Dur. 1st rev. rnd
Tot. handling time
Imm. rejection time
Num. rev. reports
Report quality
Overall rating
Outcome
Year
15.4 weeks
20.1 weeks
n/a
2 reports
Accepted
2018
Motivation:
The chief editor changed during the review process and there was a delay in making editorial decision, but the paper was finally accepted.
28.3 weeks
28.3 weeks
n/a
2 reports
Rejected
2019
Motivation:
Took 7 months just to get reviews back, had to email editor multiple times to get updates. The first review was mostly positive, but the second review addressed some concerns. The editor decided to reject it.
8.7 weeks
11.7 weeks
n/a
2 reports
Accepted
2018
Motivation:
Editorial process was rapid and well informed, sending the manuscript to two referees with clear understanding of the subject matter. Reviews were helpful and punctual, expediting publication of the article following very minor revisions
n/a
n/a
15 days
n/a
n/a
n/a
Rejected (im.)
2017
Motivation:
Took too long for a decision of 'immediate' rejection.
n/a
n/a
18 days
n/a
n/a
n/a
Rejected (im.)
2016
Motivation:
Almost 3 weeks of waiting just to hear that the paper "is not considered suitable" for the journal. That's too long.