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Issue 2011/08 (February 18 – February 24, 2011)
STM NEW TOPICS
SCIENTIFIC DATA MANAGEMENT, INDEXING & ARCHIVING (2)
ALLIANCES, PARTNERSHIPS & CONSOLIDATIONS (6)
NEW RELEASE – JOURNALS / PRODUCTS / SERVICES (8)
RESULTS / FINDINGS FROM RESEARCH REPORTS (5)
PUBLIC ACCESS (2)
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES (5)
AWARDS, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS (1)
NEW APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (3)
COPYRIGHTS / DATA INTEGRITY / ETHICAL ISSUES (1)
SEARCH TECHNOLOGIES (1)
COLLABORATIVE CONTENT / WEB 2.0 / SOCIAL NETWORKING (1)
LIBRARY - MANAGEMENT / DIGITIZATION / AUTOMATION (3)
MULTI-CHANNEL PUBLISHING / INNOVATIVE E-PUBLISHING SERVICES / NEW CONTENT FORMATS (6)
SUPPORT TOOLS/SOFTWARE / SOLUTIONS (1)
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NEWS IN DETAIL
SCIENTIFIC DATA MANAGEMENT, INDEXING & ARCHIVING
Another Multi-Science Publishing journal listed in Science Citation Index (Engineering)
Publisher Multi-Science Publishing has announced that its journal, International Journal of
Aeroacoustics, is now listed in ISI's Science Citation Index (Engineering). The journal publishes
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developments in all areas of fundamental and applied aeroacoustics.
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Oxford University Press and Portico in deal to preserve e-books
Non-profit electronic archiving service provider Portico has announced an agreement with academic
publisher Oxford University Press. Under the deal Portico will preserve the publisher's entire
collection of e-books from its Oxford Scholarship Online resource and Handbooks Online resource.
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ALLIANCES, PARTNERSHIPS & CONSOLIDATIONS
SAGE to publish Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
Academic publisher SAGE has announced a partnership with American Association of Veterinary
Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) to publish the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
(JVDI). JVDI is the official journal of AAVLD.
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Elsevier acquires Datong drug decision support provider in China
STM publisher Elsevier has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Datong Medical Information
Technology Co., Ltd., a drug decision support provider in China. Financial details of the acquisition
are not being disclosed.
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CUP and The Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, R.O.C. partner to publish Journal of
Mechanics
Cambridge University Press (CUP), the publishing division of the University of Cambridge, has
announced that it will publish the Journal of Mechanics. The journal is the official journal of The
Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, R.O.C.
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Elsevier and TAIR connect research articles to genetic and molecular biology data
STM publisher Elsevier and The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) have announced their next
step in interconnecting the diverse elements of scientific research. Research data deposited at TAIR
will now link to their corresponding articles in Elsevier journals on SciVerse ScienceDirect.
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Gale partners with E3 Network to enhance GREENR content
Gale, part of Cengage Learning, has announced a unique partnership with the Economics for Equity
and Environment (E3 Network). E3 Network is a national network of more than 200 economists
whose applied research supports active environmental protection.
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Thomson Reuters and CareEvolution expand partnership to launch Thomson Reuters HIE
Advantage
Thomson Reuters and CareEvolution, Inc. have agreed to expand their relationship to deliver a
comprehensive suite of Health Information Exchange (HIE) capabilities for the public and private
sectors. This expanded relationship builds upon an existing agreement forged in December 2009.
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NEW RELEASE – JOURNALS / PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Elsevier set to unveil next generation clinical decision support featuring Smart Content
STM publisher Elsevier is set to unveil the next generation of clinical decision support featuring
Smart Content at the annual meeting of the HIMSS, February 20-24, 2011, in Orlando, Fla. With this
initiative, the global publisher seeks to improve healthcare quality while reducing costs.
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New Google service for publishers to manage access to digital content
Google, Inc. has introduced Google One Pass, a service that lets publishers set their own prices and
terms for their digital content. Publishers can now maintain direct relationships with their
customers and give readers access to digital content across websites and mobile apps.
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ResearchGATE announces new design and functionality updates
ResearchGATE, a scientific network for scientists and researchers, has updated the way the
ResearchGATE platform looks and operates. The new design is intended to make site navigation
simpler and more efficient, improving access to the information.
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New ITI publication provides step-by-step approach to successfully implement technology
projects in libraries
Information Today, Inc. (ITI) has announced the publication of Implementing Technology Solutions
in Libraries: Techniques, Tools, and Tips From the Trenches by Karen C. Knox. The publication
provides a practical, step-by-step approach to successfully implementing all kinds of technology
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projects in libraries and information centers.
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Allen Press unveils two new publishing services for multi-channel delivery
Publishing services provider Allen Press has launched two new services to help publishers explore
new opportunities in multi-channel delivery and respond to the changing needs and preferences of
readers. These include the Allen Press eBook service and the Allen Press 2D Tags service.
