4-22 to journal; 4-29 with editor; 4-30 under review; 5-2 under review; 6-1 reviews completed; 6-2 reviews completed; 6-4 reviews completed; 6-6 reviews completed; 6-6 major revision; 6-10 to journal; 6-15 with editor; 6-15 under review; 6-24 reviews completed; 7-14 minor revision; 7-14 to journal; 7-21 with editor; 7-24 under review; 7-27 reviews completed; 7-27 minor revision; 7-27 to journal; 8-3 with editor; 8-3 under review; 8-15 reviews completed; 8-16 accept.

(5) Thank | Silence~雨

Relying to the one downstairs. The impact fact of this year is about 4.15 (the total number of articles in 2017 and 2018 is 115, and the citation number is 478; that is, 478/115 = 4.156); the impact factor has not dropped. The impact factor of 2019 only counts the number of articles in 2017 and 2018 and its citations, but has nothing to do with the number of articles in 2019. The newest impact factor of 2019 will be released on tomorrow (2020-06-29) at 6 P.M. If you don't believe it, check it yourself. However, this year's citation score (CiteScore) calculation rules have changed. It uses the calculated value of 4 years as the latest citation score, that is, the number of articles in 2016–2019 and the corresponding number of citations. At the same time, the increase in the number of manuscripts in 19 years is mainly due to the increase in the articles, but the articles are not cited greatly. Therefore, the final citation score of 2019 is only 2.3, but this does not affect the impact factor. The citation score will rise next year.

(0) Thank | 小蜜蜂寻路中

The submission history is as follows: 02.10.2020, with journal; 02.11.2020, with editor. I waited for a month, but didn’t received any news. I urged once and changed the format; 03.16.2020, re-submitted; 05.07.2020, major revision; 05.15.2020, revision submitted to journal; 05.29.2020 minor revision; 05.31.2020, revision submitted to journal; 06.03.2020 with editor; 06.12.2020, accepted. The editor was Sergio N. Monteiro, who was good. However, the speed of processing articles is not fast. And the time is all delayed for “with editor”.

(1) Thank | Researcher123

It took 11 months from submission to receiving comments.

(1) Thank | cyxmxg

I didn't dare to send it to the editor-in-chief, so I contacted the customer service of Elsevier.

(1) Thank | 飞太狼

May I ask, which email should I send the reminder to?

(0) Thank | dxxeva

I have been in WE for almost a month, so you can remind me.

(0) Thank | 飞太狼

Summer break is special.

(0) Thank | 飞太狼

I submitted my article on June 25th, and it is still with the editor today. Is this normal? Should I follow up with them?

(1) Thank | 科研一

Please translate the following paragraph into English: 123

(0) Thank | 科研一

Where can I see these statuses?

(2) Thank | YSZY

Are there any buddies who submitted their work in April and still haven't received any updates?

(0) Thank | zvz

I have been reviewing this for 24 days, with only one reviewer requesting major revisions.

(0) Thank | lili666

How can we know whether the reviewer accepts the submission or requests major or minor revisions?

(0) Thank | 南极大熊熊

There is a problem. This is my first time learning about this journal, and I see that they are currently accepting submissions for a special issue on natural fibers. However, when I try to submit, there is no option for this special issue. What is going on with this special issue?

(0) Thank | mz

Around a week later, I encountered this editor who would increase invitations almost every week until enough reviewers accepted.

(0) Thank | 光

Submitted on May 28, 2025, it was under review the same day and received comments from a reviewer. Revised on June 13, 2025. Returned for revisions on July 11, 2025, as I had some personal matters causing a slight delay. Accepted on July 18, 2025. The process was quite fast, I am happy! Just not sure if I can return to Area 1 T next year, but I am already dreaming about it. I found out that when I was preparing to submit, it was still listed as Area 1 T of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Although it is no longer the case, I am still very happy. Always striving for more.

(0) Thank | 溺水的小鱼

May I ask how long after inviting the first reviewer did you invite the second reviewer?

(0) Thank | Liyinzhu

Jul 11, 2025    submitted
Jul 14, 2025	With Editor
How long does it usually take for review, comrades?

(0) Thank | guo816

I have read a lot of experiences here and would like to share mine. Submitted on 5/19, under review on May 26, invited 7 reviewers but only 1 accepted. The editor then invited 22 more reviewers, with 3 of them accepting and providing feedback. Major revisions were made on July 1, returned for further revisions on July 12, resubmitted on July 14, and finally accepted on July 16. The whole process took 2 months. The editor was very efficient.

(0) Thank | 光

@lili666 When did you submit your application? I submitted mine on June 10th. How long have you been under review?

(0) Thank | Liyinzhu

It has been almost two months, and only one of the four invited reviewers has accepted and completed the review.

(0) Thank | lili666

@lili666, how many days have you been here and how many invitations have you received?

(0) Thank | Liyinzhu

How did the journal respond after you followed up on the past events?

(0) Thank | Liyinzhu

Original sentence: 楼主我也是，您后面有状态变化吗

Translation: I am also in the same situation, do you have any updates?

(0) Thank | lili666