Japan shakes up council to offer scientists political clout.

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The country's minister of science and technology and the president of the Science Council of Japan (SCJ), proposed the transfer of some 760,000 scientists, from the ministry of home affairs to the prime minister's office, at a parliamentary committee hearing on 19th March 2004. The proposal also allows the SCJ's 210 members to elect new members directly.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Government domestic functions, Scientists, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Science and technology policy, Kurokawa, Kiyoshi

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Japan's ethnic crime database sparks fears over human rights

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The forensic scientists at the National Research Institute of Police Science had planned to set up a database that would enable the police to get clues about a suspect's ethnic origin and physical appearance. The Japanese authorities introduced the project with a view to curb the increase in crimes committed by foreigners.

General services, Science & research, Civic and social associations, Civic and Social Organizations, Police Organizations, Criminals, Research, Company systems management, Information management, Police administration, Police departments, Forensic scientists

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Go west, young postdoc: western Japan

Article Abstract:

Most of the research strength, especially in biological and medical sciences, lies in western Japan. Details of various institutions providing support to postdoctoral students and other students in the field of science are given.

Management dynamics, Management, Biological research, Company business management, Biology, Experimental, Postdoctoral education

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