European Journal of Rheumatology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2147-9720 · ISSN 2148-4279 · AVES Yayincilik · Medicine
Half of the articles European Journal of Rheumatology accepted in 2020 were accepted within 70 days of submission (n = 54); the middle half took 15–168 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does European Journal of Rheumatology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54 | 15 | 70 | 168 | — | 24.1% | 0% |
Distribution in 2020
Show as a table
| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 19 | 35.2% |
| 30–59 | 4 | 7.4% |
| 60–89 | 6 | 11.1% |
| 90–119 | 4 | 7.4% |
| 120–149 | 5 | 9.3% |
| 150–179 | 3 | 5.6% |
| 180–209 | 4 | 7.4% |
| 210–239 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 240–269 | 3 | 5.6% |
| 270–299 | 2 | 3.7% |
| 300–329 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 2 | 3.7% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2020 articles appeared online within 80 days (middle half 27–123 days, n = 54).
From submission to online publication, the median was 177 days (middle half 51–268 days, n = 54).
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: $1,950 (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 2020 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 1 retracted article among 168 added to PubMed in 2021–2025, per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 24.1% of 2020 articles |
| Publication volume | 104 articles added to PubMed in 2020. |
Topics and scope
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies (14% of indexed topics)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research (10% of indexed topics)
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments (9% of indexed topics)
- Vasculitis and related conditions (8% of indexed topics)
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases (6% of indexed topics)
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome (5% of indexed topics)
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2020 figures are compared with the 2020 median of European Journal of Rheumatology, 70 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology | 62 (2020, n = 86) | — | — | No | No |
| Clinical Rheumatology | 72 (2020, n = 523) | ≈$4,890 | — | No | Yes |
| Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology | 85 (2020, n = 324) | — | — | No | Yes |
| International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases | 86 (2020, n = 191) | ≈$3,700 | — | No | Yes |
| Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism | 92 (2020, n = 179) | ≈$4,370 | — | No | Yes |
| Reumatología Clínica (English Edition) | 104 (2020, n = 134) | ≈$3,170 | — | No | Yes |
| Rheumatology International | 49 (2020, n = 246) | ≈$4,990 | — | No | Yes |
| Archives of Rheumatology | 63 (2020, n = 74) | — | — | No | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does European Journal of Rheumatology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles European Journal of Rheumatology accepted in 2020 were accepted within 70 days of submission (n = 54); the middle half took 15–168 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are European Journal of Rheumatology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2020 appeared online within 80 days of acceptance (n = 54).
Does European Journal of Rheumatology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $1,950 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2147-9720; NLM ID 101656068; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 54 articles accepted in 2020 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.