Has this journal become a paid one? Why suddenly after 4 months, they ask me for money, and won't publish without payment

(0) 讚！ | 小同学

28 February 2023: Manuscript Submitted
01 March 2023: With Editor
04 March 2023: Revision Required (two reviewers)
21 March 2023: With Editor
04 April 2023: Accepted (With Editor for over two weeks, sent a reminder, directly accepted)
07 April 2023: Proofing

(0) 讚！ | 水天一线

Rejected after submission, I sent an article in February, and it took a total of 20 days for the rejection message to arrive after I followed up. Immediately, I resubmitted to a journal for Q2, and it has been accepted so far. However, the editing process of this journal is relatively slow.

(1) 讚！ | 从无到有

May I ask how long it takes to receive the email proof for your accepted article? I submitted the article in January and received a notification of acceptance at the end of April after making minor revisions. Since then, I have not received any email proof or similar documents. It is now November, and I have not received any updates. I have sent two emails inquiring about this matter, but I have not received any replies. Could you please provide me with the email address of the publication office or any other relevant email address (related to the proofing process) so that I can inquire further? Thank you very much.

(0) 讚！ | bhzy

The article I submitted in January, then made some minor revisions, and received notice of acceptance at the end of April. Since then, I haven't received any emails for proofreading or similar matters. Now it's November, and there is still no news. During this period, I sent two emails (replying to the acceptance notification email) to inquire, but received no response. May I ask if you can provide me with the email address of the publication office or any other relevant email address (the email address for proofreading) so that I can inquire again? I would be very grateful, thank you very much.

(0) 讚！ | bhzy

The speed is incredibly fast, with one trial delivered in 10 days. After revising, it was returned to the editor, and it was accepted within one day.

(1) 讚！ | viagra

The first review was quick, but it has been almost two weeks since I submitted it for revision and it is still "With Journal Administrator". How long does this situation usually last? Do any of my classmates have the same situation?

(0) 讚！ | 宗宗宗

Can I ask if the status will change after submitting the revised draft? My article has been revised for two months and still in the submission status. Thank you.

(0) 讚！ | 星河123

Fast reviewing speed, constructive comments from reviewers, high standards for article quality by the journal, looking forward to a significant increase in impact factor.

(0) 讚！ | 笑对人生

Got accepted within two and half months.

(0) 讚！ | Farid

Got published within two and half months.

(0) 讚！ | Farid

The journal has high quality and is suitable for publishing high-level interface composite materials. The journal with the editor is currently in the reviewing process. It takes one and a half months for the review to be completed, and the reviewers' opinions are very fair. Looking forward to a higher Impact Factor.

(21) 讚！ | 小飞侠dai

Hello, may I ask if the "with editor" status in the Composite Interfaces submission system includes the "under review" process? Why have I been in the "with editor" status for one and a half months without any updates? Can I ask if you receive the revision comments directly from the editor after being in the "with editor" status for over a month?

(0) 讚！ | superA梦

Got accepted within 2 months. Really grateful to this journal.

(0) 讚！ | Farid

I submitted it on June 14th, and it hasn't been reviewed yet. Now I'm really worried because it's been over a month and there's still no news. It's still under review and hasn't been rejected.

(12) 讚！ | 小飞侠dai

Zone 3 journals are considered quite good in the field of composite materials. The review process is quite fast, with results being provided in about one and a half months.

I am working on interface modification of fiber-reinforced composites, which is very suitable for the journal's theme. Below are the milestones of my submission timeline for your reference.

April 1, 2021: Submitted the manuscript. The system returned it, stating that there were formatting issues. After making the necessary corrections, I resubmitted it on April 3. 

April 9: Under review by the editor. Then, the long wait began.

May 21: The journal provided revision comments.

May 29: Made revisions and submitted them.

June 8: Under review by the editor again. The same day, it was accepted.

June 11: Signed the APA agreement.

June 14: Proofreading process.

June 17: Online publication. The handling was super fast!

The reviewers and editors raised many questions, including grammar errors and professional issues. It is evident that they treated the manuscript seriously, and I am truly grateful for their efforts!

(19) 讚！ | alsa

How is the review speed of this journal from 2020 until now? Can someone who knows about it please explain?

(0) 讚！ | yuxiao

Journals are OK, sometimes dealing with manuscripts will be slower.In addition, this journal has its own submission system. It is not the previous mailbox submission.

(0) 讚！ | Gx

I’m really excited – got published in this journal today! From submission to publication it took my article ~3 months, which I understand as being standard and/or even quick. Good luck everyone!

(4) 讚！ | 1757924246@qq.com

speed up, but it is much faster than before.

(2) 讚！ | jie

Email submission.Manuscripts for consideration should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief: H. Ishida NSF Center for Molecular and Microstructure of Composites Department of Macromolecular Science Case Western Reserve University Clev

(0) 讚！ | 匿名