Authors are generally discouraged from withdrawing a manuscript once it has entered the editorial or peer-review process, except in exceptional and well-justified circumstances, such as the identification of serious errors, ethical concerns, duplicate submission, or other compelling reasons.

Withdrawal at this stage may disrupt the editorial workflow and require substantial time and effort from editors, reviewers, and the publisher. Authors are therefore expected to carefully consider their decision before submitting a formal withdrawal request.

Withdrawal Request Procedure

Authors who wish to withdraw a manuscript must submit a signed Article Withdrawal Form. The form should be completed by all authors or by the corresponding author acting on behalf of all co-authors and must clearly state the reasons for the withdrawal request.

All withdrawal requests are subject to editorial review and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Submission of a withdrawal request does not automatically mean that the manuscript has been formally withdrawn.

Formal Confirmation of Withdrawal

A manuscript will be considered formally withdrawn only after written confirmation has been issued by the Editorial Office. Until such confirmation is received, the manuscript remains part of the journal’s editorial process.

To obtain an Article Withdrawal Form, authors are advised to contact the Editorial Office through the Contact section of the journal website.

Withdrawal Penalties and Editorial Considerations

The Journal of Astronomy and Sharia Applications (JASA) does not impose financial penalties for manuscript withdrawal. However, repeated, unjustified, or procedurally inappropriate withdrawal requests may be taken into consideration in future editorial decisions in order to safeguard the integrity, fairness, and efficiency of the editorial and peer-review process.