Withdrawal Policy

The International Journal of Issues on Disabilities (IJID) understands that authors may occasionally need to withdraw their manuscript. To ensure fairness and transparency, the following policy applies:

1. Withdrawal Before Peer Review

  • Authors may request withdrawal before the manuscript has entered peer review without any penalties.

  • A formal withdrawal request must be submitted in writing to the editorial office, including the manuscript ID, title, and reason for withdrawal.

  • If an Article Processing Charge (APC) has been paid and the manuscript has not entered peer review, a refund may be considered as per the journal’s Refund Policy.

2. Withdrawal During Peer Review

  • Manuscripts undergoing peer review should not be withdrawn except under exceptional circumstances (e.g., ethical concerns, duplicate submission discovered).

  • Requests must include a detailed explanation and will be reviewed by the editorial team.

  • APCs are not refundable once peer review has started.

3. Withdrawal After Acceptance

  • Withdrawal after acceptance is strongly discouraged.

  • Requests for withdrawal at this stage will only be considered in extreme cases (e.g., ethical issues, author dispute).

  • APCs will not be refunded.

4. Procedure for Withdrawal

  1. Submit a written request via email to the editorial office: editor@ijidjournal.online

  2. Include manuscript details: ID, title, corresponding author, and reason for withdrawal.

  3. The editorial team will review the request and respond promptly.

  4. Withdrawal will be formally recorded in the journal system to maintain transparency.

5. Consequences of Unapproved Withdrawal

  • Withdrawing a manuscript without notifying the editorial office or after acceptance may be reported to institutions or funding bodies if necessary.

  • Authors are expected to adhere to ethical publication practices.