Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1689-832X · ISSN 2081-2841 · Termedia Publishing House · Medicine
Half of the articles Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy accepted in 2024 were accepted within 99 days of submission (n = 57); the middle half took 75–133 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | 75 | 99 | 133 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2023 | 62 | 70 | 101 | 142 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2022 | 69 | 70 | 127 | 168 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2021 | 80 | 95 | 146 | 219 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2020 | 87 | 68 | 101 | 157 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 187 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2024
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 30–59 | 8 | 14.0% |
| 60–89 | 16 | 28.1% |
| 90–119 | 16 | 28.1% |
| 120–149 | 9 | 15.8% |
| 150–179 | 3 | 5.3% |
| 180–209 | 3 | 5.3% |
| 210–239 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 240–269 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 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 2024 articles appeared online within 28 days (middle half 18–42 days, n = 57).
From submission to online publication, the median was 130 days (middle half 102–167 days, n = 57).
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: 1,500 PLN (about $399 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
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 | 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 337 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 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 57 articles added to PubMed in 2024 (-11% vs 2023). |
Topics and scope
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques (20% of indexed topics)
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments (15% of indexed topics)
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (13% of indexed topics)
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research (5% of indexed topics)
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies (5% of indexed topics)
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies (5% of indexed topics)
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 Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 99 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brachytherapy | 109 (2024, n = 99) | ≈$3,000 | — | No | Yes |
| Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology | 97 (2024, n = 179) | $2,530 | $1,549 (12 payments) | Yes | No |
| International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 153 (2024, n = 331) | ≈$4,130 | — | No | Yes |
| Radiation Oncology | 135 (2024, n = 181) | $3,290 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer/Radiothérapie | 43 (2024, n = 72) | ≈$2,190 | — | No | Yes |
| Practical Radiation Oncology | 72 (2024, n = 129) | ≈$2,700 | — | No | Yes |
| Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy | 173 (2024, n = 92) | No fee (DOAJ) | — | Yes | No |
| Strahlentherapie und Onkologie | 112 (2024, n = 122) | ≈$4,390 | — | No | Yes |
| Advances in Radiation Oncology | 151 (2024, n = 193) | $2,500 | — | Yes | No |
| Radiotherapy and Oncology | 131 (2024, n = 383) | ≈$3,770 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy accepted in 2024 were accepted within 99 days of submission (n = 57); the middle half took 75–133 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 28 days of acceptance (n = 57).
Does Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: 1,500 PLN (about $399 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1689-832X; NLM ID 101506276; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 57 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.