Perceptions of open access publishing are changing for the better, reveals NPG and Palgrave Macmillan survey - August 13, 2015
A survey of 22,000 academic researchers by Nature Publishing Group (NPG) and Palgrave Macmillan has found that a decreasing number of authors are concerned about perceptions of the quality of open access publications. In 2014, 40 percent of scientists who had not… Read More
Outsell report reveals the impact of research funders - August 10, 2015
Outsell, Inc., a research and advisory firm focused on media, information, and technology, has announced the publication of a new report 'The Impact of Research Funders on Scholarly Communication.' The report examines the role funders play in the research workflow, addressing issues facing researchers, funders, and… Read More
Actionable mobile health applications to redefine healthcare delivery in India, notes Wolters Kluwer Health at the first HIMSS summit held in India - August 10, 2015
Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information, business intelligence, and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry, participated in 'The Digital India Healthcare Summit-2015,' the first HIMSS summit held in India. During the summit, company executives spoke about the rising use of Actionable Mobile… Read More
Elsevier and the American Society for Pain Management Nursing announce collaboration for developing eLearning Product - August 7, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier and the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN), an organisation dedicated to the advancement and promotion of optimal nursing care for people affected by pain, have announced a collaboration to develop a pain management lesson. The online lesson will be part of… Read More
BMJ and NHS Scotland partner to provide BMJ Best Practice to NHS staff - August 7, 2015
Medical knowledge provider BMJ has announced a partnership with NHS Scotland to provide BMJ Best Practice to NHS staff across the country. BMJ Best Practice is an online decision support tool that gives healthcare professionals fast and easy access to the latest information when making… Read More
Frankfurt Book Fair to host The Markets: Global Publishing Summit 2015 - August 7, 2015
Seven relevant book and media markets are the focus of The Markets - Global Publishing Summit, the new event to kick off the Frankfurt Book Fair (October 14-18, 2015). During this one-day event, to be held on the day before the fair officially opens, industry experts… Read More