Withdrawal Policy

The "Journal of Management and Social Sciences Review" (JMSR) recognizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and credibility of scholarly publications. Withdrawal of an article from publication is a serious decision and should only occur under exceptional circumstances. The following withdrawal policy outlines the procedures and conditions under which an article may be withdrawn from consideration or publication:

  1. Withdrawal Before Acceptance:
  • Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript at any stage of the review process before receiving the acceptance notification.
  • To initiate withdrawal, the corresponding author must send a formal request to the Editorial Office, clearly stating the reasons for withdrawal.
  • The Editorial Office will acknowledge the withdrawal request and proceed accordingly, ensuring that the manuscript is removed from further consideration.
  1. Withdrawal After Acceptance:
  • 1. Once an article has been accepted for publication, withdrawal requests are considered under exceptional circumstances only.
  • 2. Authors must provide compelling reasons for withdrawal, such as errors discovered that significantly affect the validity or integrity of the work.
  • 3. The corresponding author must submit a formal request for withdrawal to the Editorial Office, accompanied by a detailed explanation and evidence supporting the request.
  • 4. The Editorial Board will review the withdrawal request and make a decision based on the provided information and the potential impact of withdrawal on the journal's integrity and reputation.
  • 5. If the withdrawal request is approved, the article will be formally withdrawn from the publication process. A notice will be posted on the journal's website indicating the withdrawal of the article and the reasons for withdrawal, if appropriate.
  1. Ethical Considerations:
  • 1. Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards and guidelines for academic publishing.
  • 2. The journal reserves the right to investigate any concerns regarding the ethical conduct of authors or the integrity of submitted manuscripts.
  • 3. If ethical misconduct or violations are discovered, the Editorial Board may take appropriate actions, including withdrawal of the manuscript from consideration or publication.
  1. Appeals:
  • 1. Authors have the right to appeal decisions regarding the withdrawal of their manuscript.
  • 2. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Editorial Office, clearly stating the grounds for appeal and providing any additional evidence or information relevant to the case.
  • 3. The Editorial Board will review the appeal and make a final decision, which will be communicated to the authors.
  1. Revision and Updates:
  • 1. This Withdrawal Policy may be revised or updated as necessary to ensure alignment with best practices and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
  • 2. Authors are encouraged to review the latest version of the Withdrawal Policy before submitting their manuscripts.