Mary Ann Liebert set to launch Therapeutic Hypothermia journal in Spring 2011 - September 14, 2010
Medical publisher Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., US, has announced the Spring 2011 launch of a new peer-reviewed journal - Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management. Dr. W. Dalton Dietrich, Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of… Read More
Japanese researchers develop technology to scan a book in one minute - September 13, 2010
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Information Science and Technology have reportedly developed a technology to scan a book as fast as a person can flip through it. According to Yoshihiro Watanabe, who leads the research team, a prototype ultra-speed… Read More
T&F launches STAR initiative to offer online access to emerging regions - September 10, 2010
Publisher Taylor & Francis (T&F), UK, has announced a new initiative called Special Terms for Authors and Researchers (STAR). The new initiative, undertaken in collaboration with T&F's learned society, professional association and co-publishing partners, is a pioneering online access scheme for individual academic and scientific authors… Read More
EBSCO Publishing releases new bibliographic databases - September 10, 2010
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO), US, has announced the availability of new bibliographic databases - Alternative Press Index (API) and Alternative Press Archive. Alternative Press Index claims to be one of the most extensive and up-to-date guides to alternative sources of information available today.… Read More
CCC opens European subsidiary, RightsDirect - September 9, 2010
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), a not-for-profit organisation providing copyright licensing solutions, has announced the opening of its European subsidiary, RightsDirect. To better meet the needs of multinational corporate customers, CCC has hired Kim Zwollo as General Manager; Victoriano Colodrón as Executive Director, Collective Licensing and Operations;… Read More
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
