Core Insights - Open Access (OA) has become a significant model in scientific publishing, with Springer Nature being a leading institution in this field, offering a comprehensive OA publishing portfolio [1][3]. Group 1: OA Publishing Overview - Springer Nature has approximately 700 pure OA journals, which provide authors with greater benefits, including higher citation rates compared to industry peers. In 2023, the average citation per pure OA article was 6.3 [3]. - The average impact factor (IF) of Springer Nature's pure OA journals is high, with over 500 journals having an IF, and 62% of these journals showing growth in their IF [3]. - 309 pure OA journals are ranked in Q1 across various disciplines, representing 57% of the total, while 450 journals are in the top 50 of their fields, accounting for 83% [3]. Group 2: Springer OA Journal Brands - Springer, established in 1842, is a renowned publisher in various scientific fields, offering over 2000 mixed and OA journals [5]. - BMC, a pioneer in OA publishing, has around 300 peer-reviewed OA journals focused on advancing biological and health sciences [11]. - Discover, another OA brand from Springer Nature, aims to support researchers in publishing their findings quickly and openly, with a target publication time of 7-10 weeks [16]. Group 3: Notable Journals and Their Metrics - Nature Communications, a highly selective multidisciplinary OA journal, has an impact factor of 15.7 and a total citation count of 911,428 in 2024, making it the second most cited journal globally [34][37]. - Scientific Reports, a multidisciplinary OA journal, has an impact factor of 3.9 and a total citation count of 834,622 in 2024, ranking third in global citations [38][42]. - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, an OA journal for humanities and social sciences, has an impact factor of 3.6 and a total download count of 10,654,567 in 2024 [42].

Core Viewpoint - Springer Nature offers a comprehensive portfolio of open access (OA) journals, providing authors with high-impact publishing options and increased citation opportunities for their research [3]. Group 1: OA Journal Portfolio - Springer Nature has approximately 700 pure OA journals, with 2023 OA articles averaging 6.3 citations each, surpassing industry peers [3]. - Over 500 pure OA journals have an impact factor (IF), with 62% of these journals showing growth in their IF [4]. - 309 pure OA journals are ranked in Q1 across various disciplines, representing 57% of the total [4]. - 450 pure OA journals are in the top 50 of their respective fields, accounting for 83% [4]. - 106 pure OA journals are in the top 10 of their fields, including notable journals like Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy [4]. Group 2: Historical Context and Development - Springer, founded in 1842, is a renowned publishing brand in science, technology, medicine, humanities, and social sciences, with over 2000 mixed and OA journals [5]. - BMC, a pioneer in OA publishing, has around 300 peer-reviewed OA journals focused on advancing biological, health, and medical sciences [7][8]. Group 3: Specific Journal Highlights - The Discover journal series aims to support rapid publication of research across various scientific fields, targeting a publication timeline of 7-10 weeks [14]. - Nature Partner Journals (npj) collaborate with global scientists and institutions to publish high-quality OA research in diverse scientific areas [19]. - The Communications series under Nature Portfolio emphasizes diverse community engagement and aims to publish research that brings new insights to its fields [23]. - Nature Communications, a highly selective multidisciplinary OA journal, has an impact factor of 15.7 and a total citation count of 911,428 for 2024 [30]. - Scientific Reports, another multidisciplinary OA journal, has an impact factor of 3.9 and a total citation count of 834,622 for 2024 [34]. - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications provides a rigorous platform for research in the humanities and social sciences, with an impact factor of 3.6 for 2024 [35].