JMIR Cancer: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2369-1999 · JMIR Publications · Medicine
Half of the articles JMIR Cancer accepted in 2025 were accepted within 202 days of submission (n = 151); the middle half took 143–276 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does JMIR Cancer take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | 143 | 202 | 276 | — | 1.3% | 94% |
| 2024 | 86 | 186 | 256 | 328 | — | 0.0% | 98% |
| 2023 | 55 | 139 | 189 | 267 | — | 0.0% | 98% |
| 2022 | 77 | 105 | 140 | 191 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2021 | 66 | 86 | 160 | 221 | — | 0.0% | 98% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2025
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 2 | 1.3% |
| 30–59 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60–89 | 12 | 7.9% |
| 90–119 | 11 | 7.3% |
| 120–149 | 25 | 16.6% |
| 150–179 | 16 | 10.6% |
| 180–209 | 15 | 9.9% |
| 210–239 | 15 | 9.9% |
| 240–269 | 12 | 7.9% |
| 270–299 | 13 | 8.6% |
| 300–329 | 7 | 4.6% |
| 330–359 | 7 | 4.6% |
| 360+ | 16 | 10.6% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2025 articles appeared online within 53 days (middle half 40–73 days, n = 151).
From submission to online publication, the median was 255 days (middle half 191–335 days, n = 151).
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: $1,985 (DOAJ).
Institutions reported paying a median of about $2,192 per article (2023–2025, 8 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 2025 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 408 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 1.3% of 2025 articles |
| Publication volume | 146 articles added to PubMed in 2025 (+128% vs 2024). |
Topics and scope
- Cancer survivorship and care (24% of indexed topics)
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications (9% of indexed topics)
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility (8% of indexed topics)
- Digital Mental Health Interventions (6% of indexed topics)
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (5% of indexed topics)
- Social Media in Health Education (5% 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 JMIR Cancer, 202 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of Cancer Survivorship | 91 (2025, n = 216) | ≈$4,790 | — | No | Yes |
| Psycho-Oncology | 132 (2025, n = 283) | ≈$4,940 | — | No | Yes |
| European Journal of Oncology Nursing | 75 (2025, n = 265) | ≈$3,790 | — | No | Yes |
| Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing | 102 (2025, n = 176) | $2,480 | — | Yes | No |
| Supportive Care in Cancer | 177 (2025, n = 1,048) | ≈$4,690 | — | No | Yes |
| Seminars in Oncology Nursing | 92 (2025, n = 124) | ≈$3,590 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes | 211 (2025, n = 152) | $2,090 | — | Yes | Yes |
| JNCI Cancer Spectrum | 118 (2025, n = 122) | $1,951 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Journal of Medical Internet Research | 147 (2025, n = 1,461) | $3,350 | $3,668 (134 payments) | Yes | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does JMIR Cancer take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles JMIR Cancer accepted in 2025 were accepted within 202 days of submission (n = 151); the middle half took 143–276 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are JMIR Cancer articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2025 appeared online within 53 days of acceptance (n = 151).
Does JMIR Cancer charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $1,985 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2369-1999; NLM ID 101666844; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 151 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.