Series
Global science
The future of science: 5 Predicted global trends in R&D expenditure and research output
Research and development (R&D) is crucial to scientific progress. Moreover, the investment of nations on R&D is highly discussed in international circles as it provides a broad picture of a country’s economic strength and future growth. Know about the latest developments in R&D expenditure globally and their impact on science in the coming years.
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Jun 17, 2015
The number game: 7 Global trends in impact factor and other citation metrics
Understanding the citation patterns and the trends in the use of citation metrics is vital to gaining insights into the dynamic landscape of scholarly publishing. Read on to know whether impact factor will continue to dominate scientific publication, what the latest global trends in citations are, and how citation patterns vary across disciplines and countries. As scientific literature continues to expand and become more accessible, the scientific community is placing increasing importance on studying these trends to measure the impact of published research.
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Jun 19, 2015
Japan’s research landscape and the need for internationalization
Despite substantial investments in R&D, Japanese research output is not yielding the returns expected. In addition to having to dealing with a hierarchical educational system, Japanese researchers also lack opportunities and platforms for external collaboration. In the long run, international collaboration may hold the key to Japan's success in research.
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Jun 23, 2015
A perspective on Japan’s diminishing research output
Japan's investment in R&D is high. Despite this, Japanese research output is diminishing. Why is this happening? A hierarchical educational system, and lack opportunities and platforms for external collaboration are among the reasons for this decline. International collaboration will play a crucial role in helping Japan increase the quality ad quantity of its research output.
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Jun 24, 2015
