Sprin Publisher

What Sprin Publisher does

Sprin Publisher is an open-access academic publishing company established in 2020 and headquartered in Nagaon, Assam, India. The company publishes six peer-reviewed scholarly journals and offers book publication services and international academic events, serving a globally distributed base of researchers primarily from emerging-market countries. Its journal portfolio spans arts and humanities, social sciences, multilingual studies (Pashto, Persian, English, Arabic-English), biointerface research in pharmaceutics, engineering and sustainability, and health and medical sciences, with all content released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) licensing for free online access without subscription charges.

The publishing platform is built on Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.3.0.14, an open-source journal management and publishing software developed by the Public Knowledge Project under GNU GPL. The platform handles manuscript submission, double-blind peer review, editorial workflow, DOI assignment via Crossref membership, plagiarism screening through Turnitin, language quality via Grammarly Premium, and digital preservation through PKP-PLN (Private LOCKSS Network) and Internet Archive. Content is indexed across Google Scholar, Crossref, WorldCat, CiteFactor, Zenodo, Academia.edu, and Rootindexing to maximize academic discoverability.

The revenue model is author-side Article Processing Charges (APCs) for journal publication, supplemented by book publication fees and international events. Specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed and the system is quote-based. The publisher operates without external venture capital or private equity funding, appearing to be founder/owner-operated with a headcount of 11-50 employees. The company's strategic positioning targets researchers from developing economies seeking affordable, indexed open-access publication alternatives to subscription-based journals, with institutional publishing partnerships (notably Glocal University) and university affiliations (Nangarhar University) extending its academic reach.

Name

Sprin Publisher

Legal name

Sprin Publisher

Website

https://sprinpub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sprin Publisher is an India-based open-access academic publisher founded in 2020, operating six peer-reviewed journals and book publishing services for global researchers using Open Journal Systems technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic / Scholarly Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Periodical Publishers (51312), All Other Publishers (513199)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Open Access Scholarly Journals & Monographs (EDAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interdisciplinary & Multidisciplinary Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAI), Research Monographs & University Press Publishing (MPAJABAJ), Medical, Clinical & Biomedical Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Open access publishing
• Academic journals
• Scholarly publishing
• Peer reviewed journals
• Book publication

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagaon

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Article Processing Charges (APC): Authors pay processing fees for manuscript review and publication in open access journals. The publisher also generates revenue through book publications and international academic events.
2. Open Access Publication Services: Free access for readers with content supported by author-side processing charges, enabling unrestricted global access to scholarly research

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sprin Publisher is an international open-access publishing house that publishes six peer-reviewed scholarly journals (in arts/humanities/social sciences, multilingual Pashto/Persian/English studies, biointerface research in pharmaceutics and applied chemistry, engineering/science/sustainability, health/medical sciences, and Arabic-English studies) along with open-access books and international academic events. All content is licensed under CC-BY 4.0 for free online reading and distribution, with peer review, plagiarism screening, DOI registration, and long-term digital preservation handled through an OJS-based editorial workflow.

Product overview

Sprin Publisher is an electronic and print publishing house established in 2020, operating as an open-access publisher of scholarly journals and books. Its core offering consists of a portfolio of peer-reviewed academic journals spanning disciplines including arts, humanities, social sciences, health and medical sciences, engineering and science, and multilingual studies (Arabic-English, Pashto, Persian). The journal portfolio includes at least six named journals, supplemented by book publication services and international events. All journals are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0) open-access license, ensuring free access without subscription charges. The publishing operations are powered by Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.3.0.14, an open-source platform by the Public Knowledge Project, which manages manuscript submission, peer review, editorial workflow, and digital distribution. Digital preservation is maintained through the PKP Private LOCKSS Network (PKP-PLN) and Internet Archive. Sprin Publisher does not offer a public API, nor does it deploy AI/ML capabilities in its platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SJAHSS): International, monthly published, open access, peer-reviewed journal with ISSN 2583-2387
• Sprin Multidisciplinary Journal in Pashto, Persian & English (SMJPPE)
• Jabirian Journal of Biointerface Research in Pharmaceutics and Applied Chemistry (JJBRPAC)
• Journal of Engineering, Science and Sustainability (JESS)
• Sprin Journal of Health and Medical Sciences (SJHMS)
• Sprin Journal of Arabic-English Studies (SJAES)

