Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced the winners of its Annual Research Awards that recognise excellence in open access research published across its journals each year.

The winning articles, selected by internationally renowned judges, have been chosen for their innovation and high-quality execution and discussion. These winners will automatically be shortlisted for the overall BioMed Central Research Award, the winner of which will be announced at the BioMed Central Research Awards ceremony.

The Open Data Award, sponsored by LabArchives, seeks to recognise researchers who have published in BioMed Central journals and have demonstrated leadership in the sharing, standardisation, publication, or re-use of biomedical research data. The award is selected by a judging panel with particular interests in scientific data sharing and publication.

The winning articles will be announced at a ceremony held in London on May 17, 2012. Awards for Case Report of the Year, Open Access Advocate/Institution of the Year and Editor of the Year will also be presented.

STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the release of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a new single volume comprehensive publication on contemporary aesthetic plastic surgery. Edited by renowned plastic surgeons Dr. Sherrell Aston, Dr. Douglas Steinbrech and Dr. Jennifer L. Walden, this comprehensive text covers all major contemporary procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery.

This reference brings to the table the masterful expertise needed to achieve the desired outcomes for every cosmetic surgery procedure, including the MACS lift, endoscopic mid- and lower face rejuvenation, lid/cheek blending along the tear trough, cohesive gel breast augmentation, lipoabdominoplasty, injectables such as Botox, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra, nonsurgical ultrasonic fat reduction, suture suspension threadlifts, and many more.

Together with leading international contributors, the editors present the most comprehensive in-depth view of the current state of aesthetic plastic surgery. The title covers the most successful aesthetic surgery procedures used on an almost daily basis. The reference is projected to be equally useful to both experienced as well as budding surgeons.

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Academic publisher SAGE has announced a partnership with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Under the deal, SAGE will publish the latter’s Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), beginning in 2010. The first SAGE published issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal will begin with Volume 30 in January 2010.

A peer-reviewed international journal, ASJ focuses on scientific developments and clinical techniques in aesthetic surgery. The journal is the official publication of the 2400-member ASAPS. It is also the official journal of The Rhinoplasty Society. Additionally, the journal is the official English-language journal of eleven major international societies of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery from South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

ASJ features original research and review articles on topics relevant to the safe and effective practice of aesthetic surgery including anatomical studies, outcomes of clinical techniques and patient safety. ASJ also includes Continuing Medical Education (CME) articles and exams.

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