Question 1

Must I accept all reviewer comments?

Accepted Answer

No, but every comment must be seriously addressed. If you disagree, provide sufficient scientific evidence. "Partially accepting" is often optimal — accept the spirit of the comment but implement it your way.

Question 2

What if reviewers ask for experiments I cannot perform?

Accepted Answer

Options: 1) Communicate with editor about constraints; 2) Acknowledge limitation and list supplement experiments as future work; 3) Use existing data analyses as alternatives (subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis); 4) Politely decline with reasons if truly impossible.

Question 3

How long after Minor Revision to receive final decision?

Accepted Answer

Typically 1-4 weeks after Minor Revision. Editors can usually make final acceptance decisions without another round of peer review, unless modifications involve critical issues.

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