Question 1

What is Nanzan University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Nanzan University stands highest in Social Sciences (#4,086 of 9,585 worldwide) and Physical Sciences (#7,603 of 10,670 worldwide), 2022-now.

Question 2

How does Nanzan University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Nanzan University ranks #9,748 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#10,144 all time), and #240 of 924 in Japan.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Nanzan University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Gan Chen, Kiyoshi Katō and Johannes Hirschmeier lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Nanzan University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Nanzan University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Nanzan University is "An Introduction to Qualitative Research" (Robert A. Croker, 2009), with 2,336 citations. Next come "Writing across Languages: Analysis of L2 Text" (512) and "The economic effects of harmful algal blooms in the United States: Estimates, assessment issues, and information needs" (433).

Question 5

Which research topics does Nanzan University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Japanese History and Culture, EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Radar Systems and Signal Processing and Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Nanzan University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: History, Globalization, Identity, Economic Growth, Literature, Colonialism, Culture and Modernization.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Nanzan University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 55% of research at Nanzan University is in Social Sciences, 39% in Physical Sciences. Its largest fields are Social Sciences (24%), Engineering (17%), Computer Science (14%). It does 2.2× the world's share of Social Sciences.

Question 8

Is Nanzan University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 11% lower than in 2018-2021.