Engineering in Life Sciences: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1618-0240 · ISSN 1618-2863 · Wiley · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Half of the articles Engineering in Life Sciences accepted in 2021 were accepted within 95 days of submission (n = 72); the middle half took 73–131 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Engineering in Life Sciences take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 73 | 95 | 131 | — | 0.0% | 97% |
| 2020 | 61 | 58 | 89 | 139 | — | 0.0% | 92% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 182 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2021
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 4 | 5.6% |
| 30–59 | 9 | 12.5% |
| 60–89 | 19 | 26.4% |
| 90–119 | 19 | 26.4% |
| 120–149 | 10 | 13.9% |
| 150–179 | 7 | 9.7% |
| 180–209 | 2 | 2.8% |
| 210–239 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 240–269 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 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 2021 articles appeared online within 23 days (middle half 16–37 days, n = 72).
From submission to online publication, the median was 130 days (middle half 102–161 days, n = 72).
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: $3,630 (DOAJ).
OpenAPC has fewer than 5 reported payments for this journal in 2023–2025, so no typical amount is shown.
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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 | 4 retracted articles among 253 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (15.81 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.0% of 2021 articles |
| Publication volume | 70 articles added to PubMed in 2021 (-26% vs 2020). |
Topics and scope
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction (11% of indexed topics)
- Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects (9% of indexed topics)
- Biofuel production and bioconversion (8% of indexed topics)
- Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization (7% of indexed topics)
- Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies (5% of indexed topics)
- Algal biology and biofuel 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 Engineering in Life Sciences, 95 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology and Bioengineering | 106 (2021, n = 338) | ≈$5,060 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Biotechnology | 142 (2021, n = 192) | ≈$4,360 | — | No | Yes |
| Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering | 97 (2021, n = 172) | ≈$4,090 | — | No | Yes |
| Biotechnology Progress | 87 (2021, n = 93) | ≈$4,160 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering | 91 (2021, n = 158) | ≈$3,000 | — | No | Yes |
| Biotechnology Letters | 139 (2021, n = 134) | ≈$3,890 | — | No | Yes |
| Bioresources and Bioprocessing | 75 (2021, n = 131) | $1,990 | — | Yes | No |
| Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 81 (2021, n = 189) | ≈$4,530 | — | No | Yes |
| Biotechnology Advances | 122 (2021, n = 144) | ≈$5,460 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Engineering in Life Sciences take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Engineering in Life Sciences accepted in 2021 were accepted within 95 days of submission (n = 72); the middle half took 73–131 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Engineering in Life Sciences articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2021 appeared online within 23 days of acceptance (n = 72).
Does Engineering in Life Sciences charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $3,630 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1618-0240; NLM ID 101193313; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 72 articles accepted in 2021 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.