Academic Journal Management Glossary
766 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 27 Oct 2026
Manuscript Withdrawal Request
A formal request submitted by an author to remove their manuscript from the editorial process before publication, occurring at any stage from submission through final decision. Editors evaluate withdrawal requests to accommodate author circumstances while maintaining editorial integrity.
Citation Window Definition
The specified time period used to measure citations received by published articles when calculating bibliometric indicat...
Impact Factor Citation Window
The specified time period during which citations are counted to calculate a journal's impact factor, typically a two-yea...