Patent approval rates down at key regions, says Thomson Reuters report - February 19, 2009
The Healthcare and Science business of Thomson Reuters, US, has released its 2009 Patent Focus Report. Authored by Joff Wild, editor of Intellectual Asset Management magazine, and published in the Thomson Reuters KnowledgeLink eNewsletter, the report explores recent activities at each of the world's major patenting… Read More
Naturejobs revamps jobs portal with new design and functionalities - February 19, 2009
Scientific publisher Nature Publishing Group (NPG), UK, has announced that its science recruitment service, Naturejobs, has unveiled a fresh design and improved functionality and navigation for its website, naturejobs.com. The new website is the latest development for Naturejobs, which is claimed to have grown to become… Read More
International Desalination Association set to launch new journal - February 19, 2009
The International Desalination Association (IDA), US, has announced plans to launch a new publication - IDA Journal on Desalination and Water Reuse. The inaugural issue of the journal will debut at the 2009 World Congress, which takes place November 7-12 in Dubai. IDA Journal on Desalination… Read More
Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, 2nd Edition – sample chapter now available online - February 19, 2009
Publishing, marketing, and information services company Data Trace Publishing Company, US, has announced that a sample chapter, including more than 50 full colour slides and photographs, from the podiatry textbook Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, 2nd Edition, is now available for viewing online. The chapter… Read More
Landman Library Catalog goes live with interface from LibLime - February 18, 2009
LibLime, a US-based provider of open source library software, and Arcadia University have announced that the Landman Library Catalog has gone live. Landman Library is a collection of online resources, databases (proprietary and open content) and the library catalogue, accessible to all Arcadia University faculty and… Read More
200 scholarly publications now available as part of Emerald’s new online journal collection, Emerald Management Xtra Plus - February 18, 2009
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, has announced that 200 scholarly publications are now available as part of its new flagship online journal collection, Emerald Management Xtra Plus. Emerald has been expanding and consolidating its portfolio through a rigorous acquisition and new… Read More
The UKSG publishes new chapters of The E-Resources Management Handbook - February 17, 2009
The UK Serials Group (UKSG) recently published new chapters of The E-Resources Management Handbook, its open access guide to the issues and challenges facing those in the information community. Two of the new chapters follow the book's original formula by providing analyses of specific areas of… Read More
AIP and APS release redesigned website for Virtual Journals Series - February 17, 2009
The American Institute of Physics and American Physical Society, co-publishers of the Virtual Journals in Science and Technology (VJ) series, have announced the release of a completely redesigned website for the Virtual Journals. The series currently includes five publications, covering the areas… Read More
Thieme Chemistry website relaunched with additional features - February 16, 2009
STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has relaunched www.thieme-chemistry.com. For 100 years, Thieme Chemistry has been publishing peer-reviewed research on synthetic and general chemistry for professionals and advanced students. The completely restructured, user friendly website provides customers with an overview of all… Read More
BMJ launches Evidence Centre, a decision support tool for health practitioners - February 13, 2009
BMJ Evidence Centre has announced the launch of Best Practice, an online decision support tool designed to help practitioners, patients, students and researchers find the best medical information and use it in the most effective way. It brings together the latest evidence, peer-reviewed expert opinion, and… Read More
