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1-2 Results related to science, technology and innovation governance achieved by STIG project members

AY2022

Papers (peer reviewed)

  • Yin, Wu, Yokota, Matsumoto, and Shibayama (2023) Identify Novel Elements of Knowledge with Word Embedding. PLoS ONE (forthcoming)
  • Thu, Beppu, Yarime & Shibayama (2022) Role of Machine and Organisational Structure in Science. PLoS ONE, 17 (8): e0272280.
  • Wang, J., Shibayama, S. (2022) Mentorship and Creativity: Effects of mentor creativity and mentoring style. Research Policy (forthcoming).
  • Iwamoto A. and Verspieren Q. (2023), “Cybersecurity of Space Infrastructure and Space Sustainability: Japan’s View,” A CIGI Essay Series: Cybersecurity and Outer Space, Center for International Governance Innovation, Waterloo, Canada.
  • Makiko Matsuo and Masashi Tachikawa (2022), Implications and Lessons from the Introduction of Genome Edited Food Products in Japan, Frontiers in Genome Editing, Vol.4.　DOI=10.3389/fgeed.2022.899154, ISSN=2673-3439,
  • Tachikawa, Masashi, and Makiko Matsuo (2023) “Divergence and convergence in international regulatory policies regarding genome-edited food: How to find a middle ground.” Frontiers in Plant Science, Volume 14.
  • Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force (2023) “Promote global solidarity for advancing health system resilience: proposals for the G7 meetings in Japan, ” the Lancet, Comment, Published Online April 4, 2023. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00690-6 (Matsuo Makiko, a co-author who worked as a member of the Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force) Japanese version of the paper above: Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force (2023) “Hoken iryo shisutem no kyojinsei wo takameru tameno guroobaru na rentai no sokushin: G7 hiroshima samitto eno teian.”
  • Nishino, N., Kimita, K. and Ito, T., 2022. Mechanism for matching circular products and customers with top trading cycles. CIRP Annals, 71(1), pp.5-8.
  • Kimita, K., McAloone, T.C., Ogata, K. and Pigosso, D.C., 2022. Servitization maturity model: developing distinctive capabilities for successful servitization in manufacturing companies. Journal of Manufacturing /span>Technology Management, 33(9), pp.61-87.
  • Amasawa, E., Brydges, T., Henninger, C.E. and Kimita, K., 2023. Can rental platforms contribute to more sustainable fashion consumption? Evidence from a mixed-method study. Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, p.100103.
  • Ogata, K. and Kimita, K. (2022), “The Method of Acquiring the Capability of Manufacturing Servitization by Design Departments”, Japanese Journal of Serviceology, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 1-9.
  • Jo, E., Takahashi, Y., Kimita, K. and Nishino, N. (2022), “Optimum Interval of a Reminder Prompting the Continuous Use of Service Based on the Experience Utility Model”, Japanese Journal of Serviceology, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 29-42.
  • Chen, Y., Shiroyama, H., Sugiyama, M., Aoki, K., Kimura, O., Mori, A., Ohta, K., Matsuura, M., Matsuo, M. (2022), “Sustainability Transitions Research in Japan: Status and Prospects”, Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 1-11, peer reviewed.

Papers (invited)

  • Verspieren Q. (2022), “Space Traffic Management: A Brief History,” LSE IDEAS, London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Verspieren Q. and Aliberti M. (2022), “International norm promotion strategies for space traffic management,” 73rd International Astronautical Congress, Paris, France.
  • Verspieren Q. (2023), “ASEAN Space Programmes: Navigating Regional Rivalries,” RSIS Commentary, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University.
  • Leck C. and Verspieren Q. (2023), “Providing for the Safety and Sustainability of Space Activities: The Deorbiting of Defunct Space Objects,” RSIS Commentary, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University.
  • Matsuo, M. (2022), “Issues and Challenges in Introducing Food Technology into Society – the Need for Foresight, Horizon Scanning and Technology Assessment,” Journal of Intellectual Property Association of Japan, Vol.19, No.2, pp.54-56.

Papers (others, university bulletins, etc.)

