My experience with this journal was frustrating because the editorial decision was not communicated clearly. The system indicated that my manuscript should be transferred to another journal, but it was not obvious whether this meant rejection due to scientific quality, lack of fit with the journal’s scope, or another editorial reason.
For authors, understanding the basis of a decision is important. Without clear explanation or constructive feedback, it is difficult to know how to improve the manuscript or decide the best next step. The transfer option may be helpful in some cases, but it should be accompanied by transparent editorial comments so authors can understand why the original submission was not accepted. A clearer and more informative communication process would greatly improve the author experience.
