Four days after submission, the status of the articles changed to “editor's decision in process”. What does it mean? Is it going to be rejected?

(4) Thank | 阔天

This paper is our new interdisciplinary study. We had tried several geosciences journals but were always rejected because the topic is out of the scope of the journal. This journal accepted it and the speed of review was very fast. The first review took two months and requested major revision. After we submitted the revision, the paper was accepted the next day. The editor-in-chief also specifically mentioned in an email that the journal is working on speeding up the review process, and I think they have done well.

(3) Thank | 戴耳机

You guys are so efficient. I have already resubmitted my paper for review after major revisions for over a month.

(0) Thank | 暴走的李小猪

Submitted on December 3, 2024
With editor on December 5, 2024
Out for review on December 17, 2024
Decision pending on January 14, 2025
Revision required on January 18, 2025. The major revision includes feedback from two reviewers with over a dozen issues to address. The comments were friendly and a 28-day deadline was given for revisions. The specific deadline for revisions was not mentioned in the email, but a reminder email will be sent a few days before the deadline.
Revision incomplete on February 14, 2025
Revised manuscript submitted on February 14, 2025
With journal administrator on February 14, 2025
With editor on February 17, 2025
Out for review on February 23, 2025
Decision pending on March 6, 2025
Accepted on March 8, 2025
Overall, the process was relatively fast. If revisions are completed promptly, the timeline will be shorter. The paper has also been upgraded to a higher tier. Highly recommended!

(1) Thank | qingyue141

Submitted on January 25, 2025
First revision on March 2, 2025 (more than 30 comments from three reviewers)
Revised on March 12, 2025
Second revision on March 18, 2025
Acceptance notification on March 24, 2025

It took less than two months from submission to acceptance, which is the fastest among the journals I have submitted to. The reviewers' comments were a bit complex, with less than two-thirds of them providing meaningful improvement suggestions, but they were thorough and responsible. The journal's latest ranking in 2025 has also increased to the second tier of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with overall high cost-effectiveness. I would recommend it!

(1) Thank | T-Doc

Submit on December 18, 2024
Major revision on February 11, 2025
Submit revised version on February 19, 2025
Send for external review on February 24, 2025

(0) Thank | 暴走的李小猪

Submitted on December 17, 2022.
Received major revisions on February 16, 2023, and revised manuscript on the 27th.
Received minor revisions on April 4, 2023.
Accepted on May 16.
As a Tier 3 journal, this pace is quite slow.

(0) Thank | 学术赵奋集

Submitted on December 3, 2024
Reviewed by editor on December 5, 2024
Out for review on December 17, 2024

(0) Thank | qingyue141

Could you please provide me with the journal website and submission details? I couldn't access the ones I found.

(0) Thank | Toxic钰

Journal process standard, high efficiency in editing work.

(0) Thank | 森林飘雪2023

How long have you been here?

(0) Thank | leeleelee7

I have been waiting for several days, is it normal for peer review to still be in the gray status?

(0) Thank | leeleelee7

The reviewer repeatedly raised questions, and it was very painful to make revisions five times!

(0) Thank | kakki0515

The editors and reviewers are very efficient and provided many targeted suggestions

(12) Thank | taoz24

The editor and reviewers gave many good suggestions, fortunately, 2 months
05 October 2023 Submission Created;
07 October 2023 With Editor;
17 October 2023 Out for Review;
20 October 2023 Revision Required;
27 October 2023 Revised Manuscript Submitted;
31 October 2023 With Editor;
01 November 2023 Out for Review;
28 November 2023 Revision Required;
01 December 2023 Revised Manuscript Submitted;
04 December 2023 With Editor;
04 December 2023 Decision Pending;
04 December 2023 Accepted

(3) Thank | 陈年坚果

I want to ask, how many days does it take for this journal to go from being with the editor to external review?

(0) Thank | csdcds

Accepted, lasted over a year.

(0) Thank | 小灰灰呀

Submission in November 21st, acceptance in February 23rd of the following year.
Time: It takes a long time, not recommended if you want quick acceptance, it's too slow.
Quality: The quality of the paper is decent, the reviewers are very thorough, but also slow.
Overall: Not bad, just slow, and the ranking is a bit low.

(0) Thank | 小灰灰呀

2022.Dec.10 Accept

(0) Thank | 地质娃

Received. It took 8 months.

(0) Thank | 胖子没有脚

05 October 2022
With Editor
09 October 2022
Out for Review
23 October 2022
Decision Pending
23 October 2022
Revision Required
27 October 2022
Revision Incomplete
27 October 2022
Revised Manuscript Submitted
27 October 2022
With Journal Administrator
27 October 2022
With Editor

It has been half a month in the editorial department, and I don't know what the situation is.

(0) Thank | 地质娃

It took 2.5 months to complete the review process.
There were 30 comments from two reviewers.
We made the necessary revisions honestly and thoroughly.
After another round of external review, the revised manuscript will be returned to the editor in three days.
The editor accepted the revised version after four days.
Good luck.

(0) Thank | IvyDong

10 August 2022 Manuscript Submitted
14 August 2022 With Editor
30 August 2022 Revision Required
26 September 2022 Revised Manuscript Submitted
03 October 2022 Out for Review
06 October 2022 Accepted

Accidentally discovered this journal, and surprisingly, the reviewing process is quite fast. They provided feedback in just one month, which was quite constructive, and after minor revisions, it was accepted within two weeks.

(0) Thank | 水电厂

Diligent and responsible reviewer!

(0) Thank | 饭饭文

The review process was quite fast, and the three reviewers provided many important comments. The reviewers' expertise was all very high. After making the necessary revisions based on the reviewers' suggestions, it was accepted for publication.

(0) Thank | Good luck