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Open access agreements for Slovenian Consortium (CTK)

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating institution within the Slovenian Consortium of Academic and Research Institutions (CTK Consortium), the agreement reached means you can publish your article open access (OA) in 91ÁÔÆæ's portfolio of journals with fees covered^.

More than 20 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement between 91ÁÔÆæ and the CTK Consortium, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with participating institutions are eligible to publish their articles open access with fees covered^. From January 2026, this also includes Nature and the Nature Research journals.

In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Springer, Adis, Palgrave and Academic Journals subscription journal content.

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*Acting as main contact for 91ÁÔÆæ correspondence after editorial acceptance.

^Until the contractual quota of full article processing charge coverage is reached. Please contact your librarian to find out more.

Announcement  

The OA publication service for the CTK  Nature transformative agreement has reached its maximum article allowance. This means the agreement is no longer covering OA publishing fees until further notice. 

Authors should use alternative funding sources in order to publish OA or proceed with publication under subscription until the agreement is reactivated. If you need advice on what OA funding is available to you, please visit our funding & support service page. For more information, please contact oa.verification@springernature.com. Alternatively, contact the OA team at your institution. 

Read the author guide to learn more

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Publishing OA in a Springer portfolio journal

This agreement covers OA publications in Springer, Palgrave & Adis journals on 91ÁÔÆæ Link, and Academic Journals on Nature.com.

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Participating institutions

A

  • Agricultural institute of Slovenia
  • Alma Mater Europaea
  • Angela BoÅ¡kin Faculty of Health Care

N

  • National Institute of Chemistry
  • National Laboratory for Health, Environment and Food (NLZOH)

  • Nova Univerza in Slovenia

U

  • University Medical Center Maribor
  • University of Ljubljana

  • University of Maribor, University Library Maribor

E

  • Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI)

F

  • Faculty of information studies in Novo mesto

G

  • General Hospital Celje

  • General Hospital Jesenice

  • Geological Survey of Slovenia

I

  • Institute Jožef Stefan

  • Institute of Contemporary History

  • Institute of Metals and Technologies

  • Institute of Oncology

  • International School for Social and Business Studies

R

  • Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts

  • Rudolfovo - Science and Technology Center Novo mesto

S

  • Science and Research Centre Koper
  • Slovenian Forestry Institute
  • Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute

U (continued) 

  • University of Nova Gorica
  • University of Novo mesto
  • University of Primorska

Publishing OA in a Nature Portfolio journal

This agreement covers OA publications in Nature, the world's leading multidisciplinary science journal, first published in 1869 and original Nature research journals across the life, physical, clinical and social sciences.

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Participating institutions

G

  • General Hospital Celje
  • Geological Survey of Slovenia

I

  • Institute Jožef Stefan
  • Institute of Metals and Technologies
  • Institute of Oncology

N

  • National Institute of Chemistry
  • National Laboratory for Health, Environment and Food (NLZOH)

R

  • Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts

S

  • Slovenian Forestry Institute
  • Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute

U

  • University Medical Center Maribor
  • University of Ljubljana
  • University of Maribor, University Library Maribor
  • University of Nova Gorica
  • University of Primorska

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 © 91ÁÔÆæ 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).

#When publishing in a Nature Portfolio journal, Original Paper is the only applicable article type. Articles published under this article type may also be referred to as: Analysis, Article, Letter, Brief Communication, Registered Report, Resource, Technical Report. 

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.

How can I find funding for the APC balance not covered by this agreement?

Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

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