Research Center for Economics
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A Comparative Historical Study of Views on Work and Social Practices: The Reception of Western Thought and the Restructuring of Work Ethics in East Asia
This project examines the interaction between institutions and cultures surrounding women's labor force participation and work-life balance from a historical and comparative institutional perspective. It focuses on the views on work and gender roles underlying contemporary employment and family systems, analyzing their ideological foundations from a historical standpoint. Furthermore, by re-examining the connections between ideological cultures dating back to ancient Greece from a Eurasian perspective, the project aims to comprehensively clarify the formation process of institutional culture.
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How can higher education contribute to social and economic development? — A global comparative study of higher education in Japan, the UK, and Vietnam —
This research aims to theoretically and empirically clarify the role of higher education in social and economic development through a comparative study of Japan, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Focusing on three aspects—university autonomy, academic freedom, and social mission—the study will comprehensively analyze the developmental role of universities at global, national, and local levels. Using a mixed research methodology combining questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis, the study will explore the conditions under which education contributes to both "economic growth" and "human development," thereby re-examining the nature of higher education and presenting a path toward social transformation.
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Empirical research on the externalities of social capital supporting international migrants and social integration on remote islands in Japan: Elucidating the formation mechanism of boundary connections woven by social relations placed in the "gap" between migrants and settlers
This research will study the social integration of international immigrants from the perspective of social capital theory, and will aim to clarify "what kind of local actors (municipalities, neighborhood associations, NPOs, etc.) should be developed in order to implement desirable community policies in local communities that foster rich social capital between immigrants and settlers," and "what are the conditions for reducing friction between host societies and international immigrants."
Research Center for Accounting
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Research Center for Accounting will be holding accounting and tax training seminars and conducting research on the use of AI in accounting operations in Japan and Mongolia.
Chiba University of Commerce has produced many accounting professionals, including tax accountants and certified public accountants, and has an organized CUC Accountants Club. We have built a relationship of trust with the CUC Accountants Club by holding regular meetings and by having Research Center for Accounting hold an annual accounting and tax training seminar. This accounting and tax training seminar will be held again this year (in cooperation with the Chiba Prefectural Tax Accountants Association and the Chiba Chapter of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants). From a research perspective, the purpose is to extract the current situation and challenges in accounting, auditing, and tax work performed by practitioners through discussions and interviews, which are difficult for researchers to learn about in their research, and to use this information for future research.
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Research on the feasibility of automation using AI and other technologies in the accounting and tax fields, and ensuring the reliability of information.
With the spread of artificial intelligence technology, its applicability to various management issues is being discussed. In this research, we will develop a methodology for applying artificial intelligence to simulate the experiences of stakeholders in the target problem, with the aim of helping with management decision-making. To this end, we will develop the case method and gaming methods used in business schools, aiming to contribute to a new methodology that goes beyond the traditional methods in this field. To this end, we will utilize agent techniques and large-scale language modeling technology in the field of artificial intelligence.
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Building a case study of using an accounting-based simulation platform to realize a real-time economy.
To realize a Real-Time Economy (RTE), we will utilize an accounting-based simulation platform using Exchange Algebra, which preserves the calculation structure of double-entry bookkeeping, to build analytical examples using corporate accounting data such as bookkeeping records and electronic invoices. Through dynamic analysis of inter-firm transaction networks and financial conditions, and multi-entity simulations using Account-Based Marketing (ABM), we aim to develop a foundation for policy evaluation methods that contribute to real-time statistics and evidence-based policymaking (EBPM).
Ryukichi Endo Research Center
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Comprehensive research on the achievements and accomplishments of Professor Ryukichi Endo (continuation)
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of our school, we will publish a definitive book (a booklet that can be considered the definitive edition) for students that compiles the achievements and accomplishments of Endo Takayoshi. The purpose of this research is to trace and re-examine Endo's achievements and accomplishments, and to document those that have not been reprinted or have no Japanese translation by reprinting them in type, or by providing Japanese translations and annotations. We will also collect materials on the history of the school.
Research Center for Sustainability
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The intersection of sustainability and well-being
"Sustainability" and "well-being" are mutually influential concepts. Issues related to these include what constitutes a "good state," the discrepancy between what constitutes a "good state" for an individual and a "good state" for society, and the fact that a "good state" itself can change depending on the circumstances, time, and personal and social background. This study aims to expand on the discussions presented at Chiba University of Commerce Sustainability Research Group in 2025 regarding "retreat" and "unsustainable situations" in a declining population society, find the points of contact between "sustainability" and "well-being," and clarify their requirements.
