IEEE-CS develops new personalised information tool to keep up with cutting-edge technology - August 12, 2013
The IEEE Computer Society, a membership organisation for computing professionals, has developed a new personalised information tool that provides technology readers with the ability to customise their experience and easily stay up to date on specific technology interests. myComputer provides content choices. Users can select… Read More
SAGE and Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs launch new journal – Drug Science, Policy and Law - August 12, 2013
Academic publisher SAGE and the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs (ICSD) recently announced the launch of Drug Science, Policy and Law, an online journal supporting the ICSD's goals of providing accessible information on drugs to the public and professionals. The ISCD was founded to investigate… Read More
Springer to publish Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems - August 7, 2013
STM publisher Springer has announced a partnership with the Brazilian Society for Automatics (SBA) to publish a new journal - the Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems. Formerly known as Controle and Automação, the new journal will publish six times per year, and all articles… Read More
Faculty of 1000 launches F1000Trials - August 7, 2013
Publisher Faculty of 1000 has announced the launch of an innovative new product, F1000Trials, designed to enable rapid discovery and understanding of articles about clinical trials. F1000Trials is a continually updated, comprehensive database of articles on randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews,… Read More
American Chemical Society launches web-based toolkit, Sustainable Water - August 6, 2013
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched Sustainable Water, a web-based toolkit featuring an anchor video and dozens of other resources to foster greater understanding of the challenges in providing a sustainable supply of clean water — and the possible scientific solutions. With 163,000 members, ACS… Read More
First scientific journal published exclusively in Namibia launched at the University of Namibia - August 6, 2013
The first scientific journal published exclusively in Namibia was recently launched at the University of Namibia. The first edition of the International Science and Technology Journal of Namibia consists of ten articles comprising the joint research between professors and students from the science faculty at UNAM.… Read More
Howard University partners with Pearson to launch HU-Online - August 6, 2013
Howard University has announced 'Howard University Online,' part of a comprehensive initiative that will expand the flagship research University's array of blended/online courses and programs in partnership with Pearson. Pearson, one of the world's leading providers of online services to higher education, has been engaged… Read More
Cambridge Journals Online launches new API for developers - August 5, 2013
A new Cambridge Journals Online (CJO) API means web developers can now use research data from across the full range of subjects on CJO for use in any appropriate software application. The Cambridge Journals Online API programme has been launched in beta phase, making basic… Read More
ORCID launches two premium member services - July 31, 2013
ORCID, a non-profit organisation that provides an open registry of unique identifiers for researchers, has announced the launch of two premium member services - change notifications and monthly data files. Premium members can now use these features to synchronise data with the ORCID Registry. Change Notifications… Read More
Reed Construction Data releases Demand View, an interactive new data set for cūbus - July 31, 2013
Construction information provider Reed Construction Data has announced the release of Demand View, an interactive new data set for cūbus that provides unparalleled visibility into the construction market. Demand View uses intelligent building models, developed by the experts at RSMeans, to quantify product demand across… Read More
