Withdrawal Policy

Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. This policy outlines the guidelines and conditions under which authors may request the withdrawal of a manuscript from consideration or publication, ensuring fairness to both authors and the editorial team.

Withdrawal Before Acceptance

Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any stage before formal acceptance for publication.

  • The author must submit a written request to the editorial office, stating their intent to withdraw the manuscript.

  • While providing a reason is optional, it is encouraged to help improve editorial procedures.

  • Once the withdrawal request is received, the editorial team will acknowledge it and cease further review or processing of the manuscript.

Withdrawal After Acceptance

Once an article has been accepted but not yet published, authors may still request withdrawal by providing a valid and justified reason.
Acceptable reasons include:

  • Ethical concerns such as unintentional plagiarism, data inaccuracy, or authorship disputes.

  • The author’s decision to submit the work to another journal.

  • Inability to meet revision deadlines or publication requirements.

If the manuscript is in the final stages of production (e.g., copyediting or typesetting), the editorial board may assess the request on a case-by-case basis. If substantial resources have been used in preparing the manuscript, the journal reserves the right to deny the withdrawal.

Withdrawal After Publication

Once an article is published, it becomes part of the permanent scholarly record of Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq and cannot be withdrawn, except under serious ethical or legal circumstances, such as:

  • Proven plagiarism, data fabrication, or research misconduct.

  • Legal disputes involving ownership, copyright, or defamation.

In such cases, a formal retraction notice will replace the original article. The notice will clearly explain the reason for retraction, ensuring full transparency and academic accountability.

Conditions for Withdrawal Requests

To withdraw a manuscript, authors must:

  • Submit a formal written request via email to the editorial office, signed by the corresponding author.

  • Ensure no outstanding obligations remain, such as pending revisions, publication fees, or unresolved authorship issues.

  • Confirm that the withdrawal does not violate agreements with co-authors, funders, or institutions.

Requests made by anyone other than the corresponding author will not be processed without written consent from all listed authors.

Impact of Withdrawal

  • Once a manuscript is withdrawn, it will be removed from the review or production process, and no further editorial actions will be taken.

  • If withdrawal occurs after acceptance, authors may be required to cover editorial or production costs already incurred. However, these charges may be waived if the withdrawal occurs before substantial processing begins.

Rejection Following Withdrawal

If an author requests withdrawal after extensive editorial work, such as final proofreading or layout formatting, Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq reserves the right to reject the manuscript and may restrict future submissions from the same author for a specific duration.

Multiple Withdrawal Cases

Repeated withdrawal requests without valid justification may lead to submission restrictions or temporary suspension of the author’s right to submit future manuscripts. This measure ensures that editorial resources are used efficiently and fairly for all contributors.

Ethical and Transparency Considerations

Ramooz-e-Tahqeeq values both academic ethics and author autonomy. Therefore:

  • Every withdrawal will be recorded and documented with reasons maintained for transparency.

  • The journal upholds the author’s right to withdraw, but all requests will be evaluated carefully to protect the interests of the editorial board, reviewers, and the broader research community.