Committee ActivitiesCommittee
Summary of Past Activities
Fiscal Year 2024
Report on the Area Study Meeting
- Report of the 4th Kansai Area Study Group Meeting (held on February 22, 2025)
- Report of the 2nd Kyushu/Okinawa Area Study Group Meeting (held on March 15, 2025)
- Report of the 7th Chugoku-Shikoku Area Study Group Meeting (held on March 15, 2025)
- Report of the North Kanto & Tokai Area Joint Study Meeting (held on March 2, 2025)
- Report of the 2nd Hokkaido Area Study Meeting (held on December 14, 2024)
- Report of the 7th North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on September 1, 2024)
- Report of the 4th Tokai Area Study Group Meeting (held on June 30, 2024)
Fiscal Year 2023
Report on the Area Study Meeting
- Report of the 3rd Kansai Area Study Group Meeting (held on January 27, 2024)
- Report of the 3rd Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Area Study Meeting (September 23, 2023)
- Report of the 3rd Tokai Area Study Meeting (held on September 2, 2023)
- Report of the 5th Chugoku/Shikoku Area Study Meeting (held on September 2)
- Report of the 5th North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on August 20)
- Report of the 6th Chugoku/Shikoku Area Study Meeting (held on March 9, 2024)
- Report of the 6th North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on March 10, 2024)
Fiscal Year 2022
Report on the Area Study Meeting
- Report of the 2nd Tokai Area Study Group Meeting (March 25, 2023)
- Report of the 1st South Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on March 18, 2023)
- Report of the 4th North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on March 11, 2023)
- Report of the 2nd Kansai Area Study Group Meeting (held on March 5, 2023)
- Report of the 4th Chugoku/Shikoku Area Study Meeting (held on March 4, 2023)
- Report of the 2nd Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Area Study Meeting (held on February 26, 2023)
- Report of the 1st Kyushu/Okinawa Area Study Group Meeting (held on December 27, 2022)
- Report of the 1st Tokai Area Study Group Meeting (held on November 27, 2022)
- Report of the 1st Hokkaido Area Study Meeting (held on December 6, 2022)
- Report of the 3rd North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on August 20, 2022)
- Report of the 1st Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Area Study Meeting (held on May 14, 2022)
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Local Special Events
theme
Gather Young Researchers! Let's share and exchange our research activities!
Contents
Part 1: Introduction of Research Activities by JANS Young Scholars' Group Area Coordinators
He shared tips for promoting and developing research activities and how he overcame difficulties he faced as a young researcher.
Part 2: Fellowship was deepened in the form of a world café.
The event was attended by about 80 people from all over Japan, from Tohoku to Okinawa, and ended with a great success. Many of the participants were graduate students, and they exchanged passionate opinions about their research activities and career paths.
We received comments such as "It was stimulating to interact with other participants and with the teachers of the committee," "I have been working on activities in the area, but this was the first time to meet face-to-face and get to know the personalities of the participants, who had previously been online," and "It was very good, I hope this event will be held in the future. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the participants.
Venue
Planning and Management Members
Fiscal Year 2021
Report on the Area Study Meeting
- Report of the 2nd North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on March 12, 2022) (PDF file)
- Report of the 3rd Chugoku-Shikoku Area Study Meeting (held on March 5, 2022) (PDF file)
FY2020
Report on the Area Study Meeting
- Report of the 1st North Kanto Area Study Meeting (held on March 13, 2021) (PDF file)
- Report of the 1st Kansai Area Study Group Meeting (held on March 6, 2021) (PDF file)
- Report of the 2nd Chugoku-Shikoku Area Study Meeting (held on March 6, 2021) (PDF file)
Fiscal Year 2019
Report on the 39th Annual Meeting of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science Exchange Meeting
theme
Working with new colleagues to take it to the next level: "Let's do the PITCH in Nursing."
Contents
This year, the Committee for the Promotion of Young Researchers' Activities held another exchange meeting. This year's meeting, the seventh in the series, was mainly designed to provide an opportunity for young researchers to make friends in order to further develop their research, and to promote and discuss their own research topics and activities.
