The speed is fast, suitable for meeting graduation requirements. The reviewers are very meticulous, the editing feedback is quick, and the revisions are thorough. Here is a timeline:

March 19, 2026: Submitted for review, pending review
March 20, 2026: Under review
March 31, 2026: Pending decision
March 31, 2026: Major Revision
April 5, 2026: Returned for revisions
April 6, 2026: Revised version review
April 14, 2026: Pending Editor Decision
April 14, 2026: Returned for revisions (minor issues with formulas)
April 18, 2026: Website online

(0) 讚！ | Abbylove

I have published several articles in the group, quickly, but they can only be considered as filling the numbers. It's okay for a mediocre graduation, but I suggest using this as a backup for SCI, instead of submitting it right away.

(0) 讚！ | quant

The review time is short, the editing service is excellent, and the response to emails and handling of issues is very fast! Highly recommended.

(0) 讚！ | Cu_AlNO3_3

Special Issue: Quantum Wireless Sensing
Special Issue Homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/topics/7OU4Q767FK
Participating Journals: Electronics (SCIE, IF 2.6), IoT, Photonics (SCIE, IF 2.1), Sensors (SCIE, IF 3.4), Energies (SCIE, IF 3.0)
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026

All submissions to the special issue are regular papers, without any special markings in WoS. Scholars in related fields are welcome to submit through the special issue homepage!

(1) 讚！ | junyao

Have you been hired yet? How fast is the review process? What direction is it in?

(0) 讚！ | 西窗西窗

May I ask what direction you are in?

(0) 讚！ | 西窗西窗

Photonics SCI, IF 2.1, Special Issue solicitation for submissions, The Principle and Application of Photonic Metasurfaces related manuscripts, efficient and fast, welcome submissions.
Special Issue Title: The Principle and Application of Photonic Metasurfaces, a must for graduation.

(0) 讚！ | Robin111

Photonics is currently soliciting manuscripts for a special issue titled "Advances in Fiber Optical Sensors." The scope of submissions includes topics related to fiber optics, such as sensing and imaging. 

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit the following website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics/special_issues/059H8DB2ZF

Students who are in a rush to graduate may want to consider submitting their work for this special issue.

(0) 讚！ | 七陌

Why is there still a major overhaul in the second review?

(0) 讚！ | 路障僵尸

The special edition is indexed in SCI, and my senior brother has submitted this kind, all of which can be retrieved.

(0) 讚！ | kx_visionps

I have to say it was quite fast, with a review time of over ten days. Two reviewers provided over twenty comments, possibly because the direction of the paper was a bit off. The feedback was relatively easy to address, and the paper was published in a total of 25 days

(0) 讚！ | quant

Can discounts be used in conjunction?

(0) 讚！ | Tsolmon

The layout fee for Photonics increased to 2400 Swiss francs in June this year (previously 1600 Swiss francs). Hopefully, it will yield good results

(0) 讚！ | 啤梨

The editor rejected it, so I was asked to resubmit. Is there a high chance of acceptance for resubmission?

(0) 讚！ | 刘同学已被注册

Hired in less than 20 days, super fast.

(4) 讚！ | l.s

Excuse me, is it still safe to submit articles to MDPI journals now?

(0) 讚！ | 小许XFF

To be honest, this journal is easy to handle as long as you have hands. I've already hit 8 articles. Simple.

(0) 讚！ | 天涯的心跳

After applying the discount, the layout fee is 1260 CHF, which is equivalent to 9890.87 RMB. With a wire transfer, there is an additional 200 RMB transaction fee, making a total of 10090.87 RMB.

(0) 讚！ | 伫望向东

Submitted on March 9, 2023, under review on the same day.
First revision on April 30, 2023, with 5 reviewers. 2 reviewers agreed to accept the paper immediately, while the remaining three reviewers provided 15, 3, and 2 modification suggestions respectively.
First revised version submitted on May 9, 2023, under review.
Second revision on May 11, 2023, with 5 reviewers. 4 reviewers agreed to accept the paper, while 1 reviewer raised 4 new suggestions.
Second revised version submitted on May 14, 2023, and under review on May 15, 2023.
Accepted for publication on May 19, 2023.
Overall, the first review process took 48 days, which is slightly longer for an open-access journal. However, the subsequent handling was fast, and the outcome was good. I wish the journal continued success!

(0) 讚！ | 伫望向东

No, this is the OA (office automation) one, the layout fee is around 14,000 RMB.

(0) 讚！ | 洛埃镜

May I ask if there is a charge for layout? Can I choose non-OA?

(0) 讚！ | 蓝色信念

Hello, may I ask if this is good? Does it require high creativity?

(0) 讚！ | l.s

Excuse me, is this good in terms of mediocrity? Does it require a high level of innovation?

(0) 讚！ | l.s

May I ask if this is good?

(0) 讚！ | l.s

Approaching 1.4W

(0) 讚！ | 洛埃镜