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PSI and Nature Publishing Group launch PSI-Nature Structural Genomics Knowledgebase - 17 Sep 2008
The Protein Structure Initiative (PSI) and scientific publisher Nature Publishing Group (NPG), UK, have announced the launch of the PSI-Nature Structural Genomics Knowledgebase (PSI-SGKB). The free resource is available at http://kb.psi-structuralgenomics.org/. Hosted by Rutgers University, the PSI-SGKB serves as a continually updated gateway to research data and other resources from the PSI. First established in spring 2008, the PSI-SGKB is now re-launched in collaboration with NPG. NPG will contribute editorial content to help researchers stay informed about developments in structural biology and structural genomics. The PSI was launched in 2000 by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to determine protein structures on a large scale. Over the course of the initiative, PSI-supported research centers have produced more than 3,200 structures, published around 1,000 scientific papers, and developed many techniques now employed in labs around the world.
McGraw-Hill and Modality partner to bring step-by-step guide to surgical procedures to the iPhone - 17 Sep 2008
Scientific and medical information resources provider McGraw-Hill Professional, US, has partnered with Modality, US, to bring Zollinger's Atlas of Surgical Operations to the iPhone and iPod touch. Modality transforms premium learning content for iPods and iPhones. A general surgery atlas, Zollinger's offers step-by- step details for abdominal, gastrointestinal, vascular, and hepatopancreaticobiliary operations. This innovative surgical reference application for the iPhone and iPod touch is designed to provide busy medical students, residents, and surgeons with instant mobile access to the knowledge they need. Based on the eighth edition, Zollinger's iPhone applications allow users to access step-by-step instructions and line drawings for dozens of general surgery procedures. Many procedures also include fully narrated and chapter wise animations adapted from McGraw-Hill's AccessSurgery, an online surgical education resource, that outline each step from indications and preoperative preparation through closure and postoperative care. With the iPhone interface, users will now be able to navigate through detailed images with the flick of a finger, pinch to zoom, and tap to read easy-to-follow instructions for each procedure. The first two Zollinger's applications, covering upper gastrointestinal and colorectal procedures, are currently available through the Apple App Store. The products are compatible with both the iPhone and the iPod Touch and do not require a network connection. The applications will be periodically updated with new surgical animations. Three additional Zollinger's applications are scheduled for release later in 2008. The iPhone is projected as an ideal platform for mobile learning and reference, particularly in medical education and practice. In a similar move, in July 2008, medical information provider Wolters Kluwer Health launched Mobile Clin-eguide for its IP-authenticated Clin-eguide subscribers for 'on the go' and point of care use on Palm OS, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and iPhone devices.
Elsevier launches new electronic product for UK nursing students - 17 Sep 2008
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that it is launching nurse for life (www.nurseforlife.com), a new electronic product for UK nursing students. The global publisher currently publishes some of the most popular nursing textbooks. The electronic solution has been created specifically for the British nursing community to ensure students can maximise their use of this content. nurse for life allows nursing students to access their textbooks electronically via a DVD that loads the ebooks they have purchased on to the hard drive of their computer. They can then access key information quickly by electronically searching across their textbooks, and save time with the automatic reference tool, which imports all the bibliographic information whenever a quote or passage is copied. nurse for life will allow UK students to expand the range of electronic tools they have for both home life and study. The product is available from September 2008 in selected bookstores and directly from Elsevier at www.elsevierdirect.com.
