Withdrawal Procedures
Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscripts at various stages of the publication process. The procedures and implications vary depending on the stage of review and publication.
Pre-Review Withdrawal
Manuscripts can be withdrawn before peer review begins without significant consequences.
- No withdrawal fee
- No impact on future submissions
- Simple email request required
- Processed within 1-2 business days
During Review Withdrawal
Withdrawal during peer review may incur administrative fees and affect future submissions.
- Administrative fee may apply
- Reviewer time compensation
- Written justification required
- Editorial approval needed
Post-Acceptance Withdrawal
Withdrawal after acceptance is strongly discouraged and may result in penalties.
- Significant withdrawal fee
- Publication slot loss
- Editorial board notification
- Future submission restrictions
Retraction Policy
In cases where published articles contain errors, misconduct, or other issues, retraction may be necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.
Scientific Errors
Retraction may be necessary when significant scientific errors are discovered that affect the validity of the research findings.
Research Misconduct
Articles may be retracted due to fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other forms of research misconduct.
Ethical Violations
Retraction may occur due to ethical violations such as unauthorized use of data or failure to obtain proper consent.
Duplicate Publication
Articles that have been published elsewhere without proper attribution or permission may be retracted.
Withdrawal Request Process
Submit Request
Send a formal withdrawal request to the editorial office with detailed justification.
Editorial Review
The editorial team reviews the request and determines appropriate action.
Fee Assessment
Administrative fees are calculated based on the withdrawal stage and circumstances.
Processing
The manuscript is removed from the review/publication process and authors are notified.
Fees and Penalties
Pre-Review Withdrawal
During Review Withdrawal
Post-Acceptance Withdrawal
Post-Publication Retraction
Consequences and Restrictions
Withdrawal of manuscripts may have various consequences depending on the stage and circumstances:
Future Submission Restrictions
Authors who withdraw manuscripts inappropriately may face restrictions on future submissions to our journals.
Editorial Board Notification
Repeated withdrawals may result in notification to editorial boards and potential blacklisting.
Publication Slot Impact
Late withdrawals may result in loss of publication slots and affect other authors' publication timelines.
Reputation Impact
Inappropriate withdrawals may affect the author's reputation within the academic community.