New Physics World apps to provide IOP members with free access to the magazine - June 10, 2011
Physics World, the membership magazine of the Institute of Physics (IOP), has launched a new app to provide IOP members with free access to the magazine from almost any smartphone or tablet. The new Physics World app has been designed to complement the recently re-launched… Read More
BioMed Central announces initiatives to increase visibility of scientific research from Africa - June 10, 2011
Open access publisher BioMed Central is working to increase the visibility of scientific research from Africa with a set of initiatives designed to encourage African researchers to publish their work in open access journals. The publisher has announced that its 2nd Open Access Africa conference… Read More
Gen Y researchers using open web technologies but not contributing much content: survey - June 10, 2011
The UK's Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and the British Library have released a report, according to which young researchers are increasingly using free web technology to help with their research. However they are not active in creating content, says the report. The British Library/ JISC… Read More
MarkLogic webinar to discuss Big Data challenges - June 10, 2011
Information infrastructure software provider Mark Logic Corporation, US, will host a webinar featuring Matt Aslett, senior analyst, enterprise software, The 451 Group, to discuss the trends changing the way organisations approach the management of Big Data. Aslett will be joined by Chris Biow, Federal CTO, MarkLogic,… Read More
Attention Subscribers – www.myscoope.com lets you access Knowledgespeak using your mobile devices - June 10, 2011
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available via our new beta application, SCOOPE STM Mobile. Subscribers on the move can now gain easy access to Knowledgespeak through a reader-friendly mobile phone interface. This application is uniquely available in two versions:… Read More
Duke University Libraries offer new tools and support for OA publishing - June 9, 2011
Duke University Libraries has announced a new service to help members of the Duke community create and publish peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journals. The move is part of its efforts to promote broader access to academic research. The Libraries' new service is expected to help prospective… Read More
