Withdrawal Policy

The Journal of Applied Finance and Economic Policy (JAFEP) strives to maintain a transparent, ethical, and fair publishing process. This Withdrawal Policy outlines the procedure for withdrawing manuscripts from the review or publication process, as well as the circumstances under which a manuscript can be withdrawn.

1. Withdrawal Before Submission

  • Before Submission to Review: Authors may withdraw their manuscript from consideration at any time before the submission is sent out for peer review. In this case, authors should contact the editorial team immediately through the journal's submission system or email.

  • Process: A formal request to withdraw the manuscript should be sent by the corresponding author, specifying the reason for the withdrawal. Once the request is processed, the manuscript will be removed from the submission system.

2. Withdrawal After Submission, but Before Peer Review

  • Before Peer Review: If a manuscript has been submitted but has not yet been sent out for peer review, authors may request to withdraw the manuscript without penalty.

  • Process: The corresponding author should email the editorial office to request the withdrawal, and the request will be promptly honored. The reason for the withdrawal is appreciated but not required.

3. Withdrawal After Peer Review

  • After Peer Review Begins: Once a manuscript has been sent out for peer review, authors may request a withdrawal, but this will be subject to the approval of the editorial team. In most cases, the decision to withdraw after review has begun will only be granted in extenuating circumstances.

  • Process: Authors must provide a formal withdrawal request to the editorial team, explaining the reasons for the request. If peer reviewers have already submitted feedback, the editorial team may request that authors address those comments before the withdrawal is finalized. If the manuscript has already received substantial reviewer feedback or has undergone significant editorial work, withdrawal may not be permitted unless there are serious reasons.

4. Withdrawal After Acceptance but Before Publication

  • After Acceptance: If an article has been accepted for publication but has not yet been published online or in print, authors may request a withdrawal. However, once a manuscript has been formally accepted, the editorial team may consider it inappropriate to withdraw without significant reasons, such as ethical concerns or conflicts of interest.

  • Process: A formal written request must be submitted by the corresponding author, along with a clear explanation for the withdrawal. The editorial board will review the request and make a decision on whether the withdrawal is feasible. In some cases, a fee may be assessed to cover any costs incurred prior to acceptance.

5. Withdrawal After Publication

  • After Publication: Once an article has been published online or in a print issue, it cannot be withdrawn. However, if the article contains significant errors, data inaccuracies, or ethical violations, a Correction, Retraction, or Erratum may be issued.

  • Retraction Process: If the author(s) wish to retract their article after it has been published, they must submit a retraction request, which will be evaluated by the editorial team. If the retraction is granted, the article will be officially retracted, and an official retraction notice will be issued in the journal.

6. Fees Associated with Withdrawal

  • Before Peer Review: No fees are charged if a manuscript is withdrawn before the peer review process begins.

  • After Peer Review: If a manuscript is withdrawn after the peer review process has started but before acceptance, a small administrative fee may be applied, depending on the stage of the process. Authors will be notified of any fees at the time of the withdrawal request.

  • After Acceptance: In cases where an article is withdrawn after acceptance, additional fees may apply to cover any editorial or administrative costs incurred up to that point.

7. Circumstances for Withdrawal

While the decision to withdraw is generally at the discretion of the author, certain circumstances may necessitate a manuscript’s withdrawal, including but not limited to:

  • Duplicate Publication: If the manuscript has been accidentally or intentionally submitted to another journal or published elsewhere.
  • Ethical Concerns: If an article is found to contain serious ethical violations, such as plagiarism or data manipulation.
  • Inability to Resolve Conflicts: If the authors are unable to address critical issues raised by peer reviewers.
  • Author Request: In cases of author conflict, personal reasons, or external factors preventing the completion of the manuscript.

8. Final Decision

Once the withdrawal request is reviewed, the corresponding author will receive written confirmation of the decision. The editorial team reserves the right to refuse a withdrawal request in cases of misconduct, if the manuscript is under serious consideration, or if it violates the journal’s publishing policies.