Open access agreement for JULAC

If you’re affiliated with any of the participating JULAC institutions, you can publish your article open access with fees covered in more than 1,900 journals across the Springer Nature portfolio.

Springer Nature has agreed a transformative agreement (TA) in Hong Kong with all member libraries of the Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC).

The three-year agreement, effective 01 January 2024, will allow affiliated authors* to publish OA with fees covered in more than 1,900 hybrid journals published by Springer Nature. As part of the agreement, you will be able to read, use and reuse research published in over 2,000 journals across the Springer and Adis portfolios. Established by JULAC, this agreement will run through 31 December 2026.

Read the author guide to learn more

_{*The corresponding author serves as the primary point of contact for correspondence with Springer Nature following editorial acceptance. When articles involve multiple authors, only the corresponding author qualifies as the affiliated author.}

Announcement

The OA publication service for The Education University of Hong Kong has reached its maximum article allowance. This means that the JULAC agreement is no longer covering OA publishing fees for affiliated authors until 01 January 2025.

Learn more about your eligibility

Participating institutions

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Participating institutions

C

City University of Hong Kong

H

Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

L

Lingnan University

T

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The University of Hong Kong

Publishing open access in a Springer Nature journal

Check the list of journals that are included in the agreement.

Eligible journals

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FAQs

Who is considered the corresponding author?

The corresponding author is defined as the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process – from manuscript correction and proof reading, to handling the revisions and re-submission of revised manuscripts up to the acceptance of the manuscripts.

The corresponding author has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript including supplementary material. They are also responsible for obtaining such agreements and for informing the co-authors of the manuscript’s status throughout the submission, review and publication process.

In addition, the corresponding author acts as the point of contact for any enquiries after the paper is published.

How can I make sure my article is eligible?

When you submit, use at least one of the below methods of recognition.

methods of recognition © Springer Nature 2021

Upon acceptance of your article, you'll also be prompted to provide your institutional affiliation.

How do I know if my article has been approved?

The approval manager will approve your article's eligibility based on your institutional affiliation, article type and journal name.

Once your article is approved, you will be notified by email and your article will proceed to publication.

Which article types are covered by this agreement?

Original Paper: Standard article, usually presenting new results; articles published under this article type may also be referred to as Original Research, Original Article, Original Paper or Research Paper.
Review Paper: Standard article, interpreting previously published results.
Brief Communication: Short article submitted for rapid publication that exhibits the same structure as a standard article.
Continuing Education: Article forming integral part of further education (usually medical).

What if I'm not covered by the agreement?

There are still plenty of ways to find funding for your article processing charge (APC). Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

Who can I contact for more information?

Please contact oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.