- Time frames are highly variable between journals and disciplines:
Q & A Forum
Journal Selection & Submission
Q: How long does the submission and peer review process take?
- Time frames are highly variable between journals and disciplines:
- Initial editorial screening:1-3 weeks
- Peer review (1-3 rounds):4-8 weeks for each round
- First decision:1-3 months
- Final acceptance to online publication:3-6 months
- Unavailable reviewers, ambiguous manuscripts, or technical submission problems can occasionally cause delays.