MEDIA RELEASE PR39621
Thomson Reuters Launches Japanese Version of ScholarOne Manuscripts
PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, May 19 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Thomson Reuters today announced the availability of a Japanese version of the
industry-leading peer review system, ScholarOne Manuscripts (formerly Manuscript
Central), as part of their renewed partnership with Kyorinsha Co., Ltd. The new
version offers a Japanese language interface, combined with key components in the
original system to allow for the full support capabilities users have come to expect
from ScholarOne. This release enhances usability and information sharing for
Japanese-speaking users and supports the Thomson Reuters research workflow solution
suite for the extensive Japanese scientific community.
"ScholarOne Manuscripts recognize Japan's reputation and importance in STM
research, and this system will allow us to further support the region's output," said
Keith Collier, VP and General Manager of ScholarOne at Thomson Reuters. "We have
been focused on supporting the Japanese research and publishing community for 6 years
and have developed a strong partnership with Kyorinsha."
"I believe that many of the Japanese-language journals in STM have been looking
forward to the release of a Japanese version of ScholarOne Manuscripts as it is a
well-established product throughout the world," said Kazumasa Watanabe, President of
Kyorinsha. "This will contribute to the significant development of the scholarly
publishing community in Japan."
Several organizations in the region have already started using this system. The
first user, The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, selected ScholarOne
Manuscript's Japanese system for use in The Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological
Surgery.
"ScholarOne Manuscripts has a good reputation and a large list of clients around
the globe," said a member of editorial board. "We're pleased that it is now
available as a localized user interface and, as a result, look forward to elevating
our published output and efficiency."
ScholarOne Manuscripts provides online manuscript submission for journals and
allows for easy administrative, editing and peer reviewing capabilities, allowing its
customers to focus on content, not on process. With more than 365 societies and
publishers, 3,700 books and journals, 1.3 million annual submissions and 13 million
registered users, ScholarOne Manuscripts is a proven industry leader.
For more information on ScholarOne Manuscripts, please visit
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The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery
The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery is an academic society
engaged in the promotion of basic research and clinical studies in surgery of
digestive diseases. It is dedicated to furthering the progress and development of
gastroenterological surgery and contributing to the welfare of humankind. With a
history of over 40 years and 21,000 members, the Society is universally recognized in
the medical world both here and abroad as one of the representative academic
societies of Japan.
Kyorinsha
Kyorinsha is leading service provider in Japan that helps 60 key medical
association and societies publish research papers and abstracts in cross-media
formats including paper and online. It covers broad service areas ranging from
editorial support, production and printing of research journals, proceedings,
newsletters and other publications, to technical consultation, production and
management of online journals and development of research database and software.
SOURCE: Thomson Reuters
CONTACT: Susan Besaw,
Manager,
PR & Communications,
Healthcare & Science,
+1-215-823-1840,
susan.besaw@thomsonreuters.com
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