Studies in the lab have explored how creative thinking in children’s drawings, math, and music, along with academic achievements, can be developed together through practice and targeted instruction, emphasizing the lab’s focus on cross-domain cognitive development and learning. The lab conducts both basic and applied research to inform educational practices and interventions.

Leading projects include cognitive flexibility in children's drawings and the “MusiMath” program, which teaches mathematics using music while emphasizing creativity in both areas.

Recent publications include: 

Azaryahu, L., Broza, O., Cohen, S., Hershkovitz, S., Adi-Japha, E. (2024). Development of Creative Thinking via Fractions and Rhythm.‏ Thinking Skills and Creativity, 101514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2024.101514

Isaacson, A. Assis, A., & Adi-Japha, E. (2023). Listening to Paintings: Synergetic Effect of a Cross-Modal Experience on Subjective Perception. Empirical Studies of the Arts. 02762374231155742. https://doi.org/10.1177/02762374231155742

Azaryahu, L., Broza, O., Cohen, S., Hershkovitz, S., Adi-Japha, E. (2022). Development of creative thinking patterns via math and music. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 47, 101196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101196

Blom, E., Berke, R., Shaya, N., & Adi-Japha, E. (2021). Cognitive flexibility in children with Developmental Language Disorder: drawing of nonexistent objects. Journal of Communication Disorders, 106137.‏ https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomdis.2021.106137