IOS Press launches new journal, ‘Risk and Decision Analysis’ - November 10, 2008
STM publisher IOS Press, Netherlands, has launched a new journal titled Risk and Decision Analysis. A comprehensive framework is seen as necessary to develop the new scientific area of risk and decision analysis. This implies convergence between finance, industry, the environment, security, cyber security and the… Read More
New book ‘Policy Innovation for Health’ calls for radical new mindset for health policy - November 7, 2008
A new book, Policy Innovation for Health, published by STM publisher Springer, Germany, calls for shifting the focus of the health policy debate. The book is being featured at the ongoing European Public Health Association (EUPHA) annual congress in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 6 - 8,… Read More
Google in pact with authors, publishers for Book Search project - November 3, 2008
The Authors Guild, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), and Internet search services provider Google recently announced a settlement agreement on behalf of a broad class of authors and publishers worldwide. The agreement is projected to expand online access to millions of… Read More
UKSG TRANSFER Working Group releases Version 2.0 of its Code of Practice - September 24, 2008
The UK Serials Group (UKSG) TRANSFER Working Group has announced the launch of Version 2.0 of its Code of Practice (http://www.uksg.org/Transfer/Code) which seeks to improve procedures for journals transferring between publishers. The TRANSFER Code of Practice responds to the expressed needs of… Read More
