The journal recognizes that authors may need to withdraw a manuscript under certain circumstances. However, manuscript withdrawal must be conducted responsibly to protect the integrity of the editorial and peer-review process and to avoid unnecessary disruption to reviewers, editors, and the publication schedule.
Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before the peer-review process has begun by submitting a formal withdrawal request through the journal's online submission system or by contacting the editorial office.
The withdrawal request should clearly state the manuscript title, submission identification, corresponding author, and reason for withdrawal.
Withdrawal during the peer-review process is generally discouraged because reviewers and editors have already invested time and resources in evaluating the manuscript.
Authors who wish to withdraw a manuscript during peer review must provide a reasonable justification. The Editor-in-Chief or designated editor will evaluate the request before confirming the withdrawal.
Withdrawal after a manuscript has been formally accepted is only permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as:
discovery of serious errors that substantially affect the validity of the manuscript;
ethical concerns related to the research;
legal or regulatory issues;
substantial authorship disputes; or
other legitimate circumstances approved by the editorial team.
The journal reserves the right to reject withdrawal requests that are considered unjustified or inconsistent with publication ethics.
Once an article has been published, it is no longer considered a manuscript withdrawal. Any necessary removal or amendment must follow the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy and applicable publication-ethics principles.
Authors must not withdraw a manuscript for the purpose of submitting or publishing the same manuscript in another journal while the manuscript is still under consideration.
If evidence shows that a manuscript has been simultaneously submitted to or published in another journal, the journal may take appropriate editorial and ethical action.
A withdrawal request should be submitted by the corresponding author and, where appropriate, confirmed by all authors.
The request should include:
manuscript title;
manuscript identification or submission number;
names of all authors;
corresponding author's name and contact information;
reason for withdrawal; and
confirmation that all authors agree to the withdrawal.
The editorial office may request additional information or documentation when necessary.
Authors who repeatedly withdraw manuscripts without legitimate reasons, particularly after substantial editorial or peer-review work has been completed, may be subject to restrictions on future submissions.
The journal may also consider the time and resources already invested by editors and reviewers when evaluating such cases.
If an Article Processing Charge (APC) has already been paid, withdrawal does not automatically entitle the author to a refund. Any refund request will be considered in accordance with the journal's Author Fees and APC Policy.
The editorial team will handle withdrawal requests fairly, consistently, and confidentially. Decisions will be based on the circumstances of each case and the principles of research and publication integrity.
When a manuscript is withdrawn before publication, the editorial record will be updated accordingly. Where necessary, the journal may retain internal records of the submission, withdrawal request, and editorial decision for documentation and publication-ethics purposes.
The journal encourages authors to carefully consider a manuscript before submission. Submission indicates the authors' commitment to participate responsibly in the editorial and peer-review process.
Withdrawal should therefore only be requested when there is a legitimate and reasonable basis for doing so.
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