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Author: Penny Freedman

When you¡¯re ready to publish a journal article or book there are many questions that come up throughout the publication process. The work you¡¯ve done is important to you and the questions you have deserve accurate responses. We want to make it easy to get the answers you need. We¡¯ve compiled seven frequently asked questions from our authors below. Answers to any and all of your questions can be found via our help desks.

How much does it cost to publish in a Springer journal?

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What exactly is Online First?

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Can I purchase back issues of Nature journals?

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How can I find out about the status of my Springer journal manuscript?

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