PRE and AAAS launch new survey aimed at safeguarding and advancing the integrity of scholarly peer review - August 3, 2016
In preparation for the Peer Review Week, scheduled for September 19 – 25, the Peer Review Evaluation (PRE) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are teaming up to collect some new, useful data from… Read More
China is consolidating position as scientific powerhouse, says Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars supplement - July 28, 2016
The Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars supplement identifies the countries and institutions showing the most significant growth in high-quality research publications, using the power of the Nature Index, which tracks the research of more than 8,000 global institutions. It shows that… Read More
Elsevier to announce results of second national survey on evidence-based practice with ANPD and OSU College of Nursing at ANPD Annual Convention - July 15, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier will announce the results of a second national study launched in collaboration with the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) and the Ohio State University College of Nursing (OSU CON) on evidence-based practice in nursing. The announcement will be made during a general… Read More
Investing in academic excellence does lead to research impact, says new HEFCE report - July 14, 2016
A report for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) by Digital Science reveals that the scholarly significance of research underpins its societal impact. The report titled 'Publication patterns in research underpinning impact in REF 2014' is the first report to… Read More
ARL publishes Affordable Course Content and Open Educational Resources, SPEC Kit 351 - July 13, 2016
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released Affordable Course Content and Open Educational Resources, SPEC Kit 351, an exploration of the degree to which ARL member institutions advocate, support, and develop such materials. This study gathered information on affordable course content and open educational… Read More
Taylor & Francis’ new research reveals that over two thirds of researchers who’ve never peer reviewed would like to - July 12, 2016
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis Group has published a new research on motivations, training and support in peer review. 'Peer review: a global view' brings together primary research on researchers' motivations behind publishing in peer reviewed journals and in undertaking peer review, and their attitudes and… Read More
Research and Markets adds Global Electronic Health Records Market 2016-2020 report to their offering - July 6, 2016
Market research and data services provider Research and Markets, Ireland, has announced the addition of the "Global Electronic Health Records Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global electronic health records market to grow at a CAGR of… Read More
UK wide survey cites the growing importance of online libraries to academics - June 30, 2016
The 2015 survey of academics, jointly commissioned by Jisc and RLUK and conducted by research organisation Ithaka S+R, has revealed a substantial increase in the way academics use and value online libraries. According to the report, 88% of researchers now see their… Read More
Elsevier teams up with the White House National Cancer Moonshot Task Force to develop benchmark report on US cancer research landscape - June 30, 2016
STM publisher Elsevier has announced an initiative with the White House National Cancer Moonshot Task Force to develop a comprehensive study of cancer research in the United States. The Elsevier report will provide a road map of the cancer research landscape to identify pockets of… Read More
Boopsie, Inc. shares survey results to help libraries develop mobile app strategies - June 22, 2016
Mobile platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider Boopsie, Inc. sponsored a survey of over 350 librarians last month to learn more about the value that mobile apps offer diverse communities and the obstacles that libraries face when launching these apps. In preparation for the American Library Association (ALA)… Read More
