JULY 2006
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Database opens doors to biological fields at the University of Idaho Biosis Previews® is now delivering in-depth information on biological research to the University of Idaho, USA. This article, entitled "Database opens doors to biological fields", was written by Kate Baldwin and originally published in the Moscow Pullman Daily News (USA) in April 2006. FULL STORY> |
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Iraqi Virtual Science Library will help rebuild Iraq for the 21st century Thirty years of being cut off from the international scientific community. Deterioration of the scientific, technical and educational infrastructure. Extensive looting of university libraries, classrooms, and laboratories. These are the challenges Iraqi researchers — scientists, engineers, physicians and students across the country — face as they engage in scientific pursuits that will benefit the Iraqi people and rebuild the country. FULL STORY> |
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Freedom to operate? The value of Research Disclosures Research Disclosure is a publication service owned by Kenneth Mason Publications that enables individuals/companies to disclose details of an invention and so establish their claim on the state of the art " preventing others from being able to patent the same invention. Research Disclosures play an important part in comprehensive prior art searching, as they help intellectual property searchers to evaluate freedom to operate. FULL STORY> |
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A quantum leap in supporting the information professional community Information professionals play a critical role in helping organizations assess, acquire and deploy information services. At the same time, they face unprecedented challenges in communicating the value of their role and managing end user expectations. To help meet these challenges, Thomson Scientific offers Quantum2, a leadership development program that provides training and tools to enhance professional development. It has a special focus on strategies to demonstrate the value of fee-based, professional information services. FULL STORY> |
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Thomson Pharma: a modular approach Thomson Pharma(SM) aims to fulfill the drug discovery and development information needs of professionals working at all stages of the drug pipeline. Its launch in December 2004 gave Thomson Scientific customers easy access to the best pharmaceutical industry content owned by Thomson. Eighteen months on, I talked to Jon Brett Harris about the continuing challenge of delivering knowledge and expertise to such a broad target audience. FULL STORY> |
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Managing PDFs for research and extending productivity using EndNote X The world of research continues to evolve as each technology builds upon its predecessor. Published article reprints used to occupy multiple file cabinets and assorted stacks around the office. Now the equivalent electronic reprint is saved as a PDF file and stored on personal computers or networks with almost limitless storage capacity. While one cannot see the space the file is occupying, PDF management carries many of the same challenges as physically storing article reprints — unless you have a tool such as EndNote® that can handle both reference information and PDF files. FULL STORY> |
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Finding patent information in unusual places In the counterintuitive world of intellectual property management, the twin goals of promotion and secrecy often find themselves in conflict. It's a classic conundrum: companies need attention for their newest innovations to keep investors intrigued, recruit top developers, and establish credibility, yet if they plan to seek patent protection for these ideas, even the slightest information leak can sink the whole ship. While there is still no sure-fire solution to hush overzealous marketers or ward off competitors, a bit of carefully guided homework can help companies avoid complete financial disaster. FULL STORY> |