Transferable peer review to be piloted with nine of Wiley’s high impact neuroscience titles - December 10, 2013
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has announced the trial of an enhanced system of peer review, which will allow for the transfer of reviewer comments between journals. Peer review is an integral part of scientific publishing and the new pilot is being trialled in selected… Read More
Digital bone library offers global resource for chronic disease identification - December 10, 2013
The Digitised Diseases web resource, created by the University of Bradford and Jisc, launched at the Royal College of Surgeons in London. The online resource contains 3D models of bones affected by over 90 chronic pathological conditions. These range from common complaints such as osteoarthritis, and… Read More
Elsevier launches new journal – Mental Health & Prevention - December 9, 2013
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of a new journal, Mental Health & Prevention. The international journal will publish high quality reviews, original research and other papers related to research on prevention to support the psychological development across the complete life span. The journal… Read More
New OA journal from the American Geophysical Union and Wiley publishes first articles - December 9, 2013
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) and publisher Wiley have announced that Earth's Future, a new open access journal, has published its first group of articles. Created to reflect the risks and opportunities associated with environmental changes and challenges, the journal features primary research across disciplines… Read More
World Scientific launches new journal – Technology - December 6, 2013
STM Publisher World Scientific has announced the launch of a new journal, Technology. Dr. Martin Yarmush from Rutgers University/Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dr. Mehmet Toner from Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University, will serve as the Editors-in-Chief. Technology will feature the development of cutting-edge new technologies in… Read More
SLACK Inc. launches Spine Surgery Today - December 2, 2013
STM publishing company SLACK Incorporated, US, publisher of Orthopedics Today, has announced the March 2014 launch of Spine Surgery Today, which claims to be the only newspaper dedicated to spine surgery. Spine Surgery Today will reach more than 8,000 US physicians with a multidisciplinary platform serving… Read More
Cerebellum & Ataxias now open for submissions - December 2, 2013
Open access publisher BioMed Central has announced that its new journal, Cerebellum & Ataxias, is now accepting submissions. Led by Editor-in-Chief Mario Manto, FNRS, Belgium, the journal hopes to mirror the success of its older, sister journal The Cerebellum, and complement its focus on the… Read More
Jisc launches new network to inspire a future of innovation in research and education - November 27, 2013
Jisc is set to increase the country's global competitiveness by launching one of the world's most advanced computer networks - Janet6. This advanced network has been designed to address future demands for high capacity connectivity, enabling vast amounts of data to be exchanged in seconds.… Read More
Wolters Kluwer Health launches new HTML5 web application within ProVation Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support - November 22, 2013
Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, has announced the launch of an enhanced web application within its leading clinical content management solution, ProVation® Order Sets, powered by UpToDate Decision Support. Built using HTML5 technology, the improved user interface provides… Read More
JBJS, Inc. launches new online journal, JBJS Reviews - November 22, 2013
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc., has announced JBJS Reviews, an innovative online and tablet journal, is now live. Dr. Thomas A. Einhorn will serve as the Editor of the journal. JBJS Reviews joins the growing JBJS portfolio, including the 125-year-old flagship publication,… Read More
