Open Research Community launches, connecting experts worldwide to expand professional networks on Open Access, Open Research and Open Science - April 9, 2020
The Open Research Community (ORC), a new interactive platform which has now launched after a test phase, offers users worldwide the opportunity to expand their professional networks on the topics of Open Access (OA), Open Research and Open Science. In addition to blog posts and up-to-date… Read More
ResearchGate launches COVID-19 community - April 7, 2020
ResearchGate, a social network site for scientists and researchers, has launched a new forum to facilitate collaboration between COVID-19 experts on research into beating the flu-like disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The site, developed in 10 days and launched late… Read More
Future Science Group launches online nanotechnology knowledge network: The Nanomed Zone - February 27, 2020
Future Science Group (FSG) has announced the launch of a new resource, The Nanomed Zone; a new online platform enabling collaboration between all professionals in and related to the field of nanotechnology. Adding to FSG’s portfolio of existing online resources, including Oncology Central and RegMedNet, The… Read More
Cactus Communications partners with ScienceNet to launch Science Talks, an online forum for issues impacting the academic community - October 29, 2019
Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a global scholarly, medical communications, and technology solutions company, has partnered with ScienceNet.cn, one of China's most influential academic news and blogging platforms, to start Science Talks, an online forum that will host discussions on breakthrough developments in science and academia and issues… Read More
Plans for a new Open Access Book Network take shape - June 28, 2019
Foundational planning is currently underway for the formation of an Open Access Book Network. Development of this network was the topic of a recent ELPUB 2019 Conference panel session led by Eelco Ferwerda from OAPEN, with the University of Cambridge’s Rupert Gatti, Pierre Mounier of OPERAS, Andrea Bertino of SUB… Read More
AWIS launches STEM Equity Community Platform with Elsevier’s support - June 26, 2019
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has announced the launch of the ADVANCE Resource and Coordination (ARC) Network Community which connects scholars and practitioners committed to equity in STEM. In support of this initiative, a href="https://www.elsevier.com/" target="_blank">Elsevier’s leading reference manager and academic social network, Mendeley,… Read More
Ex Libris launches the App Center, a one-stop shop for community apps and extensions - May 29, 2019
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced the launch of the Ex Libris App Center, an open hub providing customers with a single place to find ways to complement and extend their Ex Libris solutions. The initial App Center launch features Ex… Read More
Future Science Group set to launch The Evidence Base at the upcoming ISPOR 2019 Conference - May 20, 2019
Future Science Group (FSG) will be launching their newest resource, The Evidence Base, at the upcoming ISPOR 2019 Conference. The Evidence Base is a free-to-join, online community to share knowledge, discuss the latest research and continue developments in real-world data and its applications to real-world problems… Read More
Content sharing at Springer Nature goes from strength to strength with SharedIt - April 17, 2019
SharedIt was used by Springer Nature authors, its subscribers and its media partners to create over 7 million free sharable links to content in 2018. These links, which can also be shared on authors’ websites and on social media, were then used to view articles for… Read More
SAGE Publishing unveils MentorSpace – a how-to hub for research methods - November 13, 2018
Academic publisher SAGE Publishing has announced the launch of MentorSpace, a new free-to-access online community space that allows users to tap into the wisdom of those who have executed a specific aspect of the research process and want to share their knowledge with others. The site… Read More
