Research information systems in Japan

Abstract

The artiele deseribes the structure, the operations and the classiflcation schemes of two computer based information systems on scientific and technical research. REGISTER (Retrieval System for General Information on Scientific and Teehnological Research) is a general information system based upon the classification system CST (Classification of Science and Technology), RECRAS (Retrieval System for Current Research in Agricultural Sciences) is designed for agricultural research and applies the - classification system CAST (Classification of Agricultural Science and Technology).