Dear Subscribers - March 27, 2009
Knowledgespeak.com, published by Scope e-Knowledge Center, has introduced a new section under Knowledgespeak blogs. Called 'blogspeak', this section include blog posts relevant to the publishing industry, particularly STM publishing. Updated weekly by Scope's editorial board, subscribers are invited to participate in blogspeak… Read More
Now follow Knowledgespeak on Twitter - March 27, 2009
Knowledgespeak.com, published by Scope e-Knowledge Center, is now on twitter - http://twitter.com/knowledgespeak. Read More
‘Current Medical Research and Opinion’ formulates new Transparency Policy - March 27, 2009
Current Medical Research and Opinion (CMRO), an international, peer-reviewed clinical research journal published by Informa Healthcare, has developed, and will soon institute, a formal Transparency Policy. The policy, projected to go above and beyond normal medical journal standards, is seen as a consequence of the 'Medical… Read More
ALPSP seeks proposals for survey on scholarly book publishing with particular focus on online publication - March 27, 2009
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishing (ALPSP), the international trade association for scholarly and professional publishers, is seeking proposals to carry out a study of scholarly publishing practice by academic book publishers, with a particular focus on online publication. ALPSP has carried out three… Read More
Elsevier launches global online community – Innovation Explorers - March 27, 2009
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of Innovation Explorers, an online community of 300 researchers from 69 countries. Through online activities ranging from facilitated chats to one-on-one interviews, the members will help the global publisher identify, design and deliver relevant products and services that… Read More
SAGE launches new social network for discussion of research methods - March 27, 2009
Academic publisher SAGE has announced the launch of Methodspace.com, a public social network for discussion of research methods online. Methodspace aims to bring together researchers from across the academic spectrum looking for support and advice on any aspect of methodology. Registered users… Read More