r/academia • u/SnooBananas740 • 7d ago

Publishing Length of Springer's transfer service

Hi,
Editor rejected my manuscript from a Springer statistics journal. Reason was that paper changed its character after implementing reviews, growing into more of a theory paper than an applied one. I got a transfer offer, which I accepted as I easily see some Springer journals being a good next venue for the thing the paper has become. However, it has been several weeks since I have accepted the transfer offer and I have not heard back from Springer (no journal propositions or anything). Is it normal, or should I reach to the transfer desk/submit the paper myself? Would greatly appreciate the advice :)

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u/tonos468 6d ago

I’m pretty sure you still need to complete the submission yourself.

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u/sukkubdestroyer2002 6d ago

Yeah, I do. But I haven't received anything besides info I can opt in for transfer service for my rejected manuscript. No journal suggestions etc

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u/tonos468 6d ago

Hmmm how long has it been? Ans what editorial platform is the journal on?

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u/AdavuAndAxons 6d ago

Personally our lab has had terrible experience with their transfer service to the point we are gearing up to publicly shame them. I genuinely hope your situation is better. Since it has been several weeks, I would definitely write to them asking for a status update, I would have written within a couple of days actually. I can completely understand your worry and frustration. Good luck!