Sustainability

The research topic of the paper is architectural design and urban design, with a slight focus on planning.
Submitted on November 8, 2022.
Major revision on December 5, 2022.
Revised on December 28, 2022, with significant changes, so two extensions were requested.
Minor revision on December 30, 2022, where Reviewer 1 did not reply.
Revised on January 3, 2023.
Major revision on January 9, 2023, surprisingly, Reviewer 1 responded again and provided another major revision. I am very angry because this reviewer is really not capable.
Revised on January 17, 2023. In fact, there were no changes made because Reviewer 1 directly rejected it and there were no specific suggestions for improvement. Moreover, the comments were very vague. So, I ignored this reviewer and made modifications according to the suggestions of the academic editor. I replied with a page of rebuttal to Reviewer 1. I am prepared for rejection, but please note that the rebuttal must be logical and well-supported.
Minor revision before final acceptance on January 17, 2023. The academic editor believes that although I have significant disagreements with Reviewer 1, thanks to the extensive specific revision suggestions made by Reviewer 2 and my compliance with the requirements, they consider that this article has greatly improved and can be accepted. Many thanks to Reviewer 2.
Revised on January 17, 2023, and accepted on January 18, 2023.
Payment made on January 19, 2023. Note that PayPal fees are high, so if possible, it is better to make a bank transfer.
Online on January 20, 2023.
Note: It is preferable to submit the paper using an institutional email.

The overall feeling is that time is tight. The editorial department has been pushing me to meet deadlines. Although it's a bit tiring, the result is good and I am very happy. The cost is 2000 CHF (page fee) + 435 USD (editing fee).

Submitted on July 8th, reviewed on July 10th, and the review process took 16 days. After making revisions, it was reviewed again, with about 18 significant revisions suggested. I had 10 days to make the revisions. Resubmitted on August 4th, accepted on August 6th, and published on August 9th.

When submitting, it is recommended to use the template provided by the editorial department to format the article. This shows a professional attitude and increases the chances of acceptance. It is also useful to describe the research significance in terms of sustainability.

For editing, I chose the middle option, which seems to be the fast version. It was supposed to be completed in two working days, but it was actually delivered half a day after payment. Very fast.

Payment can be made through UnionPay credit card (using PayPal). The payment link can be found in the payment attachment in the email. It is relatively convenient, but there is a 5% service fee for editing, up to 200 RMB, which is acceptable.

In fact, there are many details in the submission process that I can't remember clearly. They need to be carefully considered. However, overall, this journal offers good value for money.