Latest review
First review round: 15.0 weeks. Overall rating: 0 (very bad).
Outcome: Rejected.
Motivation:
I recently submitted a manuscript to a journal. After about five days of waiting, the editor sent it out for review to two referees.
The first reviewer responded positively, appreciating the content but suggesting a few revisions for improvement. Their comments were constructive and encouraging. However, the second reviewer’s response was very different. They requested major revisions, but their language was harsh, discouraging, and at times impolite.
Despite the unpleasant tone, I carefully addressed every point raised, making all the requested changes and providing detailed responses to their concerns. Once I resubmitted, the manuscript was sent back to only one reviewer — the same one who had demanded major revisions. Unfortunately, even after I had thoroughly revised the paper, this reviewer was still dissatisfied and dismissed the revised version.
This whole process felt like a waste of time and effort. It was disheartening to see my work judged in such a one-sided and unconstructive way. Given this experience, I do not plan to submit future papers to this journal.
