New engineering network, EngRN, launches on SSRN platform - December 14, 2017
Elsevier, the information analytics business specialising in science and health, has announced that SSRN, its preprint server and early stage research platform, is launching a dedicated engineering network, EngRN. EngRN supports early stage research sharing in all areas of engineering, including aerospace, bioengineering, chemical, civil, electrical,… Read More
Editor-in-Chief of Nature Sir Philip Campbell to move to newly created role within Springer Nature - December 14, 2017
After 22 years as Editor-in-Chief of Nature, Sir Philip Campbell will move to a new role as Editor-in-Chief of Springer Nature in the summer of 2018 and continue to lead the Springer Nature Editorial Advisory Group and maintain responsibility for editorial policies across Springer Nature. Recruitment… Read More
Wiley launches the Wiley Researcher Academy, helps scientific researchers get published - December 14, 2017
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Inc. has announced the launch of a comprehensive research publishing learning program, the Wiley Researcher Academy, unique in testing knowledge and understanding. Encapsulating the entire publishing process, the Wiley Researcher Academy is an important support tool, establishing the skills needed… Read More
BMJ appoints Helen Crisp as new Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Open Quality - December 14, 2017
Healthcare knowledge provider BMJ has announced Helen Crisp as the new Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Open Quality. Helen Crisp is an expert in quality improvement in healthcare, working as a writer and editor, strategic consultant, programme developer and trainer. Her experience includes eight years as Assistant… Read More
ORCID User Facilities and Publications Working Group working collectively to promote facilities use - December 14, 2017
The ORCID User Facilities and Publications Working Group has issued a report that suggests a route to improved attribution and acknowledgement of research support related to use of facilities and specialised equipment, and better tools for the capture and analysis of that information. The Working… Read More
University of Southern Queensland selects Ex Libris solutions – Alma, Primo and Leganto - December 14, 2017
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has chosen the Ex Libris Alma® library services platform, the Primo® discovery and delivery solution, and the LegantoSM course reading list solution as the university's next-generation integrated system to serve students, academic… Read More