Withdrawal Manuscript

Medical and Health Journey Journal

Introduction

The Medical and Health Journey Journal recognizes that authors may request the withdrawal of a manuscript under certain circumstances. This policy outlines the conditions, procedures, and ethical considerations related to manuscript withdrawal.

Definition

Manuscript withdrawal refers to the removal of a submitted manuscript from the editorial and peer review process before it is formally published.

Acceptable Reasons for Withdrawal

Authors may request withdrawal for legitimate reasons, including:

  • Significant errors identified in the manuscript
  • Duplicate submission to another journal (must be disclosed)
  • Ethical concerns identified by the authors
  • Author disputes that cannot be resolved

Unacceptable Reasons for Withdrawal

Withdrawal requests will not be accepted if:

  • The manuscript has already been accepted or published (withdrawal becomes retraction)
  • The authors aim to submit the manuscript to another journal after peer review feedback without valid justification
  • The request is made without the consent of all co-authors

Withdrawal Procedure

To withdraw a manuscript, authors must:

  1. Submit a formal withdrawal request via email or journal system
  2. Provide:
    • Manuscript title and ID
    • Clear reason for withdrawal
    • Written confirmation signed by all authors
  3. Await confirmation from the editorial office

Editorial Decision

  • The Editor-in-Chief will evaluate the request
  • Withdrawal is only valid after official written approval from the journal
  • The journal reserves the right to reject withdrawal requests deemed unethical

Withdrawal During Peer Review

  • Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing manuscripts during peer review
  • If withdrawal is approved at this stage, the journal may impose restrictions on future submissions

Withdrawal After Acceptance

  • Withdrawal requests after acceptance are generally not permitted
  • In exceptional cases, withdrawal may be treated as a retraction and handled according to publication ethics guidelines

Penalties for Unethical Withdrawal

If unethical withdrawal is identified, the journal may:

  • Reject the manuscript immediately
  • Ban the authors from submitting for a specified period
  • Notify the authors’ institution
  • Report the case in accordance with publication ethics standards

Publication Ethics Compliance

This policy follows international standards, including:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
  • Best practices in scholarly publishing

Final Notes

  • Authors must act responsibly and ethically when requesting withdrawal
  • The journal is committed to maintaining integrity in the publication process
  • Any withdrawal request must be handled transparently and professionally