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Manuscript Withdrawal Policy – Laboratory-Based Research and Observation (LABOR)

Authors are strongly discouraged from withdrawing manuscripts after submission, as the editorial and peer-review process requires significant time and resources from editors and reviewers.

Authors may request withdrawal of their manuscript by submitting a formal written request to the editorial office, clearly stating the reason for withdrawal.

• Before peer review: Withdrawal is generally permitted upon request.
• During peer review: Withdrawal requests will be evaluated by the editorial team and may be declined if the review process is at an advanced stage.
• After acceptance: Withdrawal is not permitted, except under exceptional circumstances, and is subject to editorial decision.

Withdrawal of a manuscript for the purpose of submitting it to another journal after acceptance is considered unethical and may be subject to further editorial action in accordance with publication ethics guidelines.

Laboratory-Based Research and Observation (LABOR) follows recognized ethical standards to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication process.