University of the Basque Country of Spain selects OCLC WorldShare Management Services - March 15, 2018
The University of the Basque Country, the public research institution in the Basque Country of Spain, has selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services as its new cloud-based library services platform. WorldShare Management Services (WMS) provides all of the applications needed to manage a library, including acquisitions,… Read More
Open access is the future of academic and scientific publishing, says new Springer Nature survey - March 15, 2018
The overwhelming majority of professional staff in research institutions and libraries across the globe view open access as the future of academic and scientific publishing. However, many are not satisfied with the speed of transition, according to a survey by Springer Nature. The survey of 200… Read More
Clarivate Analytics appoints Caroline Birkle as new General Manager of Converis - March 15, 2018
Data company Clarivate Analytics has announced the appointment of Caroline Birkle as the General Manager of their leading research information management system, Converis. Converis supports universities, research institutions and funding agencies in collecting and managing data across the research life cycle. Birkle will join Converis on… Read More
BMJ and ELM to roll out Clinical Decision Support Training for healthcare professionals in Jordan and Iraq - March 15, 2018
Medical knowledge provider BMJ is implementing an ambitious Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Training Initiative, aimed at improving differential diagnosis of infectious diseases, as well as achieving broader healthcare outcomes in Jordan and Iraq. The Initiative provides clinicians and healthcare professionals with evidence-based online tools and… Read More
Journal of Biological Chemistry appoints three new associate editors - March 15, 2018
The Journal of Biological Chemistry has appointed Phyllis Hanson, Karin Musier–Forsyth, and Michael Shipston as associate editors. The three new editors bring expertise in intracellular cell membranes, RNA biology, and ion channel signalling to the journal. The three new associate editors will serve five-year terms. … Read More
Artificial Intelligence – driving next generation innovation in Southeast Asia, says new report - March 14, 2018
Southeast Asia is one region that has invested heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and as a result boasts huge growth in its AI capabilities and understanding. Developers in Southeast Asia are increasingly competing to uncover new approaches and broaden its reach. By recognizing AI's capacity to influence both business and… Read More
