Withdrawal Policy
The Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) maintains a clear and transparent Withdrawal Policy to prevent misuse of the submission system and to ensure fairness for authors, reviewers, and editors. Manuscript withdrawal should only occur under valid and justified circumstances.
Acceptable Grounds for Withdrawal
- Discovery of errors that compromise the validity of research findings.
- Duplicate or unintended submission to JNND.
- Ethical concerns identified by authors after submission.
- Author request due to unforeseen circumstances, subject to editorial approval.
Unacceptable Grounds for Withdrawal
JNND strongly discourages withdrawal requests made for:
- Submission to another journal without notifying JNND.
- Author disagreement with peer review outcomes.
- Failure to meet financial obligations (e.g., APC avoidance).
Procedure for Withdrawal
Authors must formally request withdrawal by emailing the editorial office ([email protected]) with:
- Manuscript title
- Manuscript ID number
- Detailed reason for withdrawal
- Signed statement from all co-authors agreeing to the withdrawal
Stages of Withdrawal
- Before Review: Allowed without penalty, subject to confirmation.
- During Review: Considered on a case-by-case basis; authors must provide strong justification.
- After Acceptance: Strongly discouraged; if approved, withdrawal notice may be published.
- After Publication: Not permitted; instead, a retraction may be issued if required.
Unauthorized or unethical withdrawal practices may result in a ban on future submissions by the author(s).
Withdrawal Fees
To offset administrative and editorial costs, JNND may apply a withdrawal fee in cases where withdrawal occurs:
- During peer review after reviewer assignment
- After acceptance but before publication
Waivers may be granted in genuine cases, at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.
Consequences of Withdrawal
- Withdrawal notices may be posted online for transparency.
- Institutions or funders may be informed in cases of ethical misconduct.
- Authors repeatedly abusing withdrawal rights may be barred from submitting future manuscripts.
FAQs
Can an author withdraw a manuscript without co-author consent?
No. All co-authors must sign the withdrawal request.
Is withdrawal possible after APC payment?
Yes, but refund policies apply (see Refund Policy). In most cases, APCs are non-refundable.
What if authors submit elsewhere without withdrawing?
This constitutes unethical publishing practice and may result in sanctions or blacklisting.