đ Article Withdrawal Policy
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR) recognizes that, in limited circumstances, authors or the editorial office may need to withdraw a manuscript from the publication process before it becomes part of the permanent scholarly record. This Article Withdrawal Policy explains the circumstances under which withdrawal requests may be considered and the procedures followed by the journal to ensure transparency, fairness, and the integrity of scholarly publishing.
The purpose of article withdrawal is to address exceptional situations before final publication while protecting the interests of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and the scientific community. Once an article has been formally published, post-publication issues are generally handled through the journal's Retraction Policy or Corrections Policy, as appropriate.
đ¯ Purpose of the Article Withdrawal Policy
This policy establishes clear procedures for the withdrawal of manuscripts during the editorial and publication process. It aims to ensure that withdrawal requests are handled consistently while maintaining transparency, editorial integrity, and responsible scholarly communication.
The policy also helps prevent unnecessary publication delays, duplicate submissions, and unethical publication practices while protecting the integrity of the journal's editorial process.
đ What Is Article Withdrawal?
Article withdrawal refers to the removal of a manuscript from the editorial or production process before it becomes part of the permanent published scholarly record. Withdrawal differs from retraction because withdrawn manuscripts have generally not yet been formally published as the final version of record.
Withdrawal requests may originate from the authors or, in exceptional cases, from the editorial office when circumstances require discontinuation of the publication process.
đ¨âđŦ Author-Initiated Withdrawal
Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before payment of the Article Processing Charges (APC) by submitting a written/email request to the editorial office explaining the reason for the withdrawal. The request should normally be submitted by the corresponding author with the knowledge and agreement of all co-authors.
The editorial office may request written confirmation from all listed authors before processing the withdrawal to ensure that the request accurately reflects the wishes of the entire author group.
Once the Article Processing Charges (APC) have been paid, the final publication process begins immediately. This process may include final editorial verification, copyediting, typesetting, galley proof preparation, author proof review, DOI registration, metadata preparation, and scheduling for publication. As substantial editorial, production, and publishing resources are committed at this stage, withdrawal requests submitted after APC payment are normally not accepted, except under exceptional circumstances determined by the editorial office in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy.
âī¸ Editorial Withdrawal
GSCARR reserves the right to withdraw a manuscript from editorial consideration where serious concerns arise regarding publication ethics, authorship, plagiarism, duplicate submission, research integrity, legal issues, or other circumstances that make continued editorial processing inappropriate.
Whenever possible, authors will be informed of the reasons for editorial withdrawal and, where appropriate, may be given an opportunity to respond or provide clarification before a final decision is made.
đ Circumstances That May Result in Withdrawal
Examples of circumstances in which withdrawal may be considered include:
- đ Author request before publication.
- đ Accidental duplicate submission.
- đĄī¸ Serious plagiarism or publication ethics concerns.
- đĨ Unresolved authorship disputes.
- đ Significant concerns regarding research integrity.
- âī¸ Legal or copyright issues affecting publication.
- đ Administrative or technical errors identified before publication.
đ Commitment to Responsible Manuscript Withdrawal
GSCARR processes withdrawal requests fairly, transparently, and consistently while safeguarding editorial integrity, publication ethics, and the accuracy of the scholarly record.
âŗ Timing of Withdrawal Requests
Authors are strongly encouraged to submit withdrawal requests as early as possible during the editorial process and before payment of the Article Processing Charges (APC). Early notification helps minimize unnecessary editorial work, prevents delays in manuscript processing, and respects the valuable time and effort contributed by editors and peer reviewers.
Once a manuscript has successfully completed Peer Review, has been accepted for publication, or the Article Processing Charges (APC) have been paid, the journal immediately begins the final publication process, which may include copyediting, typesetting, galley proof preparation, metadata creation, DOI registration, and publication scheduling. As significant editorial and production resources are committed at this stage, withdrawal requests submitted after APC payment are normally not accepted, except in exceptional circumstances determined by the editorial office in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy.
đŠ Procedure for Requesting Withdrawal
Withdrawal requests should be submitted in writing by the corresponding author using the journal's official communication channels. The request should clearly identify the manuscript, explain the reason for withdrawal, and confirm that all co-authors have been informed of and agree with the request.
The editorial office may request additional documentation or written confirmation from all authors before processing the withdrawal. The journal reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the request whenever necessary.
â ī¸ Withdrawal After Acceptance
Requests to withdraw a manuscript after editorial acceptance should only be made under exceptional circumstances. By the acceptance stage, substantial editorial resources, reviewer time, and production activities have already been invested in the manuscript.
Withdrawal after acceptance may therefore require a detailed explanation and supporting information. The editorial office will evaluate each request individually in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and publication ethics.
đĢ Withdrawal After Publication
Once an article has been formally published, it becomes part of the permanent scholarly record. Published articles are generally not withdrawn except in exceptional legal or administrative circumstances. Post-publication issues involving research integrity, significant errors, or ethical concerns are managed through the journal's Retraction Policy or Corrections Policy rather than this Withdrawal Policy.
Readers and authors should refer to the relevant post-publication policies for guidance regarding corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other editorial updates after publication.
âī¸ Editorial Decision on Withdrawal Requests
Every withdrawal request is evaluated individually by the editorial office after considering the stage of manuscript processing, the reasons provided by the authors, publication ethics, and the interests of the scholarly community. Approval of a withdrawal request is not automatic and remains at the discretion of the journal.
Where appropriate, the editorial office may communicate with all listed authors, request additional clarification, or seek institutional confirmation before making a final decision.
đ Related Editorial Policies
This Article Withdrawal Policy should be read together with the journal's related Editorial and Publication Policies to understand the complete framework governing manuscript submission, publication, and post-publication practices.
- đ Open Access Policy
- Šī¸ Copyright Policy
- đ Licensing Policy
- đĨ Authorship Policy
- đ¤ AI Usage Policy
- đ Data Sharing Policy
- đ Author Self-Archiving Policy
- đĄī¸ Plagiarism Policy
- âī¸ Publication Ethics
- đ¨ââī¸ Peer Review Policy
- đ Article Withdrawal Policy
- đĢ Retraction Policy
- âī¸ Corrections Policy
- đ CrossMark Policy
- đ Editorial & Publication Policies
â Frequently Asked Questions About the Article Withdrawal Policy
1. Can authors withdraw a manuscript before publication?
Yes. Authors may request withdrawal before publication by submitting a written request to the editorial office. The request should normally be made by the corresponding author with the knowledge and agreement of all co-authors.
Withdrawal requests submitted after APC payment are normally not accepted, except under exceptional circumstances determined by the editorial office in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy.
2. Can a manuscript be withdrawn after acceptance?
Yes, but only under exceptional circumstances. Withdrawal requests submitted after acceptance are evaluated individually because significant editorial and production resources have already been invested in the manuscript.
3. Can a published article be withdrawn?
Generally, no. Once published, articles become part of the permanent scholarly record. Post-publication issues are normally addressed through the journal's Retraction Policy or Corrections Policy.
4. Does every withdrawal request receive approval?
No. Each request is reviewed individually after considering the stage of manuscript processing, the reasons provided, publication ethics, and the interests of the scholarly record.
5. Why might the editorial office withdraw a manuscript?
Editorial withdrawal may occur when serious concerns arise regarding plagiarism, duplicate submission, authorship disputes, research integrity, legal issues, publication ethics, or other circumstances that make continued editorial processing inappropriate.
6. What information should a withdrawal request include?
A withdrawal request should identify the manuscript, explain the reason for withdrawal, and confirm that all co-authors have been informed and agree with the request.