Fiscal Year 2018
Report on the 1st Chugoku and Shikoku Area Study Meeting
The first study meeting in the Chugoku-Shikoku area of the JANS Young Scientists' Association was held on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Purity Makibi in Okayama City. There were three attendees on the day, but participants came from a wide range of areas, including Shimane, Ehime, and Kochi prefectures. The theme was "Future Vision of Nursing Science in Chugoku and Shikoku Area Considered by Young Researchers," and after discussing each of the practical, educational, and research activities that have been undertaken thus far, the future direction of the Chugoku and Shikoku Area Study Group was discussed. As a result, the following were extracted as the core directions: (1) continue to analyze the future of Chugoku and Shikoku from multiple perspectives, (2) expand network members, (3) implement projects such as holding seminars for young researchers, and (4) conduct joint research on the issues facing this area. We intend to expand the network and deepen our activities in the future.
Report on the 2nd Kyushu Area Study Meeting
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, 11 young researchers from the Kyushu area gathered in Fukuoka City. Last year, the meeting was held as the 1st Study Group Meeting, but this time it was held as the "2nd Kyushu Area Study Group Meeting" in accordance with the unification of the national designation in the JANS Young Researchers' Group. The 2nd Study Session consisted of two parts. The first half consisted of research presentations by two people, and the second half consisted of group work by all participants. All participants were stimulated by the research presentations, which conveyed the presenters' enthusiasm for nursing research and practice. The group work focused on the themes of "what young researchers can do" and "requests to the nursing community," and each group was able to come up with concrete measures. After the meeting, a reception was held, and the atmosphere was friendly from start to finish, with a promise that next year's meeting will be held. We hope to continue this friendly atmosphere toward the third meeting.


The 38th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Exchange Meetings
theme
Creating a network to nurture the seeds of young researchers
~How to Conduct Interdisciplinary Research for Evidence-Based Nursing
Contents
This time, the topic was presented by a member of the Committee for the Promotion of Young Researchers and an area coordinator of this committee, with input from the audience, and we exchanged ideas on effective networking to promote interdisciplinary research.
Report on the 38th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science "Young Networking Salon
Continuing from last year, the Young Network Salon held "Let's Create the Future of Nursing Together! -Considering Diverse Ways of Living and Working from the Perspective of Work-Life Balance" was held.
This year's theme was "Life-Work Balance," which was of particular interest among the three young people's trees established last year. In the salon, we also posted introductory messages from the 25 area coordinators who are leading the activities of the Young Men's Association. In addition, as a new experiment, we conducted a questionnaire via the Young Men's Association mailing list in advance and posted the results at the salon, soliciting opinions from the participants.
Report on the 5th Off-line Meeting of the JANS Young People's Group
Continuing on from last year, an "Off-line meeting for young people" was held after the first day of the Annual Meeting.
The number of participants was the largest ever, 51 people, which is the same number as the 3rd meeting, and although many of them were meeting each other for the first time, they had a lot of fun.
The second half of the year provided an opportunity to get together in the regional area and make friends to discuss research.
Fiscal Year 2017
Report on the 1st Study Group Meeting in Kyushu Area
Aiming to revitalize the JANS Young Members' Society in each region, we held the first meeting in the Kyushu area on March 21, 2018, ahead of any other meeting in Japan. Unfortunately, it was cold and drizzling on the day of the meeting, and it was almost as cold as midwinter, which is hard to believe in March, but 10 members from across the organization gathered at a venue near Hakata Station, which is conveniently located for transportation. In the workshop, we discussed in a world café style on the themes of "problems in conducting research," "what individuals and organizations are doing to improve their research skills," "needs for young researchers' association," and "how young researchers can play an active role. Although there are various challenges in conducting research, we received new stimulation through exchanges beyond the scope of our organizations, and we reaffirmed the need to manage our time effectively and work proactively. The small size of this workshop allowed participants to interact closely with each other. Starting with these members, we hope to further expand our network in the future!
First "Pre-review Meeting" for exchange of opinions between area coordinators and young research promotion committee members
The Young Researchers Promotion Committee, together with the Area Coordinators who lead the activities of the JANS Young Researchers' Society, would like to create the groundwork for young researchers to be active in their respective areas. In the next fiscal year, we plan to hold a "meeting for exchange of opinions between area coordinators and young research promotion committee members" as a forum for promoting such activities. Toward this end, we held a "Preliminary Discussion Meeting" on March 10, 2018.
