JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

There were two reviewers in the first review process. One provided some very meaningful suggestions, while the other constantly nitpicked and used his lack of understanding as a reason for not comprehending. After the revision, only one external reviewer's opinion remained. They didn't understand the whole text and questioned the data based on not understanding even the simple figures in the article. They either thought it was incorrect or crazily denied it in cases where they misunderstood. What a journal! Encountering an old expert who knows nothing at all. I am planning to send an email to inquire about the identity of the reviewer and avoid submitting articles to them in the future. I really want to curse, not even understanding basic biostatistics! And yet, they are assigned to review articles! What a waste of time!

After the initial submission, a major revision was made two and a half months later. Two reviewers, who were very professional, raised nearly 100 questions. One month later, the paper was revised again. After a second round of review, which lasted for one and a half months, only one of the previous reviewers had minor comments, while the editor sought a third reviewer who provided a plethora of suggestions. The paper was sent back for revision again one month later, and was accepted the next day. The entire process took six and a half months. This is an esteemed international journal in the dairy industry, with highly professional editors and reviewers. The suggested revisions significantly improved the quality of the article.