In 2008, a total of 1,169 original papers were published by NIMS researchers in scientific journals listed in Thomson Scientific's "Essential Science Indicators." The average Impact factor (IF) of the journals carrying NIMS' papers in 2008 was 2.44, for a nearly increase of 1.0 over the last 8 years. In other words, the number of NIMS' research products is increasing steadily, and NIMS' research is also appearing in more influential journals.
note:Analysis based on Web of Science provided by Thomson Scientific. As to the type of publications, the search was limited to "article."
Achievements of NIMS
Achievements as to publications, patents and technology transfers as borne out by numerical data
NIMS has aggressively promoted activities using its advantages as an independent administrative institution since establishment. Achievements of such research activities as indicated in terms of published articles, patents applied for based upon breakthrough results and transfers of technologies that have neared practical use as to business. Such achievements have been borne out by numerical data as made available year by year. Please look at “Research Results in Practical Use” to see examples of practical usages of research results.
Results of NIMS that the papers show
Research results have been shown as impact factors
The number of papers and value of the IF.
The number of citations by papers have grown dramatically
More than 90% of the 1,169 papers published by NIMS in 2008 were in the three fields of Physics, Materials Science, and Chemistry.
1996-2000 |
Rank |
2004-2008(Feb.) |
|---|---|---|
Max-Planck-Institut |
1 |
Chinese Acadey of Science |
Tohoku University |
2 |
Max-Planck-Institut |
UCSB |
3 |
NIMS |
MIT |
4 |
Tohoku University |
Russian Academy of Science |
5 |
National University of Singapore |
Cambridge University |
6 |
Tsinghua University |
AIST |
7 |
MIT |
Pennsylvania State University |
8 |
AIST |
Kyoto University |
9 |
CNRS |
Osaka University |
10 |
CSIC |
- |
||
NRIM & NIMS |
31 |
Patents highlight the achievements of NIMS
"Materials have values only when practically used."
Patents
Based on its philosophy that "materials have values only when practically used," NIMS is promoting practical application through technology transfer by patenting the results of fundamental research with high originality and licensing these patents to industry. Accompanying the internationalization of technology, NIMS is also devoting great effort to patent applications in other countries.
Technology Transfer
NIMS actively promotes collaborative research with private industry having high potential for practical applications. Since NIMS became an IAI, funding for collaborative research provided by private companies has increased dramatically. The number of technical consultations has also increased steadily.
