IHS Inc. granted new patent for proprietary, next-generation search technology - April 28, 2014
IHS Inc., a global source of critical information and insight, has announced that it has been granted a new patent for the question-answering technology behind its IHS Goldfire software, used by companies to accelerate research and power innovation. Patent No. 8,666,730, labeled "Question-Answering System and… Read More
BMJ partners with Ex Libris Group to enhance access to BMJ Clinical Evidence - April 28, 2014
Healthcare knowledge provider BMJ has announced a partnership with Ex Libris Group, provider of automated library solutions, to enhance access to BMJ Clinical Evidence, an online medical data resource designed for the practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM). BMJ Clinical Evidence publishes… Read More
COAR launches strategic initiative to align repository networks - April 28, 2014
Several major repository networks agreed to work together to further align their activities at the 'Aligning Repository Networks Meeting' in March 2014. The final report from this meeting is now available on the COAR website. As research becomes increasingly global, it is critical to create infrastructure… Read More
Joan-Marie Stiglich named Chief Content Officer, SLACK News - April 28, 2014
STM publishing company SLACK Incorporated, US, has announced that Joan-Marie Stiglich, ELS, has been named to the position of Chief Content Officer, SLACK News. The move recognises the growing importance and sophistication of content strategy and development to the overall success of SLACK Incorporated. In… Read More
American Academy of Neurology unveils new OA medical journal - April 28, 2014
The American Academy of Neurology has launched a new online, open access medical journal, titled Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, to provide neurologists and scientists interested in translational research with peer-reviewed articles, editorials and reviews to enhance patient care, education, and clinical and translational research. Neurology:… Read More
Latest edition of Blogspeak now online - April 28, 2014
The latest edition of Blogspeak is now online. Featured are: Joseph Esposito (Rearguard and Vanguard); Dahlia Remler (Are 90% of academic papers really never cited? Reviewing the literature on academic citations); Dr. Frank J. Domino (Do 'High-impact' Medical Journals Report Accurate Outcomes?); Kent Anderson (Keeping It Real — Ethics and… Read More
