Decision letter (Initial Submission) 决定信（初稿）
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters - Decision on Manuscript ID AWPL-07-25-2280
IEEE 天线与无线传播快报 - 关于稿件编号 AWPL-07-25-2280 的决定
IEEE 天线与无线传播快报 - 关于稿件编号 AWPL-07-25-2280 的决定
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01-Aug-2025 2025 年 8 月 1 日
Dear Dr. Li: 尊敬的李博士：
Manuscript ID AWPL-07-25-2280 entitled "High Gain Filtering Quai-Yagi Differential Antenna with Notch-Band Based on SSPPs" which you submitted to the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, has been reviewed. The comments from reviewer(s) are included at the bottom of this letter.
您提交给 IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters 的题为"基于 SSPPs 的带阻高增益滤波 Quai-Yagi 差分天线"的稿件编号 AWPL-07-25-2280 已被审阅。审稿人的意见包含在本信的底部。
In view of the criticisms of the reviewer(s), and considering the fact that the Letters do not permit "Major Revisions," I must decline the manuscript for publication in the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters at this time. However, a new manuscript may be submitted which takes into consideration these comments.
鉴于审稿人的批评意见，并且考虑到期刊不允许"重大修改"，我必须暂时拒绝该稿件在 IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters 上发表。但是，可以提交一份考虑了这些意见的新稿件。
Please note that resubmitting your manuscript does not guarantee eventual acceptance, and that your resubmission may be subject to re-review by the reviewer(s) before a decision is rendered.
请注意，重新提交您的稿件并不保证最终被接受，并且您的重新提交可能需要在做出决定之前接受审稿人的再次审阅。
https://ieee.atyponrex.com/submission/submissionBoard/REX-PROD-2-3C988FA5-E259-4D11-AC51-7DC0FDB6D77E-EC3585FE-D65D-4627-9860-ED42FA95521A-42473/current?idtype=external
Because we are trying to facilitate the timely publication of manuscripts submitted to the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, your revised manuscript should be uploaded as soon as possible.
由于我们正在努力促进提交给 IEEE 天线与无线传播快报的稿件的及时发表，您的修改稿应尽快上传。
I look forward to receiving your resubmission.
我期待收到您的重新提交。
Sincerely, 此致，
Professor Steven Gao 教授史蒂文·高
Editor-in-Chief 主编
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
IEEE 天线与无线传播信笺
Track Editor: 1 专题编辑：1
Comments to the Author: 给作者的评论：
One of the reviewers and AE has a significant technical concern about SSPP basis of the proposed antenna. Clarification and justification of this issue is very crucial, since it is one of the main claims of the manuscript. If the authors prefer to revise and resubmit their work, it is crucial to carefully address all technical comments from the review panel.
一位审稿人和编辑对所提议的天线的 SSPP 基础有一个重要的技术问题。对这个问题的澄清和论证非常关键，因为它是最主要的论文主张之一。如果作者选择修改并重新提交他们的工作，仔细处理评审小组的所有技术评论至关重要。
Associate Editor: 2 副编辑：2
Comments to the Author: 给作者的评论：
This manuscript presents a differential quasi-Yagi filtering antenna with notch-band characteristics. However, there exist some technical problems to be addressed. In particular, the concept of SSPPs and its adoption in this work should be clarified. Please carefully respond to the comments from the reviewers, highlight the novelty, and strengthen the manuscript accordingly.
本文介绍了一种具有陷波带特性的差分准八木滤波天线。然而，存在一些需要解决的问题。特别是，SSPPs 的概念及其在本工作中的应用应予以阐明。请仔细回应审稿人的意见，突出创新性，并相应地加强稿件。
Reviewer(s)' Comments to Author:
审稿人意见给作者：
Reviewer: 1 审稿人：1
Comments to the Author 给作者的意见
The authors claim that the proposed antenna is based on spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs). However, this claim is fundamentally flawed. The structure utilized in the paper lacks any clear evidence of surface wave propagation or SSPP behavior. No field distribution, near-field confinement analysis, or surface-mode characteristics are presented. The so-called “SSPP feedline” is simply a microstrip line periodically loaded with open-circuited stubs, which is a well-known technique for slow-wave or filtering applications, but does not constitute SSPP in the accepted physical sense. The use of “SSPP” is misleading and scientifically inaccurate.
