M.HY 2023-07-17

The first article in my life exceeded expectations. However, the editor requested a lot of additional content, probably about one-third of the entire article. After making changes according to the editor's suggestions for the first time, I submitted it again. After twelve days of review, I received feedback from the reviewer, who only pointed out some minor issues that were not very important. After making the revisions, the article was accepted directly.

打铁匠 2023-07-12

Just hired a paper, possibly because of being a beginner. After relentless efforts, it was finally accepted. It is about molecular dynamics simulation of metals. The editor asked me to add the influence of reactions between metals and H, O on the mechanical properties. Since both potential functions were not available, I politely refused. Luckily, both reviewers agreed to accept it, avoiding a disaster. It is also the only paper I, as a PhD candidate, have published in the second-tier journal. Celebrate! Celebrate!
Mar 05, 2023 Submitted to Journal
Apr 27, 2023 Major review
Jun 05, 2023 Article revised
Jul 08, 2023 Required Reviews Completed
Jul 09, 2023 Article accepted for publication

Energy Sto 321 2023-07-05

As everyone said, they are very persistent about XPS and TEM, and they won't give up until you do TEM according to their requirements. But who gave them the decision-making power? Although it doesn't have much influence, we still have to do it... Here is a timeline for everyone's reference:

4.27 submitted
5.14 major
5.28 resubmitted
6.11 major
6.15 resubmitted
6.18 major
7.3 resubmitted
7.4 accept

LH 2023-06-04

The efficiency is very high and does not waste the submitter's time. It was rejected in just 13 hours. As everyone said, the editor is persistent about TEM and XPS. They suggest that we add TEM and XPS and resubmit.

Leo 2023-05-31

Update, the paper has finally been accepted after four rounds of revisions and is ultimately published. Just as mentioned before, the editor was very stubborn, so please make sure to handle TEM and XPS properly before submitting. Personally, I don't think I will submit to this journal again, but I still hold a sense of awe. Finally, I wish everyone smooth scientific research and successful submissions~

辛苦的科研狗 2023-05-21

This editor is really stubborn. He/she revised the article five times before and insisted on adding EDS before it can be accepted.

Now2023 2023-05-18

How many times have you revised your manuscript? What is its current status?

Now2023 2023-05-18

You have revised the draft five times and finally accepted it.

Now2023 2023-05-18

I have already finished three repairs, and I am still obsessed with XPS and TEM. Speechless.

大器晚成 2023-05-14

It really pushed you to do TEM and recognize their XPS views, which lasted for 5 months, and it is still in the process of modification. However, the editor handled it very quickly.

Leo 2023-05-08

Overall, this journal has a fast processing speed. However, the editor is very stubborn. Of course, if you follow what he says, it should be easy to be accepted. But it's frustrating when he comes up with unreasonable viewpoints on his own and refuses to listen no matter how you explain. It becomes difficult to discuss scientific issues with the editor. He uses his authority to force others to conduct experiments that are irrelevant to the article's topic, resulting in the destruction of the article's structure. At one point, I really wanted to refuse the revisions and submit to another journal...

Leo 2023-05-08

Speechless, the editor is unreasonable. They forced me to do TEM, and when I explained that it was unnecessary for my work, they insisted on it. I asked why they wanted me to do it, thinking that maybe I missed something in my explanation. Their response was that TEM is at the nano level and is advanced. I can't believe it. Graduation is important, so I reluctantly completed this article and will blacklist this journal. I have never seen anything like this before. They are also stubborn about XPS, guiding you to cite their literature and agree with their views. Overall, this editor doesn't care about scientific issues...

Finally, I wish everyone a smooth submission process and to stay away from unethical editors!

Cola-Guan 2023-04-25

Are you kidding me? Submit for review on May 26th, and revise on May 27th? What journal returns reviewer comments in just one day?

南柯一梦。 2023-04-10

From submission to online publication took 4 months, during which many experiments were conducted and it is recommended that those who wish to submit should put some effort into TEM and XPS.

月亮彩虹 2023-03-21

Hello, may I ask how long it takes for the article to be published online? How soon can it be found on Google? Thank you for sharing.

月亮彩虹 2023-03-21

How long does it take for the article to be published online? How long does it take to find it on Google? Thank you!

fully 2023-03-13

May I ask if I need to get each author's confirmation on the submission information before it can be reviewed, as it has been a week since I submitted it?

王小小 2023-03-11

Are the reviewers for the second and third review the same as the reviewers for the first review?

月亮彩虹 2023-03-08

May I ask how many people are involved in the reviewing process when you submit a manuscript?

Now2023 2023-03-05

Do I have to register an ID in order to submit a post?

just in time 2023-03-03

How many reviewers do you have?

WangSishu 2023-03-02

I have been unable to find a reviewer, but the editing process was super fast after the review was completed.

just in time 2023-02-18

How many reviewers have recently been contributing to the submissions?

Fdjy 2023-02-12

Posted on January 2nd, 23
Sent for external review on January 3rd, 23
Received major revisions on January 23rd, 23
Returned for modifications on February 9th, 23
Accepted on February 10th, 23
Online on February 12th, 23
The overall speed was very fast, and the submission experience was excellent. I recommend submitting. Thanks to L. G. Hultman for editing.

9527 2023-01-30

October 22nd submission
November 22nd major revision review
November 22nd major revision returned
December 23rd minor revision review
January 23rd accepted

Mr.Gth 2022-12-29

I submitted it on 22.3.5. I received the feedback for rework in just half a month. After the rework, it was revised again and accepted. The date was 22.05.10. The overall process was fast and efficient, without any delays.

不死小强 2022-11-28

Vacuum is an old journal. Although its impact factor was not high before 2016, it has made rapid progress in recent years and has entered the second quartile. The journal's review and processing speed is very fast. Editor H places great importance on XPS analysis and suggests active submissions in related disciplines, as it provides an opportunity to learn a lot about professional XPS analysis knowledge. Personally, my main research is in optics, and I submitted my article with a trial mindset. However, I was asked to include a lot of material analysis content and learned a lot about XRD/XPS/SEM/TEM knowledge. Professor H was very patient and gave me three major revisions. These tests are expensive, so I advise caution in selecting them if the research group lacks funding. 0.0 LOL.

Submitted on June 3rd, 2022;
Under review on June 5th, 2022;
Major revision requested on July 10th, 2022;
Due to some reasons, I intentionally delayed the submission. Each time I received the major revision, the review process was very fast. Pay close attention to the issue of charge reference. Accepted on November 27th, 2022. It took nearly 6 months, so go for it! Good luck to everyone!

天星 2022-11-21

2022.9.26 Submission, under review on the same day.
2022.10.2 Major revision.
2022.10.26 Resubmission for modifications.
2022.10.28 Major revision.
2022.11.11 Resubmission for modifications, accepted on the same day.
The editing process is very fast.

WYQ921 2022-10-27

Hello, may I ask if the script received when being rejected is an official script?

ryan101 2022-10-16

Quite fast, I wish everyone success!
2022.9.22 Received at Editorial Office
2022.10.10 Review completed (Major revision)
2022.10.14 Article revised
2022.10.15 Article accepted for publication