  • Thu, Beppu, Yarime & Shibayama (2022) Role of Machine and Organisational Structure in Science. UTokyo IFI Working paper.
  • Matsuo, M. (2023), “Introducing New Biotechnology (Engineering Biotechnology) to Society: The Need for an Integrative and Comprehensive System for Collaboration and Coordination to Ensure Visionary Governance”, Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI) Working Paper, No. 21.
  • Matsuo, M. (2023), “International Cooperation Surrounding Science and Technology: Examples of Efforts for the Fields of Biotechnology in the OECD and Suggestions to Japan”, Review by The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, R-2023-002.
  • Matsuo, M., Toyofuku, H., Noda, H., and Watanabe, T. (2023), Event Report “Pre-celebration Symposium of Codex 60th Anniversary-reviewing 60 Years of Codex Alimentarius Commission”, Food Sanitation Research, pp. 31-40.
  • Matsuo, M. (2022), “Historical Background Regarding the Handling of Biomaterial and GSD by WHO: Summarizing the Points of Discussions Up to the Establishment of the PIP Framework and Subsequent Discussions”, Health, Labour and Welfare Policy Research Grants (Health and Labour Sciences Research Special Program): Grasping the Trends of WHO Verification and Reform and Comprehensive Research Contributing to Japan’s Strategic and Effective Intervention (partial charge), FY2021 Research Report, pp. 55-70.
  • Matsuo, M. (2022), “Research on Cross-sectoral Governance Issues Regarding Codex (Focusing on Issues in General Principles Working Group) and Risk Communication”, Health, Labour and Welfare Policy Research Grants, Research Project to Ensure Food Safety: Research on the Securing of International Consistency in Food Administration and International Trends in the Food Field (partial charge), FY2021 Research Report, pp. 484-524.
  • Shiroyama, H., Gu, Y., Kondo, N., Sakamoto, H., Jindai K., Takuma, K., Takemi, A., Hashizume, M., and Matsuo, M. (2023), “Proposals on Global Health Towards G7 in 2023”, The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives, IFI Policy Recommendation, No. 17.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Emerging Technology Governance Structure”, The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives, Working Paper No. 17, March 28, 2023, pp. 1-16, not peer reviewed.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Adjustment of Various Public Policy Objectives and Its Place Regarding Global Data Governance”, The Japan Institute of International Affairs “Economic Security Linkage Research Final Report”, March 22, 2023, pp. 147-161, not peer reviewed.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Japan’s Response to COVID-19 and Its Problems: from the Perspective of Public Administration”, Trends in the Sciences Vol. 28 No. 2, Feature article “Dilemma for International Politics Regarding Infectious Diseases: Mixture of Scientific and Political Agendas” February 2023, pp. 84-87, not peer reviewed.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Consideration of New Scientific and Technological Innovation Policies in the OECD: Towards Transition of Social Technological Systems”, The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, Review 2022-101, January 26, 2023, not peer reviewed ( https://www.tkfd.or.jp/research/detail.php?id=4165).
  • Shiroyama, H., “The Resilience of Multilateralism as Seen in the Response to Climate Change”, Fujiwara, K., Takenaka, C., Hussain N., and Hanai, K., eds., “Does Climate Change Destabilize Society?: Dynamics of International Politics over Water Resources (tentative title)”, Nippon Hyoron sha, November 2022, pp. 39-58, not peer reviewed.
  • Shiroyama, H., “SDGs Future Cities and Health and Medical Policies”, Tanaka, S., (chief editor), Tashiro, T. and Uchida, K. (eds.) “Deepening of Community-based Integrated Care Systems and Community Development That Medical Care Supports: Social Inclusion and SDGs”, The University of Tokyo Press, July 2022, pp. 23-40, not peer reviewed.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Cross-sectoral Adjustment Mechanism in Responding to a Health Crisis”, Health, Labour and Welfare Policy Research Grants (Health and Labour Sciences Research Special Program) Summary Research Report: Grasping the Trends of WHO Verification and Reform and Comprehensive Research Contributing to Japan’s Strategic and Effective Intervention (Principal researcher: Shiroyama, H.), May 31, 2022, pp. 23-34, not peer reviewed.
  • Yamaguchi, K., Tajima, S., and Shiroyama, H., “Transition Process Seen in Offshore Wind Projects in Akita”, The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives, Working Paper No. 18, March 2023, pp. 1-17, not peer reviewed.
  • Yamaguchi, K., Tajima, S., and Shiroyama, H., “Consensus Building with Local Residents Regarding the Use of Renewable Energy in Sea Areas and the Designation of Promotion Areas: Case Survey in the Coast of Oga City and Katagami City in Akita Prefecture”, The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives, Working Paper No. 15, March 2023, pp. 1-19, not peer reviewed.
  • Shiroyama, H., Asami, Y., and Nakajima, H., “Real Property Towards Transition to a Zero-Carbon Society, and Perspectives of Adjustment of Its Right and Consensus Building”, Shin Toshi, Vol. 76, No. 10, October 2022, pp. 39-40, not peer reviewed.
  • Nakajima, H., Shiroyama, H., and Asami, Y., “From Sustainable to Regenerative”, pp. 41-64, not peer reviewed.

