EBSCO Publishing named to InformationWeek 500 list - September 14, 2012
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has been named to this year's InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology. This is the second year in a row that EBSCO has achieved this recognition. The annual list was… Read More
Thomson Reuters notes India’s influence on scientific research; presents awards - September 13, 2012
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, US, has noted India's continuing influence on global scientific research. Ten of India’s leading researchers were honoured during the 'Thomson Reuters Research Excellence – India Citation Awards 2012' presentation event held at the Park Hotel in New… Read More
Knovel University Challenge launches with new weekly prizes for solving engineering problems - September 11, 2012
Knovel, the leading provider of a Web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools, started off the Knovel University Challenge with a new twist - additional prizes will be awarded on a weekly basis, giving students 12 more opportunities to win. The annual… Read More
Springer concludes API Challenge 2.0, announces winners - September 5, 2012
STM publisher Springer recently concluded its API Challenge 2.0, and announced the winners of the competition. The challenge asked programmers to create new and original non-commercial applications that use Springer's metadata and content APIs. The goal is to offer users new and novel ways of finding,… Read More
Safe water projects in developing nations win Reed Elsevier environment awards - August 27, 2012
Professional information solutions provider Reed Elsevier has announced the winners of the Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge, which seeks to award innovative solutions to improve sustainable access to safe water and sanitation. The $50,000 first and $25,000 second prize winners were awarded during the annual World Water… Read More
Elsevier launches third global CodeForScience competition - August 24, 2012
STM publisher Elsevier has launched its third global CodeForScience (CFS) competition in collaboration with The National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU). CodeForScience is a global series of application development competitions for scientists, researchers and developers. CFS Singapore is… Read More
UBM Electronics and ECIA call for entries for the 2012 Electronics Choice Industry Awards for Marketing - August 20, 2012
UBM Electronics, a US-based provider of media and marketing solutions for the design engineering and the electronics industry, and the Electronics Components Industry Association (ECIA) have called for entries for the 2012 Electronics Choice Industry Awards (ECIA's). The awards celebrate excellence in marketing by honoring ECIA… Read More
Wiley wins Apex awards for publishing excellence - August 17, 2012
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc., US, has won 23 APEX awards in categories ranging from layout, writing, overall excellence and, for the first time, Website content, writing, and design. Wiley received more awards overall than any other publishing house, company or association. APEX 2012,… Read More
UBM Medica US’s Physicians Practice recognised for editorial excellence - August 16, 2012
UBM Medica US, part of UBM Connect, has announced that Physicians Practice has been recognised for its editorial excellence by the ASBPE Awards ("Azbee") with a gold, silver, and honorable mention in their 2012 editorial awards. Physicians Practice, which provides practice management advice to physicians… Read More
OCLC names five librarians to participate in 2013 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program - August 14, 2012
OCLC, along with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), has named five librarians chosen to participate in the Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for 2013. The 2013 Jordan IFLA/OCLC Fellows were announced by Jay Jordan, OCLC President and CEO, at… Read More
