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.