Withdrawal Policy

Computing and Applications Reviews (CAR) follows a clear and transparent withdrawal policy to ensure the integrity of the submission, review, and publication process. This policy outlines the conditions under which authors can withdraw their manuscript from consideration or after acceptance.

1. Withdrawal Before Submission:

  • Authors may withdraw their manuscript from consideration at any time before the submission is finalized or before it enters the peer review process.
  • To withdraw the manuscript, authors must notify the editorial team via email or through the submission system as soon as possible. No fees will be charged, and there will be no penalties.

2. Withdrawal During Peer Review:

  • If an author wishes to withdraw their manuscript during the peer review process, they must contact the editorial team immediately, providing a clear reason for the withdrawal.
  • If the manuscript has already been assigned to reviewers, the authors may be asked to cover any administrative costs incurred, though no fees will be charged for the review process itself.

3. Withdrawal After Acceptance:

  • Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, authors may still request to withdraw their manuscript under special circumstances. However, this is allowed only under exceptional cases such as personal reasons, errors discovered in the data, or the need for additional revisions.
  • If the manuscript has already been processed or if the publication process has begun, the authors may be required to pay a partial fee to cover the costs incurred up to that point (e.g., editing, typesetting, etc.).
  • Requests for withdrawal after acceptance will be carefully considered by the editorial board, and authors will be informed about the decision.

4. Withdrawal After Publication:

  • Once an article has been published online or in a print issue, it is considered the final version and cannot be withdrawn.
  • If an article must be retracted due to issues such as significant errors, plagiarism, or ethical concerns, the authors will be requested to issue a formal retraction. A retraction notice will be published in the journal, and the article will remain in the archive with a retraction label for transparency.
  • The retraction will be handled according to the ethical guidelines and policies for publication retractions.

5. Author’s Responsibility:

  • Authors are responsible for informing the editorial team of their intent to withdraw a manuscript. Failure to notify the journal in a timely manner can lead to delays in the review process and may inconvenience reviewers.
  • Authors must provide clear and legitimate reasons for withdrawal, especially if it occurs after peer review or acceptance, to ensure the process remains transparent.

6. Withdrawal Due to Conflict of Interest:

  • If an author believes that a conflict of interest has emerged during the review or publication process, they may request a withdrawal. In such cases, the editorial team will investigate the matter and, if necessary, facilitate a withdrawal.

7. Fees and Refunds:

  • Withdrawal requests are generally free of charge before the manuscript enters peer review. However, for withdrawals after acceptance, authors may be asked to cover some of the costs incurred in the publication process, and no refunds will be issued for any paid publication fees.

8. Impact on Future Submissions:

  • Authors who withdraw manuscripts frequently or under questionable circumstances may face restrictions on future submissions to Computing and Applications Reviews.

Conclusion:

Computing and Applications Reviews allows authors to withdraw their manuscripts under appropriate circumstances, with clear guidelines and procedures in place. Authors are encouraged to carefully consider their decision before submitting or withdrawing from the review or publication process. For any withdrawal requests, please contact the editorial team promptly with the necessary information.