Frequently Asked Questions

About Spider Publisher

Q1: What is Spider Publisher?

A: Spider Publisher is an international academic publisher of fully open access, peer-reviewed journals. It publishes scholarly research across disciplines including economics, finance, business, social sciences, governance, policy studies, and interdisciplinary research fields. All articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication.

Q2: What publishing model does Spider Publisher follow?

A: Spider Publisher operates under a Gold Open Access model. This means all articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall barriers.

Q3: Where is Spider Publisher based?

A: Spider Publisher operates as an independent international academic publishing platform. Administrative and editorial operations are conducted through its designated publishing office as stated on the official website. For official correspondence, please refer to the Contact page.

Q4: How is Spider Publisher structured?

A: Each journal is led by an Editor-in-Chief and supported by an international Editorial Board. The Publisher oversees journal operations, ethical compliance, and publishing standards while maintaining editorial independence.

Submission

Q1: How do I determine whether my manuscript fits a Spider journal?

A: Please visit the specific journal’s webpage and review the Aims and Scope section. This section outlines the journal’s thematic coverage, methodological focus, and types of acceptable submissions.

Q2: How do I submit my manuscript?

A: All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official online submission system. Authors can create an account, upload their manuscript, and track the status of their submission through the system.

Q3: Should I use a journal template?

A: Authors are strongly encouraged to use the journal’s official manuscript template to facilitate review and production. However, manuscripts prepared according to the Author Guidelines will also be accepted at the initial submission stage.

Q4: What file formats are accepted?

A: Manuscripts may be submitted in MS Word or PDF format. After acceptance, editable source files (Word or LaTeX) may be requested for production purposes.

Q5: Is there a word or page limit?

A: Spider Publisher prioritizes quality and clarity over strict word limits. Authors are encouraged to present their research concisely while ensuring sufficient methodological and theoretical detail.

Q6: Can I recommend reviewers?

A: Yes, authors may suggest potential reviewers with relevant expertise. However, the final selection of reviewers remains at the discretion of the Editor to ensure impartiality and academic integrity.

Q7: Can I submit review articles or policy papers?

A: Yes. Spider Publisher accepts various manuscript types including original research articles, review articles, policy analyses, case studies, and short communications, depending on the journal’s scope.

Q8: How do I confirm successful submission?

A: After successful submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact the journal’s editorial office.

Q9: Is a signed author declaration required?

A: Yes. Upon acceptance, authors may be required to submit a signed declaration confirming originality, authorship, and ethical compliance.

Q10: Is a cover letter required?

A: Yes. A cover letter should accompany your submission and include:

  • The significance and contribution of the manuscript

  • Confirmation of originality

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

  • Suggested reviewers (optional)

  • Funding information (if applicable)

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Q1: Does Spider Publisher charge publication fees?

A: Spider Publisher follows a Gold Open Access model.

  • No fees/APC will be charged for articles, and no surcharges will apply for the length of an article, for illustrations and figures (including color figures), and for supplementary data unless noted otherwise.  

There are no submission fees.

Q2: When is the APC payable?

A: The APC will be payable only after formal acceptance of the manuscript if it is disclosed. But currently No fees/APC will be charged for articles, and no surcharges will apply for the length of an article, for illustrations and figures (including color figures), and for supplementary data unless noted otherwise.  

Q3: Are APC waivers or discounts available?

A: Waivers or discounts may be considered in exceptional cases, particularly for authors from low-income countries or under special circumstances. Authors may contact the editorial office for inquiries.

Peer-Review Process

Q1: How long does peer review take?

A: The average review timeline is approximately 3–5 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and revision cycles.

Q2: What type of peer review is used?

A: Spider Publisher uses a double-blind peer-review process, meaning both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.

Q3: What are the possible editorial decisions?

A:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review where necessary.

Publication

Q1: How long does publication take after acceptance?

A: Once the final version is approved and production procedures are completed, articles are typically published online within 2–3 weeks.

Q2: Will my article receive a DOI?

A: Yes. All published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent and stable citation.

Q3: Can I archive my article in repositories?

A: Yes. Authors retain copyright and may deposit the published version in institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic platforms with proper citation and DOI linkage.

Indexing and Impact

Q1: Are Spider Publisher journals indexed?

A: Each journal maintains its own indexing status. Please refer to the journal’s homepage under the Indexing section for updated information.

Q2: Do Spider journals have an Impact Factor?

A: Journal-level metrics depend on indexing status in recognized citation databases. Authors are encouraged to evaluate journals based on scope, peer-review rigor, transparency, and relevance rather than solely on metrics.

Q3: Are citations tracked?

A: Citations are trackable through scholarly indexing platforms and citation databases where the journal is indexed.

Publication Ethics

Q1: What ethical standards does Spider Publisher follow?

A: Spider Publisher maintains strict ethical standards and has zero tolerance for:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate publication

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

  • Improper authorship attribution

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before review.

Q2: What happens in case of misconduct?

A: Depending on the case, actions may include:

  • Expression of Concern

  • Correction (Erratum or Corrigendum)

  • Retraction

  • Removal (in exceptional cases)

The purpose is to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Contact

If you have additional questions not covered in this FAQ, please contact the relevant journal’s editorial office via its official webpage.

Spider Publisher is committed to transparency, academic integrity, and professional author support.