Mary Ann Liebert launches new journal – Childhood Obesity - September 8, 2010
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert has announced the launch of a new journal - Childhood Obesity. The journal seeks to provide physicians, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, nutritionists, psychologists, educators and school nurses, community organisers, and policymakers with effective prevention and treatment strategies that promote environmental and policy… Read More
Elsevier launches new tool to help ease process of finding article reviewers - September 7, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of a new and unique tool to help editors find reviewers, which addresses a major pain point for journal editors. Developed in close consultation with journal editors, this tool which is accessible from EES - Elsevier's Editorial and… Read More
JISC releases guide on effective assessment in digital learning - September 7, 2010
The UK's Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) has released a new guide titled 'Effective Assessment in a Digital Age'. The guide seeks to demonstrate how technology can significantly improve the experience of assessment and feedback. As many higher education institutions are reviewing their assessment strategies, JISC… Read More
New Thieme publication assists readers to diagnose cardiovascular diseases - September 7, 2010
Thieme, part of STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced the publication of Cardiac Imaging, a publication that assists readers in diagnosing the full range of cardiovascular diseases. Authored by Dr. Carlos S. Restrepo and Dr. Dianna Bardo, the publication is part of RadCases, an… Read More
Publishing Technology redesigns and enhances ingentaconnect - September 7, 2010
Publishing Technology plc, a UK-based provider of software and services to the publishing industry, has announced that its flagship collection of e-publications, ingentaconnect, now has a distinct and vibrantly re-energised look and feel. The new design is the second phase of the platform's regeneration, with further… Read More
Optics & Photonics News launches new website - September 6, 2010
Optics & Photonics News (OPN) has announced the launch and redesign of OPN Online, the website of the member news magazine of the Optical Society (OSA). The OPN's website - www.osa-opn.org - has been a valuable resource for OSA members, providing latest… Read More
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume) to undergo title change - September 2, 2010
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), published by The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, will be undergoing a title change within the next 5 years. The title The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) is owned by The Journal… Read More
RSMeans cost data books now available in new, online format at RSMeans.com - September 1, 2010
Construction cost information provider RSMeans, US, part of Reed Construction Data, has announced that its industry-leading cost data books are now available in a flexible, online format – a complement to RSMeans traditional print and CD formats. RSMeans cost data provides construction professionals with information and… Read More
Elsevier unveils SciVerse, a platform for the scientific community - August 31, 2010
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of SciVerse, a platform that seeks to integrate the company's key products and encourage the scientific community to collaborate on the development of customised search and discovery applications. Elsevier is releasing the APIs (application programming interfaces) for all… Read More
Thomson Reuters’ CareNotes System for patient education to include coverage in 15 languages - August 27, 2010
Information services provider Thomson Reuters, US, has expanded its Micromedex CareNotes patient education system to include coverage in 15 languages. Until now CareNotes was available only in English and Spanish. Customers will now have access to a core set of CareNotes and DrugNotes in Arabic, Chinese… Read More
