TREE PHYSIOLOGY

I have submitted and reviewed articles for this journal. As a reciprocation for their support, I will share my experience.

Submission: After submitting the manuscript, the technical editor will review it on the same day or the next day and conduct an initial review with the editor-in-chief or deputy editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief usually goes online once a week, and after the manuscript passes the review, it will be submitted to the managing editor. The speed of the managing editor going online varies, some may only go online once a month, while others may go online every few days. The managing editor usually sends the manuscript to 2-3 reviewers for review, which takes about one month. After the review is completed, the managing editor makes a decision on the manuscript and then informs the editor-in-chief for the final decision. The editor-in-chief generally follows the decision of the managing editor.

Review: After receiving the review invitation, you need to submit your opinions within 2 weeks. There are major revisions, minor revisions, acceptance, and rejection. Reviewers can choose whether to conduct a second review.

In summary, as long as the manuscript has some novelty, the editor-in-chief will give it the green light. However, it is uncertain with the reviewers. When submitting manuscripts, it is necessary to ensure the formatting is perfect, making it an easy task for the reviewers to review.

Submission experience:
Submit 2021.10.18
Awaiting Admin processing/Awaiting EIC assignment 10.18
Awaiting Editorial Board Assignment 10.29
Awaiting Reviewer Assignment 11.2
Awaiting Reviewer Scores 11.6
Awaiting Recommendation 11.18
Awaiting Decision 11.19
Major Revision 12.1
Resubmit/Awaiting Admin Processing 2022.4.6
Awaiting Reviewer Invitation 4.7
Awaiting Decision 4.11
Accept 4.13
Editor Prof Kathy Steppe