Sure. The publication is indexed in NS. However, the impact factor is mainly boosted by medical articles. The external publicity focuses on bioinformatics and agriculture and forestry, giving the impression of high standards and high level.

(0) 讚！ | microeco

Rejected, the reviewer's comments were of a difficulty level not lower than that of a top-tier journal like CNS, with a lack of in-depth analysis on gene knockouts, making it very difficult to publish.

(0) 讚！ | 微光薄荷绿

After submission on January 16, 2026, it quickly went Under Review. Three days later, it was requested to compress the file size for easier uploading to the plagiarism detection system.
Under Review on January 19, 2026.
From January 19, 2026, to February 7, 2026, the new system has been continuously Under Review, while the old system shows Pending Decision.
Please wait for further updates.

(0) 讚！ | 微光薄荷绿

It's too fast, I received a rejection email just two days after submitting.

(0) 讚！ | ShijieR

This journal, how should I put it, in terms of article quality it's not bad, but compared to its impact factor, it seems a bit lacking. It feels like the impact factor is artificially inflated. Average people don't submit, experts don't submit, relying on invitations from big names to sustain. However, sometimes these big names let doctoral students handle it casually, resulting in some articles being only at a mediocre level. I won't delve too deep into evaluation, because my own level is also not that great.

(0) 讚！ | 迷失自我的青椒

Hello, OP, may I ask if the format requirements for this journal are difficult? Is it easy to make modifications?

(0) 讚！ | 草原儿女

There were three reviewers in the first review, with a total of 24 comments. The comments were all well written. The best suggestion is to consider submitting to their sub-journal, imetaomic. They said that they will not review it again if it is submitted to imetaomic.

(0) 讚！ | 梦想-

Well, I have to agree with the view downstairs. This journal is probably the best at playing the impact factor and benefits. It's generally difficult to get published in this journal. Most people have to reach the level of a top-tier journal to even have a chance, but those at that level wouldn't bother submitting here. Most of the accepted articles are from insiders. The quality of some articles is only at the level of a mediocre journal. What's even more ridiculous is that they have over a thousand young editorial board members hanging there, demanding citations to increase the impact factor, or else no certificate will be given. Even more laughable is that 99% of these young editorial board members have never published in the journal themselves and even if they submit, they get rejected. I don't have any other intentions, I just hope that they can remember their original intention. Otherwise, if they kick me out, I'll be missing one article that's barely passable.

(3) 讚！ | 账户名

Now it is very difficult to submit papers, basically requires innovation and data volume above the level of top journals, or the presence of academicians. Undoubtedly, it is the top stream of domestic journals.

(1) 讚！ | 又能怎

Submitting to Plant Physiology is also not an option, as it is a journal that most people cannot even get their papers accepted in. Generally, those who have reached the level of sub-journals would not choose to submit to it either. Therefore, there is no need to worry about this journal, as it is out of reach for most people.

(0) 讚！ | 大道至简5

Why is there no real-time impact factor now?

(0) 讚！ | 阿杜杜

The positioning of Imeta is academicians, Changjiang scholars, outstanding young talents, and top talents, while the positioning of Imetaomics is outstanding young talents, young elites, and young leaders.

(0) 讚！ | 天上飞

If the quality of the article does not meet the upper-middle level of the journal, it is likely to be rejected. However, the speed is very fast.

(0) 讚！ | 懒羊羊

I can't even invest now, the difficulty has skyrocketed.

(1) 讚！ | 野原新之助-

It is worth considering to graduate in a hurry, after all, the impact factor is high, and it is important to have recommendations from reputable supervisors. However, since all the articles are written by Chinese authors, the international influence is limited, so I hope not to be rejected.

(0) 讚！ | welfare123

I guess the original poster is frustrated and leaving negative comments after being rejected. Currently, the journals have strict standards for both submission volume and article quality, and this will not change in the future. The national awards regulations have clearly stated that high-level research results are encouraged to be published in domestic journals, supporting the development of domestic journals. It is everyone's responsibility!

(0) 讚！ | 王球宝

A self-indulgent journal, just like innovation, with a bunch of editorial board members citing each other, thinking they can rely on impact factors. Little do they know that the industry recognition is not as good as regular old-school SCI journals, and they could be kicked out at any time. After taking a look at the papers published above, I decided not to submit. It's embarrassing to consider this as a representative work.

(0) 讚！ | real researcher

The advantage is that the speed is really fast, and now the submission process is quite user-friendly. In the early stages, relying on low publishing volume, sequencing articles, reviews, and methods from the company to increase the impact factor was very impressive. Currently, the reputation and influence seem to be relatively poor, becoming a self-boosting journal for Chinese people. However, the requirements for experimental articles are still quite high, either in terms of communication or data volume.

(0) 讚！ | 洋洋洋111

Hello, is "Under review" after submission mean it has been sent for review?

(0) 讚！ | 毛毛

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

(0) 讚！ | feifei

Sharing my submission experience in iMeta journal:
March 20, 2024, submitted
April 8, 2024, rejected
Feedback from three reviewers, editorial department suggested revisions according to their comments and encouraged resubmission.
July 25, 2024, resubmitted after revisions
August 12, 2024, minor revisions
August 14, 2024, accepted
September 3, 2024, published online.

The review speed and editorial feedback were very fast, and the reviewers were professional. iMeta is a domestic microbiology and bioinformatics journal with an impact factor of 20+, striving to become a top domestic microbiology journal and enhance the influence of Chinese researchers in the field of microbiology. Looking forward to future developments!

(1) 讚！ | 王球宝

Currently, the impact factor is mainly boosted by methodological articles and a large number of non-research articles and reviews. Journals have both good and average articles, but this is the reality, after all, luck is also a part of strength. The editor's tastes are unpredictable, and manuscripts are rejected after several reviewers give clear suggestions for revisions. However, the journal is very fast, making it convenient to submit to other journals. I also wish the journal to improve more and more in the future, and hope to publish an article in it!

(0) 讚！ | wyz121