University of Texas researchers develop search engine to curb plagiarism - January 25, 2008
The Nature journal has reported that two research scientists at the University of Texas in Dallas - Dr. Harold Garner and Dr. Mounir Errami - have developed an online search engine that curbs "questionable publication practices". By deploying its new eTBLAST programme, the duo has managed to pinpoint 70,000 papers… Read More
Techstreet named primary distributor of ASC X9 print and electronic publications - January 25, 2008
Information solutions provider Thomson Scientific, part of Thomson Corporation, US, has signed an agreement with the Accredited Standards Committee X9, Inc. - Financial Industry Standards (ASC X9). Under the deal, Thomson Scientific's Techstreet (www.techstreet.com) will be the primary distributor for ASC X9 publications in print and… Read More
Royal Society of Medicine Press to archive 17 journals with Portico - January 25, 2008
The Royal Society of Medicine Press (RSM Press) has signed an agreement with Portico to preserve its entire online journals collection of 17 titles. With the inclusion of the RSM Press publications, over 7,300 titles have now been entrusted to the Portico… Read More
Humana releases book on disparities in American healthcare - January 25, 2008
Publisher Humana Press, US, has announced the launch of Eliminating Healthcare Disparities in America, a book co-authored by Dr. Richard Allen Williams, an expert on healthcare disparities. The expert writers seek to provide the benefits of their experience as a resource for helping others to make… Read More
Helmholtz Alliance states support for SCOAP3’s open access initiative - January 25, 2008
The management board of the Helmholtz Alliance 'Physics at the Terascale' has expressed its support for the SCOAP3 initiative, which calls for free electronic access to peer-reviewed journal content in the area of particle physics. The initiative has proposed a commercial business model that is projected to boost a dynamic… Read More
Desktop Engineering Magazine appoints Amy Rowell as Editorial Director - January 25, 2008
Desktop Engineering, a magazine published by Level 5 Communications, Inc., US, has announced the appointment of Amy Rowell as editorial director of the magazine and its associated properties. She was earlier executive editor of Innovate Forum, and also an industry analyst/editor with consulting firm Cyon Research. Rowell's publishing industry experience… Read More
