Reviews for "Communications Biology"

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Journal title Average duration Review reports
(1st review rnd.)
(click to go to journal page) 1st rev. rnd Tot. handling Im. rejection Number Quality Overall rating Outcome
Communications Biology 8.7
weeks		 10.6
weeks		 n/a 3 2
(moderate)		 4
(very good)		 Accepted
Communications Biology 9.1
weeks		 20.7
weeks		 n/a 2 5
(excellent)		 5
(excellent)		 Accepted
Motivation: Though it took longer than usual due to the COVID‑19 pandemic, the editorial process was excellent. It was fair and honest, and the reviewer reports were of high quality. I usually publish in the top journals in my field, but this journal has impressed me. Highly recommended.
Communications Biology 5.1
weeks		 12.1
weeks		 n/a 3 5
(excellent)		 5
(excellent)		 Accepted
Communications Biology 6.0
weeks		 9.7
weeks		 n/a 3 5
(excellent)		 5
(excellent)		 Accepted
Motivation: The editor is very responsible for the manuscript reviewing process and replies every decisions and question quickly. Also, the editor not only considers reviewers' opinions but also assesses the opinions by fully reading the manuscript and then give a fair judge.
Communications Biology 5.0
weeks		 12.6
weeks		 n/a 3 5
(excellent)		 4
(very good)		 Accepted
Communications Biology 8.7
weeks		 13.4
weeks		 n/a 3 4
(very good)		 5
(excellent)		 Accepted
Motivation: Unlike other nature journals, the publication process in Comms Bio was very smooth. Editors are very committed and efficient.
Communications Biology 4.6
weeks		 11.3
weeks		 n/a 2 3
(good)		 5
(excellent)		 Rejected
Motivation: Although there were some basic misunderstandings by the referees, it was finally rejected with reasonable basis. The editor was fair and author friendly.
Communications Biology 5.7
weeks		 11.6
weeks		 n/a 3 5
(excellent)		 5
(excellent)		 Accepted
Motivation: a perfect review experience, a fair editorial process, and an excellent journal