Manuscript Withdrawal Guidelines
Withdrawing a manuscript from the International Journal of Analysis in Basic and Applied Science (IJABAS) is a significant decision that should be made with careful consideration. To assist authors, we have established the following guidelines:
1. Understanding Manuscript Withdrawal
Manuscript withdrawal refers to the removal of a submitted manuscript from the editorial process at the author's request. This action is typically reserved for exceptional circumstances, such as the discovery of significant errors, ethical concerns, or unforeseen conflicts.
2. Acceptable Reasons for Withdrawal
- Discovery of Errors: If substantial mistakes are identified post-submission that could compromise the study's validity.
- Ethical Concerns: Emergence of ethical issues related to the research or its publication.
- Duplicate Submission: Unintentional simultaneous submission to multiple journals, which is against publication ethics.
3. Unacceptable Reasons for Withdrawal
- Preference for Another Journal: Withdrawing to submit to a different journal is considered unethical.
- Anticipation of Rejection: Withdrawing due to fear of negative reviews or rejection is discouraged.
4. Withdrawal Procedure
- Timely Action: Submit withdrawal requests as early as possible, preferably before the manuscript enters the peer-review stage.
- Formal Request: Draft a formal letter or email addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, including:
- Manuscript Details: Title, authorship, and submission ID.
- Reason for Withdrawal: A clear and honest explanation for the request.
- Author Signatures: Consent from all authors, either through individual signatures or confirmation emails.
- Submission of Request: Send the withdrawal request via the journal's official communication channels or submission system.
5. Potential Consequences
- Resource Consideration: Withdrawal after significant editorial or peer-review work consumes valuable resources and is generally discouraged.
- Penalties: IJABAS does not enforce any penalty, but authors are urged to be mindful of the implications.
- Future Submissions: Frequent or unethical withdrawal practices may impact the consideration of future submissions.
6. Ethical Considerations
- Avoiding Duplicate Submissions: Ensure the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission to IJABAS.
- Transparent Communication: Maintain open and honest communication with the editorial team throughout the process.
7. Contact Information
For withdrawal requests or inquiries, please contact:
