Karo Bio opts for Reaxys and Reaxys Medicinal Chemistry to support chemists in research and development - July 11, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that Karo Bio, a developer of innovative drugs for large medical needs, has started to use Reaxys and Reaxys Medicinal Chemistry. Karo Bio has chosen the solutions to support its chemists in their research and development objectives, ensuring they have… Read More
Springer announces impact factor increases for journals in 2012 - July 11, 2013
STM publisher Springer has announced that among those journals receiving a first-time impact factor (IF), 46 were Springer publications. Thomson Reuters recently released its Journal Citation Reports (JCR) for 2012. This brings the total number of Springer journals with IFs to 1,539, many of which… Read More
ProQuest appoints Tony Rummans as VP, Global Sales - July 11, 2013
Information resources and technologies provider ProQuest, US, has announced the appointment of Tony Rummans as Vice President Global Sales. In this role, Rummans will be responsible for leading the Global Sales organisation, helping to drive the strategic transformation of ProQuest's integrated go-to-market approach. In addition,… Read More
Thomson Reuters acquires BioWorld - July 11, 2013
BioWorld and its companion publication Medical Device Daily (MDD) have been acquired by Thomson Reuters, a leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. It is expected that joining Thomson Reuters will allow the company to further invest in innovation and to grow its… Read More
Swets introduces Open Access APC management service - July 11, 2013
Information services provider Swets, Netherlands, has introduced a new APC management service. As the open access publishing model expands at an increasing rate, new challenges naturally arise for libraries, publishers, funders and researchers. Libraries in particular have to develop, implement and manage new workflows and procedures… Read More
Blackboard announces free, flexible option for running massive open online courses - July 11, 2013
Enterprise technology and innovative solutions provider Blackboard Inc., US, has announced a free, flexible option for running massive open online courses (MOOCs): a hosted instance of Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship learning management system (LMS). With more institutions looking to offer large, open courses, the offer… Read More
