Manuscript Withdrawal Policy
1. Withdrawal by Authors
- Withdrawal Process: Authors may request to withdraw a submitted manuscript by providing a clear and detailed reason. The withdrawal request must be submitted in writing to the journal's editor.
- Withdrawal Approval: The editor will review the withdrawal request and decide whether it can be approved. If the manuscript is already under peer review or has been accepted for publication, withdrawal can only be done at the editor's discretion.
- Consequences of Withdrawal: Authors should understand that withdrawing a manuscript after the review process has started can affect professional relationships and the authors' credibility with publishers and the scientific community.
2. Withdrawal by Editors
- Reasons for Withdrawal: Editors may withdraw a manuscript if it is found to violate publication ethics policies, such as plagiarism, falsified data, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.
- Notification to Authors: If the editor decides to withdraw a manuscript, the authors will be notified with an explanation of the reasons for the withdrawal.
- Publication of Withdrawal: If the manuscript has already been published online, a withdrawal notice will be published on the journal's website to inform readers that the manuscript has been withdrawn and the reasons for its withdrawal.
3. Documentation and Transparency
- Withdrawal Records: All manuscript withdrawals will be fully documented by the editorial team, and records of these will be kept for audit and transparency purposes.
- Open Communication: The editorial team will maintain open and transparent communication with authors regarding the status of the withdrawal and the decisions made.
4. Implications for Authors
- Compliance with Policy: Authors are expected to comply with this withdrawal policy and understand that withdrawal decisions are made to maintain the journal's integrity and credibility.
- Sanctions: Authors who repeatedly withdraw without valid reasons may face sanctions, including a ban on submitting manuscripts to the journal for a certain period.