Russian Ministry of Education and Science confirms Scopus as one of the primary tools for research assessment of Russian universities - September 19, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that Scopus is officially confirmed as one of the primary requirements for the research assessment of all Russian universities. Dr. Alexander A. Klimov, Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Russia, formalised this decision through Scopus’ inclusion in the Government’s regulating… Read More
EBSCO Information Services offers time-saving options via EBSCO Usage Loading Service - September 19, 2012
EBSCO Information Services, US, has announced that with EBSCONET Usage Consolidation, librarians can collect, consolidate and report on the usage of their online resources. This is expected to make vital collection management information readily available in the librarian’s workflow — within EBSCONET Subscription Management. But since… Read More
Thomson CompuMark launches enhanced research offering, Search with Opinion - September 19, 2012
Thomson CompuMark, a Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science business and global player in trademark searching and watching, has announced the launch of Search with Opinion, an enhanced research offering. The new feature seeks to facilitate fast and cost-effective access to a highly regarded network of… Read More
John Wiley & Sons and the Asian Federation of Biotechnology sign collaboration agreement - September 19, 2012
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc., US, has announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement between Biotechnology Journal and the Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB). From 2013, the Federation will contribute two special issues to the journal annually. Representatives from the AFOB will also join… Read More
Scientific American Supplement & Builders Archive Collection now available online - September 19, 2012
Scientific publisher Nature Publishing Group, UK, has announced that the Scientific American Supplement & Builders Archive Collection is now available to institutional customers at www.nature.com/scientificamerican/archive. Readers can now explore floor plans of unique houses in addition to historic advancements in science, technology… Read More
Knovel adds Titanium Alloy Database to critical content line - September 19, 2012
Knovel, provider of a Web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools, has announced the addition of the Titanium Alloy Database to its growing Critical Content line. The mission behind Knovel’s Critical Content line is to fill major gaps in technical content that… Read More
