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Experts examine consequences of scientific misconduct - August 14, 2008
Specialists in science ethics, Barbara Redman and Jon Merz, recently examined the records of scientists who were officially found guilty of misconduct by the US Office of Research Integrity (ORI) between January 1994 and December 2001. In a report, recently published in scientific journal Science, the… Read More
Thomson Reuters adds new features to Citation Impact Center - August 14, 2008
The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters has announced the addition of new features to Citation Impact Center. Citation Impact Center is a web-based resource devoted to scholarly resources and discussion about the many facets of citation-based evaluation. The Citation Impact Center, formally… Read More
NewsRx launches 86 new titles under its VerticalNews imprint - August 14, 2008
Publisher and international news organisation NewsRx, US, has launched 86 new titles under its VerticalNews imprint. New geographic-oriented titles at VerticalNews focus on news from Asia, China, and India. As part of this launch and to promote international understanding of climate-impacting issues, the company has made… Read More
Michigan University scientist creating genomic database for biofuel crops - August 14, 2008
Michigan State University scientists, led by Robin Buell and Kevin Childs, are reportedly creating an easily accessible, web-based genomic database of information on crops that can be used to make ethanol. Genomic databases contain information on the molecular biology and genetics of a particular species. The… Read More
ProQuest expands Periodical Archive, releases new collection - August 14, 2008
ProQuest, a Cambridge Information Group company, has announced the completion of Collection 6 and launch of Collection 7 of Periodicals Archive Online. Periodicals Archive Online is known for its access to international, scholarly literature from 37 subject areas in the arts, humanities and social sciences, spanning… Read More