Books (co-authored)

  • Verspieren Q. (2022) “The Military Use of Space and Space Security,” Let Us Discuss Space Activities Together, Nagoya, Japan: The University of Nagoya Press.

Book reviews and introductions in academic journals and technical books

  • Kimita, K. (2022), “Service Design and Management in Manufacturing Companies (Feature Article: What Is the Design? Exploring the Essence of Management and Innovation)”, Hitotsubashi Business Review, Vol. 70, No. 3, pp. 62-71.
  • Nishino, N. and Kimita, K. (2022), “Towards the Mathematical Modelling of Product-Service Systems,” Energy and Resources, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 33-39.

Invited Addresses & Keynote Addresses

  • Shibayama (2022) "Role of Machine in Science", 19th Taiwan Symposium on Innovation Economics and Entrepreneurship. National Tsing Hua University, 2022-02-25
  • Makiko Matsuo (Invited Speaker) Issues in Biotechnology and Policy in Japan, TECH PANEL: Emerging Technology Trends and Technology Policies, 2022 KOREA-JAPAN Workshop on Technology and Economic Security, the University of Tokyo, 26th Sep, 2022, the University of Tokyo.
  • Matsuo, M. (Invited Address, Panelist), “Research and Development and the Practice of Building of Rules and Norms in the Biotechnology Field”, “Science and Technology Future Strategy Workshop: ELSI/RRI Implementation as Creation of a Breeding Ground for Innovations”, hosted by JST CRDS, planned on January 30, 2023, held both at AP Ichigaya and online.
  • Matsuo, M. (Invited Address), “Including ELSI as Part of Research and Development”, Moon-Shot Goal 5, ELSI Study Meeting (1st), hosted by the Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution (BRAIN) at the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), planned January 26, 2023, held both at AP Tokyo Yaesu and online.
  • Matsuo, M. (Invited Address, Panelist), “The Need for Governance Regarding Ethical Considerations Associated with Pathogens and Their Genomic Information in Responding to a Health Crisis”, “Connection Between Life Sciences and Infectious Diseases and Consideration on its Governance”, 34th Annual Symposium by the Japan Association for Bioethics, November 20, 2022, held online.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, (Invited Address) “AI Governance from Japan’s Perspective”, Toward Human-Centric AI: The Japanese Model, hosted by Georgetown Institute for Technology Law and Policy and Yale's Information Society Project (online), April 8, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “Net-Zero Transition Scenario”, 19th DAIKIN & University of Tokyo Future Vision Discussion Gathering (online), April 28, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “Restructuring Global Health Governance Through International Solidarity: Proposals by the Global Health Governance Study Group (the Japan Center for International Exchange and the University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives)”, iGHP Seminar, Institute for Global Health Policy Research, Bureau of International Health Cooperation at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, May 30, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “Global Health Governance Concerning COVID-19 and Japan’s Response and Problems”, Covid-19 Series 7th Symposium (online) hosted by the Humboldt Association of Japan, September 17, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “The Role That Public Policy Should Play Towards Just Transition”, Deloitte Tohmatsu Webinar "Just Transition Questioned in Achieving Carbon Neutrality" (online), December 6, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “Development and Problems of Project-Based Research”, Symposium by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science "Leading Humanities and Social Science Research Promotion Project by a Problem-Setting Approach" (online), December 15, 2022.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama (Invited Address) “Arenas for international coordination of various public policy objectives in data governance”, FGV (Fundação Getulio Vargas) Department of International Relations and Japan House Sao Paulo (online), 2nd February 2023, online1.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Keynote Address), “Importance of Cultural and Social Scientific Approaches in Scientific and Technological Society”, The Hitachi Global Foundation Kurata Grants Cultural and Social Science Research Symposium “Importance of Cultural and Social Scientific Approaches in Scientific and Technological Society”, Studio & Lounge at Comore Yotsuya Tower Conference (online distribution), March 18, 2023.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “Response to Uncertainty: Roles of Scenarios, Horizon Scanning, and Intelligence and Organizational Problems”, KPMG “Intelligence Management Required for Japanese Companies: To Survive in an Uncertain World”, Online, March 17, 2023.
  • Shiroyama, H. (Invited Address), “Governance of Multiple Risks”, Ichokai Top Forum at Gakushikaikan (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), March 25, 2023.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama (Invited Address), “Japan’s Role in Global Health at G7/G8 Summit”, Advancing Security and Sustainability at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Soka University, 29th March 2023.
  • N. Nishino (2022), "Emergent Synthesis, Value Creation Models and Towards Service Design", 16th CIRP Conference on Intelligent Computation in Manufacturing Engineering, online, June 13-15, 2022. (Keynote Lecture)

International Meetings, Symposia, Academic Lecture Meetings, Seminars, etc.