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EBSCO Publishing releases 24 new ebook subject sets
Electronic research databases provider EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) has released 24 new eBook subject
sets. The subject sets are part of a rapidly growing collection of eBooks that are offered in
collections grouped by subject matter.
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IPG rebrands professional and academic distribution programme
The Independent Publishers Group (IPG) has announced that its professional and academic
distribution programme has been recast to better present its distinguished list of world-class
publishers to a wider audience. River North Editions will be its new name and will debut in March
2011.
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Cambridge Journals Online launches series of new developments
Cambridge University Press (CUP), the publishing division of the University of Cambridge, has
announced that Cambridge Journals Online (CJO) has launched a series of new developments. CJO is
the online publishing service for academic journals at CUP.
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RESULTS / FINDINGS FROM RESEARCH REPORTS
US consumers more likely to purchase a smartphone than other consumer devices in 2011, says
Gartner report
Gartner, Inc. has released the findings of a survey according to which consumers in the US are more
likely to buy a smartphone in 2011 than PCs, mobile phones, e-readers, media tablets and gaming
products. According to the survey, US smartphone sales are expected to grow to 95 million units in
2011.
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Information Today, Inc. releases market research study on library spending
Information Today, Inc. recently released a market research study on library spending, Library
Resource Guide's Benchmark Study on Library Spending Plans. The study represents the responses of
1,201 directors, administrators, librarians and other library professionals in public, academic,
government and special libraries across North America.
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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals improve healthcare services through Emerald research
Academic publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited has announced that Blackpool Teaching
Hospitals have measured a positive impact on patient safety by using research published in Emerald
Health Care Management collection of peer-reviewed journals. The collection contains seven
research journals and eight book series.
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ICIS expands global crude oil market coverage
Global chemicals information provider ICIS, part of the Reed Business Information group, has
announced the expansion of its global crude oil coverage. The re-designed report now includes price
assessments for a number of additional grades of crude oil.
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Research and Markets adds 'Media Tablets: 2010 to 2014' report to their offering
Market research and data services provider Research and Markets has announced the addition of the
'Media Tablets: 2010 to 2014' report to their offering. The 265-page report contains a detailed
analysis of the Media Tablets market.
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PUBLIC ACCESS
Canadian, UK researchers tie up to launch website to share medical research
Medical researchers from Ottawa and the UK have reportedly issued a global call to their colleagues
to open access to systematic reviews. They have set up a website where scientists can announce
their studies in the earliest stages, at no cost.
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Three journals in Springer's Chinese Library of Science join SpringerOpen
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STM publisher Springer has announced that selected journals in its Chinese Library of Science (CLoS)
will be published as open access journals and added to the SpringerOpen portfolio. The journals'
contents will now be fully and immediately open access, available to anyone with an Internet
connection.
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EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
ACS GCI to host 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
The American Chemical Society's (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) is organising the 15th
Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. The event is scheduled for June 21-23, 2011, at
the Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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TOC event celebrates fifth anniversary, sees vast changes in publishing scenario
The recently concluded O'Reilly Tools of Change (TOC) for Publishing Conference marked the digital
publishing conference's fifth anniversary. Over the years, e-books have grown from a just concept to
a successful commercial platform, it has been observed.
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Fifth annual ICT Virtual Event draws over 5,100 professionals to network and learn online
Virgo Publishing, LLC, and Infection Control Today magazine have announced that over 5,100
professionals registered for the fifth annual ICT Virtual Event, held February 15-16, 2011. The online
conference claims to be the industry's first 100 percent virtual gathering for infection prevention
and control professionals.
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First Annual Sigma Xi European Regional Meeting and Research Conference scheduled for May
24, 2011
The Canadian/International Constituency Group and The Nordic Chapter of Sigma Xi have invited all
Sigma Xi members to the First Annual Sigma Xi European Regional Meeting and Research
Conference. The conference is scheduled for May 24, 2011, at Aalto University in Espoo (Helsinki),
Finland.
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NFAIS webinar to examine findings of study on e-books and future of university presses
The National Federation of Advanced Information Services is hosting a webinar on March 23,
addressing key findings from a three-year study, "E-books and the Future of University Presses".
Featured speakers include October Ivins of Ivins eContent Solutions and Alex Holzman of Temple
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University Press.
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AWARDS, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
EBSCO's nursing resources to help hospitals achieve Magnet designation
Nursing content from EBSCO is now reportedly being recognised as a way to help hospitals achieve
Magnet designation. The designation is awarded to hospitals that satisfy a set of criteria designed to
measure the strength and quality of their nursing practice.
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NEW APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
Mary Ann Liebert names Dr. David L. Katz as Editor-in-Chief of Childhood Obesity journal
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert has announced the appointment of Dr. David L. Katz as Editor-in-Chief of
the journal Childhood Obesity. In his new position, Dr. Katz will be expected to bring a strong,
broad vision to the journal, help foster collaborations, and encourage high-quality manuscript
submissions.
