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'''Springer Nature''' is a global [[publishing company]] that specializes in academic, educational, and professional content. It was created in 2015 through the merger of [[Springer Science+Business Media]] and [[Holtzbrinck Publishing Group]]'s Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan, and Macmillan Education.
== Springer Nature ==
 
[[File:Springer_Nature_Logo.svg|thumb|right|The logo of Springer Nature]]
 
'''Springer Nature''' is a global academic publishing company that was formed in 2015 through the merger of [[Springer Science+Business Media]] and the majority of [[Macmillan Science and Education]]. The company is headquartered in [[Berlin]], [[Germany]], and [[London]], [[United Kingdom]].
 
Springer Nature is known for publishing a wide range of academic journals, books, and databases across various disciplines, including the [[natural sciences]], [[engineering]], [[medicine]], and the [[social sciences]].


== History ==
== History ==
Springer Nature was formed in 2015 by the merger of Springer Science+Business Media and Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan, and Macmillan Education. The company made its debut in May 2015. Following the merger, Holtzbrinck Publishing Group was majority owner of the new company.


== Operations ==
Springer Nature was established in 2015, but its roots trace back to the 19th century. [[Springer Science+Business Media]] was founded in 1842 by [[Julius Springer]] in [[Berlin]]. Over the years, it grew to become one of the largest academic publishers in the world.
Springer Nature publishes books, e-books, and peer-reviewed journals in science, humanities, technical and medical ([[medicine]]) publishing. Springer Nature's books and journals include more than 300,000 titles available in print and online in the Science, Technology and Medicine ([[STM]]) sector. The company operates in over 50 countries, and has more than 13,000 employees.
 
[[Macmillan Science and Education]] was part of the [[Macmillan Group]], which was founded in 1843 by [[Daniel Macmillan]] and [[Alexander Macmillan]]. The group was known for its educational and academic publishing.
 
The merger of these two entities in 2015 created Springer Nature, which has since become a leading force in academic publishing.
 
== Products and Services ==
 
Springer Nature publishes a wide array of academic content, including:
 
* '''Journals''': The company publishes over 3,000 academic journals, including prestigious titles such as ''[[Nature (journal)|Nature]]'', ''[[Scientific American]]'', and ''[[Nature Communications]]''.
 
* '''Books''': Springer Nature publishes thousands of books annually, covering a broad range of subjects from [[science]] and [[technology]] to [[humanities]] and [[social sciences]].


== Divisions ==
* '''Databases and Platforms''': The company offers various databases and online platforms, such as [[SpringerLink]], which provides access to millions of scientific documents.
Springer Nature is structured in three divisions:
* Research: This division contains the academic and scientific research arm of the company, including brands such as [[Springer]], [[Nature Research]], [[BioMed Central]], and [[Palgrave Macmillan]].
* Education: This division includes the global education businesses, including [[Palgrave Macmillan]] and [[Macmillan Education]].
* Professional: This division includes the professional and applied science businesses.


== Open Access ==
== Open Access ==
Springer Nature is known for its commitment to [[open access]], making scholarly research more accessible to everyone. It is one of the largest open access publishers in the world.


== See Also ==
Springer Nature is a strong advocate for [[open access]] publishing. The company offers a variety of open access options for authors, allowing their research to be freely accessible to the public. This includes fully open access journals and hybrid journals where authors can choose to make their articles open access.
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* [[Open access]]
* [[Macmillan Education]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 15 February 2025

Springer Nature[edit]

The logo of Springer Nature

Springer Nature is a global academic publishing company that was formed in 2015 through the merger of Springer Science+Business Media and the majority of Macmillan Science and Education. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and London, United Kingdom.

Springer Nature is known for publishing a wide range of academic journals, books, and databases across various disciplines, including the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences.

History[edit]

Springer Nature was established in 2015, but its roots trace back to the 19th century. Springer Science+Business Media was founded in 1842 by Julius Springer in Berlin. Over the years, it grew to become one of the largest academic publishers in the world.

Macmillan Science and Education was part of the Macmillan Group, which was founded in 1843 by Daniel Macmillan and Alexander Macmillan. The group was known for its educational and academic publishing.

The merger of these two entities in 2015 created Springer Nature, which has since become a leading force in academic publishing.

Products and Services[edit]

Springer Nature publishes a wide array of academic content, including:

  • Databases and Platforms: The company offers various databases and online platforms, such as SpringerLink, which provides access to millions of scientific documents.

Open Access[edit]

Springer Nature is a strong advocate for open access publishing. The company offers a variety of open access options for authors, allowing their research to be freely accessible to the public. This includes fully open access journals and hybrid journals where authors can choose to make their articles open access.

Related Pages[edit]