Your article was rejected by Nat. Sus. for review, why not try Nature Catalysis/Synthesis/Communications, which are relatively easier to be accepted by Nature. If these Nature sub-journals are not suitable, you can also try professional top journals such as JACS/Angew/AM, whose recognition is much higher than Chem Catalysis. Even if these professional top journals are not suitable, you can try ACS Catalysis, which has better recognition, fewer reviewers (usually 2), and faster review speed. I recently submitted an article to ACS Catalysis, and received reviewer comments in just 15 days, both of which were minor revisions.

(0) 讚！ | 薛定谔猫

Update: After modification, the article was accepted. In my opinion, the quality of the articles in the journal is very good, but the cost-effectiveness is currently not high. Currently, the evaluation index points within the school cannot match top journals such as Chem, Mater, Angew, and AM. However, the submission requirements and difficulty are very high (top journal level), which leads to a mismatch between input and output. It may sound utilitarian, but scientific research requires money, energy, and time, which are all very real factors. Therefore, if the journal editors or publishers do not improve the positioning of the journal or take actions to increase the weight of the journal in research institutions, I suggest not rushing to submit. I hope the Chinese editors of the journal see these comments!!!

(0) 讚！ | mimi111

Why is it taking so long? After the rework is sent back under review, will it be accepted directly? Or is there a second review?

(0) 讚！ | 旭老师

Submitted in early December, received first round of comments in mid-January, made minor and major revisions, received feedback three weeks later, and accepted one month later. The process was not fast, but the quality of the article is indeed good. Now just waiting for it to be indexed in SCIE.

(0) 讚！ | 一叶知秋

It is already 1 district.

(0) 讚！ | 稍远

It seems that this journal is not yet indexed in SCI, so it cannot be used for graduate studies or for applying for various scholarships. If used for graduation, submitting to this journal may not be very suitable.

(0) 讚！ | 薛定谔猫

It has been 60 days since submission, and finally received the reviewer's comments. There were 5 reviewers, feeling ashamed. I feel that the cost-effectiveness is not high, not that it is trash, but it does not reach that level. I believe that my current content and the materials I have supplemented are at the level of NS sub-journals, comparable to Angew and JACS. Currently, in terms of evaluation indicators and impact factors, Chem catalysis clearly does not reach this level. So I think it is not worth it. If the editorial team of the journal does not make efforts to improve the positioning of the journal, I sincerely advise everyone not to submit to it, just let it die out on its own. It is a waste of time, money, and energy, with the rewards not matching the effort. If you have the time, why not submit to AEM, AFM, ACS nano, ACS catal, as the evaluation criteria in schools are the same, saving time and with fewer reviewers.

(1) 讚！ | mimi111

Submitted to Nat. sus. and rejected after review. Then submitted to Joule and rejected, then transferred to Chem catalysis. It's been 56 days since submission to Chem catalysis, and the editor still hasn't replied, it's ridiculously slow, I should have known to try Angew instead. I heard the next door at least received comments from four reviewers. I want to curse. You better disband soon. If you don't give me review comments soon and delay my graduation, I will scold you every time I see you, and ruin your reputation until the end!!!

(0) 讚！ | mimi111

ACS Catalysis is definitely more recognized and will have a greater impact!

(0) 讚！ | 薛定谔猫

May I ask if the status can only be seen within the communication account?

(0) 讚！ | 一根鞋带鸭

This journal is not yet indexed in SCI. It is uncertain whether it will be included in the Chinese Academy of Sciences' ranking and SCI by the end of the year. Its investment value is not significant, as many universities only recognize SCI.

(0) 讚！ | 柳下挥

The first review took six weeks, with three major revisions. The editor gave a rejection with the option to resubmit, along with additional in situ experiments to clarify the issues. After submission, the paper was accepted directly one month later. The overall quality of the journal articles is acceptable, although it is not a domestic journal. Many prestigious academicians submit their work to this journal. In general, the quality of articles in this journal may be slightly lower than ACS Catalysis but similar to AEM and ACS Nano, making it worth investing in.

(0) 讚！ | 稍远

The same situation, 40 days have passed and no response has been received.

(0) 讚！ | 海大曹县人

Which one is more worth investing in, acs catal or chem catal? One is new and the other is well-established, it's a tough decision. Can any experts provide some guidance?

(0) 讚！ | UCLCHEM

It's almost time for the Initial Public Offering (IPO), what is the expected price?

(0) 讚！ | 副研

Just kidding haha. According to my estimation, IF is around 12-13 now. The overall trend of IF has been declining in the past two years. The heat finally decreased a bit

(0) 讚！ | dataiyang

Recently I got a paper accepted, same as the one above us, also with 3 reviewers, one of whom I know. In terms of direction of photocatalysis, based on the review comments and the difficulty of publication, I feel that the quality is not higher than ACS Catalysis or Chinese Journal of Catalysis, nor is it higher than the quality of articles accepted by ACB in the past two years (articles published by our group and those published after my review). It is not yet SCI. It claims to have a high positioning, but where it will end up in the end remains to be seen

(1) 讚！ | Klose

Reviewed one article, received feedback in four months from three reviewers, two of whom I know personally. Thank you to the editor for the feedback

(13) 讚！ | 生化er

I think that this year's paper will be accepted by SCIE. At the end of the year, it will be in the first quartile with an immediate impact factor of 11.13, slightly higher than ACS Catalysis's 11.05

(1) 讚！ | dataiyang

When will this journal be indexed?

(0) 讚！ | 陈谢杰

Going crazy, is it necessary to be so obsessed with submitting an article?

(0) 讚！ | dataiyang

If a journal lacks recognition and influence, is it still necessary to criticize it? Speaking of defamation, you are really overestimating Chem or Chem Catalysis

(0) 讚！ | 薛定谔猫

Schrodinger's cat is constantly slandering chem and chem catal under the cell, he's gone mad

(0) 讚！ | Albert1993

Schrödinger's cat, you go vote, praise one and criticize one, just like a child

(0) 讚！ | dataiyang

The review efficiency of this large water journal is too low. It's better to submit to ACS Catalysis, which has higher review efficiency, impact, and visibility

(0) 讚！ | 薛定谔猫