Elsevier launches new journal – Journal of Computational Science - May 20, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of the Journal of Computational Science. The journal aims to be an international platform to exchange important novel research results in simulation-based science across all scientific disciplines. The Journal of Computational Science will publish advanced, innovative interdisciplinary research… Read More
APPI launches redesigned and upgraded website - May 20, 2010
The American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. (APPI), US, has announced that it has redesigned and upgraded its website, www.appi.org. The new revamped website is projected to allow APPI to take advantage of all of today's online marketing tools. According to the company, the… Read More
Emerald enhances ePrints service with Copyright Clearance Center’s Rightslink - May 20, 2010
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, announced that it now offers its ePrints through the Copyright Clearance Center's (CCC) Rightslink service. With this development, the publisher seeks to provide customers with additional flexibility in the use of copyrighted… Read More
OverDrive to unveil applications for integrating e-books and multimedia content - May 20, 2010
OverDrive, a US-based distributor of e-books, audiobooks and digital content, has announced that it will release a series of applications that will combine e-books, audiobooks and interactive and multimedia content into one user-friendly application. The apps will be available for both mobile and desktop operating systems,… Read More
Atypon releases Literatum 10.1 publishing platform - May 20, 2010
Information services provider Atypon Systems, Inc., US, has released Literatum10.1, a new version of the leading platform used by professional and scholarly publishers to manage, deliver and monetise their digital content. Literatum 10.1 is available immediately. Publishing organisations such as JSTOR, the American Chemical Society, de… Read More
LibreDigital secures $8.1 million in funding to expand e-book services - May 20, 2010
Digital media services company LibreDigital Inc, US, has announced that it has closed an $8.1 million Series C funding round led by new investor S3 Ventures with participation from existing investors Adams Capital Management and Triangle Peak Partners. The company's other key investors include HarperCollins Publishers,… Read More