Dur. 1st rev. rnd
Tot. handling time
Imm. rejection time
Num. rev. reports
Report quality
Overall rating
Outcome
Year
Drawn back before first editorial decision after 91.2 days
Drawn back
2025
Motivation:
The editorial processing time of Journal of Youth and Adolescence is significantly longer than what is publicly claimed on the journal’s website. One of my manuscripts remained in the “Submitted” status for nearly a month before being desk rejected, with no sign of editorial handling during that time. A second submission also stayed in the “Submitted” status for a week, again with no update or editor assignment. This suggests that delays are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern.
If the journal is unable to meet its advertised turnaround times, it should consider revising those expectations to reflect reality. Transparency is essential, especially for early-career researchers who often rely on timely feedback and clear communication. While the journal has a strong reputation and publishes quality work, its editorial process could benefit from greater efficiency and honesty.
Recommendation: Proceed with caution if you are seeking a journal with fast and transparent editorial decisions.
If the journal is unable to meet its advertised turnaround times, it should consider revising those expectations to reflect reality. Transparency is essential, especially for early-career researchers who often rely on timely feedback and clear communication. While the journal has a strong reputation and publishes quality work, its editorial process could benefit from greater efficiency and honesty.
Recommendation: Proceed with caution if you are seeking a journal with fast and transparent editorial decisions.
n/a
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0 days
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Rejected (im.)
2022
Motivation:
The age of my population is too young to be adolescents
4.7 weeks
5.1 weeks
n/a
4 reports
Accepted
2020
3.4 weeks
4.0 weeks
n/a
3 reports
Accepted
2019
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n/a
2 days
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n/a
Rejected (im.)
2017
Motivation:
Though rejected, the prompt response seems very fair, professional and encouraging to pursue a better fitting journal.
4.1 weeks
4.1 weeks
n/a
3 reports
Rejected
2016
Motivation:
Disappointed editor did not provide a specific reasons for rejection. Extremely impressed with efficiency of turnaround - 4.1 weeks including christmas break.