Spring Journals is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, and professional publishing process. Authors are encouraged to carefully consider their decision to publish before confirming acceptance and agreeing to the Article Processing Charge (APC).
1. Consent to Publish
Once an author has completed the consent form to proceed with publication and the peer review process is finalised, the publication workflow will commence.
2. Withdrawal After Acceptance
If an author chooses to withdraw their manuscript after acceptance and completion of peer review, a withdrawal fee equivalent to 30% of the agreed APC will be charged. This fee covers editorial, administrative, and production costs already incurred.
3. Non-Payment of Withdrawal Fee
Failure to pay the withdrawal fee will result in the forfeiture of all publishing rights with Spring Journals for the withdrawn manuscript. In such cases, the manuscript will not be processed or published under any circumstance.
By submitting a manuscript and signing the consent form, authors acknowledge and agree to abide by these terms.