Dur. 1st rev. rnd
Tot. handling time
Imm. rejection time
Num. rev. reports
Report quality
Overall rating
Outcome
Year
9.7 weeks
14.9 weeks
n/a
3 reports
Accepted
2016
Motivation:
I have been very satisfied with handling, processing, and review of manuscripts with Applications in Plant Sciences. The editorial staff is very communicative and reviews are responsive and thorough. Internal and outside reviewers were well selected and provided comments that greatly improved my manuscript. The staff has worked with me to improve style and layout of figures and tables that greatly improves the visual presentation of the content. The editorial staff also regularly promotes published content for broader dissemination in professional and social media.
8.9 weeks
10.0 weeks
n/a
3 reports
Accepted
2016
Motivation:
We chose this journal in part because the open access fee is much more reasonable than other journals, and we were rewarded with an excellent Editorial staff and publication process. I was impressed by the quality of the reviews, which addressed not only the manuscript but also supplemental information (code documentation). The Editors were quick to respond to inquiry and accommodating about resubmission deadlines and submitting companion papers. The typesetting and publication process was smooth and conducted quickly.
10.9 weeks
12.6 weeks
n/a
2 reports
Accepted
2016
Motivation:
The submission and review process for Applications in Plant Sciences was efficient and transparent. The website allowed me to track the progress of the manuscript. The reviews were professional and to the point, and helped improve the paper. The editors were helpful and communicative.