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Withdrawal Regulations

Last Update: 31 March, 2026 | 00:05

Definition of Withdrawal

Due to the critical role of Editors-in-Chief in accepting or rejecting articles, there are rare cases in which published articles require retraction or a disclaimer regarding their content. Such decisions are made only after careful consideration of each individual case and are based on a thorough and responsible evaluation by the Editor-in-Chief.

  • Article withdrawal applies to submitted manuscripts either during the peer-review process or after acceptance but before publication, when they are available only in a pre-publication form ("Early Release" or "Ahead of Print"). These manuscripts may contain errors or may have been previously published and mistakenly resubmitted elsewhere. In rare cases, they may fail to meet established ethical standards, include inconsistencies in authorship contributions, or present data with questionable integrity. Articles may also be withdrawn to allow authors to correct errors that were not identified prior to submission.

Withdrawal is the action of removing a manuscript from the review process and returning it to the author's dashboard. In general, withdrawal is discouraged because it results in the loss of valuable time, effort, and costs invested in manuscript processing by the publisher. 

To submit a withdrawal request, please submit a ticket.

Withdrawal Steps

  • Pre-Review: This is the period from the initial submission to the manuscript's being sent to reviewers. Authors may withdraw their manuscript at this stage without any charges and without providing a specific reason.
  • Peer Review: This is the stage during which the manuscript is under formal review. Authors must provide a compelling reason and pay a 200 Euro withdrawal fee.
  • Final Decision: This stage covers the period from acceptance to the manuscript's publication, provided it meets journal standards. Authors must provide a compelling reason and pay a 400 Euro withdrawal fee.
  • Post-Publication: Once a paper is published (online and/or in print), withdrawal is not possible.

What Are Compelling Reasons?

  • Plagiarism
  • False claims of authorship
  • Duplicate or multiple submissions
  • Fraudulent use of data
  • Violations of professional or ethical standards

How Can an Author Request Withdrawal?

Authors may request withdrawal only if their manuscript is in one of the following statuses:

  • Sent back to the author
  • Major revision
  • Minor revision

To withdraw: Go to the corresponding status, locate your manuscript, and click the "Withdraw" button under the Actions section.