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Part2 The Current Status of Science and Technologyin Japan and Other Nations
2.3 Trends Related to Research Performance

  The data on number of scientific papers,number of patents applied for and granted,technology trade balances,and high-tech product trade balances which indicates results of R&D activities in science and technology,reflect the activity and a nation's level and strength of R&D activities.These statistics are considered to be significant indicators demonstrating levels of R&D and technological strength.This chapter describes these trends in Japan and selected countries.


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