The International Journal of Behavioral Social and Movement Sciences (IJOBSMS) is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly publishing process. This Article Withdrawal Policy establishes the procedures and conditions under which a manuscript may be withdrawn before publication.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure fair treatment of authors while safeguarding the integrity of the editorial and peer review process. The journal recognizes that legitimate circumstances may arise that require withdrawal of a manuscript before publication; however, withdrawal requests must be handled responsibly and in accordance with accepted publication ethics standards.
Article withdrawal applies only to manuscripts that have been submitted to the journal but have not yet been formally published. The withdrawal process is intended to:
Upon receipt of a withdrawal request, the Editorial Office will evaluate the request and determine whether withdrawal is appropriate. The evaluation may consider:
The journal reserves the right to seek additional clarification or supporting information before making a decision.
Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before publication under legitimate circumstances, including:
All withdrawal requests must:
The journal may request written confirmation from all authors before processing the withdrawal.
Authors may request withdrawal during peer review; however, the journal encourages authors to make such decisions only after careful consideration.
Withdrawal requests submitted after reviewers have invested substantial time and effort in evaluating the manuscript may require additional editorial review before approval.
Requests to withdraw a manuscript after acceptance will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Examples may include:
Authors requesting withdrawal after acceptance must provide a detailed explanation and any relevant supporting documentation.
The final decision regarding post-acceptance withdrawal rests with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board.
The journal reserves the right to withdraw a manuscript before publication if:
Where appropriate, authors will be informed of the reasons for withdrawal.
The journal discourages unethical withdrawal practices that undermine the integrity of scholarly publishing. Examples include:
Such actions may be considered breaches of publication ethics and may result in appropriate editorial action.
Once an article has been formally published, it cannot be withdrawn. Concerns relating to published articles will be handled in accordance with the journal’s:
Where necessary, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
The final decision regarding article withdrawal rests with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. All decisions will be made fairly, objectively, and in accordance with publication ethics principles, editorial policies, and internationally recognized best practices.
IJOBSMS follows the principles and best practice guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and supports transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the publication process.
This policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect developments in publication ethics, editorial standards, scholarly communication, and international publishing practices.