ACS launches inaugural edition of International Year of Chemistry Virtual Journal - February 2, 2011
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched the inaugural edition of its International Year of Chemistry (IYC) Virtual Journal, an online snapshot of the different ways in which chemistry improves everyday life for people worldwide. It includes a special video welcome from Dr. Nancy B. Jackson,… Read More
UK Science and Technology Committee invites submissions for peer review inquiry - February 1, 2011
The Science and Technology Committee in the UK's House of Commons recently launched an inquiry into peer review. It invites evidence on the operation and effectiveness of the peer review process used to examine and validate scientific results and papers prior to publication. The Committee welcomes… Read More
New study shows how MFDs are changing consumer book reading habits - February 1, 2011
In a recent study to understand how portable, multi-function devices or MFDs (iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android devices, etc) are changing consumer book reading habits. Consumers who utilised these devices expressed a tremendous affinity for them, struggling to come up with any significant shortcomings to reading ebooks on them. These consumers… Read More
Macmillan Publishers and King Saud University sign five year MoU - February 1, 2011
International publishing business Macmillan Publishers Ltd, UK, and King Saud University (KSU) have signed a five year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the university's scientific communication and profile. Macmillan Publishers will provide KSU with a wide range of services, including workshops… Read More
Springer to publish Cellular Oncology, expands cancer research portfolio - February 1, 2011
STM publisher Springer and the International Society of Cellular Oncology (ISCO) have announced a partnership to publish the journal, Cellular Oncology, starting this year. Cellular Oncology is the official journal of ISCO and publishes original papers and reviews on the latest advances in cancer research. It… Read More
Library Copyright Alliance releases paper on impact of Costco v. Omega on libraries - February 1, 2011
The Library Copyright Alliance has released 'The Impact of the Supreme Court's Decision in Costco v. Omega on Libraries'. Prepared by Jonathan Band, the concise, informative paper examines the much-discussed Costco v. Omega non-decision, which left in place a controversial 9th Circuit ruling that could have… Read More
