Review Speed

12 9 6 3 Weeks 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
  • 8.6 weeks
  • 4.3 weeks
  • 6.8 weeks
  • 3.9 weeks
  • 7.2 weeks
  • 4.7 weeks
  • 7.2 weeks
  • 4.9 weeks
  • 5.6 weeks
  • 4.0 weeks

About Review Speed

Indication of review speed at the journal level.

Metrics

Year Submission to first decision Submission to final decision
2018 4.0 5.6
2017 4.9 7.2
2016 4.7 7.2
2015 3.9 6.8
2014 4.3 8.6

Definition

Review Speed

The average number of weeks it takes for an article to go through the editorial review process for this journal, including standard and desk rejects. There are two key periods:

  • 1. From manuscript submission to the initial decision on the article.
  • 2. From manuscript submission to the final editorial decision.
  • When you mouse over the green and white circles in the graph above, the average number of weeks for an article in this journal to reach these key points is displayed.

other metrics in speed