Academic Journal Management Glossary
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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.
Editorial Desk Rejection
An immediate rejection of a manuscript by the journal's editor before it undergoes peer review, typically because it fai...