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Did you know about these trends in scholarly communication industry? Highlights from 2018 STM report
Did you know that in 2018, around 3 million articles were published? That the accessibility to content is now at its record high today? The scholarly communication industry is dynamic and to understand it better, it is vital to keep pace with the latest trends and updates. The STM report published by the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers is a great source of information for everyone involved in scholarly publishing. This article will present some of the most remarkable highlights of this report.
Nov 9, 2018
3 Reasons behind Japan’s deteriorating scientific landscape
Scientific research lies at the core of Japan, the third-largest economy in the world. Since 2000, Japanese researchers have won 17 Nobel Prizes in the sciences, which only emphasizes the nation’s scientific prowess. However, in the recent years, Japan has been struggling to maintain its leadership position in research. This article takes a look at the factors that have led to the decline of research in the country, leaving research leaders in the country anxious about their future.
Nov 27, 2017
Korea: An emerging Asian superpower in science, technology, and innovation
Asia is one of the powerhouses of global research and development performance, and the Republic of Korea has emerged as one of the leading Asian nations in terms of innovation and economic growth. Despite facing a financial crisis due to the extensive focus on a few fundamental industries, Korea has the potential of becoming a global leader in innovation and research. This post attempts to look closely at some frequently contemplated questions such as: Can Korea become a global leader in science and research? What are the trends in Korean academia and industry? Can it compete with the Asian superpowers China and Japan?
Mar 4, 2016
Trends in collaboration and R&D investment: Overview of Science & Engineering Indicators report
Globally, science and technology is making great strides. Remarkably, developing nations are fast catching up with the developed nations in terms of R&D investment, technological advances, research output, and research outreach. To map these changes and latest trends world over, the NSF has put together a report Science & Engineering Indicators 2016 that was released in January 2016.
Feb 10, 2016
