Withdrawal Policy
The International Journal of Computational and Biological Sciences (IJCBS) recognizes that authors may need to withdraw a manuscript at certain stages of the publication process. The journal has established a clear and transparent policy to handle such requests while maintaining fairness and integrity in the editorial process.
Key points of the policy:
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Withdrawal Before Peer Review: Authors may request withdrawal at any time before the manuscript enters peer review. A written request must be sent to the editorial office, including the reason for withdrawal.
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Withdrawal During Peer Review: Requests for withdrawal after the manuscript has entered peer review are discouraged, as they can waste reviewer time and resources. Such requests must include a detailed justification and are subject to editorial approval.
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Withdrawal After Acceptance: Withdrawal after acceptance or publication is only permitted in exceptional cases, such as ethical concerns or errors discovered in the manuscript. Such requests require formal communication and justification.
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Documentation: All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing via email, and authors will receive confirmation once the request is processed.
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No Penalty for Valid Reasons: When withdrawal requests are reasonable and justified, no penalties or restrictions will be imposed on the authors for future submissions.
Objective: This policy ensures that manuscript withdrawals are handled ethically, transparently, and efficiently, minimizing inconvenience to reviewers, editors, and the scientific community.
