Biological Chemistry: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1431-6730 · ISSN 1437-4315 · De Gruyter · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Half of the articles Biological Chemistry accepted in 2023 were accepted within 100 days of submission (n = 76); the middle half took 71–130 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Biological Chemistry take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 71 | 100 | 130 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2022 | 70 | 84 | 111 | 135 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2021 | 108 | 72 | 106 | 134 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2020 | 106 | 49 | 74 | 100 | — | 0.9% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2023
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 3 | 3.9% |
| 30–59 | 10 | 13.2% |
| 60–89 | 17 | 22.4% |
| 90–119 | 20 | 26.3% |
| 120–149 | 19 | 25.0% |
| 150–179 | 4 | 5.3% |
| 180–209 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 210–239 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 240–269 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 270–299 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 300–329 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 0 | 0.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2023 articles appeared online within 20 days (middle half 16–27 days, n = 76).
From submission to online publication, the median was 127 days (middle half 89–154 days, n = 76).
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
Hybrid (subscription journal with an open-access option). No listed APC found in DOAJ or OpenAlex. That does not mean publishing is free — check the journal's author guidelines.
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 | No |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2023 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 360 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 2023 articles |
| Publication volume | 85 articles added to PubMed in 2023 (+33% vs 2022). |
Topics and scope
- Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis (8% of indexed topics)
- Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms (8% of indexed topics)
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms (7% of indexed topics)
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema (7% of indexed topics)
- Biomedical and Chemical Research (5% of indexed topics)
- RNA modifications and cancer (5% of indexed topics)
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Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2023 figures are compared with the 2023 median of Biological Chemistry, 100 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trends in Biochemical Sciences | 84 (2023, n = 104) | ≈$7,030 | — | No | Yes |
| FEBS Journal | 131 (2023, n = 261) | ≈$5,000 | — | No | Yes |
| Biochimie | 106 (2023, n = 200) | ≈$3,110 | $1,682 (6 payments) | No | Yes |
| FEBS Letters | 61 (2023, n = 193) | ≈$3,980 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Biological Chemistry | 110 (2023, n = 1,178) | $3,430 | $2,813 (121 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 19 (2023, n = 1,110) | ≈$3,110 | — | No | Yes |
| Nature Chemical Biology | 261 (2023, n = 146) | ≈$12,690 | — | No | Yes |
| Acta Biochimica Polonica | 125 (2023, n = 96) | $1,750 | — | Yes | Yes |
| The Journal of Biochemistry | 72 (2023, n = 102) | ≈$3,276 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Biological Chemistry take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Biological Chemistry accepted in 2023 were accepted within 100 days of submission (n = 76); the middle half took 71–130 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Biological Chemistry articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2023 appeared online within 20 days of acceptance (n = 76).
Does Biological Chemistry charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No listed APC found in DOAJ or OpenAlex. That does not mean publishing is free — check the journal's author guidelines.
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1431-6730; NLM ID 9700112; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 76 articles accepted in 2023 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.