Editors of ‘Nature’ reject double-blind peer review system - February 18, 2008
The editors at scientific journal Nature have reportedly rejected the adoption of double-blind review. According to the journal's editors, there is a 'lack of evidence that double-anonymity is beneficial.' There has been increasing criticism on the effectiveness and integrity of the existing single-blind peer review system. Under this system,… Read More
Future Science Group’s medical journals content to be accessible via SIMID SMILE - February 18, 2008
Healthcare information provider Future Science Group, UK, has announced a partnership with SIMID, S.M.I.L.E. (Scientific Medical Information Library Europe), a combination database and library of medical journals and books covering forty medical disciplines. Under the deal, Future Science Group will provide metadata… Read More
ProQuest acquires WebFeat - February 18, 2008
ProQuest, part of Cambridge Information Group, has announced the acquisition of US-based search engine provider WebFeat. ProQuest plans to merge WebFeat with Serials Solutions, its Seattle-based business unit and developer of e-resource access and management tools for libraries. Under the leadership of Serials Solutions' general manager,… Read More
Elsevier Foundation announces new grants for Innovative Libraries and New Scholars - February 18, 2008
The Elsevier Foundation has announced a total of $594,000 in new grants to thirteen institutions from around the world in support of initiatives that promote the work of libraries and scholars in science, technology and medicine. The recipient programmes were selected from more than 150 applicants… Read More
Emerald Group Publishing launches new journal – China Agricultural Economic Review - February 18, 2008
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, has announced the launch of a new journal - China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER). In conjunction with the launch, the company has also initiated a best paper award at the end of each volume. The editorial… Read More
Portico and American Economic Association sign archiving agreement - February 18, 2008
Non-profit electronic archiving service provider Portico, US, has signed an agreement with the American Economic Association (AEA) to preserve its current online journals collection of three titles as well as four new titles planned for 2009. With the inclusion of the AEA publications, over 7,300 titles… Read More
