Withdrawal of Manuscript

SATUKATA: Jurnal Sains, Teknik, dan Studi Kemasyarakatan (Journal of Science, Engineering, and Society) acknowledges that there may be instances where authors may need to withdraw a manuscript from consideration after submission or acceptance. This Withdrawal of Manuscript Policy outlines the conditions and procedures for withdrawing a manuscript from the journal.

1. Conditions for Withdrawal

A manuscript may be withdrawn under the following circumstances:

  • Before Peer Review: Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any time before the peer review process begins.

  • After Peer Review: Authors can request withdrawal after the peer review process, but this may require a valid explanation (e.g., if authors identify a significant issue with the manuscript or wish to submit it elsewhere).

  • After Acceptance: Manuscripts that have been accepted for publication may only be withdrawn under exceptional circumstances, such as errors in the data, plagiarism, or any other ethical issue identified post-acceptance. The author must provide a clear explanation of the reason for withdrawal.

2. Procedure for Withdrawal

  • Request for Withdrawal: To withdraw a manuscript, the corresponding author must send a formal request to the editorial office of SATUKATA. The request must include a clear reason for the withdrawal.

  • Confirmation of Withdrawal: The editorial office will acknowledge the request and confirm the manuscript's withdrawal. If the manuscript is already under review, the editors will inform the reviewers and halt the review process.

  • Communication with Reviewers: If the manuscript has been sent for peer review, the reviewers will be notified that the manuscript has been withdrawn and will not require further action.

3. Manuscript Withdrawal After Acceptance

  • If a manuscript has been accepted but not yet published, authors must provide a strong justification for the withdrawal, and the manuscript will be officially removed from the publication queue.

  • Once an article is withdrawn after acceptance, it will not be published, and all editorial and production work related to the article will be halted.

4. Consequences of Withdrawal

  • Impact on Future Submissions: Authors who withdraw a manuscript after peer review or acceptance without a valid reason may be subject to restrictions on future submissions to SATUKATA. Repeated withdrawals or unjustified withdrawals may negatively impact the author’s relationship with the journal.

  • Publication Record: In cases where the manuscript has already been accepted for publication, the withdrawal will be clearly recorded, and the article will not be published in the journal.

5. Ethical Considerations

  • Ethical Integrity: Authors are expected to make sure that the manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere before submitting to SATUKATA. A manuscript that has been submitted to multiple journals simultaneously is considered unethical and may be rejected or withdrawn.

  • Proper Acknowledgment: If a manuscript is withdrawn due to ethical violations, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, SATUKATA will document the reason for withdrawal and may report the issue to the author’s institution or relevant authorities, as appropriate.

6. Rejection vs. Withdrawal

  • If an author decides to withdraw a manuscript after peer review but before acceptance, the manuscript will be marked as “withdrawn” rather than “rejected.” The author can choose to submit the manuscript elsewhere after withdrawal.

  • If the manuscript is rejected by the journal, it cannot be withdrawn and will be considered a final decision.

7. Appeals of Withdrawal

  • Authors may appeal the decision to withdraw a manuscript, but such appeals must be supported by a valid reason. The editorial board will review the appeal and make a final decision based on the circumstances.

By following this Withdrawal of Manuscript Policy, SATUKATA ensures that the publication process remains transparent, ethical, and efficient, with clear guidelines for authors who wish to withdraw their manuscripts. The policy helps maintain the integrity of the journal and ensures that manuscripts are managed appropriately throughout the submission and review stages.