Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal Policy

Advances in Biosciences Research (ABR) maintains a clear and transparent withdrawal policy to handle situations where authors wish to withdraw their manuscript during the submission, peer review, or publication process. This policy ensures fairness and consistency, while also acknowledging the work already done in the editorial process.

Key Elements of the Withdrawal Policy:

  1. Withdrawal Before Submission:
    • No Fees: Authors may withdraw their manuscript from Advances in Biosciences Research before it is formally submitted for peer review without any penalties or fees.
    • Procedure: To withdraw a manuscript, authors should contact the editorial team via email, notifying them of their intent to withdraw the manuscript. A confirmation of the withdrawal will be provided.
  2. Withdrawal During Peer Review:
    • No Refund: Once a manuscript has been sent for peer review, the submission fee (if applicable) is non-refundable. However, authors may still request to withdraw the manuscript during this stage.
    • Procedure: Authors must inform the editorial office as soon as possible if they wish to withdraw their manuscript. A reason for the withdrawal will be requested, though it is not mandatory to provide one.
    • Impact: After the withdrawal, the manuscript will no longer be under consideration for publication, and the peer review process will be terminated.
  3. Withdrawal After Acceptance:
    • Non-refundable Publication Fees: If a manuscript is withdrawn after acceptance for publication, the publication fee is generally non-refundable, as the journal has already invested resources in the editing, peer review, and production processes.
    • Procedure: Authors wishing to withdraw their manuscript after it has been accepted must contact the editorial team immediately. The withdrawal will be processed, and the manuscript will be removed from the publication schedule.
    • Special Circumstances: In exceptional circumstances (e.g., personal hardship, ethical issues), the editorial board may review the situation on a case-by-case basis and may provide guidance on how to proceed. Authors may be required to provide documentation or justification for the withdrawal request.
  4. Withdrawal After Publication:
    • Retraction: If an article has already been published but needs to be withdrawn due to serious issues such as scientific misconduct, data manipulation, or ethical violations, the article will be formally retracted. This retraction will be clearly communicated to readers through a retraction notice.
    • Impact on Citation: Once an article has been retracted, it will remain available in the journal's archive with a retraction notice. However, it will no longer be considered part of the scientific record.
  5. Reasons for Withdrawal:
    • While authors are not required to provide a reason for withdrawing their manuscript, it is helpful for the editorial team to understand the context. Common reasons for withdrawal include:
      • Author's decision to submit the manuscript elsewhere.
      • Withdrawal due to funding or institutional issues.
      • Ethical concerns or conflicts related to the content.
      • New findings that significantly alter the direction of the manuscript.
  6. Consequences of Withdrawal:
    • Manuscripts withdrawn during the peer review or after acceptance may be marked as "withdrawn" in the journal's records and may not be resubmitted unless significant changes are made to the manuscript.
    • Withdrawal after acceptance or during production may result in reputational impacts, particularly if the withdrawal is related to ethical concerns. Authors are encouraged to communicate openly with the editorial team in these cases.
  7. Appeals:
    • If an author decides to withdraw a manuscript after receiving an editorial decision (e.g., rejection), they are welcome to appeal the decision. In some cases, the editorial team may reconsider the decision or discuss the withdrawal request with the author.
    • Appeals should be submitted in writing and include a clear explanation for the request.

Conclusion: The Advances in Biosciences Research Withdrawal Policy ensures that authors can withdraw their manuscripts at any stage of the publication process, though certain conditions apply. The journal encourages open communication and transparency to facilitate a smooth withdrawal process. Authors are reminded that withdrawals made after acceptance or publication will involve specific procedures, and publication fees may not be refundable.