Texterity launches new digital magazine service, Coverleaf - 17 Sep 2008
Digital publishing solutions provider Texterity, Inc., US, has launched Coverleaf (http://www.coverleaf.com), a new digital magazine service. The service allows readers to access magazines using a wide array of tools and options, and integrates with a digital magazine delivery system specifically designed for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. Coverleaf.com brings the experience of in-person leafing through and sharing magazine articles to the web by allowing readers to browse for new magazines online via search and 'look inside' technology. Using the service, readers can expect to freely browse through categories of magazines, pick one off a digital shelf and see the entire table of contents. They can click on any article, clip pages to share them with friends, as well as preview any magazine at no cost. Readers can also subscribe to either the print or digital versions of a magazine, or buy a single copy of the current or back issue of a digital magazine. The service is expected to substantially improve the economics for consumer publishers by increasing the number of subscriber e-mail addresses on file, lowering the costs associated with retaining subscribers. In addition, Coverleaf.com claims to provide a new, powerful viral marketing channel to improve reader engagement with advertisers. At scale, the service is projected to offer a new standard of audience measurement, which in turn would deliver a stronger return on investments for advertisers. Coverleaf.com also offers the ability to include sound, video and hotlinks for publishers, thereby creating new custom marketing opportunities. The beta version of the service was launched in June 2008. Publishers including Meredith and F+W Publications were among the first to join the launch.
Perseus Books Group to distribute e-books through ebrary - 17 Sep 2008
E-book technology firm ebrary, US, has announced that US-based Perseus Books Group will make thousands of digital titles available on the ebrary platform to libraries worldwide through Perseus' new innovative Constellation service. Perseus Books is a leading provider of sales, marketing, distribution, and digital services to independent publishers. Available under subscription and perpetual access models, the new selection will span a variety of academic subject areas and feature titles from publishers such as Basic Books, Basic Civitas, Da Capo Press, Westview Press, and Public Affairs. Titles from participating client publishers that are distributed representing Perseus Distribution, Consortium Book Sales, and Publisher's Group West will also be featured. ebrary seeks to help libraries, publishers and other organisations disseminate information to end users, while improving end user research and document interaction. In a recent announcement, the company joined forces with health science information provider Matthews Book Company to distribute e-books and other authoritative content in medicine and allied health to libraries and other organisations across the globe. ebrary has secured partnerships with more than 300 of the world's leading publishers of scholarly, STM, trade, and reference content.
Jones and Bartlett brings out new edition of Managed Care: What It Is and How It Works - 17 Sep 2008
Educational publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. (J&B), US, has announced the publication of the third edition of Managed Care: What It Is and How It Works. The book seeks to provide its readers with a solid understanding of how managed care actually works. The latest edition contains substantial revisions as well as updates to earlier material. The introduction of new types of consumer-based health plans and services has practical implications throughout the book. Approaches to provider networks have been revised to take into account not only new types of products, but new approaches to reimbursement and incentive systems. Managed Care, What It Is and How It Works may be ordered through the Jones and Bartlett Publishers website at www.jbpub.com. A transition guide, highlighting the new and updated chapters, is also available through www.jbpub.com.
Bestofmedia acquires online technology information portal Computing.Net - 17 Sep 2008
Bestofmedia Group, a France-based online media publishing company focused on technology, has announced the acquisition of Computing.Net (www.computing.net), a source of high tech information and technical support for IT professionals, developers, tech enthusiasts and consumers. The move comes within two months following the $35 million investment Bestofmedia raised from venture capital firm Index Ventures. The funding was projected to help the company accelerate growth in the US market, build on its position as a leading independent online media site, and expand its technology-focused offerings. Founded in 1996, Computing.Net features a comprehensive database of technical support questions and answers based on a large technology expert community. It covers over 30 topics including all major computer operating systems, hardware, security, networking and programming. Computing.Net is now part of Tom's Guide (www.tomsguide.com), a Bestofmedia Group brand. With 13 million monthly unique visitors, Tom's Guide is projected as a definitive online resource for unbiased product reviews, price comparisons, news and information on consumer electronics and high technology products for the home and business. Bestofmedia's other online products include Tom's Hardware and Tom's Games. The company's other acquisitions in the past include BuyCentral.com, Presence-PC.com, Infos-du-Net.com, JeuxVideoPC.com, TomsHardware.com, MaPetiteEntreprise.net and 3Labs.
Dear Subscribers - 17 Sep 2008
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