Monthly Archives: February 2014

A New Year, a New Look for Scopus!

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Following the likes of Embase and Web of Science, Scopus has launched a newly designed (and enhanced) interface to make using the database easier and more seamless.

A few features that have been added/improved are…

  • Easier exporting of citations: an export window now pops up on the screen for quick access to several bibliographic management options instead of the old way of navigating away from the results screen
  • NEW direct export to Mendeley option: Mendeley users can now use the Web Importer to directly import references from Scopus to their Mendeley libraries
  • Redesigned author and affiliation profile pages: these pages within the database have been changed to simulate more of a CV-style for easier perusal and to include ORCID integration.

Read the full release notes to learn more about what has been changed or enhanced in Scopus.

Confused About Nutrition Information?

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It seems like every week the news touts the miracle effects of one vitamin or warns of the terrible consequences of another. Acai berries? Vitamin D? Fish oil? How can average consumers sort through this information?

A study recently published in the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives found that contradictory stories in the media cause readers to doubt or even ignore health advice altogether. (The study focused on people’s perspectives on vitamins, fish, coffee and red wine or other alcohol.) With new stories often contradicting the last, it’s understandable for people to get confused or overwhelmed.

Thankfully, here at MSK, we have nutritionists on staff to help us sort out fact from fiction! Patients can request personal assistance from a nutritionist (more info), and should always speak with their doctors about supplements they take. Did you know that Employee Health and Wellness also has nutritionists available to help employees get answers about their nutrition needs as well? Check out their pages on OneMSK for more details.

Remember, everyone’s needs are unique so speak with an expert about yours.

Science and Engineering Indicators 2014

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Science and Engineering Indicators 2014The National Science Board (NSB) has released its 2014 Science and Engineering Indicators. The “Indicators” series are biennial, data-rich reports prepared by the National Science Foundation (NSF), providing quantitative information on: science, mathematics, and engineering education at all levels, the scientific and engineering workforce, domestic and international R&D performance, U.S. competitiveness in high technology, and public attitudes and understanding of science and engineering.

The reports examine all federal funding for research and development, and are not limited to the NSF. Here’s an excerpt from the 2014 Overview, p. O-19:

“Federal R&D spending over the last two decades has changed substantially in one respect: health-related R&D has grown sharply, going from 12% of total federal R&D budget authority in FY 1980 to 22% in FY 2011. A corresponding major shift has occurred in the distribution of academic R&D expenditures among S&E fields, which has moved away from physical sciences and toward the life sciences. Data on research space at academic institutions and publications likewise reflect a more dominant role for life sciences in academic R&D.”

For more information, see: Science and Engineering Indicators 2014. The table of contents and full chapters are available for download.