Withdrawal Policy

The withdrawal policy for Indus Journal of Bioscience Research (IJBR) is as follows:

• Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to the journal editor-in-chief. The request must be sent from the corresponding author's email address and must include the following information:
  • The article's title
  • The author's name(s)
  • The reason for the withdrawal
• Withdrawal requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The journal editor-in-chief will make a decision based on the following factors:
  • The stage of the publication process at which the withdrawal request is made
  • The reason for the withdrawal
  • The potential impact of the withdrawal on the journal
• If the withdrawal request is granted, the article will be withdrawn from the journal's website and all other online platforms. The article will also be removed from the journal's citation index.

The withdrawal policy for IJBR is in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). You can find more information about COPE's guidelines on their website: https://publicationethics.org/

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when requesting a withdrawal from IJBR:

• The withdrawal request must be submitted before the article is published. Once the article has been published, it can only be withdrawn in exceptional circumstances.
• The withdrawal request will not be considered if the article has already been cited by other authors.
• The withdrawal of an article may have negative consequences for the authors, such as the loss of funding or the inability to publish their work in other journals.

If you are considering withdrawing an article from IJBR, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. You should also consult with your research supervisor or another experienced researcher before submitting a withdrawal request.