How many reviewers does this journal actually need? It's urgent.
It seems there are quite a few uncertainties.

(0) 讚！ | sun

The efficiency is too low. I have already received feedback from 6 reviewers for this journal, but still haven't received a response.

(0) 讚！ | 小趴菜123

Two reviewers have completed their reviews over ten days ago, but the editor has not made a decision yet. I sent an email inquiring about it, but received only a standard format reply. I am not sure when a decision will be made.

(0) 讚！ | sun

Bioinformatics + experiments. Around December 19th, 25 years ago, the first round invited 5 reviewers. The feedback from the third reviewer was received on January 17th, but until now, two reviewers have been delaying for nearly two months and have not returned their feedback. Is this right?

(0) 讚！ | Keying Zhu

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to submit my work for review. The reviewers provided both clinical and statistical opinions, which were more detailed than the feedback I have received on previously accepted articles. They were very responsible and kind reviewers. There were a total of three rounds of revisions, with two rounds of revisions required.

(0) 讚！ | Jiaaij

I won't say anything more. It took a whole 8 months, but fortunately I was finally hired. Every step had to be rushed as the magazine was very slow. I was lucky to encounter a very competent reviewer who made many meaningful suggestions. Here is the submission history: Submission received on May 28, 2025. Submission is in publishing and rights as of January 22, 2026.

(0) 讚！ | Winnie

Submitted in July 2025, notified of revisions in December, but the time was short. I wrote a letter to the editor requesting an extension. Both reviewers looked very carefully, with about 10 comments each. The revised version was accepted within a week, and three days later I was notified of proofreading and layout fees. The layout fee was $3390, with a 2.5% processing fee, and the email indicated approximately 15 days online.

(0) 讚！ | meow995

Submitted in July 2025, revised twice, accepted directly one week after the final revision. The submission process takes about half a year. Reviewers are generally friendly and accommodating, so those with ample time may consider submitting their work.

(0) 讚！ | dacongtou

The submission was made on 25.10.20, and it took a month to recruit reviewers. The revision was submitted on 12.23, revised on 26.1.5, and the current status is unknown. The peer review process did take a bit long, but the feedback provided was quite friendly.

(0) 讚！ | 琳L

Very slow, submitted on 11.03, the deputy editor raised formatting issues on the 13th, returned on the same day, and then fell into silence without assigning an editor. Three weeks later, a reminder email was sent to inquire about the progress (no reply). Can't wait any longer, so on 12.03, applied for withdrawal and submitted to another journal.

(0) 讚！ | 努力的小透明

Hello, may I ask how long it takes to receive the invoice email after submitting proof?

(0) 讚！ | Zacharyn

Do you have a timeline for the process to share?

(0) 讚！ | 努力的小透明

How long with the editor

(0) 讚！ | 努力的小透明

There is indeed increasing competition for space and we are in a situation where we reject very worthy papers that just do not fare well in our ranking priority. Thank you for submitting your work and giving us the opportunity to consider it. Why do editors not reject from the beginning? Why waste time sending it for external review? Seeing the name of the editor at the end of the reply letter, I feel relieved. Chinese people really like to make things difficult for other Chinese people.

(0) 讚！ | 大侠爱吃汉堡包

The reason is, "After careful consideration, it was concluded that this paper would not be suitable for publication in our journal. This decision in no way implies a negative reflection on the quality or significance of your work. I am sorry to disappoint you on this occasion."

(0) 讚！ | 大侠爱吃汉堡包

After the revision was rejected, the main reason was that the reviewers did not raise any objections to the revisions made. One reviewer requested a detailed explanation of a subgraph, while another reviewer requested the addition of two more references. The editor rejected the manuscript outright.

(0) 讚！ | 大侠爱吃汉堡包

Submission received on May 5, 2025, Peer review on May 17, 2025, Reviewer(s) accepted on June 21, 2025. Reviewer report(s) received on June 23, 2025, Revision requested on September 6, 2025, Revision received on September 23, 2025, Submission passed technical check on September 24, 2025, First reviewer(s) invited on October 14, 2025, Reviewer(s) accepted on October 14, 2025, Reviewer report(s) received on October 16, 2025, Submission rejected on November 11, 2025.

(1) 讚！ | 大侠爱吃汉堡包

I am also waiting for updates.

(0) 讚！ | nutAA

Two reviewers, revised, then directly accepted by the editor without further review.

(0) 讚！ | Med666

How are you? How long does it take to check online? Mine has also been typeset, I have paid the page fee, but now it has been 10 days and I have not received any news.

(0) 讚！ | 续写为未来松

Are there any recommended Q1, Q2, or Q3 journals in bibliometrics?

(0) 讚！ | 接收好运

After accepting the proof and paying the layout fee, there has been no response. It has been two weeks since the agreed-upon publication date. Is there anyone else experiencing the same situation?

(0) 讚！ | hdz

I've been WE for almost a month now. May I ask when you will change your status?

(0) 讚！ | 赵沁瑶

Hello, my WE has been one month, may I ask how long does it take for your WE to change to other states?

(0) 讚！ | 赵沁瑶

Hello, may I ask how long have you been waiting for review? Mine has been waiting for review for a month already, should I write an email to follow up?

(0) 讚！ | 赵沁瑶