Withdrawal Policy
1. Pre-Review Withdrawal:
- Authors can withdraw their manuscript at any time before the review process begins.
- To withdraw, authors should send a clear and concise email notification to the PJSSR editorial office, stating their intention to withdraw the manuscript and its title.
- No further action is required, and the manuscript will be considered withdrawn without prejudice.
2. Withdrawal During Review:
- Authors can withdraw their manuscript until a reviewer has been assigned or the review process has formally commenced.
- To withdraw, authors should email the PJSSR editorial office as outlined above.
- In such cases, PJSSR may request a brief explanation for withdrawal to improve future editorial processes.
3. Withdrawal After Review:
- Once the review process has begun, withdrawal is generally discouraged and may require justification.
- Authors should carefully consider the implications of withdrawal after reviewers have invested time and effort in providing feedback.
- If authors insist on withdrawal after review, they must provide a compelling reason to the PJSSR editorial office, such as:
- Discovery of significant errors or flaws in the research
- Ethical concerns arising after submission
- Change in research direction or project focus
- The PJSSR editorial team will review the justification and may:
- Approve the withdrawal with no further action.
- Request revisions to address the concerns before allowing withdrawal.
- In rare cases, decline the withdrawal request if the justification is deemed insufficient.
4. Consequences of Withdrawal:
- Withdrawn manuscripts will not be published in PJSSR and will not be considered for future submissions without significant revisions and resubmission.
- In cases of repeated withdrawals without justification, PJSSR may reserve the right to decline future submissions from the author(s).
5. Additional Notes:
- Authors are encouraged to communicate openly and promptly with the PJSSR editorial office regarding any withdrawal requests.
- This policy is subject to change at the discretion of the PJSSR editorial team.
- Authors are advised to consult the latest version of the policy on the PJSSR website before submitting their manuscripts.