Ignoring previous research is rampant and unethical, says John Hopkins study - January 24, 2011
The vast majority of already published and relevant clinical trials of a given drug, device or procedure are routinely ignored by scientists conducting new research on the same topic, a new Johns Hopkins study has suggested. Johns Hopkins researchers further say failure to consider existing evidence is both unscientific and… Read More
APS launches new OA primary research journal – Physical Review X - January 24, 2011
The American Physical Society has announced the launch of Physical Review X (PRX), an online, open access, primary research journal for authors in all fields of physics. Jorge Pullin, Chair of the Horace C. Hearne, Jr. Institute for Theoretical Physics and professor in the Louisiana State… Read More
Three more SAGE journals accepted for inclusion in MEDLINE - January 24, 2011
Academic publisher SAGE has announced that a further three of its scientific journals collection have been selected for inclusion in MEDLINE. The journals are: Journal of Pharmacy Practice; Food Science and Technology International; and the Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers. MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis… Read More
IIM-Ahmedabad selects Serials Solutions 360 Search to enhance discovery of e-resources - January 24, 2011
Serials Solutions, a US-based provider of tools and services for libraries and a business unit of ProQuest LLC, has announced that the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad (IIMA), a leading business school in India, has selected and successfully implemented Serials Solutions 360 Search. The hosted… Read More
Kindle DTP extends 70 percent royalty option to books sold to Canadian customers - January 24, 2011
Online books retailer Amazon.com, Inc., US, has announced that the Kindle Digital Text Platform (DTP) is extending the 70 percent royalty option to include books sold to Canadian customers. Kindle DTP is also changing its name to Kindle Direct Publishing. The royalty option is available… Read More
Harvard University launches library module of Harvard mobile app - January 24, 2011
The Harvard University has launched the library module of the Harvard mobile app, offering access to the one of the world's largest university research libraries from virtually anywhere. The University is restructuring its library system in response to a rapidly changing technological and intellectual landscape.… Read More
