Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the 2nd Annual Conference of the Israeli Scientometrics Academic Society (ISAC). ISAC brings together scholars and professionals dedicated to advancing the study of scientometrics in Israel. Our mission is to foster collaboration, promote research excellence, and provide valuable insights into the dynamics of scientific research and innovation. This event marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among researchers dedicated to the Science of Science (SoS) and scientometrics.

Participation is free for members of the association as well as students from all degrees and universities. Advance registration is required. Please confirm your attendance with Dr. Shir Aviv-Reuven (avivres@biu.ac.il) or via the following form. Your prompt response will help us in making necessary arrangements for the event.

For prime investigators and industry specialists, the registration as community members is required. Please learn more for your 2025-2026 membership payment options here. Importantly, this registration is acknowledged by all Israeli academic institutions.

Location: Bar Ilan University, Building 1005 (The Marcus and Ann Rosenberd music building)
Date: 12.11.2025
Duration: 8:30 - 16:30

Call for abstracts and presentations:
We invite researchers and students to submit abstracts (up to 300 words) for short oral presentations. Submissions should be of completed work in any area of Scientometrics, Science of Science, or any related domains. Abstract can be submitted in PDF or Word format. Abstracts (and talks) will be accepted based on their relevance to the conference and the accapted authors will be given 10-15 minutes to present their work. Accepted authors are also welcome to present a poster at the event.

We accept submissions until 1.10.2025 (The 1st of October, 2025). Please use the submission form: https://forms.gle/2BsUZD25baTekoH76
Please make sure the submission is one file and up to 10MBs.

For any query about the abstract submission, please email the chair, Dr. Teddy Lazebnik at lazebnik.teddy@gmail.com.

Agenda:

• 8:00-9:00 - Gathering and refreshments.
• 9:00-9:30 - Opening Remarks.
• 09:30-10:15 - Keynote 1: Prof. David Harel (Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities)
• 10:15-11:00 - Keynote 2: Prof. Wolfgang Glänzel (KU Leuvern).
• 11:00-11:30 - Short break.
• 11:30-12:30 - Short talks chaired by Dr. Teddy Lazebnik (see submission detailes above).
• 12:30-14:00 - Lunch break. ISAC members are welcomed to a full lunch in the new resturant in Bar Ilan University.
• 14:00-14:45 - Keynote 3: Mr. Sagi Gidali (Rafa’s Moonshot)
• 14:45-15:15 - Fun quiz with prizes!
• 15:15-15:30 - Short Break
• 15:30-16:15 - Keynote 4: Prof. Dashun Wang (Northwestern University)
• 16:15-16:30 - Closing Remarks and Announcments

We look forward to your participation and are excited about the potential collaborations and advancements that will emerge from our collective efforts. Let us come together to share our insights, build lasting connections, and pave the way for the future of scientometrics research in Israel.