IEEE launches IEEE Xplore Mobile - June 18, 2010
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), US, a technical professional association for the advancement of technology, has announced the launch of IEEE Xplore Mobile. The new mobile version of IEEE Xplore incorporates enhancements based on user feedback collected from a beta test period that… Read More
Thomson Reuters releases 2009 Journal Citation Reports - June 18, 2010
Information services provider Thomson Reuters, US, has announced the release of the 2009 Journal Citation Reports (JCR). JCR claims to be the most widely used tool for assessing the world's leading journals. The metrics it offers, including Journal Impact Factor, empower users to objectively evaluate a… Read More
China to host Digital Publishing Asia Pacific 2010 summit - June 18, 2010
Business events organiser Global Leaders Institute, China, will organise the Digital Publishing Asia Pacific 2010 summit. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the digital publishing industry. Digital publishing is emerging as a new economic growth point for the country's publishing industry. Supported by key industry… Read More
Emerald partners with ASFOR, the Italian Association for the Development of Management Education - June 18, 2010
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, has signed an agreement with ASFOR, the Italian Association for the Development of Management Education. Effective June 1, 2010, this partnership enables both organisations to work together towards their common goals of supporting and developing management… Read More
Universities can contribute millions to economy by adopting OA, says JISC report - June 17, 2010
Universities could be adding millions of pounds to the UK economy, according to findings announced this week by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) at a Universities UK event. The report, Modelling scholarly communication options: costs and benefits for universities, is authored by Alma Swan. It… Read More
Thomson Reuters completes Academic Reputation Survey, achieves record response rate - June 17, 2010
Information services provider Thomson Reuters, US, has announced that it has completed its Academic Reputation Survey, achieving a record 13,388 responses from professional scholars worldwide. The survey forms part of Thomson Reuters Global Institutional Profiles Project, an initiative that will create data-driven profiles of globally significant… Read More
