Study on Science and Technology Policy trend using text network analysis in Korea

摘要

As the social impact of science and technology is increasing day by day, it is increasing the importance of science and technology policy. The Third Science and Technology Basic Plan, which is to be the basis of Korea Science and Technology Policy, will be established in 2013. There is need to investigate the value-oriented and policy priorities of the Science and Technology Basic Plan. The purpose of this study is to find the policy priorities and strategies by utilizing social language network analysis techniques. The data used to demonstrate the social language network analysis were the keywords of the former Science and Technology Basic Plan. The results of this study are as folIows. First, the frequency of following words (S&T, reinforcement, enhancement, R&D) is high. It reflects the policy stance of the Republic of Korea. The word appears more related to the creative economy such as creative, jobs, startups, and commercialization. Secondly, research has shown a high correlation with the investment in a context where the Republic of Korea has continued to expand its research and development budget. This study has the following meanings. First, it is faithfully reflected in the science and technology policy to ensure that the needs of the researchers and policy experts to maximize policy efficiency. Second, the case study that survey research and statistical techniques can be applied to establish policies and practices, or to reflect the Science and Technology Basic Plan in earnest for the establishment of research results in the future to expand when the methodology can be applied.