Withdrawal Policy

1. Introduction

The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IJAMFSS) recognizes the importance of clear and transparent policies for manuscript withdrawal. This policy outlines the process for authors who wish to withdraw their manuscript after submission but before it enters the peer-review stage or after receiving a decision.

2. Withdrawal Before Peer-Review

Authors may withdraw their manuscript before it is assigned to reviewers. To do so, they should submit a formal withdrawal request by email to the journal's editorial office ([editor@ijamfss.com]). The withdrawal request should include the manuscript title and corresponding author's name.

3. Withdrawal After Peer-Review

Once a manuscript has been assigned to reviewers, withdrawal becomes more complex. In such cases, authors are strongly encouraged to discuss their reasons for withdrawal with the editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief will then make a decision based on the following considerations:

  • Stage of the review process: If the review process is at an early stage, withdrawal may be granted without significant complications.
  • Reviewer feedback received: If reviewers have already provided feedback, the editor-in-chief may withhold permission to withdraw completely, but may anonymize the reviews before returning them to the author. This will allow the author to benefit from the feedback while pursuing publication elsewhere.
  • Ethical considerations: If the editor-in-chief has concerns about the reason for withdrawal (e.g., potential plagiarism or ethical violations), they may request a detailed explanation from the author before reaching a decision.

4. Consequences of Withdrawal

There are no penalties for withdrawing a manuscript before it is assigned for peer-review. However, if a manuscript is withdrawn after peer-review, the editor-in-chief may decide to:

  • Withhold reviewer identities but share their comments with the author.
  • Inform reviewers that the manuscript is no longer under consideration but not disclose the author's identity.

The editor-in-chief will determine the most appropriate course of action on a case-by-case basis.

5. Conclusion

The IJAMFSS withdrawal policy aims to provide authors with flexibility while maintaining the integrity of the peer-review process. By following these guidelines, authors and editors can ensure a smooth and ethical withdrawal process.