Elsevier launches German language version of clinical reference tool MD Consult - November 4, 2008
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of DoctorConsult (http://www.doctorconsult.de), the German language version of its professional clinical reference tool, MD Consult. The move is part of Elsevier's expanded efforts to provide interactive clinical reference and clinical decision support (CDS) tools… Read More
Ingram Digital to re-sell Greenwood Publishing Group’s online databases - October 31, 2008
Digital content services provider Ingram Digital, US, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to re-sell Greenwood Publishing Group's online databases. The databases will be made available through MyiLibrary, Ingram Digital's next-generation e-content aggregation platform. MyiLibrary will also facilitate the integration of rich metadata… Read More
Virgo Publishing renames today’s surgicenter to SurgiStrategies - October 27, 2008
B2B publisher Virgo Publishing, US, has announced a new editorial direction for the publication - today's surgicenter - starting in January 2009. The journal will now be called SurgiStrategies. The scope of coverage will expand to deliver relevant, timely, ahead-of-the-curve content to help readers analyse and… Read More
Thomson Reuters releases ISI Web of Knowledge and EndNote Web in Chinese - October 22, 2008
The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters, US, has announced that ISI Web of Knowledge and EndNote Web are now available in Simplified Chinese. The user-friendly interface provides every step, from research and analysis to submission and publishing, in the local language. China is seen to be… Read More
Emerald launches new online pre-publication service - October 20, 2008
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, has launched Emerald EarlyCite, a new online pre-publication service allowing quicker access to research. EarlyCite articles are fully peer-reviewed and made available online before they undergo the full sub-editing and page-proofing stages.… Read More
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance’ to increase number of issues - October 20, 2008
The Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (JMEP) has announced that it will expand to nine issues in 2009 with no increase in the member subscription price. Published by ASM International, the Materials Information Society, JMEP covers various aspects of materials selection, design, processing, characterisation and… Read More
British Library announces new three-year strategy - October 17, 2008
The British Library has announced its key strategic priorities for the next three years. The new strategy describes the principal features of a rapidly-evolving research and information landscape, and outlines how the Library plans to further develop existing strengths and seize new opportunities to enhance its… Read More
BMJ Group deploys Publishing Technology’s Information Commerce Software - October 17, 2008
Publishing-specific software solutions provider Publishing Technology, UK, has announced that it has been selected by the BMJ Group to implement its Information Commerce Software (ICS). The software is seen to support more flexible content licensing and better control over access and authentication. The BMJ Group, which… Read More
Publishing Technology restructures operations, integrating Ingenta and Vista - October 13, 2008
Publishing-specific software solutions provider Publishing Technology, UK, has announced that it has restructured its operations to create a single company rather than two business units under one umbrella. The change is projected to allow the company to more effectively leverage its resources to enhance products and… Read More
BMJ Group launches Indian operations with New Delhi office - October 9, 2008
Medical information publisher BMJ Group, UK, has announced its expansion into India with the opening of an office in New Delhi. Two senior executives from the Group, which is owned by the British Medical Association (BMA), are visiting India shortly to explain how doctors can… Read More
