KOSEN 한인과학기술자네트워크

Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview of Science and Technology Activities in Japan 1.1 R&D Expenditure 1.2 Science and Technology Human Resources and their Development 1.3 The public and science and technology 1.4 Science and technology and economy and society 1.5 Performance of science and technology 1.6 Integrated indicators - The integration of science and technology indicators Chapter 2. Education and Human Resources Development for Science and Technology 2.1 International comparison of mathematics and science education in junior high school 2.2 High school 2.3 University faculties 2.4 Graduate school 2.5 Number of persons obtaining degrees Chapter 3. R&D Systems and the Public Sector 3.1 International comparison of R&D systems 3.2 Features and issues of R&D in Japan 3.3 Government supported R&D 3.4 Science and technology foundations 3.5 R&D in the government sector Chapter 4. R&D in Universities 4.1 Universities as R&D organizations 4.2 Features of and issues facing R&D in Japan's Universities Chapter 5. R&D in Industry 5.1 Comparison of industrial sectors of major nations 5.2 Characteristics of R&D in Japan's industry 5.3 Development of R&D strategies in japan's industry Chapter 6. Achievements 6.1 Science papers 6.2 Patents 6.3 Trade in technology Chapter 7. Social Contribution of Science and Technology 7.1 Technological progress and improved productivity 7.2 Innovations in neww product development 7.3 Contribution of telecommunications technology to society and economy 7.4 Contribution of life sciences Chapter 8. Public Opnion on Science and Technology 8.1 Public interest in science and tehcnology 8.2 Biotechnology 8.3 Information technology 8.4 Global environmental issues 8.5 Conclusion Chapter 9. Regional Science and Technology Activities 9.1 Education 9.2 R&D activities 9.3 Policies for regional promotion of science and technology 9.4 Achievements of science and technology activities 9.5 Science and technology activities and regional economies 9.6 Stractural change of regional industries