Elsevier to pilot new research tool in life science journal Cell - November 16, 2009
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced that research tool ‘Reflect’, winner of Elsevier’s Grand Challenge 2009, will be piloted on the research articles in the November 12th issue of journal Cell. The Cell-Reflect pilot is the next step in Elsevier’s ongoing Content Innovation effort with the… Read More
Springer launches new journal on food science - November 16, 2009
STM publisher Springer, Germany, has announced that it is founding a new journal Food Digestion, dedicated to a quickly growing area of research – food science combined with the physiology of digestion. Roger Lentle from the Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health at Massey University… Read More
IMS Health set to launch new clinically rich analytical tool – Oncology Quantifier - November 13, 2009
Pharmaceutical and healthcare information provider IMS Health, US, has announced the forthcoming launch of IMS Oncology Quantifier, a comprehensive, clinically rich analytical tool. Available starting in January 2010, IMS Oncology Quantifier enables the company’s clients to assess treatment opportunities and guide commercial decisions in the $48… Read More
‘Global Health Action’ brings out special article cluster on climate change and public health - November 13, 2009
The Umeå Centre for Global Health Research and publisher Co-Action Publishing, Sweden, have announced the publication of a cluster of articles published in the international peer reviewed open access journal Global Health Action. The article cluster, titled ‘Climate Change and Public Health: linking science and policy’,… Read More
American Chemical Society and ACS’ Division of Chemical Education partner to publish Journal of Chemical Education - November 12, 2009
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the American Chemical Society’s Division of Chemical Education have announced a partnership to publish the Journal of Chemical Education (JCE), beginning with the January 2010 issue of the journal. The journal is edited by Norbert J.… Read More
ebrary expands Library Center, includes complimentary e-books for knowledge managers - November 12, 2009
Digital content products and technologies provider ebrary, US, has announced that it has expanded its Library Center to include complimentary e-books for knowledge managers. The new Library & KM Center now features a growing selection of more than 140 titles from leading publishers along with tools… Read More
Wiley-Blackwell releases special issue of the journal Nursing & Health Sciences - November 12, 2009
The December 2009 issue of the journal Nursing & Health Sciences has released a special issue devoted to the critical and contemporary topic of disasters and emergencies. The issue entitled ‘Disasters and Emergencies: Preparing, Managing and Experiencing’, is published by Wiley-Blackwell, the STM and scholarly publishing… Read More
Thomson Reuters announces latest release of clinical surveillance solution, CareFocus - November 11, 2009
Information services provider Thomson Reuters, US, has announced the latest release of Clinical Xpert CareFocus, a clinical surveillance solution that enables hospitals to identify at-risk patients in real-time and respond immediately to improve clinical quality and reduce total cost of treatment. This upgrade is available to… Read More
Six British universities join initiative to promote higher education in STEM - November 11, 2009
Six universities in the UK have announced plans to work as part of a major initiative to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) throughout England and Wales. The universities will develop and initiate activities in their regions as part of the National Higher Education STEM Programme, a £21 million,… Read More
Pharmaceutical Press redevelops MedicinesComplete to better support information needs - November 11, 2009
Publisher Pharmaceutical Press, UK, has announced latest enhancements to its flagship online subscription service, MedicinesComplete. An online drug and healthcare information resource, MedicinesComplete has been redeveloped to better support the information needs of its customers. The redevelopment of the site was carried out following a programme… Read More
