I. About Submission

• Q: My research is in XXX. Does Aerospace Shanghai(Chinese &English) accept articles in this area?
  A: Please first consult the journal's "Scope of Submission". If still unsure, you may submit your manuscript. The Editorial Office will conduct an initial review. Submissionsoutside the journal's scope will be rejected within 3 working days, minimizing time loss.
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• Q: I submitted an article some time ago, but not through this website. Can you check its status?
  A: Did you verify the authenticity of the website before submitting? Regrettably, you submitted to afake/impostor site claiming to represent our journal. Our only official submission channel is the Online Submission System on our official website: shht.ijournal.cn. Alternatively, search "上海航天" (Aerospace Shanghai) on Baidu and look for the result marked "Official" in the top right corner. Articles undergorigorous peer review and NO FEES are required before acceptance. Beware of fraud!
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• Q: XXX website claims to be an agent for submitting to Shanghai Aerospace, guaranteeing publication. Is it credible?
  A: Beware of fraud! Do not use such services.
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• Q: Is the journal a core journal?
  A: Yes. The journal is indexed as a "China Scientific and Technological Core Journal" and a "Source Journal for the Chinese Science Citation Database (CSCD)". It is also listed in the Tier 3 (T3) category of the "High-Quality Sci-Tech Journal Grading Directory for the Aerospace Field".

II. About Timelines

• Q: How long does the peer review process take?
  A: After passing the Editorial Office's initial review, manuscripts are sent for external peer review. The typical review period is around 1 month.
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• Q: How long from submission to acceptance?
  A: This timeline depends on manuscript quality, reviewer speed, and author revision speed, making it variable. If no re-review is needed (high quality, reviewers didn't request re-review, and comments don't require "major revision"), and the revised manuscript meets requirements and passes the Executive Editor's final approval, acceptance can be granted. The exact timeframe is difficult to predict.
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• Q: An acceptance notice isn't sufficient; I need the article published. How far in advance should I submit to be safe?
  A: Considering review, revision, and acceptance timelines, we recommend submitting at least six months in advance of your deadline. Upon acceptance, articles are published online first on CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure).
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• Q: My article has been accepted, but I need it published urgently for promotion/graduation. Can it be expedited?
  A: If you need guaranteed publication 3-4 months after acceptance, please inform the Editorial Office via email. Need it faster? For special cases, call the Editorial Office directly. We will assist if feasible within the publication schedule. However, we strongly advise planning well in advance, as journal production follows fixed cycles and constraints; expediting may not always be possible.
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• Q: My article has been published in the journal, but why can't I find it on CNKI (or other major databases)?
  A: Database indexing requires processing time. After the journal issue is published, the data is provided to our indexing partners (e.g., CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Chaoxing) within one week. Generally, the formally published article becomes searchable in these databases within 2 months.

III. About Review Comments

• Q: Based on the review comments, the expert doesn't seem very familiar with my specific field, making the requested revisions difficult/impossible. What should I do?
  A: During submission, please upload a detailed description of your research field to help editors assign appropriate reviewers. Occasionally, a reviewer might not be a close specialist, leading to potentially biased comments. When uploading your revision, submit a detailed "Response to Reviewers" letter (template available on the journal website). In this letter, clearly and respectfully articulate your concerns regarding specific comments. Provided your rationale is sound, avoiding unnecessary changes (and ensuring no classified information is involved), and subject to approval by the Editor-in-Chief and/or other experts, it should not affect acceptance.
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• Q: The reviewer's comments were excellent and very helpful. I'd like to communicate directly with the expert to ask further questions.
  A: The Editorial Office strictly protects reviewer anonymity and will not disclose their identities to authors. If you have substantive questions arising from the review, you may prepare them in writing. The Editorial Office is willing to forward them anonymously to the reviewer. However, whether the reviewer responds or contacts you directly is entirely at their discretion.

IV. Other Aspects

• Q: What are the publication fees?
  A: The journal currently charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) / Publication Fee of 2000 RMB per article.
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• Q: I urgently need an article published. How much would it cost to expedite/facilitate this?
  A: You have come to the wrong place. (This implies the journal does not engage in such practices and adheres strictly to ethical peer review).