作者声称所提出的天线基于伪表面等离子体极化激元（SSPPs）。然而，这一说法存在根本性缺陷。论文中使用的结构缺乏任何关于表面波传播或 SSPP 行为的明确证据。未提供任何场分布、近场约束分析或表面模式特性。所谓的“SSPP 馈线”实际上是一条周期性加载开路短截线的微带线，这是一种众所周知的用于慢波或滤波应用的技术，但在公认的物理意义上并不构成 SSPP。使用“SSPP”具有误导性且科学上不准确。
The proposed design is essentially a conventional quasi-Yagi antenna loaded with resonators to achieve filtering and notch bands. The integration of notch filters or resonant elements into Yagi-type antennas has been extensively studied. The concept of introducing stubs or E-shaped resonators into the feedline to generate notched bands is not new and has already been widely reported.
所提出的设计本质上是一种加载谐振器的传统准八木天线，用于实现滤波和陷波频段。将陷波滤波器或谐振元件集成到八木型天线中已被广泛研究。将短截线或 E 形谐振器引入馈线以产生陷波频段的概念并非新事物，并且已经被广泛报道。
This manuscript suffers from a fundamental conceptual flaw (misuse of the SSPP terminology), lacks meaningful innovation, and exhibits some overlap with the authors’ previous works. I do not recommend this manuscript for publication.
这份稿件存在一个根本性的概念缺陷（SSPP 术语使用不当），缺乏有意义的创新，并且与作者之前的作品存在一些重叠。我不建议发表这份稿件。
Reviewer: 2 审稿人：2
Comments to the Author 给作者的意见
This letter presents a well-organized design of a differential quasi-Yagi filtering antenna with notch-band characteristics. The work is generally complete, but a few issues should be addressed:
这封信展示了一种组织良好的差分准八木滤波天线设计，具有陷波带特性。这项工作总体上是完整的，但有几个问题需要解决：
1. The ground-free transition structure is introduced by removing the GND layer from the original unit. Please clarify its working mechanism and how it differs from conventional transition structures.
1. 通过移除原始单元中的 GND 层，引入了无地过渡结构。请阐明其工作原理以及它与传统过渡结构的区别。
2. There is a spelling error in the manuscript: “quasi-Yagi” is mistakenly written as “quai-Yagi.”
2. 手稿中存在拼写错误：“quasi-Yagi”被误写为“quai-Yagi。”
3. It is recommended to add a performance comparison with previously reported filtering antennas featuring notch-band characteristics in Table I.
3. 建议在表 I 中增加与先前报道的具有陷波带特性的滤波天线性能的比较。
Dear Dr. Li: 尊敬的李博士：
Manuscript ID AWPL-07-25-2280 entitled "High Gain Filtering Quai-Yagi Differential Antenna with Notch-Band Based on SSPPs" which you submitted to the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, has been reviewed. The comments from reviewer(s) are included at the bottom of this letter.
您提交给 IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters 的题为"基于 SSPPs 的带阻高增益滤波 Quai-Yagi 差分天线"的稿件编号 AWPL-07-25-2280 已被审阅。审稿人的意见包含在本信的底部。
In view of the criticisms of the reviewer(s), and considering the fact that the Letters do not permit "Major Revisions," I must decline the manuscript for publication in the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters at this time. However, a new manuscript may be submitted which takes into consideration these comments.
鉴于审稿人的批评意见，并且考虑到期刊不允许"重大修改"，我必须暂时拒绝该稿件在 IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters 上发表。但是，可以提交一份考虑了这些意见的新稿件。
Please note that resubmitting your manuscript does not guarantee eventual acceptance, and that your resubmission may be subject to re-review by the reviewer(s) before a decision is rendered.
请注意，重新提交您的稿件并不保证最终被接受，并且您的重新提交可能需要在做出决定之前接受审稿人的再次审阅。
https://ieee.atyponrex.com/submission/submissionBoard/REX-PROD-2-3C988FA5-E259-4D11-AC51-7DC0FDB6D77E-EC3585FE-D65D-4627-9860-ED42FA95521A-42473/current?idtype=external
Because we are trying to facilitate the timely publication of manuscripts submitted to the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, your revised manuscript should be uploaded as soon as possible.
由于我们正在努力促进提交给 IEEE 天线与无线传播快报的稿件的及时发表，您的修改稿应尽快上传。
I look forward to receiving your resubmission.
