I often read comments and experiences here. This is the first time I am sharing. I am grateful for the experiences provided by this forum over the years. The requirements for the partition are not high, and the layout fee is still affordable. The experiment conducted with undergraduate students is of great significance to them. 

4.14 Submission
4.** Under Review (didn't track it closely, realized after a few days that it was already UR)
4.30 Major (one reviewer quickly accepted and completed the review, but the editor continued to invite more reviewers, and finally another reviewer accepted. Otherwise, it might have been even faster)
5.13 Revision
5.19 Accept
5.20 Signed copyright agreement and paid the layout fee
5.21 Proofreading
The speed was impressive, the selection of reviewers was accurate, the feedback was professional, and the revisions were challenging. Since I have limited experience in submitting to open access journals, the last time I submitted to open access was with another publisher six years ago. So, when paying the layout fee this time, I didn't think much and directly chose UnionPay for payment. Later, I realized that it was a company in China acting as an agent, and I ended up spending an extra thousand on taxes and fees. I wonder if I could have saved a thousand by choosing to pay in US dollars or British pounds directly. I will see if any other colleagues have shared similar experiences.

(0) 讚！ | lituozi

Because the email address provided belongs to the teacher, I am not sure about the payment and discount issues in the comments section. However, I find this journal to be quite friendly and the speed is also satisfactory.

(0) 讚！ | 木多

Please translate the following paragraph into English: 5.16 proof

(0) 讚！ | 木多

The manuscript was accepted in less than 2 months from submission, the editor was very friendly and helpful, the review process was also very efficient. Thanks to RSC journal, the editor, and the reviewers!
3.17 Manuscript Submitted
3.18 With Editor
3.19 With Reviewers
3.23 Two reviewers agreed to review
4.1 Received comments from two reviewers, conducted additional experiments, Manuscript Revisions
5.8 Submitted revised manuscript
5.12 Accept

(0) 讚！ | Danrui Liu

I would like to ask, where can I receive the 15% APC discount after applying for the student membership? Thank you~

(0) 讚！ | KU

Hello, I would like to ask, where can I get the 15% APC discount after applying for the student membership? Thank you~

(0) 讚！ | KU

Hello, I also recently accepted. Did you receive an email from RSC1@rsc.org? Is there a link inside to fill out information and pay APC fees? It doesn't seem very official.

(0) 讚！ | 傲娇小青年

5.4 revison
5.5 accept

5.4 revison
5.5 accept

(0) 讚！ | 木多

4.3 submit
4.6 Peer review
4.28 minor revison

(0) 讚！ | 木多

Have you accepted it?

(0) 讚！ | 小破酒馆

Can you provide more specific review comments?

(0) 讚！ | 小破酒馆

Submitted on April 17th, with editor on April 21st. Not yet under review.

(0) 讚！ | 风吹屁屁糖

Could you please confirm if you are the first author or the corresponding author? Can student members also receive a discount, or is it necessary for the corresponding author to be a member to receive a discount? Alternatively, if the first author is a member, can the fee for the first author be discounted? Do you know if there are any specific requirements for discounts? Can a first author register as a student member, while the corresponding author pays the fee and still receive a discount? Sorry for the complicated questions, and I look forward to your response. Thank you!

(0) 讚！ | 仲夏蔷薇

May I ask if you are the first author or the corresponding author? Can student members also receive a discount, or is it necessary for the corresponding author to be a member in order to receive a discount? Looking forward to your reply, thank you!

(0) 讚！ | 仲夏蔷薇

Soon, the rejection will come in three or four days, and then the next one will take its place.

(0) 讚！ | XiYang-SKY

4.5投 4.7 W E

4.5投 4.7 W E

(0) 讚！ | XiYang-SKY

It should not be possible.

(0) 讚！ | Ningmeng

Can this journal choose not to be open access?

(0) 讚！ | nnnyyy003

The possible direction is different, and the one that has accepted the review has not made any progress at the moment.

(0) 讚！ | Ningmeng

Oh?! I haven't received my WE from the 3.16 investment yet... What's wrong with their editorial department?

(0) 讚！ | 再睡一会儿

3.17投当天晚上WE
3.18UR，当天1个接受审稿

On the evening of March 17th, WE submitted the paper. On March 18th, one paper was accepted for review on the same day.

(0) 讚！ | Ningmeng

Yes, I received a tracking email three days after submitting the manuscript to the communication email.

(0) 讚！ | boble

I just can't find where the track is.

(0) 讚！ | 371491631

Excuse me, where is the track? Do I need to log in with my communication account and check the most recent 5 emails?

(0) 讚！ | 371491631

After submission, the editor will send a track, which includes

(0) 讚！ | boble