Sigma-Aldrich’s second annual ‘State of Translational Research Survey Report’ highlights challenges to reproducible science - January 6, 2015
Life Science and High Technology company Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, US, has issued the second annual State of Translational Research Survey Report, addressing challenges to the reproducibility of research within the academic translational research community. Sigma-Aldrich's report, based on a survey conducted in concert with the Association for… Read More
arXiv analysis finds that ‘text overlap’ clutters scientific papers - December 31, 2014
Computer text analysis of a huge database of scientific papers shows a large amount of 'text overlap,' where authors use text from previous papers of their own and others, not always with attribution. According to Cornell University Library researchers, this is not necessarily good or bad.… Read More
ARL releases Shared Print Programs, SPEC Kit 345 - December 29, 2014
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released Shared Print Programs, SPEC Kit 345, which explores the extent of ARL member libraries' participation in concerted efforts among groups of libraries to collaboratively collect or retain print collections and provide access to them. The SPEC Kit… Read More
Thomson Reuters’ 2014 State of Innovation India report identifies Hi-Tech Engineering and Pharma companies as front runners of innovation in India - December 16, 2014
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of its 2014 State of Innovation India report. This is the second consecutive year of the study, which is conducted by looking at patent activity to gain a clearer understanding of the innovation… Read More
Publishing For Digital Minds pursues global audience with multilingual social media backchannel - December 15, 2014
The London Book Fair, in association with The Publishers Association, has announced plans to put international social media at the heart of the next edition of Publishing for Digital Minds. It will recruit a team of social media experts to live-tweet and blog the 2015 conference… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health announces Asian launch of UpToDate Anywhere - December 12, 2014
Healthcare information provider Wolters Kluwer Health has announced the Asian launch of UpToDate Anywhere and its first deployment in Asia by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center in Thailand. UpToDate Anywhere enables hospitals and healthcare organisations to provide clinicians with mobile access to… Read More