  • Makiko Matsuo “Integrated Knowledge (Total Knowledge) for Understanding Social Impact of Science and Technology”, Science and Technology Studies in Asia, 12th July, 2022, Centre des Colloques, Campus Condorcet, France.
  • Makiko Matsuo, The Governance of New Emerging Biotechnology, The Seventh Cambridge-UTokyo Joint Symposium: Navigating Sustainable Development amid Uncertainty and Change Session 3 Biotechnology and Governance, 5th December 2022, online.
  • Matsuo, M., “International Sharing of Pathogens and Their GSD (Genetic Sequence Data) and ABS: from the Perspective of Response to a Pandemic”, Bioeconomy Seminar, 17th “Handling of Genome Sequence Information and ABS,” March 3, 2023 (online).
  • Makiko Matsuo, “What needs to be considered in the Governance of New Emerging Biotechnology?,” International WS on the Governance of Emerging Technology, 8th March 2023, Online Workshop 2022 (the University of Tokyo).
  • E. Amasawa, T. Yoshida, K. Kimita, M. Hirao. "Designing sustainable fashion rentals based on environmental benefit and consumer preference", The 15th Biennial International Conference on EcoBalance (EcoBalance2022), 2022.
  • Kishita, Y., Kodama, T., Kimita, K., and Amasawa, E. (2023), “Concept of Design Support of Service-Oriented Circular Economy Business”, Society for Serviceology 11th National Convention.
  • Kodama, T., Kimita, K., and Kishita, Y. (2023), “Scenario Design of Service-Oriented Circular Economy Projects: With Bike Sharing as an Example”, Society for Serviceology 11th National Convention.
  • Jo, E., Takahashi, Y., Kimita, K., and Nishino, N. (2023), “Research on How to Give a Monetary Incentive to Maintain Continuing Action in Services”, Society for Serviceology 11th National Convention.
  • Yagi, A., Nishino, N., and Kimita, K. (2023), “Examination of the Applicability of Digital Court to a Decentralized Autonomous Organization” Society for Serviceology 11th National Convention.
  • Kimita, K. and Amasawa, E. (2023), “Consumer Behavior Analysis Towards Environment Impact Assessment in Subscription Services for Clothing”, Society for Serviceology 11th National Convention.
  • Amasawa, E. and Kimita, K. (2023), “Clothing Rental Service’s Potential of Reducing Clothing Resources Based on Consumer Behavior Analysis”, 18th Research Presentation by The Institute of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan.
  • Amasawa, E., Yoshida, I., Hirao, M., and Kimita, K. (2022), “Clothing Sharing Service Design to Achieve Sustainable Fashion”, Eco Design Products & Service.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, “Governance of Complex Risks in Japan - the cases of Fukushima nuclear accident and COVID-19”, 7th Webinar of Euro-Asian project Capitalisms, technologies, societies and health, EHESS (online), April 19, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Viewpoint for Energy Transition”, 1st Energy Transformation Study Group: Energy Transformation Study Group Inaugural Symposium (online and at the University of Tokyo Ito International Research Center in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo), May 12, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Roles of Experts and Stakeholders in a Technology-Related Policy Process and Their Problems: Elements of Relationship Between Technology and Politics”, Japanese Society for Science and Technology Studies 2022 Symposium "Science & Technology and Democracy”, Tokyo Institute of Technology, September 18, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H. and Suzuki, T., “Geopolitical Landscape and Local Actor’s Independence: Suggestions to Japan’s Transition Scenario”, H-UTokyo Lab. 5th Closed Workshop “Desired Process of Shifting to Carbon-Neutral Society While Maintaining Energy S + 3E”, The University of Tokyo, September 22, 2022.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, “Draft Conceptual Framework and Pillars of Recommendations for the Hiroshima G7 Summit on Global Health by Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force”, The Roles of Germany and Japan in Global Health IV (by WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT (WHS), JAPAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (JCIE), JAPANESE-GERMAN CENTER BERLIN (JDZB)), JDZB (Berlin) and online via Zoom, October 19, 2022
