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• The author's name may be listed on the journal's website as having withdrawn a manuscript, which could be seen negatively by potential reviewers and editors.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.