This journal is one of the top three journals in the field of thoracic surgery. My personal submission experience is that I feel two things. First, this journal is extremely critical and strict. Second, the managing editor that I dealt with was very friendly and accommodating. I didn't feel any discrimination that my peers had told me about from their personal experiences.

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Can I ask which requirements you followed when writing this?

(0) Thank | 墟散半芹

Hello, why can't I see the requirements for case reports in the guide for authors now?

(0) Thank | 墟散半芹

Refused

(0) Thank | 西风惜芹

Was the rejection direct in the end?

(0) Thank | 子辰公子

Under review for 10 days has changed to "Decision in Process"

(0) Thank | 西风惜芹

What's the situation?

(0) Thank | 魔都中震

Did the manuscript go directly from the editor to "Decision in Process" without being sent for external review? If so, then that is most likely the case

(0) Thank | 华清翠阳

How long does the typical Decision in Process stage last, is this a sign of rejection?

(0) Thank | 一只沛岚呀

Submitted a case serial of a rare disease, but it was rejected without review a week later, stating that there were too few samples and no control group... Don't expect too much for articles of similar types, they are simply not interested and won't even review them

(0) Thank | 华清翠阳

It's time to go for Christmas, my decision to move in with the editor has been made for a while now

(0) Thank | 碧水承望

The editor is very nice, and the requirements for the content of the paper are also relatively high. As a professional journal, its publication volume has gradually increased. I don't know if there is a chance for the impact factor to exceed 5. In terms of content, there have been more retrospective studies on general thoracic surgery in the past two years. However, overall, cardiovascular research is still the main focus. The content does not require being too novel, but there is a relatively high demand for research methods and the interpretation of results should be rigorous enough. Those interested can give it a try.

(0) Thank | kuku1116

It has been 20 days with editor

(0) Thank | 百花彭祖

Review speed: 3.0 | Submission acceptance rate: 25.0 
Emphasized research direction: sharing of experiences in cardiothoracic surgery. First review takes 2 months (major revision), second review takes 2 months (minor revision), half a month for revision acceptance, and then a relatively long waiting period for publication. Innovation is highly valued

(0) Thank | 孤云晓曼

Research focus: Thoracic surgery; Sharing of thoracic surgery experience: May I ask senior colleagues, how long does it usually take for this journal to be reviewed after being submitted with the editor?

(0) Thank | 霹雳温茂

Hello, do you need the original data?

(0) Thank | 霹雳温茂

How long does it take to receive the proof? Thank you

(0) Thank | 宫古锐藻

How long does it take to receive the proof? Thank you

(0) Thank | 宫古锐藻

How long does it take to receive the proof? Thank you

(0) Thank | 宫古锐藻

Review Speed: 3.0 | Submission Acceptance Rate: 25.0
Research focus: Lung Cancer
Experience Sharing: The first submission was accepted. Here is the submission process: Submitted on 9/26, With Editor on 10/4, Under Review on 10/10, Decision in process on 12/28, Revised on 12/31/2020, Under Review on 1/8/2021, Accepted on 4/22, Online on 5/5
Overall, the top journal in thoracic surgery emphasizes innovation, with a longer review period, typically taking about six months

(0) Thank | 暴风彤蕊

How long does it take to receive the proof? Thank you

(0) Thank | 通幽鸿风

Brother, how long does it take for the first trial?

(0) Thank | 暴风彤蕊

The first trial is at least 2 months, my status has been Under Review for almost 2 months, and it hasn't changed

(0) Thank | 暴风彤蕊

How long does it usually take for this magazine to be under review? It's been almost a month

(0) Thank | 暴风彤蕊

3 months

(0) Thank | Oliver Jerry