From: "Shortt de Hernandez, Dr. M. Fiona" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:59:32 +0000

SOS 4.0: New interface, powerful search functionalities and
personalization options increase usability

Stuttgart, March 2014 - With the latest release 4.0 of Science of
Synthesis (SOS), Thieme adds numerous new features to its acclaimed
critical review of synthetic methodology. This includes the Reference
Library, enriched search functionalities, a new, user-friendly
interface, as well as customization options.

Special topics

A new addition in release 4.0, the Reference Library, is edited by
outstanding organic chemists worldwide who have selected the best and
most reliable methods in their respective fields. Designed to
complement the volumes of Science of Synthesis, the Reference Library
highlights new approaches and perspectives of particular current
interest in organic synthesis. SOS 4.0 now includes all volumes of
"Stereoselective Synthesis", "Asymmetric Organocatalysis" and "Water
in Organic Synthesis".

10 New update volumes

Furthermore, the latest release of SOS sees the addition of 10 new
update volumes comprising approximately 5,000 printed pages. As the
most up-to-date evaluated electronic reference work available, Science
of Synthesis is continually updated to include only high-quality,
highly reliable methods. Each volume is edited by experts of the
respective fields who follow strict, clearly defined criteria for
method selection and continually scan current literature for relevant
new developments. This established editorial process ensures that SOS
always reflects the current state of knowledge.

Powerful search and retrieval options

To allow users to efficiently mine this wealth of content, Thieme has
implemented enriched text search functionalities based on the
MarkLogic platform, allowing users to perform real-time text searches.
Search options are further enhanced by the new RSA search from
InfoChem, an "all-in-one" reaction search operator that combines
reaction, exact, and substructure searches for each single search
query, listing the results according to relevance. Both text searches
and reaction searches are performed via the same search screen into
which users simply enter a keyword, structure or reaction. Within
seconds, relevant results are found, evaluated, and displayed in an
interactive hit list, where users can explore them via multiple
filters. All search queries and results can then be saved in the new,
personalized user profile MySOS, which offers easy access to relevant
content and previous searches.

Increased usability, enhanced printing and citation

In addition to new content and search features, users can look forward
to navigation options that increase the usability of the online offer.
A new breadcrumb trail ensures easy navigation, while a detailed and
interactive table of content can be accessed via the added "Explore
Content" tab. Users are thus able to browse the entire content quickly
and efficiently. Further features of the latest SOS release include
PDF download and enhanced print options for printing individual pages
and chapters. Inbound and outbound DOIs (digital object identifiers)
allow links from and to external sources for easy identification and
citation of individual SOS chapters.

Science of Synthesis, a research tool by Thieme, is the only resource
for methods in synthetic organic chemistry that offers full-text
descriptions of organic transformations and synthetic methods, as well
as experimental procedures. The inclusion of effective and practical
experimental procedures means that the chemist can get to work on a
synthesis immediately in the lab. Science of Synthesis provides a
critical review of the synthetic methodology in the field of organic
and organometallic chemistry.

Access Science of Synthesis Version 4.0 and sign up for a free
14-day-trial at sos.thieme.com

About Thieme

Thieme Publishing Group is a medical and scientific publishing house
employing more than 900 staff and maintaining offices in seven cities,
including New York, Delhi, Rio and Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in
1886, the Thieme name has become synonymous with high quality and
excellence in online and print publishing. Thieme publishes 150
peer-reviewed journals and more than 450 new books annually. The
company also has a rapidly growing array of web-based products in
medicine and science. Popular online products include Thieme
E-Journals and the Thieme Electronic Book Library, which are
accessible via www.thieme-connect.com, Thieme's platform for
electronic products.

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M. Fiona Shortt de Hernandez, PhD, MBA
Managing Editor Science of Synthesis
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Rüdigerstraße 14 | 70469 Stuttgart
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