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, “Comment on Technology Governance mainly from New Biotechnology Perspective including gene editing and synthetic biology”, THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION OUTLOOK 2023 HIGH-LEVEL DEBATE, COMMITTEE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL POLICY of OECD (Paris), 26 October 2022.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, “Complex Riks Governance Study and its Development at the Institute for Future Initiatives, UTokyo” CSER Work in Progress Seminar, The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) of University of Cambridge (Cambridge UK), 31st October 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Role of Local Governments in Energy Policy: Cases of Nuclear Energy and Renewable Energy”, Japan Association for the Study of Local Government Common Topic I: Local Governments and Energy (co-hosted with the Science Council of Japan), Doshisha University, November 5, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Qualification of Evaluation Technologies as Means of Governance of Emerging Technologies: Problems with Institutional Design and Operation as Seen from the Perspective of Public Administration”, Science Council of Japan Public Symposium “Building a Qualification System for Emerging Medical Evaluation Technology and Its Problems”, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, November 21, 2022.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, “Possible Recommendations Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force”, JCIE Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force: Private Discussion between the Director and US Policy Community on Draft Recommendations, National Academy of Sciences Building (Washington, D.C.), November 30, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Possible Recommendations Hiroshima G7 Global Health Task Force”, 43rd “Global Health and Human Security” Steering Committee, Hotel Leport Kojimachi, December 7, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Medical Industry and Sustainability: Plan Objectives”, Medical Industry Innovation Forum 2022 Medical Innovation Seminar, University of Tokyo Ito International Research Center, December 23, 2022.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Scientific and Technological Innovations, Society, and Governance (2): Diverse Total Knowledge and Problems”, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology & National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies: Technology and Innovation Policy Training (online), January 12, 2023.
  • Shiroyama, H., “Adjustment of Various Public Policy Objectives Regarding Global Data Governance and the Place of Adjustment”, Japan Institute of International Affairs: Economic Security Webinar Series 6th Session (online), January 24, 2023.
  • Shiroyama, H. and Suzuki, T., “Geopolitical Risks and the Pathway for Transition: Viewpoint from Changing Landscapes and Local Communities”, H-UTokyo Lab, University-Industry Collaborative Innovation Forum, 5th “Towards Realization of an Energy System Supporting Society 5.0”, The University of Tokyo (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo), online distribution (January 25, 2023).
  • Hideaki Shiroyama, “Attempts of Transition Scenarios toward 2050 in Japan -Two Scenarios and Identified Issues-“, H-UTokyo Lab.-ANU Strategic Partnership Workshop on Sustainability Transitions Research -Similarity and Difference During Transitions: Comparative Perspectives and Opportunities for Cooperation Towards Sustainable Futures, The University of Tokyo, 24th February 2023.
  • Hideaki Shiroyama “Structure of the Governance of Emerging Technologies- Framework”, International WS on the Governance of Emerging Technology, online, 8th March 2023.
  • Okamoto, H., Takahashi, H., Kimita, K., Nishino, N. (2022), "Effects of Incentivized Fake Reviews on E-commerce Markets", International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE2022), online, July 24-29, 2022.
  • Ito, T. and Nishino, N. (2023), “Research on Used Parts Matching Formulation and Stable Allocation for Circular Economy”, Collection of Lectures and Essays from the Society for Serviceology 10th National Convention, Paper No. C-3-1-3, March 8 to 10, 2023, Kyoto University.

Others

  • Matsuo, M. (Lecture Request), “International Trends in the Food Safety Field”, FY2022 Food Safety Public Administration Seminar by the Food Inspection and Safety Division, the Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (August 2022), held on demand, A seminar intended for food sanitation inspectors at municipalities, cities with public health centers, special wards, regional bureaus of health and welfare, and quarantine stations.
  • Makiko Matsuo, who was invited and participated in a workshop on synthetic biology hosted by the Rathenau Institute in the Netherlands in order to provide expert knowledge. [Event Report] A report on the public meeting ‘Society and Synthetic Cells’
  • JST RISTEX annual magazine “RInCA Journal” Vol. 2, pp. 9-14 (issued on April 2022), took part in an interview in “Four Questions Concerning Genome Ethics: Making of Life Research Rules Considered from WHO Recommendations.”