World Scientific launches new journal, Journal of Extreme Events - April 17, 2014
STM Publisher World Scientific has announced the launch of Journal of Extreme Events. The objective of the journal is to provide a forum for analysis of the occurrence, impact, and significance of extreme events on natural and human systems. The Journal will provide a range of… Read More
Wiley signs definitive agreement to acquire CrossKnowledge - April 16, 2014
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CrossKnowledge, a learning solutions provider focused on leadership and managerial skills development, for $175 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close on May 1. CrossKnowledge is a privately-held company based… Read More
Kazakhstani research community to benefit from access to Scopus and continued access to ScienceDirect - April 15, 2014
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has signed a license agreement with the National Center for Scientific and Technical Information (NCSTI) to make key Elsevier resources available to the entire Kazakhstani research community. The agreement, signed on behalf of the Ministry of Science and Education, provides more… Read More
Springer and Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science of the University of Tokyo launch new book series, Science for Sustainable Societies - April 15, 2014
STM publisher Springer and the Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science of the University of Tokyo (IR3S) have launched a new English-language book series called Science for Sustainable Societies. The series will provide timely research reports that have been carried out in accordance with the principles… Read More
BioMed Central launches Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation Journal - April 11, 2014
Open access publisher BioMed Central and the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA.BPD) has announced the launch of Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation. The journal is also an official publication of the Dachverband Dialektisch Behaviorale Therapie, an organisation that supports research in the… Read More
Elsevier publishes five new cancer therapy books - April 8, 2014
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the publication of five new cancer therapy books, including Cancer Theranostics, edited by Xiaoyuan Chen and Stephen Wong. All of the new books will be featured at this week’s American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting April 5-9 in… Read More
