Withdrawal Policy

Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (JESE) allows authors to withdraw their manuscripts at various stages of the publication process. This policy provides clear guidelines for manuscript withdrawal and the associated procedures and consequences.

1. Withdrawal Before Submission:

  • Before Final Submission: Authors may withdraw their manuscript from the submission system before the final submission is completed. No fees will be charged, and the manuscript will not be processed further.
  • During Initial Processing: If the manuscript is still in the submission system but has not yet been assigned to reviewers, authors may request a withdrawal without incurring any charges.

2. Withdrawal During Peer Review:

  • Before Peer Review: If the manuscript has been submitted but not yet assigned to reviewers, the authors can withdraw the manuscript without charge. However, the authors should notify the editorial office as soon as possible.
  • After Peer Review Starts: If the manuscript has already entered the peer review process, authors may request withdrawal. In this case, a processing fee may be applied to cover administrative costs incurred up to that stage.
  • Peer Review Feedback: If the manuscript has received reviewer comments and revisions are underway, withdrawal requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and authors may be asked to pay part of the administrative costs depending on the stage of processing.

3. Withdrawal After Acceptance:

  • After Acceptance but Before Publication: Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript after acceptance but before publication under special circumstances, such as significant personal reasons or critical errors discovered in the manuscript. However, a partial refund of the article processing charges (APC) may be considered, depending on the stage of publication (e.g., if typesetting or final editing has been completed).
  • No Full Refund: Once the manuscript has been accepted and production has begun, a full refund of the APC will generally not be provided.

4. Withdrawal After Publication:

  • Published Articles: Once an article has been published in an issue (online or in print), it cannot be withdrawn from the journal. If there are serious issues, such as ethical concerns or errors, the manuscript will be retracted rather than withdrawn.
  • Retraction: If a manuscript must be retracted due to plagiarism, data falsification, or any ethical violation, a formal retraction notice will be issued. The article will remain available in the archive but will be marked as retracted.

5. How to Request Withdrawal:

  • Authors must submit a formal request to withdraw their manuscript via email to the editorial office or through the manuscript submission system. The request should include the manuscript ID, title, and a clear reason for the withdrawal.
  • Withdrawal requests should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary processing costs or delays.

6. Consequences of Frequent Withdrawals:

  • Authors who withdraw manuscripts frequently or without justifiable reasons may face limitations on future submissions to JESE. The editorial team may review frequent withdrawal cases to ensure that the submission process remains efficient for all contributors.

7. Refunds:

  • Refunds for submission fees or article processing charges are typically not provided after submission, except under exceptional circumstances such as errors by the journal or technical issues.
  • Any requests for refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and the outcome will be communicated within 7–10 business days.

Conclusion:

The Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering offers authors the flexibility to withdraw their manuscripts at different stages of the publication process. However, authors should carefully consider the timing of their withdrawal request to avoid any unnecessary costs or delays. The editorial team is committed to processing withdrawal requests efficiently and transparently to ensure a fair and smooth experience for all parties involved.