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17 June 2014

Elsevier launches new enhanced version of Pure, improves research networking and funding discovery capabilities STM publisher Elsevier has announced the launch of Pure 5, an enhanced version of its leading research information management system, and part of the Elsevier Research Intelligence portfolio of tools and services. The release of Pure 5 improves the system's research networking capabilities resulting from the integration of SciVal Experts into Pure earlier in the year. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme ProQuest adds over 1,650 ebook titles from Wiley and Wolters Kluwer Health to Academic Complete ProQuest has added more than 1,650 ebook titles from publishers Wiley and Wolters Kluwer Health to Academic Complete, the flagship ebook database from ebrary. The new content will improve research outcomes, while a new enhancement for the database - the popular LibraryThing for Libraries Book Display Widget - will enable libraries to easily display the titles visually for better discoverability and usage. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme EBSCO increases number of databases available via its open metadata sharing and technology collaboration policy Library resources provider EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has increased the number of databases that are included in its policy for metadata sharing and technology collaboration partnerships with discover vendors. Now, EBSCO makes all metadata (and full text when contractually allowed) available for a new total of 179 EBSCO full-text databases, as well as all 74 EBSCO full-text historical digital archives and all 550,000+ EBSCO eBooks. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Controversial Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology bill moves forward On May 28, 2014, the US House of Representatives Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act of 2014, H.R. 4186. The bill is highly controversial and opposed by many organisations and institutions. The legislation now moves to the House floor. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is expected to begin consideration of America COMPETES shortly. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica journal Nota Lepidopterologica goes advanced open access with Pensoft Publishers The Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica has joined forces with Pensoft Publishers to bring the Society's journal Nota Lepidopterologica on the way to open access and innovation. The first issue of the journal published in Pensoft Publishers advanced open access format is now a fact. Societas Europaea Lepidopterologica is the European society for the study of moths and butterflies and for the conservation of these insects and their natural habitats. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme WebMD launches health improvement program to make biometric data understandable and actionable WebMD Health Corp. has launched WebMD Healthy Target, an integrated health improvement program that uses biometric device data from activity trackers, wireless scales and glucose meters to deliver tailored, physician-reviewed, contextually relevant content and motivational tips to individuals looking to develop sustainable health-conscious habits. Available within WebMD's flagship mobile app for iPhone, Healthy Target can translate step, sleep, weight and blood glucose data from multiple well-known device manufacturers into actionable insights. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme ACCUCOMS to represent Ephorus in the MENA region ACCUCOMS, a provider of sales and marketing services for publishers, will now represent Ephorus in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Ephorus is a Dutch organisation that aims to support educational establishments in the prevention of plagiarism. It enables the owners of content to check and protect their work and it can assist students in dealing with information in an honest and transparent manner. More Search for more news in this Category Search for more news in this Theme You are receiving this email newsletter as part of your Knowledgespeak membership. You can unsubscribe instantly from any of our email newsletters by clicking here.

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