我期待收到您的重新提交。
Sincerely, 此致，
Professor Steven Gao 教授史蒂文·高
Editor-in-Chief 主编
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
IEEE 天线与无线传播信笺
Track Editor: 1 专题编辑：1
Comments to the Author: 给作者的评论：
One of the reviewers and AE has a significant technical concern about SSPP basis of the proposed antenna. Clarification and justification of this issue is very crucial, since it is one of the main claims of the manuscript. If the authors prefer to revise and resubmit their work, it is crucial to carefully address all technical comments from the review panel.
一位审稿人和编辑对所提议的天线的 SSPP 基础有一个重要的技术问题。对这个问题的澄清和论证非常关键，因为它是最主要的论文主张之一。如果作者选择修改并重新提交他们的工作，仔细处理评审小组的所有技术评论至关重要。
Associate Editor: 2 副编辑：2
Comments to the Author: 给作者的评论：
This manuscript presents a differential quasi-Yagi filtering antenna with notch-band characteristics. However, there exist some technical problems to be addressed. In particular, the concept of SSPPs and its adoption in this work should be clarified. Please carefully respond to the comments from the reviewers, highlight the novelty, and strengthen the manuscript accordingly.
本文介绍了一种具有陷波带特性的差分准八木滤波天线。然而，存在一些需要解决的问题。特别是，SSPPs 的概念及其在本工作中的应用应予以阐明。请仔细回应审稿人的意见，突出创新性，并相应地加强稿件。
Reviewer(s)' Comments to Author:
审稿人意见给作者：
Reviewer: 1 审稿人：1
Comments to the Author 给作者的意见
The authors claim that the proposed antenna is based on spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs). However, this claim is fundamentally flawed. The structure utilized in the paper lacks any clear evidence of surface wave propagation or SSPP behavior. No field distribution, near-field confinement analysis, or surface-mode characteristics are presented. The so-called “SSPP feedline” is simply a microstrip line periodically loaded with open-circuited stubs, which is a well-known technique for slow-wave or filtering applications, but does not constitute SSPP in the accepted physical sense. The use of “SSPP” is misleading and scientifically inaccurate.
作者声称所提出的天线基于伪表面等离子体极化激元（SSPPs）。然而，这一说法存在根本性缺陷。论文中使用的结构缺乏任何关于表面波传播或 SSPP 行为的明确证据。未提供任何场分布、近场约束分析或表面模式特性。所谓的“SSPP 馈线”实际上是一条周期性加载开路短截线的微带线，这是一种众所周知的用于慢波或滤波应用的技术，但在公认的物理意义上并不构成 SSPP。使用“SSPP”具有误导性且科学上不准确。
The proposed design is essentially a conventional quasi-Yagi antenna loaded with resonators to achieve filtering and notch bands. The integration of notch filters or resonant elements into Yagi-type antennas has been extensively studied. The concept of introducing stubs or E-shaped resonators into the feedline to generate notched bands is not new and has already been widely reported.
所提出的设计本质上是一种加载谐振器的传统准八木天线，用于实现滤波和陷波频段。将陷波滤波器或谐振元件集成到八木型天线中已被广泛研究。将短截线或 E 形谐振器引入馈线以产生陷波频段的概念并非新事物，并且已经被广泛报道。
This manuscript suffers from a fundamental conceptual flaw (misuse of the SSPP terminology), lacks meaningful innovation, and exhibits some overlap with the authors’ previous works. I do not recommend this manuscript for publication.
这份稿件存在一个根本性的概念缺陷（SSPP 术语使用不当），缺乏有意义的创新，并且与作者之前的作品存在一些重叠。我不建议发表这份稿件。
Reviewer: 2 审稿人：2
Comments to the Author 给作者的意见
This letter presents a well-organized design of a differential quasi-Yagi filtering antenna with notch-band characteristics. The work is generally complete, but a few issues should be addressed:
这封信展示了一种组织良好的差分准八木滤波天线设计，具有陷波带特性。这项工作总体上是完整的，但有几个问题需要解决：
1. The ground-free transition structure is introduced by removing the GND layer from the original unit. Please clarify its working mechanism and how it differs from conventional transition structures.
1. 通过移除原始单元中的 GND 层，引入了无地过渡结构。请阐明其工作原理以及它与传统过渡结构的区别。
2. There is a spelling error in the manuscript: “quasi-Yagi” is mistakenly written as “quai-Yagi.”
2. 手稿中存在拼写错误：“quasi-Yagi”被误写为“quai-Yagi。”
3. It is recommended to add a performance comparison with previously reported filtering antennas featuring notch-band characteristics in Table I.
3. 建议在表 I 中增加与先前报道的具有陷波带特性的滤波天线性能的比较。