Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal Policy Of "COSMIC JOURNAL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES"

1. Introduction

The Cosmic Journal of Nursing and Health Studies (CJNHS) is committed to maintaining high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its publication process. This Withdrawal Policy outlines the procedures for withdrawing manuscripts from the journal at any stage of the review and publication process.

2. Grounds for Withdrawal

Manuscripts may be withdrawn from the CJNHS for the following reasons:

  • Duplication: If a manuscript is found to be a duplicate of a previously published work or is under consideration for publication elsewhere, it may be withdrawn.

  • Plagiarism: If a manuscript is found to contain plagiarized material, it may be withdrawn.

  • Fabrication or Falsification of Data: If a manuscript is found to contain fabricated or falsified data, it may be withdrawn.

  • Ethical Concerns: If a manuscript is found to raise ethical concerns, it may be withdrawn.

  • Author Request: Authors may also request to withdraw their manuscripts at any time before publication.

3. Procedure for Withdrawal

To withdraw a manuscript, the corresponding author must submit a written request to the journal editor. The request should include the manuscript title, author names, and reason for withdrawal.

4. Timing of Withdrawal

Manuscripts may be withdrawn at any stage of the review and publication process. However, manuscripts that have been accepted for publication may incur page charges if they are withdrawn after the typesetting process has begun.

5. Consequences of Withdrawal

Withdrawn manuscripts will not be published in the CJNHS. However, authors may submit their revised manuscripts to the journal for re-evaluation at a later date.

6. Appeals

Authors may appeal the decision to withdraw their manuscript by contacting the journal editor. The editor will review the appeal and make a final decision.

7. Contact Information

Questions regarding the Withdrawal Policy should be directed to the journal editor at [jornals.cosmic.edu.pk]