Eleven area coordinators and committee members participated in the review meeting, which was held in the form of a world café. The participants, who came from a variety of backgrounds such as university faculty, clinical nurses, and graduate students, frankly discussed the current situation and concerns of young researchers. They then spent the entire time discussing what the JANS Young Researchers' Society can do for them and the prospects for activities that make the most of its unique characteristics. The white sheets at each table were filled with diverse and unique ideas from the participants. From now on, these results will be used as the basis for new activities of the "JANS Young Scientists' Group!
Report on the 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science "Young Networking Salon
Continuing from last year, the Young Network Salon "Let's Create the Future of Nursing Together! (Part 2)" was held as in the previous year. The purpose of this salon was to publicize the activities of the JANS Young Researchers' Network and to provide a forum for young researchers and practitioners to exchange information and interact with each other.
This year, we upgraded the content of last year's event with three young people's trees (sub-themes: 1) Hopes and Proposals for the Future, 2) Introduction of Research Activities, and 3) Work-Life Balance - How is Everyone Doing? My Ingenuity~) were set up. The "Young Researchers' Trees" set up in the passageway connecting the two wings of the venue caught the attention of many participants, who sent us many messages. Many of the young researchers who attended had never heard of the "Young Researchers' Group" before, and some said they did not know who or how to consult with regarding their research. We hope that the interactions at this salon will lead to a wider circle of information exchange and information sharing. In the future, we will organize the contents of the messages from the young researchers' trees in full bloom and disseminate them via our website and mailing list!
The 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Exchange Meetings
theme
To realize the unlimited possibilities of nursing!
~Career Design and Tips for Riding the Waves of Career Drift~.
Contents
Ms. Yumiko Katsuhara, representative of Office KATSUHARA, gave a presentation on specific methods to germinate new seeds (seeds) generated in research and practice and turn them into action. As a representative of young nursing researchers, Ms. Keiko Nagasaka, representative of NPO Pregnant Women's Life and director of NPO Fit for Mothers Japan, presented concrete examples of how to turn the seeds they are holding in their hands into action.
Holding of the 4th off-line meeting
This year, too, we held an "Off-line meeting for young people" after the first day of the Annual Meeting.
There were 39 participants (32 in the first session, 37 in the second session, and 51 in the third session), who belonged to all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
The dinner was in a standing style to facilitate interaction among participants, with tables determined by lot drawing at the beginning and an opportunity to gather in the regional area in the latter half of the meeting. Participants were also asked to self-promote their areas of expertise and outline their research activities on their name holders.
Participants enjoyed sharing information about their usual educational and research activities and discussing the future of nursing with great enthusiasm. Many participants expressed their hope that the conference would be held again in the next fiscal year.
The 5th offline meeting will be held on December 15, 2008 @ Ehime. We are looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Fiscal Year 2016
Report on the 36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science "The Young Tree
The 36th Japan Academy of Nursing Science Art Collection "The Young Tree" project brought together many "dreams of the nursing world 10, 20, and 30 years from now" as envisioned by nursing researchers and practitioners.
Planning and management of the 36th Japan Academy of Nursing Science Academic Conference Step-up training for young people
theme
Learn from those with peer review experience in writing, submitting, and responding to peer review
Contents
Dr. Yuki Miyamoto (Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo), a member of the editorial board of the Society's Japanese-language journal, gave a heartwarming message on tips for writing papers, not only on the how-to theory of writing papers but also on the peer-review process. In the opinion exchange session based on questions from the audience, participants were able to exchange a wide range of opinions based on many simple questions they usually feel.
The 36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Exchange Meetings
theme
For a small step by a young researcher to become a step for society
Contents
Ms. Eri Osawa, a member of the Committee for the Promotion of Young Researchers, talked about the basic process of formulating institutions and policies and the points to which researchers can contribute, and Dr. Mikako Arakita of International University of Health and Welfare, based on her past experience, presented a topic on the research development process and how the results are connected to institutions and policies. The participants were able to learn about the process of research development and how the results are linked to institutions and policies. The participants seemed to take the policy as something familiar to them.
