IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2644-1276 · Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers · Multidisciplinary
Half of the articles IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology accepted in 2024 were accepted within 140 days of submission (n = 103); the middle half took 110–194 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103 | 110 | 140 | 194 | — | 1.0% | 100% |
| 2023 | 58 | 100 | 127 | 169 | — | 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 | 1.0% |
| 30–59 | 5 | 4.9% |
| 60–89 | 9 | 8.7% |
| 90–119 | 18 | 17.5% |
| 120–149 | 26 | 25.2% |
| 150–179 | 11 | 10.7% |
| 180–209 | 15 | 14.6% |
| 210–239 | 8 | 7.8% |
| 240–269 | 6 | 5.8% |
| 270–299 | 3 | 2.9% |
| 300–329 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 1 | 1.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2024 articles appeared online within 6 days (middle half 4–9 days, n = 103).
From submission to online publication, the median was 152 days (middle half 119–204 days, n = 103).
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: $2,160 (DOAJ).
Institutions reported paying a median of about $2,090 per article (2023–2025, 6 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 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 261 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 1.0% of 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 123 articles added to PubMed in 2024. |
Topics and scope
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces (10% of indexed topics)
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring (9% of indexed topics)
- Biomedical and Engineering Education (8% of indexed topics)
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies (8% of indexed topics)
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control (5% of indexed topics)
- AI in cancer detection (5% of indexed topics)
Engineering journalsMedicine journalsBiomedical Engineering journals
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 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 140 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing | 177 (2024, n = 263) | ≈$3,990 | — | No | Yes |
| BioMedical Engineering OnLine | 129 (2024, n = 126) | $2,790 | $2,883 (8 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Biomedical Engineering Letters | 114 (2024, n = 102) | ≈$3,890 | — | No | No |
| Journal of Neural Engineering | 183 (2024, n = 324) | ≈$3,325 | — | No | Yes |
| Physiological Measurement | 152 (2024, n = 144) | ≈$3,325 | — | No | Yes |
| Frontiers in Neurorobotics | 67 (2024, n = 136) | ≈$3,850 | $3,015 (12 payments) | Yes | No |
| Computers in Biology and Medicine | 139 (2024, n = 1,537) | ≈$3,080 | — | No | Yes |
| Bioengineering | 36 (2024, n = 1,261) | ≈$3,300 | $2,505 (124 payments) | Yes | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology accepted in 2024 were accepted within 140 days of submission (n = 103); the middle half took 110–194 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 6 days of acceptance (n = 103).
Does IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $2,160 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2644-1276; NLM ID 101766631; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 103 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.