Dur. 1st rev. rnd
Tot. handling time
Imm. rejection time
Num. rev. reports
Report quality
Overall rating
Outcome
Year
n/a
n/a
19 days
n/a
n/a
n/a
Rejected (im.)
2025
n/a
n/a
20 days
n/a
n/a
n/a
Rejected (im.)
2025
7.9 weeks
12.2 weeks
n/a
2 reports
4
4
Accepted
2024
11.3 weeks
19.4 weeks
n/a
3 reports
5
4
Accepted
2022
8.7 weeks
10.6 weeks
n/a
3 reports
2
4
Accepted
2021
9.1 weeks
20.7 weeks
n/a
2 reports
5
5
Accepted
2020
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.
5.1 weeks
12.1 weeks
n/a
3 reports
5
5
Accepted
2020
6.0 weeks
9.7 weeks
n/a
3 reports
5
5
Accepted
2018
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.
5.0 weeks
12.6 weeks
n/a
3 reports
5
4
Accepted
2018
8.7 weeks
13.4 weeks
n/a
3 reports
4
5
Accepted
2018
Motivation: Unlike other nature journals, the publication process in Comms Bio was very smooth. Editors are very committed and efficient.
4.6 weeks
11.3 weeks
n/a
2 reports
3
5
Rejected
2018
Motivation: Although there were some basic misunderstandings by the referees, it was finally rejected with reasonable basis. The editor was fair and author friendly.
5.7 weeks
11.6 weeks
n/a
3 reports
5
5
Accepted
2017
Motivation: a perfect review experience, a fair editorial process, and an excellent journal