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−220 Letter from the editorIt is our great pleasure to hand you the third issue of Synthesiology. We have been able to publish diverse papers on Type 2 Basic Research from wide-ranging fields. We are grateful to the authors, the reviewers, and all those who have contributed to this issue.A symposium commemorating the launch of Synthesiology was held in the Akihabara Convention Hall, Tokyo on May 13. Participants (particularly from the industrial field) filled the hall and the symposium was extremely worthwhile. I think it has reflected great interests from people of various fields, and we are grateful to the lecturers as well as all the people who attended.In this symposium, a panel discussion was held in addition to lectures, and we have received many expectations and requests for Synthesiology. Many people pointed out the importance of “the scenario that leads to the social outlet” and “the synthetic methodology.” These are points that were particularly emphasized in launching Synthesiology, and are indeed the central issues of Type 2 Basic Research. They are also described as part of required items for the contents of the paper in Synthesiology.In reviewing the papers and in discussions in the Editorial Board, I felt that the authors are struggling hard to come to terms with “What is Type 2 Basic Research?” Particularly, I think people are thinking very deeply to describe “the scenario that leads to social outlet.” Although it is common practice for researchers to think about what research they should do to benefit the society, it is new for them to describe the process as a scenario.On the other hand, the format of description has not yet been standardized for synthetic methodology. I believe there are two main issues. One is the fact that synthetic methodology for Type 2 Basic Research are extremely diverse, and the principle of the methodology has not yet been well understood. Second, even if it is built up as a methodology, it is not easy to describe the synthetic process of research. Although these might be sorted out as more issues of Synthesiology are published, it is necessary to continue active discussion of the methodology.The world in the 21st century must develop sustainably as we face limitations on environment, resource, and energy. Therefore, we must have a methodology for Type 2 Basic Research, which is always conducted with social outlet in mind. Synthesiology has a mission to describe this methodology for researchers, technologists, producers, managers, and the society, to make sure that this knowledge should be shared widely.I hope many researchers and technologists of wide-ranging fields will cooperate in creating this newborn journal through active submissions and discussions.Senior Executive EditorNaoto Kobayashi(66)−Synthesiology - English edition Vol. 1 No.3, January 2009Edited by Synthesiology Editorial BoardPublished by National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)Synthesiology Editorial BoardEditor in Chief: A.OnoSenior Executive Editor: N.Kobayashi and A.YabeExecutive Editors: M.Akamatsu, K.Naito, H.TayaEditors: A.Kageyama, K.Ohmaki, K.Igarashi, E.Tsukuda, M.Tanaka, H.kuriyama, Y.Oowadano, T.Shimizu, H.Tateishi, M.Mochimaru, N.Murayama, S.Togashi, K.Mizuno, H.Ichijo, A.Etori, H.Nakashima, K.Ueba, P. FonsPublishing Secretariat: Publication Office, Public Relations Department, AISTContact: Synthesiology Editorial Boardc/o Publication Office, Public Relations Department, AISTTsukuba Central 2, 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-8568, JapanTel: +81-29-862-6217 Fax: +81-29-862-6212E-mail: URL: http://www.aist.go.jp/synthesiology*Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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