Elsevier publishes six new plastics and polymers books - September 5, 2017
Elsevier, the information analytics business specialising in science and health, has announced the publication of the second edition of Comprehensive Composite Materials II, edited by Carl H. Zweben and Peter Beaumont. This one-stop reference work spans the entire composites science field, covering topics such as fiber… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health and the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy launch new OA journal – European Journal of Oncology Pharmacy - September 5, 2017
Information services and solutions provider Wolters Kluwer Health and the European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP) have announced the launch of a new open access journal, the European Journal of Oncology Pharmacy (EJOP). The official journal of the ESOP will join the… Read More
New data offers a more comprehensive view of online sharing and discussion for thousands of books - September 5, 2017
Data science company Altmetric has started tracking attention to books listed on Amazon, providing further insights into the online discussions and engagement relating to individual titles. This new capability has already produced huge volumes of attention data - in just a few days Altmetric has… Read More
Partnership between IET and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to provide greater global access to The Journal of Engineering - September 5, 2017
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have announced a new partnership to promote the IET's open access journal, The Journal of Engineering. As a result of this new partnership, researchers across the globe will… Read More
Library Journal and JSTOR host panel on ebook acquisition - September 5, 2017
Library Journal and JSTOR recently hosted a panel on the benefits and tradeoffs of Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA). EBA is a purchasing model that allows academic librarians to combine insights from usage data with their deep knowledge of local research and teaching needs… Read More
Brill Asia opens branch office in Beijing - September 1, 2017
Academic publisher Brill, through its regional office in Singapore, Brill Asia, has opened a branch office in Beijing, supporting its sales and marketing activities. The official opening took place during the 24th Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF). A festive reception for the opening of Brill China… Read More
