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Physiology Goes Mobile
American Physiological Society’s journals now accessible via app and mobile devices
BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 22, 2013)—Starting today, the American Physiological Society (APS; www.The-APS.org) will bring new functionality to its highly regarded published research. Each of its 13 peer-reviewed journals are now available through the APS Journals app available at no charge via the Apple® iTunes® store.
APS Journals App
The app is compatible with the Apple iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® and allows subscribers to:
- see journal content that is automatically updated when a new issue is published
- access full-text content of current and recent issues
- search within an article using keywords and jump between sections
- view figures and tables easily
- adjust font size based on personal reading comfort
- save viewing history
- connect to MEDLINE and CrossRef links
- store, share and email articles.
Development of an app for the Google’s Android ® is underway.
Smartphones Link to Mobile Site
In addition to the app, APS now also provides mobile-optimized versions of each of its journals’ websites. The mobile journal websites are accessible through the browser of any mobile device, and allow users access to the full archive of each journal, including text and images. The mobile site also provides connections to MEDLINE and CrossRef links and gives visitors the ability to become a subscriber or download individual articles for purchase.
The journal app and mobile site are the latest technical innovations from the APS. For additional information, log on to www.The-APS.org/mobile/faq or contact the help desk at Mobile@The-APS.org.
About the American Physiological Society
Physiology is the study of how molecules, cells, tissues, and organs function in health and disease. Established in 1887, the APS was the first US society in the biomedical sciences field. The Society represents more than 11,000 members and publishes 13 peer-reviewed journals with a worldwide readership.
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