American Chemical Society launches new online-only journal, ACS Photonics - August 13, 2013
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications Division has announced the launch of ACS Photonics, which meets the growing need for an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to high-impact research in the field of photonics, the study of interactions of light with matter. Dr. Harry… Read More
Google joins e-textbook movement, rolls out textbook section for Google Play - August 13, 2013
Internet search services provider Google has reportedly joined the e-textbook movement, rolling out a textbook section for Google Play. It joins the ranks of Barnes & Noble and Amazon, which have long offered e-textbooks for sale, and rent. Available to Android… Read More
Dr Phil Richards named chief innovation officer at Jisc - August 13, 2013
Jisc has announced the appointment of Dr Phil Richards, director of IT at Loughborough University, as chief innovation officer at Jisc. He will take up his appointment in November 2013. Prior to his role at Loughborough University Phil undertook IT roles within other academic institutions.… Read More
Call for speakers for 29th annual Computers in Libraries now open - August 13, 2013
Information Today, Inc., a key provider of technology conferences for more than thirty years with Internet Librarian and KMWorld, has announced that call for speakers for the 29th annual Computers in Libraries is now open. The annual Computers in Libraries conference claims to be the most… Read More
Informa’s Primal Pictures unveils iPad version of Anatomy & Physiology Online learning tool - August 12, 2013
Informa's 3D anatomy software company Primal Pictures has launched an iPad enabled version of its award-winning Anatomy & Physiology Online subscription, the most complete and medically accurate interactive 3D model of the human body and its systems. The new version, Anatomy & Physiology Online for iPad,… Read More
New study explores effects of review setting on scientific peer review - August 12, 2013
Research findings recently published in PLOS ONE report that the setting in which a scientific peer review panel evaluates grant applications does not necessarily impact the outcome of the review process. However, the research found that the average amount of discussion panelists engage in during the… Read More
