I will take some time to process the results, after which I will promptly email you to arrange a detailed discussion of the findings. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness.

Dear Stefano, I sincerely appreciate your kind wishes. Regarding the two crystal structures we previously discussed, I am pleased to report that the measurements have been successfully completed (or the diffraction data has been collected).

As shown in the figure, there is a clear spatial segregation: the left side is predominantly composed of the black single crystal, with negligible amounts of the red phase, while the right side is dominated by the red single crystal, with the black phase being largely excluded.

We found that the selective isolation of one single-crystal phase could be achieved by controlling a specific reaction variable.

Many thanks for the insight. I find this to be a highly intriguing phenomenon as well. I previously investigated a system that also yielded two separate crystalline products, although without the characteristic co-existence.

I will be delighted to share the complete structural data with you as soon as it is resolved.

Prof.Stefano, the structural determination is currently pending. However, I hypothesize that this phenomenon stems from the gradual structural rearrangement of the metal nodes, resulting in the intergrowth of two single-crystal phases.

Thanks，Andrea

I must, however, commend the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (JCIS) for its outstanding turnaround time, delivering a decision on my manuscript in a remarkably rapid six-day period.

I welcome reviewers who provide constructive and insightful recommendations as you suggest. Unfortunately, many editorial boards frequently resort to desk rejection without initiating the formal peer-review process.

This trend suggests a growing preference among researchers to prioritize short-term metrics over established quality when choosing where to submit or review.

While traditional publishers (e.g., RSC) retain strong long-term prestige, their perceived operational limitations and relatively lower Impact Factors are creating a deterrent for both authors and peer reviewers.

The current scholarly publishing landscape is characterized by the rapid emergence of high-Impact Factor journals, which, despite possessing minimal actual influence, divert submissions away from established, legacy journals.

Hahaha, you got it! Yeah, these crystals are truly stunning! 😉

Thanks