Institute of Physics welcomes publication of ‘Concept to Commercialisation,’ the TSB’s 2011-15 vision - May 26, 2011
The Institute of Physics (IOP) has welcomed the publication of 'Concept to Commercialisation', the Technology Strategy Board's (TSB) vision for 2011-15. Since its inception in 2008, the TSB has made significant contribution to promoting innovation across the UK and supporting high-growth companies, including those that… Read More
STM applauds Spanish government efforts to improve Spanish science - May 20, 2011
The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) has welcomed the balanced legislation in the new Spanish Science Law. The Plenary of the House of Representatives adopted the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation by 289 votes in favour, 3 against and no… Read More
European Menopause and Andropause Society publishes position statement on the post-reproductive health of women - May 19, 2011
STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the publication of an important position statement from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on managing menopausal women with a personal or family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The statement includes… Read More
RSC welcomes UK watchdog’s exam standards review - May 16, 2011
The UK's Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has welcomed the news that exam regulator Ofqual will announce an investigation into A-level and GCSE standards. RSC has been for several years at the forefront of calling for greater rigour in exams and assessments. The watchdog, which has… Read More
EBSCO Publishing releases new decision support tool – Chemical Controls Watch - May 11, 2011
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing, US, has released Chemical Controls Watch, a monitoring tool for corporate toxicologists and executives responsible for chemical handling. Chemical Controls Watch is a comprehensive resource for executives tasked with managing toxic chemicals at their organisation. The tool helps executives… Read More
2011 edition of ‘A Clinician’s Guide to Electronic Prescribing’ now available - May 2, 2011
Five healthcare organisations in the US recently issued an updated 'how-to' guide for healthcare professionals transitioning from paper to e-prescribing systems. The 2011 edition of 'A Clinician's Guide to Electronic Prescribing' is a collaborative by the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the… Read More
ARL files comments with the FTC, suggests privacy oversight for Google Books - April 29, 2011
The Association for Research Libraries (ARL) has filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to suggest that it require strong protection for reader privacy in the Google Books service. As part of a wide-ranging draft consent order, the FTC plans… Read More
IEEE-SA Standards Board approves revised standard for metric practice - April 29, 2011
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a technical professional association, has announced that the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board has approved a revised standard for metric practice. The IEEE-SA has also published a revised standard in artificial intelligence. … Read More
STM issues clarifying statement on negotiating rights for institutional repositories - April 20, 2011
The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has issued a clarifying statement on negotiating rights for institutional repository postings and author rights. According to the statement, publishers appreciate that some institutions wish to showcase their achievements in institutional repositories. The statement is seen… Read More
IEEE approves and publishes revision standards for surge-protective devices - April 18, 2011
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a technical professional association, has announced that the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board has approved a revised standard that will establish insulation coordination. The IEEE-SA has also published a revision of a standard covering the use of… Read More
