ASM and Publons partner to bring recognition to peer reviewers - October 9, 2017
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has announced a partnership with Publons to support scientists who agree to serve as reviewers of manuscripts submitted to the ASM Journals. Through the partnership, ASM reviewers are able to seamlessly keep a record of every… Read More
Springer Nature’s Bookmetrix to launch a new metric for eBook collection performance at Frankfurt Book Fair - October 6, 2017
Bookmetrix, a platform that brings together citations, downloads and altmetrics for books and chapters, is extending its scope by providing better insights into the reach and impact of Springer Nature's various eBook collections. With these new, innovative features, Bookmetrix is adding value by offering detailed information… Read More
SAGE Publishing launches new OA journal – Journal of Textiles and Fibrous Materials - October 6, 2017
Academic publisher SAGE Publishing will begin publishing the Journal of Textiles and Fibrous Materials, a new open access (OA) journal exploring fibrous structures and fiber based materials. Covering the entire lifecycle of textiles and fibrous materials, including clothing, paper and foams, the journal provides a space… Read More
Elsevier launches eight new biomaterials and biomedical engineering books - October 5, 2017
Elsevier, the information analytics business specialising in science and health, has announced the publication of Biomaterials: A Systems Approach to Engineering Concepts by Brian Love. By focusing on the mechanical needs of implants, disease states and current clinical needs, this inventive text encourages readers to design… Read More
EDP Sciences announces the launch of Emergent Scientist, a new OA publication for science students - October 5, 2017
EDP Sciences has announced the recent launch of Emergent Scientist, an innovative new open access journal that puts young scientists at its heart. The journal was born out of the 2016 International Physicists' Tournament (IPT), and is supported by the French Physics Society and the French… Read More
JAMA Network set to launch new online general medical journal – JAMA Network Open - October 5, 2017
The JAMA Network will launch a new online general medical journal, JAMA Network Open, in early 2018. The new journal will publish peer-reviewed, fully open-access clinical research across all medical disciplines. 'Open access' is free, immediate, online availability of research articles that permits others to access,… Read More
