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You are free to share and redistribute the material in any medium or format according to the licence terms. <a href="/gp/open-science/policies/journal-policies/licensing-and-copyright" target="_self" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - Please see Springer Nature’s guide to licensing, copyright and author rights for journal articles for further information - /gp/open-science/policies/journal-policies/licensing-and-copyright">Please see Springer Nature’s guide to licensing, copyright and author rights for journal articles for further information</a>.</li></ul></td><td><ul><li><strong>Open metrics and reporting: </strong>You will be regularly updated with metrics on the volume, usage, citations, and online attention of your OA article.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p><sub>^Authors submitting non-primary research (e.g. reviews, perspectives etc.) will not be able to publish their work open access.</sub></p><p><sub>*Some funders may require additional actions such as archiving a copy of your OA article in a repository to meet compliance. Find out more from our <a href="https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/funding" target="_self" class="is-external" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - OA funding and policy support pages - https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/funding">OA funding and policy support pages</a>.</sub></p></div> </div> </div></div></div> </div></div><div id="c17970306" class="article article-default item-4 item-4-8 even-item section odd-item-custom"><div> <div class="row row-block-grid"><div class="column"><div class="core"> <div class=""> <h2 class="headline headline-h2">Why publish open access?</h2> <div class="richtext richtext-default"><p class="intro--paragraph">We believe research should be open to all as soon as possible, so that it can be read, used and built upon.</p><p><img alt="Open Access © Springer Nature 2020" title="Open Access © Springer Nature 2020" src="//media.springernature.com/full/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/17978362/data/v6" /></p><p><a href="https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/about/benefits" target="_self" class="is-external" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - Find out more about the benefits of OA - https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/about/benefits">Find out more about the benefits of OA</a>.</p></div> </div> </div></div></div> </div></div><div id="c17970320" class="article article-default item-5 item-5-8 odd-item section even-item-custom"><div> <div class="row row-block-grid"><div class="column"><div class="core"> <div class=""> <h2 class="headline headline-h2">FAQs:</h2> <div class="richtext richtext-default"><p class="flapHead hideContent">Which titles are Transformative Journals?</p><p class="flapContent">The full list of titles can be downloaded <a href="https://media.springernature.com/full/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/25426624/data/v3" target="_self" class="is-external" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - here - https://media.springernature.com/full/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/25426624/data/v3">here</a>. These titles will also be clearly marked on journal websites. </p><p class="flapHead hideContent">I want to publish via the OA route. Where do I find APC funding?</p><p class="flapContent">Many funders and institutions make funding available to researchers to support APCs. You can find out whether you have access to funding for APCs by reviewing <a href="https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/funding" target="_self" class="is-external" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - our open access funding page - https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/funding">our open access funding page</a> or check if your institution has a <a href="https://www.springer.com/gp/open-access/springer-open-choice/springer-compact" target="_self" class="is-external" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - transformative Compact agreement - https://www.springer.com/gp/open-access/springer-open-choice/springer-compact">transformative Compact agreement</a> with Springer Nature.</p><p class="flapHead hideContent">Can I still publish via the subscription route in a Transformative Journal?</p><p class="flapContent">If your funder requires gold OA publication or immediate OA (for example, under <a href="/gp/open-science/plan-s-compliance" target="_self" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - Plan S principles - /gp/open-science/plan-s-compliance">Plan S principles</a>), then you should opt for the gold OA route and choose a compatible CC licence to comply with these requirements. If immediate OA isn't required to meet your funder's OA policy, then you can still choose between gold OA and subscription publishing options, although TJs encourage all authors to consider OA because of the many benefits.</p><p class="flapHead hideContent">If I publish in a Transformative Journal, will this ensure that I meet my funder's or institution’s OA requirements?</p><p class="flapContent">Funders and institutions have different requirements, but by opting for immediate gold OA with a compatible CC licence in a Transformative Journal allows authors to meet the requirements of any research funder/institution, including those of Plan S funders. If your funder or institution requires you to archive a copy of your OA article in a repository, you may need to take additional action to do this. Find out more from our <a href="/gp/open-science/funding" target="_self" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - OA funding and policy support pages - /gp/open-science/funding">OA funding and policy support pages</a>.</p><p class="flapHead hideContent">Will Transformative Journals still be part of Transformative Agreements (Compact) with institutions and funders?</p><p class="flapContent">As the majority of Springer Nature’s Transformative Journals are already part of <a href="https://www.springer.com/gp/open-access/springer-open-choice/springer-compact" target="_blank" class="is-external" data-track="click" data-track-label="/gp/open-science/transformative-journals" data-track-category="sn:content-page-main-content" data-track-component="richtext-link - transformative Compact agreements - https://www.springer.com/gp/open-access/springer-open-choice/springer-compact">transformative Compact agreements</a>, these agreements will continue to cover APCs for those titles. 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