Guidance for Authors
How to Withdraw a Manuscript
The corresponding author should contact the JPPMI editorial office to request withdrawal. After the request and author agreement have been verified, the editorial office will update the manuscript's status in OJS on behalf of the authors.
Editorial Office
jurnalmpci[@]gmail.com
Send the request from the corresponding author's registered email address and copy all listed co-authors whenever possible.
1. Requirements for a Valid Withdrawal Request
The request should be submitted by the corresponding author, who confirms that all co-authors are aware of and agree with the decision to withdraw. The email must include:
- Complete manuscript title;
- Manuscript ID, when available;
- Original submission date;
- Full names of the corresponding author and all co-authors;
- A concise and truthful reason for withdrawal;
- A clear statement that every co-author agrees to the withdrawal; and
- Corresponding-author affiliation, registered email address, and date of request.
2. Withdrawal Process
Author request
The corresponding author sends the complete request to the editorial office.
Verification
The journal verifies manuscript identity, authorship agreement, editorial stage, and any unresolved concern.
OJS update
After verification, the editorial office records the withdrawal and stops routine processing.
Confirmation
The journal sends written confirmation to the corresponding author.
To avoid duplicate submission, authors should retain the withdrawal request and, where practicable, wait for written acknowledgement before submitting the manuscript to another journal.
3. Policy by Editorial Stage
| Stage | Editorial handling | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Before external review | The request is verified and processing may be closed. | Provide a reason and confirmation from all authors. |
| During peer review or revision | Review or revision processing is stopped after verification. | The journal may notify reviewers that processing has ended. |
| After acceptance, before publication | Production may be stopped after verification. | If the APC has been paid, the journal's Refund Policy applies. |
| After publication | A published article cannot be treated as a simple manuscript withdrawal. | Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are handled under the post-publication policy. |
Email Template
Sample Email to the Editor Regarding Manuscript Withdrawal
To: jurnalmpci[@]gmail.com
Subject: Manuscript Withdrawal — [Manuscript Title] — [Manuscript ID, if applicable]
Dear Editor of Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat Indonesia,
Please consider this email as formal notification that I, [Your Name/Corresponding Author's Name], on behalf of and with the agreement of all co-authors, wish to withdraw our manuscript entitled “[Manuscript Title]” (Manuscript ID: [Manuscript ID, if applicable]), submitted on [Submission Date].
The reason for this withdrawal is: [Provide a brief and accurate explanation—for example, significant errors identified in the data analysis or a decision to submit the work to a more suitable journal.]
I confirm that all listed authors have been informed of and agree with this withdrawal request. The co-authors are copied on this email where possible.
We apologize for any inconvenience this request may cause and appreciate the time devoted by the editorial team and reviewers. Please confirm when the withdrawal has been recorded in the journal's editorial system.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
[Your Name/Corresponding Author's Name]
[Affiliation]
[Registered Email Address]
[Date]
