2020.4.15 receive the manuscript; 2020.6.19 give the first review comments. The overall evaluation of the two reviewers was relatively positive, and they made some specific comments. Major revisions were required by the associate editor (in fact, the comments of the two reviewers had been returned early, and the associate editor did not give any comments for more than 20 days. I sent a reminder email and he gave it right away. It is suggested that the reminder should be sent.) 2020.7.3 Return the revised manuscript; 2020.7.5 Acceptance. (Two reviewers gave me the recommendation of acceptance on the first day after I returned the revised manuscript. The associate editor sent the notification of acceptance the next day.) Generally speaking, the review speed of this journal was relatively fast. Generally, the first reviewers' comments can be given within 2–3 months. There were 2–3 reviewers. The recognition in the industry is not bad. The self-citation rate is a bit high (but several journals in the industry have high self-citation rates, such as Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Engineering Structures, Composite Structures, and Construction and Building Materials).

(22) Thank | 烟雨江南0561

This is my second SCI paper in this journal, and the direction is bionic structural mechanics. Submitted on January 19, 2020. The revision comments were returned on February 17, with 5 reviewers, about no less than 52 comments, and the editor still gave 60 days to us for revising the manuscript. The revised version was submitted on April 16, and we just received the acceptance notice today on May 9. I’m so excited. Tomorrow will be the defense for my PhD dissertation. Comment: Both my papers followed the same train of thought, starting with modeling, following with analysis of mechanical properties, optimization design, and experimental verification. My level is not good, and every time the opinions of the journal reviewers are too frustrating. Great efforts were made to revise the manuscript every time. Fortunately, it was accepted, I’m going to graduate, and the IF is not bad.

(15) Thank | 老沙

2018.11.30, submission. 2018.12.15, first revision required. There were 3 reviewers. Reviewer 1 thought the idea is meaningful and proposes 16 revision comments; reviewer 2 thought it was good and experimental work are very valuable, and proposes 2 revision comments, suggesting accepting with minor revisions; review 3 did not make a statement, but proposed 2 comments and 2 detailed revision suggestions; 60 days for revision was given. 2019.3.7, first resubmission of the manuscript. 2019.4.22, second revision required, when reviewer 1 and reviewer 2 agreed to accept it, reviewer 3 accepted the first reply, but further gave another comment and requested a reply. 2019.4.7, second resubmission. 2019.4.22, reviewer 3 accepted the second revision and agreed to accept it. Now waiting for the proofreading. I felt that: 1. The review efficiency is quite high. The submission will turn to under review within a week or so. The first review will be completed within 30 days and 60 days will be given for revision. The second and third review must be completed within 7 days as required by the submission system.

(5) Thank | 老沙

Dr. Chen Yu at the School of Urban Construction of Yangtze University published five papers in one year in this journal as the first author and correspondent author: “Behaviour of bird-beak square hollow section X-joints under in-plane bending,” “Experimental and finite element analysis research on cold-formed steel lipped channel beams under web crippling,” “Behaviour of square hollow section brace-H-shaped steel chord T-joints under axial compression,” “Aluminum tubular sections subjected to web crippling,” and “Numerical investigation of concrete.” You can tell how unexceptional this journal is. Basically, as long as one reviewer agrees to accept a paper, the paper will be accepted.

(7) Thank | 梁梁

6.21 still with editor

(0) Thank | hanx1

What's going on now? It feels like there is no review period for the second review.

(0) Thank | good 1

Manuscript number 2200+
Submitted on June 5th
Under review by the editor since June 5th
No updates yet

(0) Thank | hanx1

Congratulations!

(0) Thank | 想中的li

2.25 submit to journal
3.5 under review (invited 5, accepted 3, completed 3)
5.7 major revision (3 reviewers)
5.25 submit to journal
5.28 under review (invited 3, accepted 3, completed 3)
6.12 accept

Best wishes for the continued success of the journal, and may everyone's papers be accepted soon!

(0) Thank | 依旧恋星辰丶

Thank you, finally got accepted last night.

(0) Thank | 依旧恋星辰丶

It's okay, typically after two reviews it will automatically become RRC, the editor will change it to UR for you, and then wait for the third person to review it.

(0) Thank | 想中的li

In general, after a rejection, if there is no mention of resubmission, then it is basically the end of the road for that journal.

(0) Thank | good 1

The initial review did not even submit for approval.

(0) Thank | 我要发顶刊1

The initial review was rejected, so it will proceed to the second review.

(0) Thank | good 1

Does anyone know, TWS has been rejected by the editor, the editor said that the revised manuscript is interesting to the journal. But the decision letter at the top also states that TWS does not accept rejected manuscripts, so can I still submit the revised manuscript for review?

(0) Thank | 我要发顶刊1

Dude, I had three reviewers for the second round, two of them completed the review directly. What is the situation with RRC?

(0) Thank | 依旧恋星辰丶

Do we have to wait until the very last person?

(0) Thank | good 1

It has been over 20 days since the second review, I hope the reviewer hasn't disappeared. Sigh.

(0) Thank | 想中的li

The second round of revisions was submitted and reviewed on the same day, and the review process was completed within one day. Thank you again to the efficient editors, and I wish the journal continued success!

(0) Thank | DLDL

It's difficult to wait. After returning for revisions, two reviewers have already completed their reviews, but one has not accepted yet.

(0) Thank | 想中的li

Could I ask how long it usually takes for journals to send revised manuscripts back to reviewers? I received very positive feedback, but it has been fifty days since I resubmitted the revised manuscript and I have not received any comments from the reviewers yet...

(0) Thank | 鲤鱼王desu

I don't know, maybe this reviewer is a big shot? I've been waiting for him for two whole months, and he still hasn't submitted the revisions.

(0) Thank | DLDL

Hey bros, have you recorded it? I just got back from the repair shop today.

(0) Thank | 想中的li

Isn't the usual return period for repairs 15 days?

(0) Thank | good 1

The editor is very efficient, always able to provide feedback on submissions in a timely manner. However, there was one reviewer who kept delaying, taking two months to return their feedback.

(0) Thank | DLDL