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How do I register on the website?

When registering on our website you must enter a valid email address as your username and then choose your own password. Both your email address and password are used to login. If you would like to register on our website please go to the registration page.

Please note: If you have already registered but have forgotten your password please go to the reset password page.

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What are the benefits of registering on the A-IMBN Research website?

Registering an account on the A-IMBN Research website is free. As a visitor to the A-IMBN Research website, you will be able to register for table of contents email alerts in English. If you have a username and password with which you gain access to the site, this should not be shared amongst a group of people. This is important for the security of your personal details, and in ensuring that you have the correct level of access to the site. If you would like to register on our website please go to the registration page.

Deregistering from the web site

How can I delete my registration to the A-IMBN Research website?

If you would like to be removed from the A-IMBN Research database, you can click to deregister on the "my account" page. This also means that you will no longer receive email alerts. Please be aware that if you would like to receive email alerts again, then you will have to register once again.

Forgotten password

I have forgotten my password. How can I get a new one?

If you have forgotten your password you can ask for a new one on the reset password page.

Please note that you must enter your email address that is registered with our website. A password will then be sent to that email address. You must then login using that email address and new password. Once you have successfully logged in, you can change the password by on the "my account" page.

Changing online registration details

How can I change my account details?

Once an account has been created there are still options available to modify the account.

If you would like to change details of your account – such as email address, email alerts, address details – please go to the login page and log in with your registered login details.

Unable to register on the website

When I attempt to register on the website I receive an error message. What can I do?

First, please ensure that your web browser has Javascript enabled and will accept cookies from the A-IMBN Research website.

If an error occurs during your registration this will usually be a temporary error with a server. Try closing the browser and opening a new one and trying again. If the error persists, it might be that there is a technical glitch which will usually resolve itself and you should try again later. However, if you continue to receive error messages when trying to register please contact us by sending an email to a-imbn_research@a-imbn.org. When describing the error, please provide as much information as possible about your computer’s configuration and the circumstances surrounding the error.

Unable to login to the website

When I try to login I receive an error message or nothing happens. What should I do ?

First, please ensure that your web browser has Javascript enabled and will accept cookies from the A-IMBN Research website. Then try logging in again.

If an error occurs during log in, this will usually be a temporary error with a server. Try closing the browser and opening a new one and trying again. If the error persists, it might be that there is a technical glitch which will usually resolve itself and you should try again later. However if you continue to have trouble logging in please contact us by sending an email to a-imbn_research@a-imbn.org. When describing the error, please provide as much information as possible about your computer’s configuration and the circumstances surrounding the error.

Signing up for email alerts

How can I find out when new articles are posted on the A-IMBN Research website?

To be notified when new articles are published on the website, you need to register on our web site. In order to register, please go to the registration page.

Please follow the on-screen prompts and enter your details in the relevant fields.

Setting up and/or changing email alert preferences

How do I set up or alter my email alert preferences?

During initial registration on the A-IMBN Research website, you will have been asked to tick which email alerts you would like to receive. The preferences chosen then can be amended at any time by going to the "my account" page.

Browsers for viewing A-IMBN Research website

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Saving items from the A-IMBN Research website

How do I save items?

Saving a file to your hard disk allows you to view and print information later. Browsers allow files to be saved easily, and the A-IMBN Research website provides ways to save personally selected information. To print a hard copy of an article, just open the file in your browser or word processor. Please note: this function is available strictly for your personal use only, and should therefore not be distributed to third parties without permission.

Copyright information

Who owns the copyright to information on the A-IMBN Research website?

Copyright is held jointly between the Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network and NPG Nature Asia-Pacific. Copyright enquiries should be directed to NPG Nature Asia-Pacific via a-imbn_research@a-imbn.org.

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I have some insightful comments about the A-IMBN Research website. Who can I tell about them?

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