According to an attitude survey conducted by the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, more than 8% of national university officials feel that the quality of education and guidance has declined due to stagnant research activities.In Japanese science, the decline of basic research is often pointed out, and the share of papers continues to decline due to the rapid progress of China and other countries, but the actual feelings of research sites are also supporting it.
The survey was conducted from September to December 2018, targeting approximately 9 researchers from universities, public research institutes, and industry, and received a high response rate of 12%.We compared this with the results of the survey that has been conducted every year since 2,800, and investigated the transition.
According to the report, it has been pointed out that the lack of stable research funds in Japan has led to a decline in research capabilities, but 54% of national university officials said, "Stagnation of research activities has led to a decline in the quality of education. I answered. Adding 31% who answered "more so", 85% are concerned about their current research activities.
78% said it would be difficult to determine whether the tuition fees and government grants would be sufficient for students to study for graduation, master's, and doctoral dissertations.
Looking at the difference between the respondents who gave high marks and those who gave low marks over the past three years, "there are outstanding international results" was minus 3 points, and "diversity of basic research". "Is it secured?" Is -29 points, and "Is the result leading to innovation?" Is -22 points.
