Withdrawal Policy
1. Pre-Publication Withdrawal:
- Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any time before the publication process begins. This typically occurs before the manuscript is sent for peer review.
- To withdraw a manuscript before publication, authors must submit a written request to the journal editors, clearly stating their intention to withdraw.
- No withdrawal fees will be charged for pre-publication withdrawals.
2. Withdrawal During Peer Review:
- Authors may withdraw their manuscript during the peer-review process, but should be aware of potential consequences.
- Withdrawing during peer review may delay the publication of the journal issue and may inconvenience the reviewers who have already invested time in evaluating the manuscript.
- Authors should carefully consider their reasons for withdrawal and discuss them with the editors before making a decision.
- If authors choose to withdraw during peer review, they must submit a written request to the editors, explaining their reasons for withdrawal.
- The journal editors may, at their discretion, charge a withdrawal fee to cover administrative costs associated with the review process.
3. Withdrawal After Acceptance:
- Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, withdrawal is generally not permitted.
- Exceptions may be made in rare cases, such as if a critical error is discovered in the manuscript or if ethical concerns arise.
- Authors who wish to withdraw their manuscript after acceptance must submit a written request to the editors, outlining the compelling reasons for withdrawal.
- The journal editors will carefully consider the request and may require additional information or clarification before making a decision.
- If the editors approve the withdrawal, a withdrawal fee will be charged to cover the costs associated with production and publication preparation. The fee may be a significant amount, depending on the stage of production at which the withdrawal occurs.
4. Consequences of Withdrawal:
- Withdrawing a manuscript after it has been submitted for peer review or accepted for publication may damage the author's reputation and relationship with the journal.
- The journal may choose to decline to publish future submissions from the author(s).
- The author's name may be listed on the journal's website as having withdrawn a manuscript, which could be seen negatively by potential reviewers and editors.
5. Alternative Options to Withdrawal:
- Authors are encouraged to consider alternative options to withdrawal, such as revising their manuscript in response to reviewer feedback or addressing any ethical concerns that may have arisen.
- The journal editors are available to provide guidance and support to authors throughout the publication process.
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