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Reed Elsevier appoints Adrian Hennah as member of the Supervisory Board of Reed Elsevier NV
Publisher Reed Elsevier has announced the appointment of Adrian Hennah as a member of the
Supervisory Board of Reed Elsevier NV and as a non-executive director of Reed Elsevier PLC. The
appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the respective Annual General Meetings to be
held from April 19- 20, 2011.
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The Scripps Research Institute names Dr. Michael A. Marletta as President
The Scripps Research Institute, one of the world's largest independent, non-profit biomedical
research organisations, has announced that renowned biochemist Dr. Michael A. Marletta has been
named by the Board of Trustees as the next president of the Institute. The appointment is effective
January 1, 2012.
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COPYRIGHTS / DATA INTEGRITY / ETHICAL ISSUES
Google's Belgian case seen to determine future of search engines in Europe
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Google is reportedly fighting a Belgian ruling that will bar the company from publishing links to local
newspapers on its online news service, Google News. The hearing could decide the fate of search
engines and referencing services in Europe, according to media reports.
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SEARCH TECHNOLOGIES
Universities in Turkey select Serials Solutions Summon service
Serials Solutions has announced that three universities in Turkey have chosen the Summon webscale discovery service to make searching the full breadth of their collections and resources faster
and easier for users. The three universities are Bogazici University, Izmir Institute of Technology and
Süleyman Demirel University.
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COLLABORATIVE CONTENT / WEB 2.0 / SOCIAL NETWORKING
QuantiaMD-Journal Watch initiative to select best clinical case in medicine
Over 2,500 physicians from across the US have reportedly come together on QuantiaMD for a
programme presented along with Journal Watch. Through the 'National Case Challenge', physicians
viewed real-life case submissions online, selecting their choice of the best short-format, interactive
clinical case in medicine.
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LIBRARY - MANAGEMENT / DIGITIZATION / AUTOMATION
ARL Balanced Scorecard Webcast recording now available on the ARL YouTube Channel
The Association of Research Libraries has released a free recording on the ARL YouTube Channel of
the ARL Balanced Scorecard Webcast, held on February 14, 2011. The webcast featured three ARL
libraries that have engaged the Balanced Scorecard framework.
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Internet Archive and library partners develop joint collection of over 80,000 eBooks
A group of libraries led by the Internet Archive recently developed a joint collection of over 80,000
ebooks for lending on OpenLibrary.org. The initiative is expected to increase eBook use and revenue
for publishers.
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SirsiDynix expands Horizon ILS functionality with 7.5.1 release
Library automation solutions provider SirsiDynix has announced the 7.5.1 release of the Horizon
integrated library system. With this release comes the 3.21 release of the Horizon Information
Portal (HIP), including enhanced patron-facing functionality for Horizon customers worldwide.
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MULTI-CHANNEL PUBLISHING / INNOVATIVE E-PUBLISHING SERVICES / NEW CONTENT FORMATS
BMC Medicine article explores use of latest technologies in medical publishing
A commentary in BMC Medicine describes the advances made in e-publishing, and how these can be
exploited in medical reports. In the commentary, Dr. Alexander Ziegler and colleagues give
examples to demonstrate how embedding 3D imagery and audiovisual content into publications
offers opportunities for publishing.
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Publishing industry apprehensive as Apple sets new rules for iPads, iPhones
Apple is taking on publishers with new rules on the sale of content on its devices, trying to repeat
its strategy against the music industry, it has been observed. However, some of its publishing
competitors are formidable technology companies and may oppose Apple's moves.
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Diversinet enhances MobiSecure mobile healthcare platform
Diversinet Corp. has released a significant upgrade to its MobiSecure platform, including support of
additional mobile devices and introduction of more than 50 new features. The enhanced offering
also enables healthcare organisations to easily achieve HIPAA compliance, as well as more easily
and quickly meet 'meaningful use' criteria.
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ScriptRx to integrate WK Health's Medi-Span Clinical into its line of touch-screen EMR and
discharge systems
Wolters Kluwer Health has announced that ScriptRx, Inc. will integrate Medi-Span Clinical into its
line of touch-screen EMR and discharge systems for emergency rooms and urgent care centers. The
agreement was announced at the ongoing HIMSS11.
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US, European regulators scrutinising Apple's rules for iPad content sales
US and EU regulators are looking at the terms Apple is imposing on media companies selling iPad
content, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Apple is said to be directing media companies to sell
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their content via the App Store, taking a 30 percent commission.
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IEEE Computer Society journal Transactions now available in EPUB format
The IEEE Computer Society, a membership organisation for computing professionals, has announced
that all 2011 issues of its journal Transactions will be available in EPUB format to subscribers. The
EPUB format provides subscribers with another option when it comes to accessing Computer Society
content.
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SUPPORT TOOLS / SOFTWARE / SOLUTIONS
Hitachi Clinical Repository leverages metadata to improve interoperability and long-term value
of all clinical data
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation has introduced a new solution for healthcare providers to improve
clinical decision making and resulting patient care. Hitachi Clinical Repository (HCR) is an
information management solution that transforms raw medical data and images into meaningful
information, independent of the source applications.
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