PRO-SCIENCE
These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence-based through credible scientific sourcing. Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased, and does not use emotional words. These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer-reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.
- Overall, we rate SpringerLink as a pro-science publisher of scientific and scholarly journals. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to quality peer review and a reasonable track record with retractions.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Germany
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Journal
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
SpringerLink is an online platform established in 1996 that provides access to academic resources across various subject disciplines. It is an integral part of Springer Nature, which emerged from the merger of Macmillan Science and Springer Science+Business Media in 2015. It is also dedicated to scholarly publishing. The platform facilitates access to academic resources and strengthens its impact within global research communities. SpringerLink is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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Funded by / Ownership
SpringerLink is owned by Springer Nature, a privately held publisher formed by merging Springer Science+Business Media with parts of Macmillan Science and Education. Stuttgart-based, family-owned Holtzbrinck Group holds a 53% majority stake in Springer Nature, with the remainder owned by London-based private equity group BC Partners. Springer Nature’s funding comes from academic publishing, including subscription fees, publication fees, and book and educational materials sales. Please find here the link to Springer Nature’s 2022 financial reporting. Stefan Von Holtzbrink is the Co-Owner, Chairman & CEO of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group.
Analysis / Bias
SpringerLink is a portal to a wide range of peer-reviewed academic journals, books, and reference works, covering disciplines from the hard sciences to the social sciences and humanities. The platform’s content is inherently inclined towards empirical, research-based findings, reflecting its academic orientation. The rigorous peer-review process is implemented to uphold the factual accuracy and credibility of the publications, thereby reducing the likelihood of bias in individual works.
Springer Nature’s editorial policies emphasize their commitment to editorial independence, transparency, and integrity in research publication while promoting mutual respect and supporting research excellence within the academic community.
Although they assert efforts to address bias, it’s important to acknowledge that bias can sometimes influence academic publishing, stemming from factors such as peer reviewer selection, editorial preferences, or prevailing paradigms within a field. Nonetheless, the structured nature of academic peer review and the diversity of disciplines typically help mitigate overt bias.
SpringerLink publishes journals that are subscription-based and peer-reviewed, as well as open-access journals.
There are two types of Open Access Journals, legitimate and predatory, both of which charge the author for publication. Predatory journals often lack peer review and are generally considered not credible. Springer’s open-access is considered a legitimate, open-access publisher that offers peer review and is frequently indexed in PubMed. However, Springer has been criticized for retracting some studies. Although Springer has retracted some studies, it generally publishes credible scientific studies that are factual and appropriately peer-reviewed.
In general, SpringerLink, through its parent company, Springer Nature, provides a platform for accessing a wide range of academic materials. Its ownership by a major publishing conglomerate ensures professional management and access to resources, while its funding model is typical of academic publishers. The content’s bias leans towards scholarly, research-based information, with systems in place to ensure high factual accuracy and reliability.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate SpringerLink as a pro-science publisher of scientific and scholarly journals. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to quality peer review and a reasonable track record with retractions. (M. Huitsing 03/08/2024)
Source: https://link.springer.com/
Last Updated on March 8, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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