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Entries from November 2009

Technology Enabled Research

November 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Take a look at this interesting slide show titled “Technology Enabled Research.” It reviews how authors can establish a digital identity, keep track of research being done in their field and how to find collaborators using a variety of digital tools.

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Tags: Collaboration · Dissemination of Research · Publishing Models · Support for Authors

Neuroscience Information Framework (NIF)

November 20th, 2009 · No Comments

The Neuroscience Information Framework (NIF) is an outstanding example of a web-based application to advance  neuroscience research.  What is NIF?
The Neuroscience Information Framework is a dynamic inventory of Web-based neuroscience resources: data, materials, and tools accessible via any computer connected to the Internet. An initiative of the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, NIF advances neuroscience research by [...]

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Tags: Authors at WU · Dissemination of Research

NIH Manuscript Submission System update

November 12th, 2009 · No Comments

NIHMS servers will undergo maintenance and will be unavailable beginning November 13 (Friday) at 3:00 p.m. until November 16 (Monday) at 10:00 a.m. (EST). During this time previously-submitted manuscripts will be processed, although users will not be able to make new submissions, give approvals, or check the status of current submissions via the NIHS web [...]

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Tags: Authors at WU · NIH Public Access Policy

JCR 2008 Update

November 10th, 2009 · No Comments

Each year, Thomson Reuters receives feedback from publishers after publication of the annual Journal Citation Reports in June. This feedback is carefully and systematically reviewed. As a result, selected JCR data may be modified and adjustments made to metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor. A re-evaluation of 2008 JCR data has been completed, and [...]

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Tags: Authors at WU · Support for Authors

Scopus: The Solution for Authors Workshop

November 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Scopus: The Solution for Authors
Becker Medical Library is pleased to offer a lunch-and-learn workshop for WUSM authors, featuring Rebecca Brown from Scopus. Pizza and beverages will be provided, courtesy of Scopus.
Do you find yourself asking these questions?

Who is citing my work?
How is my research being used?
How can I identify potential research collaborators?
What metrics can I [...]

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Tags: Authors at WU