Springer Nature Collections are curated groups of articles within a journal that provide highly focused exploration of specific themes and emerging topics. Collections cover all areas and aim to advance scientific discovery by enhancing the visibility and impact of research.
Collections’ content is typically curated by Guest Editors that are experts in the Collection topic. This helps enhance the quality of published research and increase readership and impact.
Participating in a journal Collection offers a unique opportunity to elevate your research within a focused scholarly context. By contributing to a curated set of articles that focus on a shared theme or research question, Collections authors can benefit from increased visibility, meaningful academic connections, and broader impact. Some of the key advantages include:
Collection articles receive on average:
more citations
more downloads
higher Altmetrics scores
*compared to non-Collection articles
When you choose to publish to a Springer Nature Collection, you join a community of thousands of satisfied Collections authors.
Don’t just take our word for it. Last year we asked our Collections authors about their experience publishing with us, and 87% were happy with their Collections publishing experience. As a Springer Nature Collections author, you will:
Our dedicated Collections Management and Acquisition Team (CMA), Author Services, Author Resources, Research Solutions, and more, provide a supportive Author Experience throughout your publishing journey.
Submit your paper safe in the knowledge that our Editors and CMA team will work with Guest Editors to make sure your work, and the Collection, is the best it can be, by adhering to the highest ethical and publishing standards.
Connect with established Guest Editors who understand the value of your work and its contribution to the field and exchange ideas with peers from across disciplines that are working on the same research topic.
Guest Editors and Collection authors share Collections within their networks. Collections are also promoted by our Marketing team, among others. This collective effort boosts exposure to relevant readers.
Struggling to find a home for your research? Collections can be launched quickly to respond to current events, emerging trends, and a need for cross-discipline collaboration. They also have deadlines, so extra effort is placed on the efficient publication of research, without sacrificing quality.
You can be confident that your work will be respected and trusted by readers and peers alike. Our dedicated teams, including our Research Integrity Group, work diligently to protect the integrity of the research we publish so it’s credible and trustworthy.
Many institutions cover researchers’ open access publishing costs. It’s worth checking with your supervisor and colleagues to understand your organisation’s approach and affiliations.
Take a look at our funding agreements to find out if your fees are covered.
