InformationWeek Analytics launches new subscription model for technology professionals - February 4, 2011
IT research and analysis service InformationWeek Analytics, US, in conjunction with Network Computing, has announced the launch of Network Computing Pro, a new subscription model targeted at networking-, storage- and communications-focused business technology professionals. Network Computing Pro features a library of research and strategy reports intended… Read More
GenomeQuest advances whole-genome sequencing to clinical diagnostics reporting - February 4, 2011
GenomeQuest, a US-based provider of sequence data management (SDM) products, has announced a significant step forward in the application of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to clinical diagnostics. Specifically, the company has integrated authoritative genetic information for diagnosis into its sequence data management and analysis platform. The announcement… Read More
Thomson Reuters launches new Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research - February 2, 2011
Business information provider Thomson Reuters, US, has announced that it has launched The Center for Comparative Effectiveness Research to help advance the quality and effective use of comparative effectiveness research (CER) in the US healthcare system. Comparative effectiveness research evaluates medical treatments to determine which… Read More
ACS launches inaugural edition of International Year of Chemistry Virtual Journal - February 2, 2011
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched the inaugural edition of its International Year of Chemistry (IYC) Virtual Journal, an online snapshot of the different ways in which chemistry improves everyday life for people worldwide. It includes a special video welcome from Dr. Nancy B. Jackson,… Read More
JISC-funded project to develop energy-saving data storage method - February 1, 2011
A team at Cardiff University, under a project funded by the UK's Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), is examining ways to reduce the amount of energy used by computers for data storage. It is studying a method of storing computer files that can reduce the amount… Read More
Thieme announces latest edition of guide to brain-based communication and cognitive disorders - January 31, 2011
STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced the publication of the fourth edition of Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders, a definitive guide to brain-based communication and cognitive disorders. Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders presents the latest management techniques for brain-based communication disorders… Read More
BioMed Central launches new open access journal, Neural Systems & Circuits - January 28, 2011
Open access publisher BioMed Central, UK, has announced the launch of a new open access journal, Neural Systems & Circuits. Dr. Peter Latham, University College London, UK, and Dr. Venkatesh Murthy, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, will serve as Editors-in-Chief of the journal.… Read More
Elsevier announces inaugural issue of Practical Radiation Oncology journal - January 26, 2011
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the publication of the first issue of the journal Practical Radiation Oncology (PRO) on behalf of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Dr. W. Robert Lee, PRO aims to improve the quality of radiation… Read More
IEEE, ASME and Engineers Without Borders USA launch online platform, EngineeringforChange.org - January 26, 2011
Technical professional association IEEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders USA have launched an online platform, EngineeringforChange.org. The platform seeks to provide engineers, technologists, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local community advocates the tools to collaboratively address humanitarian and global development challenges. Members… Read More
Emerald announces 12 new titles in 2011 - January 25, 2011
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK, has announced twelve new journals scheduled for launch in 2011. The company's ongoing new launch programme aims to explore emerging areas of research, support research for the social good and sustainability, and promote authorship worldwide. New titles strengthening… Read More
