Withdrawal Policy
The International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering, and Technology (IJRSSET) recognizes that authors may sometimes need to withdraw their manuscript after submission but before publication. The withdrawal policy is designed to address the principles and procedures for withdrawing manuscripts, ensuring clarity and fairness to both authors and the journal.
Principles of Manuscript Withdrawal
- Timeliness: Requests for withdrawal should be made as early as possible, preferably before the manuscript enters the peer review process.
- Justification: Authors are required to provide a clear and valid reason for the withdrawal of their manuscript.
- Approval: Withdrawal requests must be approved by the journal's Editorial Team.
Procedure for Withdrawal
- Initiation: Authors wishing to withdraw their manuscript must submit a formal request via email to the journal's editorial office. The request should include the manuscript ID, title, authors' names, and a detailed reason for withdrawal.
- Verification: The Editorial Team will verify the status of the manuscript and the reason for withdrawal.
- Decision: If the request is made before peer review or early in the review process, and the reason for withdrawal is deemed valid, the Editorial Team will typically approve the withdrawal.
- Notification: Once a decision is made, the authors and reviewers (if the review process had commenced) will be notified of the withdrawal.
Consequences of Withdrawal
- Withdrawal Fee: If a manuscript is withdrawn after it has undergone significant editorial or peer review effort, a withdrawal fee may be charged to compensate for the resources expended.
- Record Keeping: A record of the withdrawal, including the reason (without disclosing personal details), will be maintained by the journal.
- Restrictions on Resubmission: Manuscripts withdrawn after peer review may face restrictions if resubmitted, depending on the reasons for withdrawal and the stage of the review process at the time of withdrawal.
Ethical Considerations
Withdrawal of a manuscript after acceptance or late in the review process is discouraged and may be considered only under exceptional circumstances. Such actions can disrupt the editorial process and waste the valuable time of editors and peer reviewers.
Commitment to Fairness
IJRSSET is committed to handling withdrawal requests fairly and efficiently, with a view to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and respecting the efforts of all parties involved. Authors are encouraged to carefully consider their need to withdraw and to communicate promptly and transparently with the journal's Editorial Team.
