Withdrawal Policy

1. Introduction

The Research Journal for Social Conflicts (RJSC) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. This Withdrawal Policy outlines the process for authors who wish to withdraw their manuscript from the review or publication process at RJSC.

2. Grounds for Withdrawal

Authors may choose to withdraw their manuscript for various reasons, including:

  • Discovery of errors or inaccuracies: If the authors identify significant errors or inaccuracies in their manuscript after submission, they may choose to withdraw it for revision and resubmission later.
  • Change in research direction: If the authors' research direction has changed significantly, they may choose to withdraw the manuscript and pursue publication elsewhere.
  • Ethical concerns: If the authors become aware of any ethical concerns regarding their research or the manuscript itself, they may choose to withdraw it.
  • Duplicate submission: If the manuscript has been inadvertently submitted to multiple journals, the authors should withdraw it from RJSC to avoid plagiarism issues.
  • Personal reasons: Authors may also withdraw their manuscript due to personal reasons unrelated to the research itself.

3. Withdrawal Process

To withdraw a manuscript, the corresponding author must submit a formal written request to the RJSC editorial office. The request should clearly state the reason for withdrawal and the manuscript title and reference number.

4. Timing of Withdrawal

  • Pre-review: Authors can withdraw their manuscript at any time before the review process begins. There will be no consequences for withdrawal before this stage.
  • During review: If the manuscript is already under review, the authors can still withdraw it. However, reviewers may have already invested time and effort in reviewing the manuscript. In such cases, the editorial office may request the authors to compensate the reviewers for their time.
  • After acceptance: Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, withdrawal is generally not permitted. However, in exceptional circumstances, such as if the authors discover critical errors after acceptance, the editorial office may consider the withdrawal request on a case-by-case basis.

5. Consequences of Withdrawal

  • Pre-review: There are no consequences for withdrawing a manuscript before the review process begins.
  • During review: If a manuscript is withdrawn during the review process, the reviewers' comments will not be shared with the authors. The editorial office may also choose to inform the reviewers about the withdrawal.
  • After acceptance: If a manuscript is withdrawn after acceptance, the editorial office and the publisher may incur costs associated with typesetting, printing, or online publication. The authors may be responsible for covering these costs depending on the specific circumstances of the withdrawal.