography), I. Jonish (aerial photography and
photogrammetry), S. Krispin, A. Tamir and O. Drori (metal decection), A.
Tamir and N. Zetuni (inspection), A. Keinan and A. Oren (safety), I. Taxel
(pottery; archaeology of Yavne and vicinity), A. Fadida (Chalcolithic
pottery), D. Golan (Late Bronze Age pottery), D. Sandhaus (Persian and
Hellenistic pottery), Y. Gorin-Rosen and N. Katsnelson (glass), E. Kamiasky
(pottery restoration), M. Shemer (prehistory), Y. Nagar and V. Eshed
(physical anthropology), Y. Asscher and I. Shapira (analytical laboratory;
see Appendix), G. Tal and M. Vizel (Flotation), Y. Raskin (geomorphology),
G. Stern, D. Weinberger, T. Blustein, A. Acksman, A. Amit, O. Bar, A.
Rosenthal, M. Ben Yaakov and A. Kogut (guidance), D. Barkan, I.
Radashkovsky, Y. Tepper and D. Ben-Ami, as well as students from
pre-military programs and workers from Ashqelon, Jenin and the southern
Hebron Hills.