Extremely inefficient editorial workflow. The manuscript was held for a full month only to receive a standard "out of scope" rejection. An initial scope screening is a basic desk assessment that should take no more than a few days. Holding a paper for weeks without sending it to peer review, only to reject it on scope, show a lack of consideration for the authors' time and significantly delays the research dissemination cycle. Authors looking for a timely and professional editorial process should be aware of these delays.
