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Code of Ethics

Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) members have a duty to conduct research into and develop natural science while at the same time utilizing the concepts, methods and techniques of natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, etc. to contribute to the development of society through activities in the applied physics field to develop innovative technologies and create new materials. Members shall be aware of the importance of their own duty and the size of its impact on society, and shall comply with this Code as specialists and as responsible individuals.

  • Members shall contribute to the development of society through their activities in the applied physics field.
  • Members shall be aware of the fact that the technologies and materials they handle could have a deleterious impact on the global environment, and the fact that technological errors affect the safety and health of people and the safety of social systems, carry out their research and technical activities in accordance with good conscience, and ensure the safety of the technologies and trust in the technologies.
  • Members shall treat all people fairly and sincerely irrespective of their race, nationality, religion, occupation, gender, age, disabilities, etc.
  • Members shall observe all norms as a member of society in both their work duties and their daily lives. These norms include the protection of privacy, respect for human rights, and maintaining a clear distinction between public and private matters, etc.
  • Members shall carry out their research and technical activities sincerely, and shall respond sincerely to the obtained results.
  • Members shall respect the products of the research and technical activities of other people, evaluate them reasonably, and criticize them constructively.
  • Members shall respect intellectual property rights such as copyrights, patents, etc.
  • Members shall endeavor to further develop their own skills as specialists, and shall support the development of the abilities of other technicians and researchers.
  • Members shall endeavor to publish the products of their activities. Furthermore, when a safety-related matter with a large social impact arises in their research and technical activities, members must make the event public immediately.