Journal of Bacteriology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 0021-9193 · ISSN 1067-8832 · American Society for Microbiology · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Half of the articles Journal of Bacteriology accepted in 2020 were accepted within 62 days of submission (n = 191); the middle half took 40–110 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Journal of Bacteriology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 191 | 40 | 62 | 110 | — | 6.8% | 0% |
Distribution in 2020
Show as a table
| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 31 | 16.2% |
| 30–59 | 56 | 29.3% |
| 60–89 | 36 | 18.8% |
| 90–119 | 35 | 18.3% |
| 120–149 | 19 | 9.9% |
| 150–179 | 5 | 2.6% |
| 180–209 | 6 | 3.1% |
| 210–239 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 240–269 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 270–299 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 300–329 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 0 | 0.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2020 articles appeared online within 62 days (middle half 57–67 days, n = 191).
From submission to online publication, the median was 128 days (middle half 99–175 days, n = 191).
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). DOAJ lists no article processing charge for this journal.
OpenAPC has fewer than 5 reported payments for this journal in 2023–2025, so no typical amount is shown.
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 2020 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 982 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 6.8% of 2020 articles |
| Publication volume | 233 articles added to PubMed in 2020. |
Topics and scope
- Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology (22% of indexed topics)
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions (11% of indexed topics)
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms (8% of indexed topics)
- Enzyme Structure and Function (5% of indexed topics)
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies (4% of indexed topics)
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria (4% of indexed topics)
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology journalsMolecular Biology journals
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 Journal of Bacteriology, 62 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Microbiology | 83 (2020, n = 162) | ≈$4,430 | — | No | Yes |
| FEMS Microbiology Letters | 105 (2020, n = 213) | ≈$3,297 | — | No | Yes |
| FEMS Microbiology Reviews | 120 (2020, n = 69) | ≈$3,371 | $3,171 (5 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Current Opinion in Microbiology | 70 (2020, n = 99) | ≈$3,800 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Molecular Biology | 87 (2020, n = 354) | ≈$4,730 | $2,857 (6 payments) | No | Yes |
| Trends in Microbiology | 68 (2020, n = 124) | ≈$7,030 | — | No | Yes |
| Gene | 114 (2020, n = 776) | ≈$3,300 | — | No | Yes |
| Nature Microbiology | 182 (2020, n = 133) | ≈$12,690 | $11,712 (7 payments) | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Journal of Bacteriology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Journal of Bacteriology accepted in 2020 were accepted within 62 days of submission (n = 191); the middle half took 40–110 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Journal of Bacteriology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2020 appeared online within 62 days of acceptance (n = 191).
Does Journal of Bacteriology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
DOAJ lists no article processing charge for this journal.
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 0021-9193; NLM ID 2985120R; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 191 articles accepted in 2020 with valid dates; excluded records for that year: none.
Spotted a problem with this journal's data, or are you the publisher? Report a correction or email rafiq@gradsummit.com. Verified errors are corrected within five business days.
Get the free Journal Submission Go/No-Go Checklist
The pre-submission checks from Write and Publish a Scientific Paper: journal fit, formatting, cover letter and reviewer suggestions. We’ll email you the download link.
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.