Frontiers in Neuroscience: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1662-453X · ISSN 1662-4548 · Frontiers Media · Neuroscience
Half of the articles Frontiers in Neuroscience accepted in 2025 were accepted within 78 days of submission (n = 1,022); the middle half took 53–110 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Frontiers in Neuroscience take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,022 | 53 | 78 | 110 | 158 | 0.3% | 18% |
| 2024 | 1,111 | 55 | 79 | 122 | 167 | 0.1% | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,920 | 50 | 70 | 99 | 144 | 0.2% | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,174 | 45 | 67 | 100 | 148 | 0.5% | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,825 | 54 | 75 | 113 | 164 | 0.1% | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,404 | 69 | 101 | 141 | 198 | 0.0% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Research articles vs reviews (2025)
| Type | n | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research articles | 760 | 55 | 81 | 111 |
| Reviews | 226 | 49 | 71 | 109 |
Distribution in 2025
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 40 | 3.9% |
| 30–59 | 284 | 27.8% |
| 60–89 | 286 | 28.0% |
| 90–119 | 202 | 19.8% |
| 120–149 | 91 | 8.9% |
| 150–179 | 50 | 4.9% |
| 180–209 | 31 | 3.0% |
| 210–239 | 12 | 1.2% |
| 240–269 | 14 | 1.4% |
| 270–299 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 300–329 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 330–359 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 360+ | 2 | 0.2% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2025 articles appeared online within 21 days (middle half 15–27 days, n = 1,022).
From submission to online publication, the median was 100 days (middle half 75–136 days, n = 1,022).
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: 3,150 CHF (about $3,850 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Institutions reported paying a median of about $3,346 per article (2023–2025, 166 reported payments in OpenAPC; converted from euros at yearly ECB average rates).
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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 2025 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 10 retracted articles among 8,139 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (1.23 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.3% of 2025 articles |
| Publication volume | 996 articles added to PubMed in 2025 (-15% vs 2024). |
Topics and scope
- Neural dynamics and brain function (12% of indexed topics)
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies (11% of indexed topics)
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces (10% of indexed topics)
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering (6% of indexed topics)
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (5% of indexed topics)
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies (4% of indexed topics)
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2025 figures are compared with the 2025 median of Frontiers in Neuroscience, 78 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Integrative Neuroscience | 87 (2025, n = 159) | $2,200 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Brain Topography | 162 (2025, n = 72) | ≈$4,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience | 89 (2025, n = 50) | ≈$3,850 | $3,189 (8 payments) | Yes | No |
| Cerebral Cortex | 129 (2025, n = 327) | ≈$5,038 | $4,864 (16 payments) | No | Yes |
| Network Neuroscience | 186 (2025, n = 59) | $2,250 | $2,242 (11 payments) | Yes | No |
| Journal of Neuroscience Methods | 95 (2025, n = 217) | ≈$3,900 | — | No | Yes |
| NeuroImage | 147 (2025, n = 660) | $3,540 | $3,409 (75 payments) | Yes | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Frontiers in Neuroscience take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Frontiers in Neuroscience accepted in 2025 were accepted within 78 days of submission (n = 1,022); the middle half took 53–110 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Frontiers in Neuroscience articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2025 appeared online within 21 days of acceptance (n = 1,022).
Does Frontiers in Neuroscience charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: 3,150 CHF (about $3,850 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1662-453X; NLM ID 101478481; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 1,022 articles accepted in 2025 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.