A bibliometric mapping of the scientific landscape on Taiwan

This study makes an attempt to explore the scientific landscape on Taiwan. Through bibliometric citation analysis and mapping techniques the main acto rs at the university level are identified and the structure of the national research and development (R&D) system is described with respect to article production and publication patterns. Special attention is paid to patterns of research collaboration, nationally as well as internationally. This pap er concludes that Taiwan is well integrated in the international scientific macro-networks. However the findings do not give support to the idea that Asian science and scientific thinking would differ from Western science; on the contrary, Taiwan has developed quickly into a science nation of signif icance by adapting Western scientific traditions and becoming integrated in international scientific networks.