3D Printing in Medicine: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2365-6271 · BioMed Central · Engineering
Half of the articles 3D Printing in Medicine accepted in 2025 were accepted within 205 days of submission (n = 60); the middle half took 139–269 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does 3D Printing in Medicine take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 139 | 205 | 269 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2025
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 30–59 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 60–89 | 3 | 5.0% |
| 90–119 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 120–149 | 7 | 11.7% |
| 150–179 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 180–209 | 7 | 11.7% |
| 210–239 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 240–269 | 8 | 13.3% |
| 270–299 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 300–329 | 4 | 6.7% |
| 330–359 | 6 | 10.0% |
| 360+ | 3 | 5.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2025 articles appeared online within 17 days (middle half 13–28 days, n = 60).
From submission to online publication, the median was 225 days (middle half 163–304 days, n = 60).
Read these numbers carefully
- These times describe articles the journal accepted. Rejected manuscripts never appear in public data, so they cannot tell you how long a rejection takes.
- Dates are the ones the publisher deposited with PubMed. Some publishers record the date a revised manuscript arrived as the submission date, which makes review look faster.
- Invited articles and special issues can move faster than regular submissions.
Open access status and publishing fees
Open access (listed in DOAJ). Listed APC: $2,090 (DOAJ).
OpenAPC has fewer than 5 reported payments for this journal in 2023–2025, so no typical amount is shown.
Many journals waive or reduce fees for authors from eligible countries or institutions with publishing agreements — check with the journal and your library.
Integrity and indexing signals
Facts from public records, shown without judgement. See the methodology for why each can be worth a closer look.
| Listed in DOAJ | Yes (DOAJ record) |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2025 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 202 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.0% of 2025 articles |
| Publication volume | 61 articles added to PubMed in 2025. |
Topics and scope
- Anatomy and Medical Technology (30% of indexed topics)
- Surgical Simulation and Training (15% of indexed topics)
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research (11% of indexed topics)
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies (10% of indexed topics)
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty (4% of indexed topics)
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes (3% of indexed topics)
Engineering journalsMedicine journalsBiomedical Engineering journalsSurgery journals
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2025 figures are compared with the 2025 median of 3D Printing in Medicine, 205 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomical Sciences Education | 202 (2025, n = 152) | ≈$4,100 | — | No | Yes |
| Clinical Anatomy | 100 (2025, n = 89) | ≈$4,550 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Robotic Surgery | 36 (2025, n = 693) | ≈$4,090 | — | No | Yes |
| International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery | 151 (2025, n = 237) | ≈$4,890 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of surgical education | 100 (2025, n = 313) | ≈$3,420 | — | No | Yes |
| Biofabrication | 155 (2025, n = 164) | ≈$3,895 | — | No | Yes |
| Anatomical Science International | 91 (2025, n = 82) | ≈$3,390 | — | No | Yes |
| International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery | 198 (2025, n = 92) | ≈$4,430 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does 3D Printing in Medicine take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles 3D Printing in Medicine accepted in 2025 were accepted within 205 days of submission (n = 60); the middle half took 139–269 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are 3D Printing in Medicine articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2025 appeared online within 17 days of acceptance (n = 60).
Does 3D Printing in Medicine charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $2,090 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2365-6271; NLM ID 101721758; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 60 articles accepted in 2025 with valid dates; excluded records for that year: none.
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Data sources. Submission, acceptance and publication dates: Courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed, entries through Sep 15, 2026). NLM does not endorse Journal Clock, and these figures may not reflect the most current PubMed data. Journal fees and open-access listing: DOAJ (CC0, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Fees paid by institutions: OpenAPC (Open Database License, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Retractions: Retraction Watch Database via Crossref (retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Journal identifiers and topics: OpenAlex (CC0). Currency conversion: ECB reference rates (Sep 15, 2026). How these numbers are calculated · For organisations.