Off-line meetings
The "off-line meeting," a project of the younger members' group, seems to be gaining recognition each time it is held, and was a great success with 51 participants (32 in the first meeting and 37 in the second meeting). Although the largest number of participants were from the Kanto area, there were also participants from San-in and Hokuriku areas, where the number of ML registrants is small. There were also 18 male participants, many of whom shared their everyday problems with other men. Some participants said that they usually only had opportunities to talk with people from the same university or area of study, but talking with people from other universities broadened their perspectives and helped them in their own activities after returning to their home countries.
Fiscal Year 2015
The 35th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Exchange Meetings
theme
Let's draw up a career design as a nursing researcher! ~ Do you see a future after completing your doctoral degree? ~Do you have a vision for your future after completing your Ph.
Contents
Two good role models of young nursing researchers presented topics on "career process so far" and "conducting research while balancing education and research," and one nursing researcher presented a topic on "preparedness after completing a doctoral program" from an educational standpoint of a doctoral program.
Off-line meetings
This year, too, an off-line meeting of the Young Researchers' Group was held after the first day of the meeting, where 37 young researchers gathered to discuss their research, exchange opinions, and have a productive time.
Fiscal Year 2014
Establishment and operation of a mailing list among young JANS members
A mailing list has been established to network with young researchers who are generally JANS members under the age of 45. As of August 2015, 314 people have registered on the mailing list and are exchanging information.
The 34th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Exchange Meetings
theme
Creating Human Care 20 Years from Now: Finding and Developing Seeds for Research! ~Research Seeds
Contents
The participants discussed the research skills and attitudes that young researchers can share in order to discover and nurture research seeds for imagining future human care, from the topics presented by young researchers in other academic fields. The topic providers were young researchers in different fields other than nursing, such as engineering and cultural anthropology, and the activities of young researchers in each field were also introduced, making the meeting a stimulating one.
Some of the opinions expressed at the exchange meeting
- In response to a question about how to successfully connect with researchers in other fields when conducting interdisciplinary research and tips for doing so, the participants suggested that it is important to share information about each other's fields and to collaborate with each other while clarifying their respective roles.
- I think we need role models who can provide and implement practices while holding university posts, such as research nurses and clinical professors in hospitals and practice institutions.
- I would like the opportunity to communicate about my research.
Off-line meetings
After the end of the academic meeting on the first day, an off-line meeting of the young people's group was held.
The meeting was a great success with 34 participants. Self-introductions helped create connections among practitioners of common research themes and methods, and the exchange of information on research groups was a very productive time, with topics that could only be discussed at an off-site meeting.
We have decided to hold an off-line meeting at the time of the scientific meeting as one of the resources for young researchers to loosely connect with each other in the future.
Comments from the day's participants What to expect from the Young People's Group
(1) I still don't know the basics of research, and I am not confident. (2) Training programs related to research that can solve the problems of "I still don't know the basics of research" and "I can't ask now".
(2) Making friends with whom you can discuss your research
(3) Enhancement of information dissemination via ML
(4) I'd rather socialize offline.
(5) Expectations other than the above
- building up a group of friends
- I am not good at international exchange and would like to get information
- I want to connect with people interested in fieldwork and group work, and organize workshops.
(6) Reason for participating in the offline meeting
- Discovering Connections
- Seeking Connection
- Discussion of research
- I wanted to talk to you about a lot of things.
- Seeking new connections and expansion
- Making friends to do research in the community
- Consultation and companionship regarding research
- We are far away and would like to take this opportunity to meet face to face.
- It was fun. Everyone was working hard in a great place, so I thought I would work hard too.
Fiscal Year 2013
The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nursing Science Planning and Management of Exchange Meetings
theme
Organizing "JANS Young Academy" - Let's create and imagine the future! ~ "JANS Young Academy" - Create and Imagine the Future!
Contents
D. students presented on "Challenges faced by young researchers in the field of nursing and their hopes for the future," followed by a discussion with the audience.
It was also positioned as a kick-off project for this committee's activities to create an organization where young researchers can share their opinions and create (imagine) the future of nursing science.