Products and services

• Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SJAHSS) An international, monthly published, open-access, peer-reviewed journal covering arts, humanities, and social sciences, published by Sprin Publisher under CC-BY 4.0 licensing. Targeted at global academic researchers and scholars in the arts, humanities, and social sciences disciplines.
• Sprin Multidisciplinary Journal in Pashto, Persian & English (SMJPPE) An international, open-access, double-blind, peer-reviewed, quarterly academic and research journal published in Pashto, Persian, and English for multidisciplinary scholarship. Serves researchers and scholars across multilingual academic communities.
• Jabirian Journal of Biointerface Research in Pharmaceutics and Applied Chemistry (JJBRPAC) An international, interdisciplinary, bi-monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research articles and review articles covering biointerface research in pharmaceutics and applied chemistry. Targeted at pharmaceutical and chemistry researchers worldwide.
• Journal of Engineering, Science and Sustainability (JESS) An official refereed publication of Glocal University with publishing services provided by Sprin Publisher, covering engineering, science, and sustainability topics. Targeted at engineering and sustainability researchers, particularly affiliated with Glocal University.
• Sprin Journal of Health and Medical Sciences (SJHMS) An international, interdisciplinary, bi-monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research articles, review articles, case studies, and other sections in health and medical sciences. Serves health and medical researchers and practitioners.
• Sprin Journal of Arabic-English Studies (SJAES) An international, quarterly published, open-access, bilingual (Arabic-English), peer-reviewed journal inviting original papers, review articles, technical reports, and short communications in Arabic-English studies. Targeted at bilingual Arabic-English academic researchers and scholars.
• Book Publication Services Open-access book publishing services for scholarly authors and researchers, providing the ability to publish books in open-access format alongside the journal portfolio. Available under the Book Publication section of the Sprin Publisher website.
• International Academic Events International academic events organized and managed by Sprin Publisher across various disciplines for the benefit of the global scholar community. Targeted at academic researchers, scholars, and conference participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous publication of journal issues across multiple years (2022-2026)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Public Knowledge Project (PKP)coreTechnology or IntegrationSprin Publisher uses Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.3.0.14, an open source journal management and publishing software developed by PKP. The PKP-PLN (Private LOCKSS Network) is used for long-term digital preservation of all published articles.
• CrossrefcoreTechnology or IntegrationSprin Publisher is a Crossref member enabling DOI assignment and metadata registration for all published articles, ensuring proper citation tracking and academic discoverability.
• Internet ArchivecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital copies of all published volumes are archived in Internet Archive, a non-profit library ensuring long-term accessibility of published research.
• Glocal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Journal of Engineering, Science and Sustainability is an official refereed publication of Glocal University with publishing services provided by Sprin Publisher.
• Nangarhar UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is affiliated with Nangarhar University in Afghanistan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hindawi: Open-access journal publisher with broad disciplinary coverage using OJS-like platforms and APCs. Acquired by Wiley in 2021, representing a scale comparison point for Sprin's portfolio.
• Science Publications (SciPub): Open-access publisher of peer-reviewed journals using APC model with broad disciplinary coverage. Comparable in scale and operating model to Sprin's journal portfolio.
• Dove Medical Press: Open-access publisher specializing in medical and health sciences journals under APC model. Comparable to Sprin's SJHMS and Jabirian journal portfolio in pharma/medical sciences.
• Scientific Research Publishing (SCIRP): Open-access publisher offering peer-reviewed journals across many disciplines using APC model. Frequently grouped with Sprin as a smaller-tier OA publisher facing similar quality and indexing challenges.
• MDPI: Large-scale open-access publisher operating hundreds of journals across disciplines using APC revenue model. Closest analogue to Sprin's business model, with multilingual and interdisciplinary coverage.
• Frontiers Media: Open-access publisher with peer-reviewed journals across sciences and humanities using APC model. Comparable revenue model and open-access positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cogent OA (Taylor & Francis): Open-access imprint of Taylor & Francis covering broad disciplines with peer-reviewed journals. Represents the scaled, incumbent version of Sprin's journal portfolio strategy.
• Copernicus Publications: Open-access publisher of scientific journals across earth and natural sciences. Comparable OA-APC model with institutional backing, though focused on different disciplines.

Emerging players

• MedCrave Online Journals: Smaller open-access publisher offering OA journals across medical and applied sciences using APC model. Similar scale and positioning to Sprin Publisher.

Others

• Public Knowledge Project (PKP): Developer of Open Journal Systems (OJS), the platform on which Sprin Publisher runs its journals. Sits upstream as the technology enabler for Sprin's operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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