NISO announces new publishers enacting phase two of KBART guidelines - November 22, 2016
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has announced that five publishers are now supplying metadata that conforms to phase two of the recommended practice, KBART: Knowledge Bases And Related Tools (NISO RP-9-2014). Conformance with KBART indicates that the format and content of data supplied by these… Read More
Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology adds embedded 3D image videos to enhance visualization of medical procedures - November 22, 2016
The current issue of the Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology now features 3D imaging embedded within its articles for the first time. Use of this digital and multimedia technique enhances the value of five papers, which focus on kidney injuries, tumour diagnoses, and dental medicine.… Read More
AMA and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions collaborate to offer a solution for accurate lists of healthcare professionals - November 22, 2016
The American Medical Association (AMA) and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has announced a collaboration to offer a solution that simplifies a successful strategy for constantly maintaining high-quality data for use in network directories. The collaboration combines the industry-leading data resources of the… Read More
Elsevier announces finalists for Outstanding ICT Innovation Award - November 21, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier has recognised the organisations for outstanding achievements in the implementation and usage of health information and technology that truly improves patient care and safety, via the HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Award for Outstanding ICT Innovation. The award, announced at the HIMSS Europe Conference on… Read More
Thieme signs agreement on sharing principles for academic publications - November 21, 2016
STM, a global trade association for academic and publishers, has developed sharing principles that serve as a guideline for academic, technical, and medical publishers worldwide. Medical and scientific publisher Thieme has also joined the list of signees of these voluntary principles for sharing scholarly articles in… Read More
Digital Science invests in robotic cloud laboratory, Transcriptic - November 21, 2016
Transcriptic Inc., a robotic cloud laboratory for life sciences, has announced the closing of a $13.4 million Series A-1 investment. The new funding was led by Data Collective, along with new investors Digital Science and WuXi AppTec. Existing investors, including AME Cloud… Read More
