China is consolidating position as scientific powerhouse, says Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars supplement - July 28, 2016
The Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars supplement identifies the countries and institutions showing the most significant growth in high-quality research publications, using the power of the Nature Index, which tracks the research of more than 8,000 global institutions. It shows that… Read More
Elsevier launches Sherpath, a mobile-first, personalised learning platform - July 28, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier has launched Sherpath, a first-of-its-kind nursing and allied health, adaptive and mobile-first education platform focused on improving student outcomes. Elsevier experts created Sherpath to intersperse flexible content modules with frequent assessments to support just-in-time remediation and successful progression throughout the curriculum. With a… Read More
SAGE Publishing launches new platform for SAGE Research Methods suite of products - July 28, 2016
Academic publisher SAGE Publishing has announced the launch of a new platform for the SAGE Research Methods suite of products. The design of the new site was developed alongside student, academic and librarian user communities to improve discovery and user experiences and to allow users to… Read More
Jisc upgrades Janet network - July 28, 2016
Jisc has announced that it is upgrading its Janet network to triple capacity across parts of the network over the next three years. The Janet network serves 18 million users worldwide and provides UK research and education with a reliable, high capacity, world-class network, enabling… Read More
Elsevier to announce results of second national survey on evidence-based practice with ANPD and OSU College of Nursing at ANPD Annual Convention - July 15, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier will announce the results of a second national study launched in collaboration with the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) and the Ohio State University College of Nursing (OSU CON) on evidence-based practice in nursing. The announcement will be made during a general… Read More
Investing in academic excellence does lead to research impact, says new HEFCE report - July 14, 2016
A report for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) by Digital Science reveals that the scholarly significance of research underpins its societal impact. The report titled 'Publication patterns in research underpinning impact in REF 2014' is the first report to… Read More
