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THE IMPORT OF IMPACT
Chemical & Engineering News, May 19, 2008
Citation metrics and other statistics related to usage are used to evaluate the significance and impact of individual journals. The statistics help librarians select which journals to subscribe to and help authors decide where to submit their manuscripts. The journal impact factor "is probably the most well-established metric that's out there," according to Susan King, senior vice president in the journals publishing group at the American Chemical Society, which publishes C&EN.
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THOMSON INNOVATION: ONE-CLICK PATENT DISCOVERY
Information Today, March 2008
In an age when information is power, staying on the cutting edge of innovation is more critical than ever. And when Thomson Scientific rolled out Thomson Innovation last December, researchers of all calibers could unleash a floodgate of patent data in manageable channels any way they wanted it.
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CREATING A NEW STANDARD IN IP RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
R&D Magazine, February 2008
With Thomson Innovation, researchers are able to simultaneously search worldwide editorially enhanced patent data, Asian patent data translated into English, scientific literature, and business and news sources. The design and development of Thomson Innovation was focused on improving the content and features over existing Thomson products.
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THOMSON SCIENTIFIC TAGGING RESEARCHERS: RESEACHER ID.COM
Information Today, January 21, 2008
With the explosion of research worldwide and the multiplication of outlets for content, verifying who wrote what has re-emerged as a core problem in scholarly communication and publication. Thomson Scientific has opened up a new web service called ResearcherID.com that allows researchers to establish their own identities and, with some restrictions, to identify their writings.
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PATENTS PROVIDE IMPORTANT RESEARCH INFORMATION
Research Information, February 2007
Information about intellectual property can be a vital source for researchers as well as for lawyers.
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OPERATION OPTIMIZATION
Pharmaceutical Executive Europe, February 2007
In response to new requirements, life sciences companies around the world are rethinking their regulatory activities, creating new opportunities for operational excellence. Jim Nichols explores some of the new concepts that are making a difference.
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TACKLING THE TB THREAT
Pharmaceutical Marketing Europe, November 2006
The tuberculosis (TB) market is historically one of perceived low value, limited growth and reduced opportunities for the pharma industry. However, the continued health, social and economic problems that the disease poses, and the emergence of multidrug-resistant forms and rising infection rates in the developed world, have renewed interest in the development of effective prophylactic and therapeutic options.
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ACHIEVING INFORMATION SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Information Outlook, January 2007
Adopting a best practice can help improve work processes for delivery of products and services to better meet client needs. That translates into achieving effectiveness, efficiencies, and economies that are extremely important to senior management. It also aids in building stronger relationships across the organization. Reprint permission granted by SLA.
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FOUR STEPS TO CREATING A KNOWLEDGE SHARING PLAN
Information Outlook, September 2006
If you've thought about taking action to encourage knowledge sharing in your organization, but aren't sure how to get started, you're not alone, explains Libby Trudell
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E-TRAIN TO RETAIN
Pharmaceutical Executive Europe, November 2006
E-learning can play a vital role in training (and retaining) your regulatory affairs staff.
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THOMSON'S RELOAD ENHANCES AND EXPANDS DERWENT WORLD PATENTS INDEX
Information Today, September 2006
Nancy Lambert reviews the DWPI reload which includes major changes in patent classifications, new content, and improved display options.
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A SCIENTIFIC DIALOGUE AT THOMSON SCIENTIFIC
Information World Review, July 2006
Growing fast in a hot sector - scientific research and pharmaceuticals - Tim Hamer explains the challenges facing Thomson Scientific.
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FINDING PATENT INFORMATION IN UNUSUAL PLACES
R&D Magazine, June 2006
In the counterintuitive world of intellectual property management, the twin goals of promotion and secrecy often find themselves in conflict. 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..
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BACK TO THE FUTURE: TRACKING PATENTS TO SEE WHERE THE PATH LEADS
IP Value 2006
This article uses NASDAQ companies in the software/computing and biotechnology/pharmaceuticals sectors as examples to identify patenting characteristics and to track some trends in patenting behavior, which may indicate future directions for these companies.
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TODAY WE HAVE NAMING OF PARTS
The Economist, February 2006
A global registry of animal species could shake up taxonomy
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FLU URGES VACCINE RUSH
Pharmaceutical Marketing Europe, Winter 2005
The threat of avian flu is fuelling an already growing interest in the vaccines market. This article includes a look at the obstacles for vaccine manufacturers, and at the response to avian flu by large pharmaceutical companies.
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THOMSON SCORES WITH DRUGS PACKAGE
Information World Review Dec 2005
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THOMSON PHARMA: THE CURE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
Searcher, Oct. 2005
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THE CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINING THE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROCESS
World Patent Information September 2005
Sustaining the research and innovation process in the 21st century is a complex task. Using case studies and examples from the fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology, critical stages of this cycle are identified and illustrated with data, tools and analysis . . .
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THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF THE JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR
Today, the impact factor is an established measurement of quality - but how did it become so? How was it developed and how can it best be used? In September, Dr. Eugene Garfield presented a paper, "The Agony and the Ecstasy - The History and the Meaning of the Journal Impact Factor" that addressed this topic.
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