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Open access agreement for MALMAD Israel

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating institution within the MALMAD consortium, the agreement reached means you can publish your article open access in PÕ¾ÊÓƵ's portfolio of journals with fees covered.

More than 20 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement between PÕ¾ÊÓƵ and MALMAD, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with participating institutions are eligible to publish their articles open access with fees covered. In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Springer, Adis, Palgrave and Academic Journals subscription journal content.

Established by MALMAD, this agreement will run through 31 December 2026.

*Acting as main contact for PÕ¾ÊÓƵ correspondence after editorial acceptance.

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Participating institutions

A
  • Academic College of Tel Aviv - Jaffo
  • Afeka College of Engineering
  • Ariel University

B

  • Bar-Ilan University
  • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
  • Braude College of Engineering
G
  • Geological Survey of Israel
H
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
K
  • Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee
M
  • Max Stern Academic College of Emek Yezreel
O
  • Open University of Israel
  • Oranim Academic College of Education
P
  • Peres Academic Center
R
  • Reichman University
  • Ruppin College
S
  • Sami Shamoon College of Engineering
  • Shenkar College of Engineering and Design
T
  • Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Tel Aviv University
  • Tel Hai Academic College
  • The Agricultural Research Organization of Israel
  • The Israel Institute for Biological Research
U
  • University of Haifa
W
  • Weizmann Institute of Science

Publishing open access in a Springer portfolio journal

This agreement covers open access publications in Springer, Palgrave & Adis journals on PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Link, and Academic Journals on Nature.com.

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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 © PÕ¾ÊÓƵ 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 at your institution will approve your article's eligibility based on your institutional affiliation, article type and journal name.

Once your article is approved by your institution, 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 email us at oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.

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