Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal Policy for International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technologies and Innovations (IJAETI)
1. Introduction
The International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technologies and Innovations (IJAETI) is committed to publishing high-quality, original research papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of engineering. In order to maintain the integrity of the journal, IJAETI has established a withdrawal policy that outlines the procedures for withdrawing an article that has been submitted, accepted, or published in the journal.
2. Reasons for Withdrawal
An article may be withdrawn for a number of reasons, including:
- Duplicate publication: The article has been published or submitted for publication in another journal.
- Plagiarism: The article contains plagiarized material.
- Falsification of data: The article contains falsified or fabricated data.
- Ethical misconduct: The article is the result of unethical research practices.
- Error: The article contains significant errors that compromise the integrity of the research.
3. Withdrawal Procedure
3.1 Pre-acceptance Withdrawal
An author may withdraw an article that has been submitted for publication but has not yet been accepted by contacting the journal editorial office. The author should provide a brief explanation for withdrawing the article.
3.2 Post-acceptance Withdrawal
An author may request to withdraw an article that has been accepted for publication but has not yet been published by contacting the journal editorial office. The author should provide a detailed explanation for withdrawing the article. The Editor-in-Chief will review the request and make a decision on whether to approve the withdrawal.
3.3 Post-publication Withdrawal
An article that has been published may only be withdrawn if there are serious concerns about the integrity of the research. The author should contact the journal editorial office and provide a detailed explanation for withdrawing the article. The Editor-in-Chief will review the request and, if approved, will initiate the retraction process.
4. Consequences of Withdrawal
4.1 Pre-acceptance Withdrawal
There are no consequences for withdrawing an article that has been submitted for publication but has not yet been accepted.
4.2 Post-acceptance Withdrawal
If an article is withdrawn after it has been accepted for publication, the authors will be required to pay a withdrawal fee. The fee will be used to cover the costs of processing the withdrawal and publishing a notice of withdrawal in the journal.
4.3 Post-publication Withdrawal
If an article is withdrawn after it has been published, the article will be removed from the journal website and a retraction notice will be published in the journal. The retraction notice will state the reason for the withdrawal and will provide a link to a copy of the original article.
5. Conclusion
The International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technologies and Innovations (IJAETI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical and scientific rigor. The withdrawal policy is an important tool for ensuring the integrity of the journal and the quality of the research published in the journal.