Abstract
As to “research”, we currently have an image of hard work, such as conducting experiments “like a horse” or collecting a large number of case data in order to publish papers. This kind of behavior is based on the “Performance-Oriented System” justified in so-called “Globalism”, which is currently accepted by the society. On the other hand, in ancient times, “research” seems to have meant work done by relaxed scholars, done with interest passion and a sense of fun, without making haste. The author appreciates the attitude of “Steady and Long-Lasting” research, in which “collecting fruits by oneself” is not mandatory, and the work could be handed over to successors if necessary. This article is a summary of contents of the Educational Lecture entitled “Steady and Long-Lasting Research-its characteristics and relation to ethics and COI”, delivered by the author himself at the 69th Academic Meeting in 2024.
