The *Journal of Literature and Social Sciences* discourages unethical or unjustified withdrawal of manuscripts after submission, as it wastes valuable editorial and reviewer resources. Authors may request withdrawal before the peer-review process begins without penalty. However, once a manuscript is under review or accepted for publication, withdrawal requests must include a valid reason and formal approval from the editorial board. Unethical withdrawal—such as submitting the same work to another journal without notification—may result in blacklisting of the authors from future submissions. This policy is intended to ensure fairness, uphold publication ethics, and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
