Withdrawal Policies

Occasionally, authors request to withdraw their manuscript from the publication process after submission or even after publication. In some cases, these requests occur just days before the manuscript is set to be published, which can result in wasted time for editors, reviewers, and the editorial staff.

All authors, including both corresponding and co-authors, must confirm the number of authors, authorship, approval, and the integrity of the manuscript before submission. If there are any disagreements or concerns among the authors, these should be resolved before submitting the manuscript for publication.

Authors should adhere to the publication ethics, which are outlined in our Publication Ethics guidelines.

The manuscript must be properly withdrawn from any previous publisher (if applicable). It is not acceptable to withdraw a manuscript from one journal simply because it has been accepted by another journal. Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that the facts and data presented are accurate and free of errors. All authors must agree to have the article published in the specific journal before submission.

Manuscript Withdrawal Charges

Authors are permitted to withdraw their manuscript without incurring any penalty if the request is made within 48 hours of submission. However, if the manuscript is withdrawn after the peer review process has started, or once it is in the production stage (Early Release or Ahead of Publishing), or after it has been published online, a withdrawal penalty will apply.

The AMBEDKAR PATH Journal Editorial Office will provide the corresponding author with a formal letter confirming the manuscript withdrawal. Manuscripts may only be withdrawn after the applicable withdrawal penalty has been fully paid to the AMBEDKAR PATH Editorial Office. As per our policy, withdrawal charges are applicable in cases of manuscript withdrawal.