Health & Social Care in the Community: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 0966-0410 · ISSN 1365-2524 · Wiley · Health Professions
Half of the articles Health & Social Care in the Community accepted in 2022 were accepted within 223 days of submission (n = 379); the middle half took 165–291 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Health & Social Care in the Community take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 379 | 165 | 223 | 291 | 373 | 0.0% | 98% |
| 2021 | 417 | 164 | 211 | 280 | 362 | 0.0% | 99% |
| 2020 | 342 | 145 | 196 | 258 | 331 | 0.0% | 99% |
Research articles vs reviews (2022)
| Type | n | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research articles | 310 | 165 | 225 | 303 |
| Reviews | 68 | 170 | 218 | 262 |
Distribution in 2022
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30–59 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60–89 | 11 | 2.9% |
| 90–119 | 26 | 6.9% |
| 120–149 | 36 | 9.5% |
| 150–179 | 36 | 9.5% |
| 180–209 | 47 | 12.4% |
| 210–239 | 57 | 15.0% |
| 240–269 | 46 | 12.1% |
| 270–299 | 32 | 8.4% |
| 300–329 | 22 | 5.8% |
| 330–359 | 21 | 5.5% |
| 360+ | 45 | 11.9% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2022 articles appeared online within 18 days (middle half 15–24 days, n = 379).
From submission to online publication, the median was 246 days (middle half 190–316 days, n = 379).
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
Subscription or hybrid (not determined). Listed APC: about $2,700 (as reported by OpenAlex).
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 | No |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2022 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 833 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 2022 articles |
| Publication volume | 409 articles added to PubMed in 2022 (-3% vs 2021). |
Topics and scope
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (13% of indexed topics)
- Healthcare innovation and challenges (10% of indexed topics)
- Health disparities and outcomes (8% of indexed topics)
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (7% of indexed topics)
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement (6% of indexed topics)
- Homelessness and Social Issues (6% 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 2022 figures are compared with the 2022 median of Health & Social Care in the Community, 223 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Journal of Older People Nursing | 298 (2022, n = 64) | ≈$4,550 | — | No | Yes |
| Australasian Journal on Ageing | 147 (2022, n = 99) | ≈$3,840 | — | No | Yes |
| Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine | 70 (2022, n = 120) | $2,000 | — | Yes | No |
| Journal of Aging Studies | 239 (2022, n = 66) | ≈$3,340 | — | No | Yes |
| Geriatric Nursing | 64 (2022, n = 208) | ≈$3,280 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of the American Medical Directors Association | 98 (2022, n = 228) | ≈$4,370 | — | No | Yes |
| International Journal of Integrated Care | 324 (2022, n = 94) | ≈$2,124 | $1,974 (10 payments) | Yes | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Health & Social Care in the Community take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Health & Social Care in the Community accepted in 2022 were accepted within 223 days of submission (n = 379); the middle half took 165–291 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Health & Social Care in the Community articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2022 appeared online within 18 days of acceptance (n = 379).
Does Health & Social Care in the Community charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: about $2,700 (as reported by OpenAlex).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 0966-0410; NLM ID 9306359; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 379 articles accepted in 2022 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.