This journal is really terrible. It's been a month since I submitted my manuscript and it's still in "Manuscript Submitted" status. I've written a withdrawal letter to the editor and the journal, but they don't seem to care. I can't wait any longer, but I can't withdraw the manuscript either.

(0) 讚！ | 小众

This journal is really slow.

(0) 讚！ | 小众

25 years and 3 days ago, I invested. And still in UR after one year and 3 days.

(0) 讚！ | 小马阿利亚

2025.11.15 submit
2025.11.20 under review
2025.12.05 need review
2026.01.01 resubmit
2026.01.07 under review
2026.01.20 decision in process
2026.02.06 accept

The editorial team is not very efficient, but the reviewers are very professional and have a high review efficiency.

(0) 讚！ | 一棵包子树

Submitted on September 22, 2025, and still under Editor Invited status in January 2026, with no response to emails. Too slow.

(0) 讚！ | skydyy

Submitted on September 16th, still Editor Declined Invitation. Haven't even found an editor, let alone sent for review. It's really too slow.

(0) 讚！ | 咖

Why is it still in this state after a month Manuscript Submitted

(0) 讚！ | 葛蔚然

Yes, the editor invited.

(0) 讚！ | hhxxv

How long does it take for the submission to be reviewed?

(0) 讚！ | hhxxv

Submission on April 14, 2025
Revision on July 16, 2025
Submission after revision on August 6, 2025
Acceptance on September 30, 2025
Proofreading on October 29, 2025

Overall, the review process was quite strict, with a total of forty-seven suggestions made by three reviewers, which greatly helped improve the article. The only downside was the long wait for proofreading after acceptance.

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼戴游泳圈

How is it going now, is the editor still invited?

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼儿天空油

Is anyone investing in this? It's been a month and I'm still waiting for the editor to be invited. What's going on?

(0) 讚！ | hhxxv

Do all authors need to confirm receipt of the email after submitting the manuscript?

(0) 讚！ | hhxxv

Hello, I would like to inquire about how to pay the layout fee. I have been stuck at the billing/invoice address section. After clicking on the next step, the page goes blank and I am unable to proceed to the next step.

(0) 讚！ | Hong G

How can I confirm if the payment was successful? How can I get in touch?

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼儿天空油

How do you see the final accept?

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼儿天空油

Hello, how can I confirm if the payment was successful? And how long will it take to receive the edited manuscript?

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼儿天空油

Hello, may I ask how to receive an email confirmation of successful payment after making the payment? How long does it take to receive the proofreading?

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼儿天空油

Hello, I'd like to ask, who should I contact after paying the layout fee? How long does it take to receive a notice for the proofreading?

(0) 讚！ | 小鱼儿天空油

How much is the layout fee? Can I apply for a discount?

(0) 讚！ | 微笑呀

7.20 submitted
9.2 under review
9.14 revise
9.27 accept
Final accept on the day of payment.

(0) 讚！ | 123

Is there a timeline from submission to acceptance? How long does it typically take from submission to acceptance?

(0) 讚！ | 学术de飞鱼

Too slow.

(0) 讚！ | 123

How much is the layout fee on your side? I spent $1598.06, which is 1200 euros + 276 euros in taxes.

(0) 讚！ | SCICOMEON

How much is the layout fee on your end, in addition to this tax? I paid $1598.06, which is 1200 euros plus 276 euros in tax.

(0) 讚！ | SCICOMEON