MARCH 2008
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Outsourcing, innovation and risk The phenomenon of the 1960s, in which companies opened and closed factories at a ferocious rate and sought the cheapest labor, is over. Outsourcing is the new way of driving innovation, and should be regarded as so much more than a cost-saving exercise: the most successful outsourcing strategies make the most of changes in technology, protect IP and take added risk into account. FULL STORY> |
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The changing environment for information professionals "We live in a world of change, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the world of information and communications". These are the words of Special Libraries Association (SLA) CEO, Janice Lachance at a recent industry event to get information professionals to think about some of the key technical and social changes impacting our environment. FULL STORY> |
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Using and misusing the impact factor Thomson Scientific's new online forum promotes scholarly discussion about all facets of citation-based research evaluation. In a newly published article, Elsevier's David Tempest talks about the relationship between Impact Factor and journal quality, and Elsevier's commitment to best practice with the use of bibliometrics. FULL STORY> |
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The taste of ripe strawberries There have been many attempts to extend the conventional definition of a trademark into unexplored areas such as sounds, smells, taste, colour and 3D shapes. But how do you graphically represent, and protect, a sign that can not be perceived visually? FULL STORY> |
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DCAT report The March DCAT meeting was a hotbed of discussion on subjects including trends in R&D and prescription drug use, the quality of scientific publications, and blurring of the lines between innovators and generics. FULL STORY> |
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Hottest researchers and papers of 2006-07 The new ScienceWatch.com from Thomson Scientific provides a comprehensive, open Web resource for science metrics and analysis. This website combines the newest Science Watch newsletter material with regularly updated data, analysis, interviews, and commentary drawn from InCites and ESI Special Topics. FULL STORY> |
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Asia Pacific research institutions lead the way with Century of Science As the rest of the world studies closely the rise in Asia Pacific innovation, leading research institutions in China, Japan and India are planning their future research by drawing on the comprehensive backfile and cited reference data in Century of Science™. FULL STORY> |
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All search engines are not the same FULL STORY> |
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Shortcut to the answer The Dialog How Do I . . . ? series supplies concise, step-by-step instructions for how to find the most-requested information on Dialog. Easy to reference and easy to follow, each application in the series illustrates every step with just the right amount of explanation. FULL STORY> |
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Connecting the dots As life sciences companies respond to evolving regulatory requirements, opportunities for operational excellence are emerging. What novel concepts have these companies identified that are leading to regulatory innovations? Learn more in this article, originally published in the Winter 2007 edition of European Pharmaceutical Contractor. FULL STORY> |
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Sequencing biology's hottest To assess high impact research in molecular biology and genetics, ScienceWatch.com turned to an elite selection of papers: those ranking among the top one per cent most cited in their field. FULL STORY> |
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Deadlines approaching Thomson Scientific sponsors awards and scholarships that recognize and encourage research achievement, scholarship, information science, and librarianship — don't miss your chance to apply. FULL STORY> |
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Keeping up with changing times The USPTO rule changes proposed August 21, 2007 (Final Rule – 72 Fed. Reg. 46716) elicited a wave of concern amongst intellectual asset portfolio managers. These professionals face new requirements for tracking and processing data when the changes go into effect. FULL STORY> |