CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES

I submitted a molecular biology gene editing method. This manuscript was previously rejected by Molecular Therapy. The quality of the first review response of this journal is much stronger than that of Molecular Therapy. The editing process is fast, and the professionalism and attentiveness of the reviewers are greatly appreciated. I submitted it at the end of July and received the first comments in less than 20 working days, allowing three months for major revisions. Due to the long experimental cycle, we applied for a one-month extension. We submitted it again around December 20th and received a reply in early January. Both reviewers were very satisfied with our additional experiments and text. After a minor revision, it was accepted for publication. Overall, the experience of submitting to this journal was very good, with the editors being very careful and efficient. The manuscript never stayed in the editor's hands for more than a day. I welcome everyone to submit more and promote this journal to the top tier.

This is the most speechless magazine I have ever submitted. It stayed "under review" for three months. I sent a reminder letter asking about the progress, but the editor replied asking me to wait for news without saying anything. I waited for another half a month and sent another reminder letter, but the editor replied with the exact same response, asking me to continue waiting for news without providing any information. After four months, I couldn't wait any longer and sent another reminder letter, and the next day I was rejected. One of the reviewers provided some comments, while the other one didn't say much. Anyway, I will never submit to this magazine again. The editor is too arrogant.