All validated research has value

Trust and reliability are the true cornerstones of good research. All validated research, regardless of ranking, the level of access (subscription or OA), or portfolio brand (from Springer to Nature Portfolio titles), contributes to advancing an inclusive and robust research landscape. ​​

We are committed to publishing “sound science” journals, whose conclusions are robustly supported by the evidence presented in the paper, regardless of perceived impact or citation potential.

These journals frequently publish incremental studies—research that may not capture immediate attention but contributes essential foundational knowledge that informs future discoveries.

Learn more about inclusive science and publishing practices in the below video. 

Expanding the scope of research contributions

Q3 and Q4 journals often serve as platforms for multidisciplinary work. They offer a space for discussion of new methodologies or data interpretation, which may not meet the editorial priorities of journals with higher impact, but are nonetheless vital for advancing scientific discourse and addressing knowledge gaps. It is also important to note that over a third of the research published in Springer Nature’s inclusive portfolio contributes directly to addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.⁹

By fostering inclusivity in the research ecosystem, these journals benefit communities within and beyond academia.

⁹ The benefits of inclusive publishing and why we need more inclusive journals