Withdrawal Policy

At Scientific Thought Journal (Sci. Thought J.), we understand that situations may arise that require authors to withdraw their manuscripts from consideration. This Withdrawal Policy provides clear guidelines on how manuscripts can be withdrawn from the review or publication process.

1. Withdrawal Request:

Authors may request to withdraw their manuscript at any point before it is formally published in the journal. A manuscript is considered withdrawn only once the author has submitted a formal withdrawal request, which must be made in writing via email to the editorial team.

2. Withdrawal Before Peer Review:

• No Charges: Authors may withdraw their manuscript before it enters the peer review process without incurring any charges. However, once the submission fee has been paid, it is typically non-refundable, even if the manuscript is withdrawn at this stage.
• Processing Time: Requests to withdraw should be made as soon as possible. Once a manuscript is under review, withdrawing the manuscript will still involve some processing, including the removal of the manuscript from the review queue.

3. Withdrawal After Peer Review:

• Rejection or Revision: If a manuscript has been sent for peer review, authors may still withdraw it prior to the final editorial decision. If the manuscript is under revision after peer review, authors may withdraw the manuscript, but they will need to address any comments or requests for clarification from the reviewers if applicable.
• Revised Submissions: If a manuscript is withdrawn after being revised but before final approval, the journal will stop all further steps in the publishing process. However, any costs related to the review process or revisions are non-refundable.

4. Withdrawal After Acceptance:

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication and has entered the final stages of production, withdrawal will no longer be possible except under extraordinary circumstances (such as legal concerns or violations of publication ethics).

• Exceptional Cases: In such cases, the authors must provide a detailed explanation, and the editorial team will consider whether the manuscript can be withdrawn.
• Non-Refundable: Once accepted, any fees paid for processing or publication are non-refundable, regardless of withdrawal.

5. Consequences of Withdrawal:

• Withdrawal at Any Stage: If a manuscript is withdrawn after peer review or acceptance, the author should be aware that they may be subject to future restrictions on submissions if the withdrawal is deemed to have been done in bad faith or without a valid reason.
• Re-submission: If the author later decides to resubmit the manuscript, it will be treated as a new submission, and the manuscript will undergo the same review and editorial process as the original submission.

6. Notification to Reviewers and Editors:

Once a manuscript is formally withdrawn, the editorial team will notify the reviewers and stop the review process. The manuscript will be removed from the system, and any communication with reviewers will be terminated.

By following this Withdrawal Policy, Scientific Thought Journal (Sci. Thought J.) ensures that the process of manuscript withdrawal is handled efficiently and transparently. Authors are encouraged to carefully consider their decision before submitting a manuscript, as withdrawals after significant editorial or review effort can disrupt the review process.