Purpose
This policy outlines the circumstances and procedures under which authors may withdraw a submitted or published manuscript from JFJIDS. The journal upholds publication ethics and discourages unethical withdrawal practices.

Withdrawal Before Peer Review
Authors may request to withdraw their manuscript before it enters the peer review process without penalty. Requests must be submitted in writing by the corresponding author via email to the editorial office.

Withdrawal During or After Peer Review
If a manuscript is under review, withdrawal requests will only be considered under justifiable circumstances, such as serious errors or ethical concerns. Requirements include:

• A formal written request from the corresponding author

• Signed consent from all co-authors

• A valid and clearly stated reason

Unethical withdrawal after peer review, particularly to submit the manuscript elsewhere, is considered academic misconduct.

Withdrawal of Accepted Manuscripts
Withdrawal after acceptance is strongly discouraged. In exceptional cases (e.g., critical errors, legal or ethical issues), the editorial board may approve the withdrawal. If approved:

• A formal withdrawal statement may be published

• Authors may be blacklisted from future submissions depending on the nature of the case

Withdrawal of Published Articles (Post-Publication)
Withdrawal of a published article is treated as a retraction. This may occur in cases such as:

• Proven plagiarism or duplicate publication

• Major scientific errors or falsified data

• Legal infringements or ethical violations

Retractions will be handled according to COPE guidelines, with a notice published online and the article clearly marked as "Retracted."

Author Misconduct and Blacklisting
Unethical withdrawal, including failure to respond after peer review or withdrawing to submit elsewhere without notification, may result in:

• Temporary or permanent ban from submitting to JFJIDS

• Notification to the author's institution or funding agency, if deemed necessary