EC launches European Research Infrastructures portal along with ESF - July 8, 2008
The European Commission (EC), in collaboration with the European Science Foundation (ESF), France, has launched a web portal on European Research Infrastructures (RI). The portal, available at http://www.riportal.eu/, allows access to data collected as part of a recent… Read More
Boston Ventures acquires Oakstone Publishing - July 8, 2008
Private equity firm Boston Ventures, US, has announced the acquisition of Oakstone Publishing, US, from Haights Cross Communications. Oakstone publishes professional reference and continuing education materials for physicians, educators and human resource professionals. Nancy McMeekin, President and CEO of Oakstone Publishing, will… Read More
Thomson Reuters Survey identifies highest impact institutions, 2003-2007 - July 8, 2008
The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters has announced the results of a study assessing high-impact research by the UK's top-cited institutions and researchers. In the May/June issue of Science Watch and on ScienceWatch.com, Thomson Reuters analyses data from its Essential Science Indicators to identify 'high-impact papers'… Read More
Materials science journal STAM converts to no-fee open access model - July 8, 2008
The journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM) has reportedly converted to a no-fee open access (OA) model with its January-March issue. The journal is being published by Japan's National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in partnership with IOP Publishing. STAM, sponsored by NIMS, is… Read More
American Association for Cancer Research launches cancer prevention journal - July 8, 2008
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) recently launched a new peer-reviewed scientific journal - Cancer Prevention Research. The journal claims to be the world's first peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated solely to the topic of cancer prevention. Cancer Prevention Research focuses on building a translational bridge… Read More
UBM reorganises CMPi division, Gary Hughes steps down as CEO - July 8, 2008
Niche information services provider United Business Media Limited has announced the reorganisation its CMP Information division (CMPi) into four market-focused businesses. As a result of this reorganisation the position of CEO of CMPi will become redundant and Gary Hughes, CMPi's Chief Executive, will leave the business.… Read More
