In the period from the 1st of October 2015 to the 30th September 2016 we received 114 submissions. The distribution of first decisions in this period was 88 rejections and 26 requests for major/minor revisions. We have been successful in reducing the average time to first decision 66 days, down from 77 days in the previous years. Historical acceptance rates are 19% (2013), 24% (2014), 21% (2015) and 22% for 2016 up to November 1st.
We would like to thank the following referees who have provided reports between the 1st October 2015 and the 30th September 2016.