After submitting a research paper to a journal of scientific publisher #SpringerNature, my e-mail inbox is flooded with science #SPAM (”Dear researcher $FullName, please consider publishing your latest research at $FakeyFakeJournalXY…”).

I wonder if there is a connection. 🤔

It's good to see my friends Mei-Chi S. ☘️ and Charles S. have published a new book! I am looking forward to reading it!
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-93642-5
#SpringerNature #ComplexAnalysis
Complex Analysis in One Variable and Riemann Surfaces

This Graduate Texts in Math presents an introduction to Complex Analysis in one variable and Riemann surfaces, from both classical and modern points of view.

SpringerLink

Here we go again … Submission guidelines of a journal published by the best-known scientific publisher, #SpringerNature. All of the following information are from the same document:

„Text must be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman“

AND

„Use a normal, plain font (e.g., 10-point Times Roman) for text.“

AND

„Submit in common word processing formats such as .docx or LaTeX“

AND

„Manuscripts should be submitted in Word.“

Sigh … Now, what is it: 12-point or 10-point, Word or LaTeX?

In Sulawesi the oldest dated rock art with an age of 67.800 years has recently been discovered.

Not only is it interesting in itself, but the openly accessible article is being accompanied by a big set of data published on zenodo.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09968-y

https://zenodo.org/records/17561904

Have a look for yourself. How extensively do you publish your data? 🧾♻️

#springernature #zenodo #fairdata #fair #datapublishing

Rock art from at least 67,800 years ago in Sulawesi - Nature

A hand stencil painted on a cave wall on a small island off the coast of Sulawesi more than 67,800 years ago suggests a very early occupation of Wallacea.

Nature

Wachsende Wasserspeicher – Gletscherseen sind zugleich Ressource und schützenswerter Lebensraum

Ein Forschungsteam der Universität Potsdam hat zusammen mit Partnern der University of Leeds Verteilung und Volumen von Gletscherseen weltweit erfasst. Ihr Fachartikel ist in „Nature Water“ erschienen: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/nachrichten/detail/2026-01-28-wachsende-wasserspeicher-gletscherseen-sind-zugleich-ressource-und-schuetzenswerter-lebensraum

#gletscher #gletscherseen #publikation #fachartikel #naturewater #springernature #wasserversorgung #energieversorgung #forschung #leedsuniversity #leeds

#OpenScience & #OpenAccess: nire #SpringerNature liburuaren ale bat @Hitz_zentroa liburutegian. 📚

Un ejemplar de mi libro de Springer Nature en la biblioteca de la UPV/EHU.

A copy of my Springer Nature #book now at the #library of the University of the #BasqueCountry

Pas d’accord avec #SpringerNature :

Depuis le 1er janvier 2026, la Suisse est sans contrat. En conséquence, le FNS suspend l’encouragement des articles en #OpenAccess dans ces revues.

Cette mesure est prise en concertation avec les hautes écoles 🇨🇭 et renforce leur position de négociation.

ℹ️ Infos & mesures : https://sohub.io/1l3h
#Science

No deal with #SpringerNature

Switzerland has been without an agreement since 1.1.2026. Consequently, the SNSF is pausing funding for #OpenAccess articles in these journals.

This joint measure with the 🇨🇭 higher education institutions strengthens our negotiating position.

ℹ️ Info & measures: https://sohub.io/a8rh

No Deal mit #SpringerNature:

Seit 1.1.2026 ist die Schweiz vertragslos. Als Konsequenz setzt der SNF die Förderung von Open-Access-Artikeln in diesen Zeitschriften aus.

Die Massnahme erfolgt abgestimmt mit den 🇨🇭 Hochschulen und stärkt die Verhandlungsposition.

ℹ️ Infos & Massnahmen: https://sohub.io/dwpj

#OpenAccess #Wissenschaft

OK, as per request of #swissuniversities my #NewYearResolution for 2026 is thus: no reviewing and no publishing with #SpringerNature

It's one of the recommendations in the linked article

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Michael Piotrowski (@[email protected])

#swissuniversities Negotiations with Springer Nature: No-deal Situation. #BigPub #cartels https://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/topics/open-science/publisher-negotiations/springer-nature

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