Withdrawal Policy

Purpose
This policy outlines the circumstances and procedures under which authors may withdraw a submitted or published manuscript from EJASJ. The journal upholds publication ethics and discourages unethical withdrawal practices.

Withdrawal Before Peer Review
Authors may request to withdraw their manuscript before it enters the peer review process without penalty. Requests must be submitted in writing by the corresponding author via email to the editorial office.

Withdrawal During or After Peer Review
If a manuscript is under review, withdrawal requests will only be considered under justifiable circumstances (e.g., serious errors, ethical concerns). Requests must include:

• A formal written request from the corresponding author

• Signed consent from all co-authors

• A valid and clearly stated reason

Unethical withdrawal after peer review, such as submitting the same manuscript elsewhere, is considered academic misconduct.

Withdrawal of Accepted Manuscripts
Once a manuscript is accepted, withdrawal is strongly discouraged. Exceptional cases (e.g., critical errors, legal or ethical issues) will be reviewed by the editorial board. If approved:

• A formal withdrawal statement may be published

• Authors may be blacklisted from future submissions depending on the nature of the request

Withdrawal of Published Articles (Post-Publication)
Withdrawal of a published article is treated as a retraction and may occur in cases of:

• Proven plagiarism or duplicate publication

• Major scientific errors or falsified data

• Legal infringements or ethical violations

These cases will follow COPE guidelines. A retraction notice will be published online, and the article will be clearly marked as “Retracted.”

Author Misconduct and Blacklisting
Unethical withdrawals (e.g., non-response after peer review or withdrawal to submit elsewhere without notification) may result in:

• Temporary or permanent ban from submitting to EJASJ

• Notification to the author’s institution or funding agency if necessary