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Length of the review process: The editorial assignment and invitation of reviewers were completed very quickly, within a matter of days. The first round of the peer review took around 2 months, but it is acceptable as it was held during the summer (holidays, etc.). In the second round, the reviews were received in 1 month, which can again be considered very fast compared to some other high-level journals. The editorial decision took 2 weeks. The overall length of the process was above average according to the journal statistics. However, one should not rely on these statistics too much. Our paper is rather long (35 pages); thus, a longer review process could be expected.
Quality of the reviews: Both reviews were professional and provided valuable feedback that improved the quality of the paper. The first reviewer even attached a PDF file with highlights and comments, making the revision process very smooth.
Quality of the reviews: Both reviews were professional and provided valuable feedback that improved the quality of the paper. The first reviewer even attached a PDF file with highlights and comments, making the revision process very smooth.
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The editorial process was quite slow. The reviewers were rigorous but amenable. Would submit papers in future.
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The review process was relatively quick, and the review reports were moderately detailed with points of improvement noted. One reviewer did not fully understand the paper's point and misinterpreted a technical aspect. The journal currently reports a 15% acceptance rate.
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Rejections are always painful, especially if you feel like you can readily address the issues. Both reviewers knew what they were writing about!
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In my experience, the editorial team at Child Abuse & Neglect is excellent. Before submitting my manuscript, I emailed the editor several times with questions, and they responded very quickly. It was clear that they did their best to provide a decision as efficiently as possible.
As with most journals, the overall timeline largely depends on how long reviewers take. Some reviewers complete their reports within a few days, while others may need several weeks. Generally, the journal’s target deadline for reviewers seems to be around one month (this also applied to your revision time), and the editor typically issues a decision within approximately two weeks after receiving all reviewer comments.
Regarding the quality of related research, I would say this journal is an outstanding choice for work related to childhood maltreatment. Child Abuse & Neglect consistently publishes pioneering and influential studies in the field and often serves as a strong example of transparent methods and research design. I have followed this journal for more than ten years, and it remains one of my preferred outlets, especially given my research focus.
As with most journals, the overall timeline largely depends on how long reviewers take. Some reviewers complete their reports within a few days, while others may need several weeks. Generally, the journal’s target deadline for reviewers seems to be around one month (this also applied to your revision time), and the editor typically issues a decision within approximately two weeks after receiving all reviewer comments.
Regarding the quality of related research, I would say this journal is an outstanding choice for work related to childhood maltreatment. Child Abuse & Neglect consistently publishes pioneering and influential studies in the field and often serves as a strong example of transparent methods and research design. I have followed this journal for more than ten years, and it remains one of my preferred outlets, especially given my research focus.
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APP Is a good journal, but IF is too low in recent years. I do not know why?
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I received high-quality reviews but it took really a long time to get the paper accepted. According to paperplaza, the reviews were overdue. Specifically, it took 14.6 weeks to switch from "conditionally accepted" state to "accepted" state; in this case, I received only the AE report specifying I addressed all the (minor) comments.
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I was impressed with the review process and our manuscript has been improved significantly. You need to incorporate everything the reviewers required.
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The review process was remarkably efficient, with the editorial team providing prompt, professional handling. Reviewer feedback was clear, focused, and constructive. This made the revision process both smooth and productive.
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The review process was impressively quick, and the editorial handling was efficient throughout. The reviewers provided clear and constructive feedback, objectively identifying areas for improvement while maintaining a professional tone. Their comments were concise and actionable, which significantly improved our manuscript. Overall, the experience was smooth and supportive.
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Tough review process but yej quality was excellent.
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Review comments were reasonable (N.B., there was a comment surrounding language and use of grammar, although it could not easily corroborated upon re-reading the manuscript). Editorial handling was excellent (e.g., editor quickly responded and apologized for a delay to the second round of reviews). Timeline was pretty reasonable compared to many other journals that are of a similar standing.