The Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in academic publishing. Authors may request to withdraw their manuscripts under specific circumstances, ensuring fairness and integrity in the publication process. Withdrawal requests must be formally submitted and approved by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board.

Articles published in the journal constitute an important part of the scientific record. However, in rare cases where ethical concerns or legal issues arise, an article may be withdrawn, retracted, or removed. All such actions will be taken with full transparency and documented in the journal archives.

Withdrawal of an Article

Authors may request the withdrawal of a manuscript before final publication under the following conditions:

• Duplicate Submission: The manuscript was unintentionally submitted multiple times.
• Ethical Violations: The manuscript contains plagiarism, data fabrication, or authorship disputes.
• Author’s Decision: If the authors decide to withdraw their manuscript for revisions or submission elsewhere, they must formally request withdrawal before final acceptance.

The withdrawal process is subject to a fee based on the stage of review:

Withdrawal Stage	Fee
Before Plagiarism Check	$0
After Plagiarism Check but Before Peer Review	$349
After Peer Review	$549
At Final Proof Stage	$749

Retraction of an Article

An article may be retracted after publication if it is found to have severe ethical violations, such as:

• Plagiarism: Unauthorized use of another author’s work.
• Falsification of Data: Manipulated, fabricated, or misleading research findings.
• Breach of Ethics: Undisclosed conflicts of interest or unethical research methods.
• Legal Issues: Copyright infringement, defamation, or other legal violations.

When an article is retracted, a formal retraction notice will be issued, and the article will remain accessible with a disclaimer ensuring transparency.

Removal of an Article

Article removal is a rare action taken only in cases where:

• Legal Mandates: A court order or legal obligation requires removal.
• Defamation or Risk: The article contains defamatory statements or presents a risk to public health.
• Severe Ethical Breach: The research involves fraudulent activities.

If an article is removed, its metadata (title and authors) will remain in the journal archives, with a notice explaining the reason for removal.

Replacement of an Article

In exceptional cases where an article contains critical errors that may mislead researchers or pose risks, the authors may request a replacement with a corrected version. If approved:

• The original article will be retracted.
• A corrected version will be published with an official notice.

The retraction notice will remain linked to the new version to ensure transparency.

The Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation is committed to upholding the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring that all published research meets the highest ethical and professional standards.