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Activities as an ASPUnivNet University and the Promotion of ESD
We are working to support our university's application to join ASPUnivNet (including the application of our affiliated high school to become a UNESCO School (ESD-promoting school)). We are currently an observer of ASPUnivNet.
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Foundation and development of environmental management and control systems for internal and external corporate use.
An environmental management control system is an annual PDCA cycle mechanism in which top management attempts to influence middle managers toward the realization and creation (emergence and co-creation) of environmental strategies. This research aims to clarify some of the characteristics of this system compared to the standard version. Specifically, we plan to discuss the mechanisms of external environmental management control, which aims to realize a company's environmental strategy by co-creating with external entities, and internal environmental management control, which aims to achieve sustainable social and environmental management by instilling an awareness of CSV (Creating Shared Value) among members of the company.
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Uncovering the potential for sustainable development in landlocked developing countries and fostering reciprocal relationships with Japan: From the perspective of tourism acceptance
This research aims to analyze the potential for sustainable development through tourism in Uzbekistan, a landlocked developing country in Central Asia. Through field surveys and interviews with relevant organizations, we will organize the realities and challenges of tourism development and consider strategies for achieving both cultural heritage protection and regional economic development. Furthermore, by comparing Uzbekistan's situation with regional tourism in Japan (inland areas), we will attempt to present a sustainable tourism development model based on the reciprocal relationship between Japan and Uzbekistan.
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A study of the regularities inherent in models related to traffic congestion
Traffic congestion not only hinders economic activity, but also causes environmental and noise problems, so a solution is needed. In particular, in developing countries, improving transportation infrastructure is essential for economic development, so alleviating traffic congestion is important. Since elucidating the regularity of traffic congestion will lead to fundamental improvements and solutions, this research uses stochastic processes to conduct theoretical research and analysis.
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Sustainability in Local Communities and Documentary Filmmaking: Weaving History and Creating Society
In modern Japan, where the population decline is accelerating, the sustainability of local communities has become an urgent issue. How can media, especially video media, contribute to the sustainability of local communities? In this study, we explore the process in which documentary filmmakers who record the activities of local communities on film and local residents dig up local memories through collaborations such as filming and screenings, thereby creating a sustainable local community for the future and sharing it locally. We will clarify how documentary filmmaking can be an opportunity for the endogenous and sustainable reproduction of local communities.
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Regional disaster prevention project through industry-government-academia collaboration
We have been researching "creating safe and secure cities and regions" from the perspective of "maintaining current functions" even in the event of a disaster. However, from a secondary perspective, we will study urban function development and maintenance methods to become "resilient cities" that can seize opportunities for development in cities threatened by sudden shocks such as "earthquakes, typhoons, and extreme heat," and chronic stresses such as "low birthrate and aging population, depopulation, and overcrowding," "recession, poverty, and disparity," and "crime and violence," and use these as a catalyst for transformation.
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100% renewable energy university and carbon neutral by 2040
Race to Zero, sponsored by the United Nations, is an initiative launched in 2020 to take rigorous and rapid action to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 at the latest. Our university joined in 2021 and declared that it would aim for net-zero by 2040. Many companies, cities, financial institutions, educational institutions, medical institutions, etc. around the world have made this declaration, but all organizations are still exploring how to implement it. This study will consider the formulation of a feasible reduction plan and its measures.
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Establishing a multi-stakeholder collaborative business system for soft mobility and forming a sustainable regional infrastructure through it: Taking the introduction of the Accelerator and Brake Operation Indicator (ABOiD) as an opportunity
The purpose of this research is to build a social process for realizing sustainable regions based on soft mobility. The development and dissemination of ABOiD is the ignition mechanism for this purpose, and is positioned as the starting point for materializing the social process. As a first case, we will conduct research and study on the feasibility of local business entities, targeting Ichikawa City (mainly the Konodai district), which has continued to interact with the government and local residents, as well as Misato Town in Shimane Prefecture.
Small and Medium Enterprise Management Research Institute
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Interview with the CEO
Through interviews with SMEs about turning points, sharpening of strengths, overcoming challenges, etc., we will accumulate information on how they are adapting to diverse business environments. For example, what methods and trial and error they used to provide value that is supported by customers, when and how they tried to resolve challenges, and how they communicated their appeal.