Q: I have detected a major error in my manuscript. Should I withdraw it?
I wrote a brief paper in the mathematics/engineering field and sent it to a journal. When reviewing my paper, I found a huge leap in logic that should be explained further. Should I withdraw the paper to add the explanation? Or, should I wait until any response was received? So far, I have received an acknowledgment.
Since the error seems to be a major one, it would be best to withdraw your paper at an early stage, before the editor and reviewers spend their time and effort on your manuscript. I think you should immediately send a withdrawal letter to the journal, explaining the reason for your withdrawal and stating that you will submit once you have made the correction.
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