Withdrawal Policy

The Journal of Advanced Business and Finance Studies (JABFS) recognizes that authors may sometimes need to withdraw a submitted manuscript. However, manuscript withdrawal is a serious matter and is discouraged once the peer review and publication process has begun. This policy outlines acceptable withdrawal circumstances, procedures, and possible consequences.

1. Acceptable Reasons for Withdrawal

A manuscript may be withdrawn under the following circumstances:

  • Discovery of significant errors in the research that affect the validity of results.

  • Overlapping publication or unintentional duplicate submission to another journal.

  • Author’s inability to provide required revisions due to personal or professional reasons.

  • Ethical concerns identified by the authors after submission.

2. Stages of Withdrawal

a) Before Peer Review Begins

  • Authors may request withdrawal with no penalty by notifying the editorial office in writing.

b) During Peer Review

  • Withdrawal requests must include a valid reason.

  • Approval is at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief, considering the time and resources already invested by reviewers and editors.

c) After Acceptance but Before Publication

  • Withdrawal is strongly discouraged.

  • If approved, the authors may be charged a withdrawal fee to compensate for processing and production costs.

d) After Online Publication

  • Withdrawal is not permitted after publication.

  • In rare cases involving ethical violations, a retraction will be issued instead of withdrawal, with a formal notice published on the journal’s website.

3. Withdrawal Procedure

  • Authors must submit a written withdrawal request via the official journal email, clearly stating the manuscript title, submission ID, and reason for withdrawal.

  • All co-authors must sign the withdrawal request.

  • The editorial team will respond within 7 working days with a decision.

4. Consequences of Unethical Withdrawal

  • Authors who withdraw manuscripts without formal approval, especially during advanced stages, may be blacklisted from future submissions for a defined period (typically 1–2 years).

  • The author’s affiliated institution may be informed in cases of serious ethical misconduct.

Commitment to Academic Integrity
JABFS strives to protect the time and effort of editors, reviewers, and fellow researchers. This policy ensures fairness, transparency, and adherence to best practices in scholarly publishing.