Annex Publishers allows authors to withdraw a submitted manuscript within 48 hours of submission, free of charge. After this 48-hour window a withdrawal charge applies, and once the peer-review process has begun the manuscript can no longer be withdrawn. To request a withdrawal, download and sign the withdrawal form and email it along with the payment receipt for the applicable charge.
Annex Publishers
Withdrawal Policy
Guidelines for withdrawing a submitted manuscript
At a Glance
Key Points
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48-Hour Window — Free withdrawal within 48 hours of submission
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After 48 Hours — A withdrawal charge applies, based on country income group
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Peer Review Started — The manuscript can no longer be withdrawn
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Signed Form + Receipt — Required before a withdrawal is processed
Editorial Timeline
When a Manuscript Can Be Withdrawn
The conditions for withdrawal depend on how much time has passed and the stage of processing.
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Within 48 Hours
A manuscript may be withdrawn free of charge within 48 hours of submission. Simply submit the signed withdrawal form and the submission will be removed at no cost.
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After 48 Hours
Beyond the 48-hour window, withdrawal is permitted only on payment of a withdrawal charge, as advised by the editorial office.
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After Peer Review Begins
Once the peer-review process has started, the manuscript cannot be withdrawn, as significant editorial and reviewer effort has already been invested.
Why the Restriction
The Effort Behind Every Manuscript
Once peer review begins, a manuscript moves through the hands of several teams whose time and expertise cannot be recovered. For this reason, withdrawal is not possible at this stage.
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Editorial Team
Assessing scope, quality and suitability
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Editorial Assistants
Coordinating the submission workflow
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Reviewer Team
Expert evaluation of the research
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Copy Editors & Proofreaders
Language, grammar and style refinement
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Production & Typesetting
Layout, formatting and galley preparation
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Plagiarism & Quality Check
Originality screening and QA
Procedure
How to Request a Withdrawal
Follow the steps below to withdraw your manuscript:
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Download the Withdrawal Form
Download the manuscript withdrawal form using the button below.
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Complete & Sign It
Fill in all the details and sign the form. The form confirms that all co-authors are aware of and agree to the withdrawal.
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Pay the Withdrawal Charge
If the request is made after the 48-hour free window, pay the applicable withdrawal charge for your income group and keep the payment receipt.
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Email the Signed Form + Receipt
Send the signed withdrawal form together with the payment receipt to mail@annexpublishers.com.
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We Process the Withdrawal
Once the signed form and payment receipt are received and verified, we will withdraw the manuscript and confirm by email.
Download
Manuscript Withdrawal Form
Download the form, complete and sign it, then email it along with the payment receipt for the applicable withdrawal charge to mail@annexpublishers.com.
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Published Articles
Articles that have already been published cannot be withdrawn, as they are a permanent part of the scientific record and may already have been cited. Any concerns regarding a published article are addressed through correction, expression of concern, or retraction in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Questions About Withdrawing Your Manuscript?
Our editorial team is happy to guide you through the process
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