World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly publication process while ensuring transparency and fairness in its policies. This Article Withdrawal & Refund Policy outlines the conditions under which an article may be withdrawn and the associated refund procedures. By submitting an article for consideration, the Corresponding Author acknowledges and agrees to abide by this policy.
Article Withdrawal Policy
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Formal Withdrawal Process:
Authors must not assume their manuscript has been withdrawn until they receive an official Formal Withdrawal Confirmation Letter from World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR). Without this confirmation, the journal retains the right to legally object to the publication of the article in any other journal or platform. -
Responsibility of Authors:
Submission of an article implies that the Corresponding Author has obtained consent from all co-authors and relevant authorities (e.g., university, institution, employer, or research committee) prior to submission. Any disputes arising from the lack of such consent will not entitle authors to a refund or legal recourse against World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR). -
Post-Publication Actions:
If an article is found to violate copyright or ethical standards after publication, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR) reserves the right to remove the article from its index without prior notice. In such cases, no refunds will be issued, and authors will bear full responsibility for the consequences of their publication decision.
Refund Policy
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Pre-Publication Refund Conditions:
- APC Paid but Final Submission Pending: If the Article Processing Charge (APC) has been paid but the final submission of the manuscript remains incomplete, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR) will deduct 50% of the paid APC plus any applicable transaction charges. The remaining balance will be refunded through feasible means determined by the journal.
- Authors must notify World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR) promptly to initiate the refund process in such cases.
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No Refund After Final Submission or Publication:
If the APC has been paid and the final submission is completed, or if the article has already been published, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances. This policy accounts for the expenses incurred by World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR), including article processing, reviewer remuneration, and logistics costs, which are borne promptly and in good faith during the publication process. -
Non-Refundable Scenarios:
- Refunds will not be provided if an article is rejected by an author’s university, institution, employer, project guide, supervisor, or research committee after publication.
- No refunds will be issued in cases where an article is withdrawn or removed due to copyright infringement, ethical violations, or other breaches of World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR)’s Terms and Conditions.
General Provisions
- Processing Costs: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR) incurs significant expenses to ensure timely and efficient publication processes. As such, refunds are limited to the conditions outlined above to offset these costs.
- Author Acknowledgment: By submitting an article, authors accept full responsibility for the outcomes of their publication decision and agree not to pursue legal action or demand refunds from World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR) or its affiliates for issues arising from withdrawal or non-publication.
- Contact: For withdrawal requests or refund inquiries, authors should contact the Editorial Team at [email protected] with relevant details.
Regards,
Editorial Team, World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (WJPMR)