The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) considers manuscript withdrawal a serious matter. Authors are expected to carefully evaluate their submissions before initiating the peer review process. Withdrawal requests are permitted under specific circumstances and must comply with ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Permissible Withdrawal Stages

Before Review: Authors may withdraw manuscripts prior to editorial screening or peer review with written justification.
During Review: Withdrawal is discouraged; however, authors may submit formal requests with valid reasons (e.g., serious methodological error).
After Acceptance: Withdrawal at this stage is considered unethical unless exceptional circumstances arise.
Post-Publication: Articles cannot be withdrawn but may be retracted following JRO’s Publication Ethics Policy.

Procedure for Withdrawal

Authors must:

Submit a signed withdrawal request to the editorial office at [email protected].
Specify reasons for withdrawal clearly and honestly.
Receive written confirmation of withdrawal from the editorial team.

Unethical Withdrawal

Unethical withdrawal includes:

Withdrawing an article to submit to another journal simultaneously.
Failing to respond to editorial queries and abandoning communication.
Withdrawing after acceptance without valid justification.

Such cases may result in blacklisting of the authors from future submissions.

Withdrawal Charges

To cover editorial and administrative costs, a withdrawal fee may be imposed if withdrawal occurs after the peer review process has begun.

Important: Once a manuscript is assigned a DOI and published online, withdrawal is no longer possible. Instead, JRO will issue a correction, retraction, or expression of concern in line with COPE policies.

FAQs

Can I withdraw my paper to submit it elsewhere?

No. Simultaneous submissions violate ethical standards and are strictly prohibited.

Will I be penalized for withdrawing my manuscript?

Not if withdrawal occurs before review. However, charges and sanctions may apply after peer review has started.

Who decides on withdrawal requests?

The Editor-in-Chief reviews and approves all withdrawal requests based on provided justification.

Withdrawal Policy