Applied Surface Science 'Under Review': What the Status Means
If your Applied Surface Science manuscript shows Under Review, here is what the editor and reviewers are likely doing and when to follow up.
•11 min read
Research Scientist, Materials Science & Nanotechnology
Research Scientist, Materials Science & Nanotechnology
A research scientist with 8+ years in materials science and nanotechnology, covering polymer composites, ceramic materials, and surface science. Has prepared manuscripts for Applied Surface Science, Ceramics International, Construction and Building Materials, and RSC Advances. Brings specific knowledge of Elsevier submission workflows, high-volume journal editorial patterns, and how to frame materials characterization data for maximum reviewer impact.
Polymer compositesCeramic materialsSurface scienceMaterials characterizationElsevier journal workflowsApplied Surface Science scopePre-submission review
Journals reviewed for:
Applied Surface Science, Ceramics International, Construction and Building Materials, RSC Advances
Research published in:
Published in Applied Surface Science, Ceramics International, and RSC Advances
Articles by this reviewer (21)
Carbohydrate Polymers 'Under Review': What the Status Means
If your Carbohydrate Polymers manuscript shows Under Review, here is what the editor and reviewers are likely doing and when to follow up.
•12 min read
Ceramics International 'Under Review': What the Status Means
If your Ceramics International manuscript shows Under Review, here is what the editor and reviewers are likely doing and when to follow up.
•12 min read
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces Cover Letter: What Editors Need to See
ACS AMI editors are screening for the materials-to-application bridge fast. A strong cover letter makes that bridge obvious in the first paragraph.
•6 min read
ACS Nano Cover Letter: What Editors Actually Need to See
ACS Nano editors are screening for real nanoscale science, not just nanoscale ingredients. A strong cover letter makes that distinction obvious fast.
•3 min read
ACS Nano Review Time: What Authors Can Actually Expect
ACS Nano is relatively efficient for a top nanoscience journal, but the useful submission question is still fit. Function and nanoscale consequence matter more than one neat timeline.
•3 min read
Construction and Building Materials Formatting Requirements: Complete Author Guide
Construction and Building Materials formatting guide. Word limits, figure specs, reference format, LaTeX vs Word, and journal-specific quirks you need to know.
•12 min read
Journal of Alloys and Compounds Review Time: What Authors Can Actually Expect
Journal of Alloys and Compounds is usually steady rather than fast. The useful submission question is whether the paper teaches something real.
•3 min read
Construction and Building Materials Submission Process: Portal, Review Stages, and What to Expect
A practical Construction and Building Materials submission process guide covering the Elsevier Editorial Manager workflow, desk screening, review stages, and what to expect.
•6 min read
Applied Surface Science Submission Process: What Happens From Upload to First Decision
A practical guide to the Applied Surface Science submission process, including editorial screening, reviewer routing, common slowdowns, and what to tighten.
•6 min read
Carbohydrate Polymers Submission Process: What Happens From Upload to First Decision
A practical Carbohydrate Polymers submission process guide covering editorial screening, reviewer routing, and what to tighten.
•6 min read
Sensors submission guide
Sensors submission guide: sensor research with quantified performance metrics (sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range) and demonstrated.
•7 min read
Journal of Alloys and Compounds Submission Guide (2026)
A practical JAC submission guide for authors deciding whether the alloy story is complete, competitive, and applied enough for editorial screening.
•6 min read
Applied Surface Science Submission Guide: Format, Scope & Editor Tips
Applied Surface Science submission guide: papers without quantified surface-spectroscopic characterization extend revision rounds.
•6 min read
Ceramics International Submission Guide 2026: Requirements & What Editors Want
Ceramics International submission guide: ceramic synthesis papers without quantified property characterization extend revision rounds.
•9 min read
Carbohydrate Polymers Submission Guide: Requirements & What Editors Want
Carbohydrate Polymers submission guide: carbohydrate polymer research with quantified structural characterization and demonstrated.
•8 min read
Construction and Building Materials Submission Guide: Requirements, Formatting and What Editors Want
Construction and Building Materials requires 7,000-10,000 word manuscripts with complete durability data, cost analysis, and construction relevance. Here's exactly what editors need.
•5 min read
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces Acceptance Rate 2026: How Hard Is It to Get Published?
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces accepts around 25-30% of submissions, making it selective but accessible for applied materials research. Here's what the review process looks like.
•8 min read
Is Ceramics International a Good Journal? Impact, Scope, and Fit
Ceramics International (JIF 6, Elsevier) is the leading broad-scope ceramics journal. Here's how it compares to J. European Ceramic Society, J. American Ceramic Society, and Acta Materialia.
•6 min read
Buildings Submission Guide: MDPI Process (2026)
A package-readiness guide to submitting to Buildings (MDPI): section-scope fit, the SuSy portal, pre-check screening, single-blind review, the validation bar that decides FEM and energy-simulation papers, and the CHF 2,600 APC.
•11 min read
Journal of Building Engineering Submission Guide: How to Submit to JOBE (Elsevier)
A package-readiness guide to Journal of Building Engineering (Elsevier): the Editorial Manager portal, the strict whole-building-lifecycle scope and its explicit out-of-scope list, the editorial triage timeline, and the failure patterns that get manuscripts returned before review.
•12 min read
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