Dear Subscribers - February 26, 2008
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TRLN members partner with OCA to build free digital library - February 25, 2008
Members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) have announced that they are partnering with the Open Content Alliance (OCA) to build a freely accessible digital library. TRLN is a collaborative organisation of the research libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State… Read More
Reed Elsevier may divest B2B division - February 25, 2008
Publishing giant Reed Elsevier, Netherlands, is reportedly putting its business-to-business division, Reed Business Information (RBI), on sale. The sale will include scientific current affairs magazine, New Scientist. According to analysts' estimates, the sale could generate more than $2.5 billion of revenue. The announcement to sell RBI… Read More
EQUATOR Network launch meeting to focus on achieving transparency in the reporting of health research - February 25, 2008
The EQUATOR Network, an international initiative that aims to improve the reliability of scientific publications by promoting transparent and accurate reporting of health research, has announced that it will hold its launch meeting on June 26, 2008, in London, UK. The conference, 'Achieving transparency in reporting… Read More
Thomson Scientific’ new study analyses high-impact research in molecular biology and genetics - February 25, 2008
Information solutions provider Thomson Scientific, part of Thomson Corporation, US, has announced the results of a study assessing high-impact research in molecular biology and genetics. In the January/February issue of Science Watch, Thomson Scientific analyses data from its Essential Science Indicators to identify molecular biology and… Read More
New obesity journal from Karger - February 25, 2008
Medical and scientific publisher Karger Publishers, Switzerland, has announced a new multidisciplinary journal, Obesity Facts, for research and therapy. The journal will publish articles covering all aspects of obesity, in particular epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and the prevention of adiposity. The official publication of the… Read More
