RIN report examines use and relevance of web 2.0 tools for researchers - July 7, 2010
The UK's Research Information Network (RIN) has released a new report on the use and relevance of web 2.0 for researchers. The report looks at the extent of adoption of different web 2.0 tools in different subject fields and disciplines, and the different types of researchers… Read More
Elsevier and International Society of Geriatric Oncology launch Journal of Geriatric Oncology - July 7, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) have announced the launch of an international, multidisciplinary journal - Journal of Geriatric Oncology. The Journal of Geriatric Oncology is focused on advancing research in the pathogenesis, biology, treatment and survivorship issues of older… Read More
Sony cuts e-reader prices as competition expands - July 7, 2010
Consumer electronics maker Sony Corp., Japan, has reportedly cut prices of its e- readers in the US for the second time since the launch of Apple, Inc.'s iPad in April. Sony has lowered the price of it Reader Daily Edition e-reader to $299 from $349 and… Read More
RSC Publishing announces inaugural issue of MedChemComm - July 7, 2010
Scientific publisher RSC Publishing, the publishing arm of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, has announced the online publication of the first issue of MedChemComm. MedChemComm is a new a high-impact, peer-reviewed journal for the rapid publication of research in medicinal chemistry. The journal is free… Read More
Journal Dialysis & Transplantation and MEI partner to support home dialysis therapies - July 7, 2010
Renal-care journal Dialysis & Transplantation (D&T), published by Wiley-Blackwell, has partnered with the Medical Education Institute (MEI) and its Home Dialysis Central website to create a comprehensive list of clinics in the US that support home dialysis patients. D&T claims to be the oldest and largest… Read More
LYRASIS and SkyRiver in deal to provide cataloguing services - July 7, 2010
LYRASIS, a regional membership organisation for libraries and information professionals in the US, has announced an agreement with SkyRiver, a bibliographic utility that connects libraries with bibliographic metadata. The agreement enables LYRASIS to market, sell, and provide training for SkyRiver cataloguing services to LYRASIS members throughout… Read More
