Biotechnology for Biofuels: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1754-6834 · Springer Science+Business Media · Multidisciplinary
Half of the articles Biotechnology for Biofuels accepted in 2021 were accepted within 95 days of submission (n = 218); the middle half took 66–139 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Biotechnology for Biofuels take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 218 | 66 | 95 | 139 | 220 | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2020 | 223 | 75 | 98 | 136 | 189 | 0.4% | 0% |
Distribution in 2021
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 5 | 2.3% |
| 30–59 | 36 | 16.5% |
| 60–89 | 60 | 27.5% |
| 90–119 | 43 | 19.7% |
| 120–149 | 27 | 12.4% |
| 150–179 | 11 | 5.0% |
| 180–209 | 11 | 5.0% |
| 210–239 | 9 | 4.1% |
| 240–269 | 4 | 1.8% |
| 270–299 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 300–329 | 6 | 2.8% |
| 330–359 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 360+ | 3 | 1.4% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2021 articles appeared online within 13 days (middle half 11–17 days, n = 219).
From submission to online publication, the median was 113 days (middle half 84–158 days, n = 218).
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: $2,990 (DOAJ).
No institutional payments for this journal are recorded in OpenAPC.
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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 2021 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 244 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 2021 articles |
| Publication volume | 243 articles added to PubMed in 2021 (+10% vs 2020). |
Topics and scope
- Biofuel production and bioconversion (24% of indexed topics)
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction (15% of indexed topics)
- Algal biology and biofuel production (5% of indexed topics)
- Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization (5% of indexed topics)
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls (5% of indexed topics)
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production (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 2021 figures are compared with the 2021 median of Biotechnology for Biofuels, 95 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioresources and Bioprocessing | 75 (2021, n = 131) | $1,990 | — | Yes | No |
| Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology | 90 (2021, n = 275) | ≈$3,890 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology | 82 (2021, n = 76) | $2,756 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering | 97 (2021, n = 172) | ≈$4,090 | — | No | Yes |
| Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | 101 (2021, n = 644) | $4,390 | $3,611 (8 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Biotechnology Letters | 139 (2021, n = 134) | ≈$3,890 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering | 91 (2021, n = 158) | ≈$3,000 | — | No | Yes |
| Bioresource Technology | 41 (2021, n = 1,780) | ≈$4,880 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Biotechnology for Biofuels take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Biotechnology for Biofuels accepted in 2021 were accepted within 95 days of submission (n = 218); the middle half took 66–139 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Biotechnology for Biofuels articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2021 appeared online within 13 days of acceptance (n = 219).
Does Biotechnology for Biofuels charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $2,990 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1754-6834; NLM ID 101316935; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 218 articles accepted in 2021 with valid dates; excluded records for that year: no received date 1.
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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.