Hello, I have been in the "with editor" status for over five months after submitting my manuscript. I have sent emails requesting to withdraw my submission but have not received any assistance. How did you handle this situation?

(0) 讚！ | xgkjdxgz

I have sent the editor emails at least 10 times, but they refuse to review or withdraw the manuscript, and keep dragging their feet.

(0) 讚！ | dlut

Do not submit your work to this trashy journal. The editors are like zombies, they don't review submissions or allow withdrawals. I hope this journal dies soon. It's extremely garbage.

(0) 讚！ | dlut

May 25, minor revisions
Returned revised draft in May 25th year

(0) 讚！ | RunTimeError

Brothers, it is advised to be cautious.
Submitted on 24th December
Minor revisions in May
Returned in May
26th January (during this time, the editor has been working on the next steps)
Contacted the chief editor/ae every 2 months starting from July, only received mechanical responses. Later, no response at all.
As a result, the submission was withdrawn in January 2026.

(0) 讚！ | RunTimeError

In the submission process of this journal, the technical review process is efficient, usually completed within 1 day and entering the editorial assignment stage. The editorial assignment speed is also fast, typically completed the day after submission. However, the peer review cycle is longer, taking about 7 weeks. The final outcome is not always satisfactory, as some submissions are rejected due to not meeting the scope requirements.

(1) 讚！ | 柴小伟

It has been 24 days.

(0) 讚！ | chen521

A very slow journal clearly stated that they wanted to withdraw the submission, but they refused to process the withdrawal.

(0) 讚！ | dlut

I just followed up today. I have invited three reviewers so far, and one of them has accepted and completed the review. The editor has not yet been invited. I plan to follow up today. Peer review has been 41 days.

(0) 讚！ | only_boy

How many reviewers' comments have you received back on this?

(0) 讚！ | only_boy

My document has been sent for external review, but after the first invitation from the editor, there have been no further invitations. Currently, one invitation has been accepted and one review has been completed.

(0) 讚！ | only_boy

Has there been any recent changes in status for anyone in the group since 8.28?

(0) 讚！ | tang ttyy

I passed on that day.

(0) 讚！ | 取个啥名好喃

I'm done with it. It's been two months since I emailed the editor to withdraw it, but they haven't processed it yet.

(0) 讚！ | 佐助

I have followed up three times, and even cc'd the editor-in-chief on the last time, but still no response. I even suspect that this is their way of rejecting the submission.

(0) 讚！ | Kahone

It has been three months.

(0) 讚！ | dlut

May I ask if there has been any response to the withdrawal of the submission? I have not been assigned a review for over a year, and I have not received any response to the withdrawal email.

(0) 讚！ | qie

Boss, how long does the technical review of this journal currently take?

(0) 讚！ | only_boy

Excuse me, how long has it been since we last met?

(0) 讚！ | 早跑超人

What's the status now? It's been almost a month since my WE, with no hope. I'm withdrawing my submission.

(0) 讚！ | dlut

The submission process was quick, but it has been 5 weeks since peer review started. The editor initially invited 4 reviewers, but none have accepted the invitation so far. The editor has not sent out any more invitations and there has been no response after two reminders.

(0) 讚！ | 好人有好运

The field of robotics leans towards mechanics, and it's progressing quite smoothly.

(0) 讚！ | 取个啥名好喃

Is there any urgency in sending emails?

(0) 讚！ | sxysxysxysxy

It's been two months, numb.

(0) 讚！ | AiLikeU

May I ask how often this journal is published?

(0) 讚！ | sxysxysxysxy