Cell Stem Cell named ‘Best New Journal’ of 2007 - February 12, 2008
The Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division (PSP) of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) has named Cell Stem Cell, a Cell Press journal, as the 2007 Best New Journal - Science, Technology & Medicine. The journal was awarded this distinction today during the Association of American… Read More
George Troutman to lead fiscal operations at ECNext - February 12, 2008
ECNext, a US-based provider of web merchandising services for business publishers, has announced the appointment of George Troutman as chief financial officer. In his new position, Troutman will be responsible for the financial strategy of the company and will play a critical leadership role within ECNext.… Read More
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BMJ Group signs agreement with Cerner Corporation - February 11, 2008
Medical publisher the BMJ Group, UK, has announced that the company has entered into an agreement with US-based healthcare information technology supplier Cerner Corporation. Under the deal, BMJ will integrate its evidence-based medical information with a range of solutions offered by Cerner… Read More
Bowker launches GDSN pilot programme - February 11, 2008
Bibliographic information provider Bowker, US, has announced the launch of a pilot project to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the publishing supply chain by using the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). The GDSN will enable 'real-time' exchange of product catalogue data between book publishers, distributors,… Read More
University of British Columbia unveils online institutional repository - February 11, 2008
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has announced the development of an institutional repository (IR). Called cIRcle (circle.ubc.ca), the online storehouse is designed to help store the vast array of UBC's research output. Currently in pilot mode, cIRcle will be officially launched in spring 2008. Based… Read More
