Journal of Environmental Sciences: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1001-0742 · ISSN 1878-7320 · Elsevier BV · Environmental Science
Half of the articles Journal of Environmental Sciences accepted in 2024 were accepted within 99 days of submission (n = 492); the middle half took 65–130 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Journal of Environmental Sciences take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 492 | 65 | 99 | 130 | 169 | 1.0% | 100% |
| 2023 | 469 | 65 | 90 | 124 | 159 | 0.4% | 100% |
| 2022 | 510 | 59 | 84 | 118 | 173 | 0.4% | 100% |
| 2021 | 462 | 59 | 82 | 123 | 156 | 3.9% | 97% |
| 2020 | 414 | 64 | 91 | 143 | 190 | 0.7% | 100% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 297 days after it ends).
- 2025: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 326 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2024
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 22 | 4.5% |
| 30–59 | 79 | 16.1% |
| 60–89 | 117 | 23.8% |
| 90–119 | 117 | 23.8% |
| 120–149 | 71 | 14.4% |
| 150–179 | 45 | 9.1% |
| 180–209 | 21 | 4.3% |
| 210–239 | 11 | 2.2% |
| 240–269 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 270–299 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 300–329 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 3 | 0.6% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2024 articles appeared online within 10 days (middle half 8–14 days, n = 492).
From submission to online publication, the median was 110 days (middle half 77–143 days, n = 492).
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
Hybrid (subscription journal with an open-access option). Listed APC: about $3,000 (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 2024 | Yes |
| Retractions | 1 retracted article among 2,384 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.42 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 1.0% of 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 501 articles added to PubMed in 2024 (+25% vs 2023). |
Topics and scope
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols (10% of indexed topics)
- Air Quality and Health Impacts (9% of indexed topics)
- Heavy metals in environment (6% of indexed topics)
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact (5% of indexed topics)
- Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal (5% of indexed topics)
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques (5% of indexed topics)
Environmental Science journalsHealth, Toxicology and Mutagenesis 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 Journal of Environmental Sciences, 99 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Science of The Total Environment | 90 (2024, n = 8,287) | ≈$4,250 | $3,741 (33 payments) | No | Yes |
| Environmental Pollution | 93 (2024, n = 2,073) | ≈$4,090 | $2,235 (10 payments) | No | Yes |
| Chemosphere | 96 (2024, n = 2,777) | ≈$4,010 | $3,626 (7 payments) | No | Yes |
| Environmental Research | 81 (2024, n = 2,257) | ≈$3,880 | $2,263 (9 payments) | No | Yes |
| Eco-Environment & Health | 117 (2024, n = 56) | $2,200 | — | Yes | No |
| Journal of Hazardous Materials | 82 (2024, n = 3,618) | ≈$4,340 | — | No | Yes |
| ACS ES&T Air | 104 (2024, n = 56) | ≈$4,500 | — | No | No |
| Environment International | 105 (2024, n = 785) | $5,030 | $3,417 (49 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 151 (2024, n = 3,575) | ≈$2,790 | $3,208 (7 payments) | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Journal of Environmental Sciences take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Journal of Environmental Sciences accepted in 2024 were accepted within 99 days of submission (n = 492); the middle half took 65–130 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Journal of Environmental Sciences articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 10 days of acceptance (n = 492).
Does Journal of Environmental Sciences charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: about $3,000 (as reported by OpenAlex).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1001-0742; NLM ID 100967627; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 492 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.