ScienceDirect offers ability to view 3D datasets next to the published online articles - October 16, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, and Kitware, a worldwide leader in developing advanced visualization technologies, has announced that Elsevier journals offer the opportunity to upload 3D datasets when submitting a paper for publication. This way, once published, readers can interactively explore 3D datasets next to the online… Read More
Springer expands publishing portfolio in Korea - October 16, 2013
STM publisher Springer has signed new agreements with the Korea Nano Technology Research Society (KoNTRS) for a new open access journal and KAIST Press for a new book series. With this move, the publisher seeks to expand its activities in South Korea. Starting in January… Read More
Dr. Derek Lowe to keynote second annual SciBX Summit on Innovation in Drug Discovery & Development - October 16, 2013
Scientific publisher Nature Publishing Group (NPG) and BioCentury Publications, Inc. have announced that Dr. Derek Lowe will be the keynote speaker at the second annual SciBX Summit on Innovation in Drug Discovery & Development. The Summit will be held October 29-30 in Boston, Mass., at the… Read More
IEEE initiates new standards working groups - October 15, 2013
Technical professional organisation IEEE has announced its new working groups will immediately kick off the development process to create standards for the EPEAT registry. In July, IEEE announced its plan to move the IEEE 1680 standards forward. Since then, working groups have been established for… Read More
RSC welcomes intention to appoint Chief Scientific Adviser in Northern Ireland - October 15, 2013
Ahead of a meeting of scientists and politicians at Stormont, the chief executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dr Robert Parker, has announced that the position of Chief Scientific Adviser in Northern Ireland will be created as outlined in the draft Northern Ireland Innovation Strategy.… Read More
University of Mannheim Library selects Ex Libris’ Alma library management solution - October 15, 2013
Library technology solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the University of Mannheim has opted for the Alma library management solution. One of the leading economic and social science libraries in Germany, with a record of continuing innovation, the University of Mannheim joins over 170… Read More
