Elsevier and American Dairy Science Association announce winners of 3rd annual Journal of Dairy Science Most-Cited Awards - August 1, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier and the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) have announced the winners of the third annual Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) Most-Cited Awards. Papers published in JDS throughout 2010 were eligible and citations from date of publication until April 15, 2013, were taken… Read More
ACM and Code.org partner to expand K-12 computer science education - August 1, 2013
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced a partnership with Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to growing K-12 computer science education in America, to bring computing skills to elementary and high school students across the US. The partnership is aimed at ensuring that every K-12… Read More
Springer releases Android version of SpringerLink mobile app - August 1, 2013
STM publisher Springer has released an Android version of its SpringerLink mobile application, allowing for wider access to its content. The app's user interface has also been improved, making navigation easier and faster. In January 2012 Springer released its first version… Read More
ARL joins coalition in urging Congress to evaluate, reform NSA surveillance - August 1, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), together with 59 other privacy and civil liberties groups, recently sent a letter to the US Senate Judiciary Committee, calling on Congress to evaluate the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance programs and risks to civil liberties.… Read More
Cengage Learning and MathJax partner to improve the display of mathematical equations in Cengage Learning digital products - August 1, 2013
Educational content, software and services company Cengage Learning, Inc., US, and MathJax have announced a partnership to improve the display of mathematical equations in Cengage Learning digital products. MathJax will deliver integrated content for math and chemistry in Cengage Learning's MindTap solutions, providing improved rendering… Read More
CCC announces international copyright education partnership with CERLALC - August 1, 2013
Licensing solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), US, has announced an international copyright education partnership as part of its new OnCopyright global education portal with the Centro Regional para el Fomento del Libro en América Latina y el Caribe (CERLALC). CERLALC, an intergovernmental organisation based… Read More
