European Journal of Cell Biology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 0171-9335 · ISSN 1618-1298 · Elsevier BV · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Half of the articles European Journal of Cell Biology accepted in 2024 were accepted within 123 days of submission (n = 75); the middle half took 97–165 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does European Journal of Cell Biology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | 97 | 123 | 165 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2023 | 86 | 83 | 127 | 159 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2022 | 78 | 65 | 98 | 143 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2024
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 30–59 | 3 | 4.0% |
| 60–89 | 11 | 14.7% |
| 90–119 | 21 | 28.0% |
| 120–149 | 14 | 18.7% |
| 150–179 | 13 | 17.3% |
| 180–209 | 3 | 4.0% |
| 210–239 | 5 | 6.7% |
| 240–269 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 270–299 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 300–329 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 330–359 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 360+ | 0 | 0.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2024 articles appeared online within 3 days (middle half 2–4 days, n = 75).
From submission to online publication, the median was 126 days (middle half 101–168 days, n = 75).
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: $3,010 (DOAJ).
Institutions reported paying a median of about $2,457 per article (2023–2025, 5 reported payments in OpenAPC; converted from euros at yearly ECB average rates).
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 2024 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 309 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 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 78 articles added to PubMed in 2024 (-4% vs 2023). |
Topics and scope
- Cellular Mechanics and Interactions (12% of indexed topics)
- Cellular transport and secretion (10% of indexed topics)
- Cell Adhesion Molecules Research (8% of indexed topics)
- Microtubule and mitosis dynamics (6% of indexed topics)
- RNA Research and Splicing (6% of indexed topics)
- Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies (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 2024 figures are compared with the 2024 median of European Journal of Cell Biology, 123 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Opinion in Cell Biology | 89 (2024, n = 85) | ≈$4,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Cell Science | 161 (2024, n = 184) | — | $5,192 (5 payments) | No | Yes |
| The Journal of Cell Biology | 194 (2024, n = 220) | — | $4,001 (16 payments) | No | Yes |
| Trends in Cell Biology | 83 (2024, n = 113) | ≈$7,030 | — | No | Yes |
| Cytoskeleton | 87 (2024, n = 96) | ≈$3,920 | — | No | Yes |
| Experimental Cell Research | 108 (2024, n = 328) | ≈$3,270 | — | No | Yes |
| Nature Cell Biology | 301 (2024, n = 163) | ≈$12,690 | $11,819 (6 payments) | No | Yes |
| Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research | 136 (2024, n = 186) | ≈$3,930 | — | No | Yes |
| Developmental Cell | 272 (2024, n = 298) | ≈$10,400 | $8,789 (6 payments) | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does European Journal of Cell Biology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles European Journal of Cell Biology accepted in 2024 were accepted within 123 days of submission (n = 75); the middle half took 97–165 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are European Journal of Cell Biology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 3 days of acceptance (n = 75).
Does European Journal of Cell Biology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $3,010 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 0171-9335; NLM ID 7906240; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 75 articles accepted in 2024 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.