Journal of Spine Surgery: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2414-4630 · ISSN 2414-469X · AME Publishing Company · Medicine
Half of the articles Journal of Spine Surgery accepted in 2025 were accepted within 92 days of submission (n = 122); the middle half took 70–119 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Journal of Spine Surgery take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | 70 | 92 | 119 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2024 | 82 | 105 | 122 | 140 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2023 | 55 | 108 | 134 | 166 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2021 | 55 | 71 | 92 | 163 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 204 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2025
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30–59 | 16 | 13.1% |
| 60–89 | 42 | 34.4% |
| 90–119 | 34 | 27.9% |
| 120–149 | 19 | 15.6% |
| 150–179 | 5 | 4.1% |
| 180–209 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 210–239 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 240–269 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 270–299 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 300–329 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 0 | 0.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2025 articles appeared online within 95 days (middle half 70–119 days, n = 122).
From submission to online publication, the median was 185 days (middle half 154–220 days, n = 122).
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 (not listed in DOAJ). No listed APC found in DOAJ or OpenAlex. That does not mean publishing is free — check the journal's author guidelines.
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 | No |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2025 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 324 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 2025 articles |
| Publication volume | 88 articles added to PubMed in 2025 (+24% vs 2024). |
Topics and scope
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology (26% of indexed topics)
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy (17% of indexed topics)
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (16% of indexed topics)
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment (10% of indexed topics)
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (4% of indexed topics)
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications (4% of indexed topics)
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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 Journal of Spine Surgery, 92 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurospine | 72 (2025, n = 69) | $400 | — | Yes | No |
| Asian Spine Journal | 71 (2025, n = 161) | No fee (DOAJ) | — | Yes | No |
| Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication | 210 (2025, n = 258) | — | — | No | Yes |
| North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) | 60 (2025, n = 119) | $2,240 | — | Yes | No |
| Journal of Neurosurgery Spine | 135 (2025, n = 205) | — | — | No | Yes |
| Spine | 66 (2025, n = 365) | — | — | No | Yes |
| European Spine Journal | 127 (2025, n = 838) | ≈$2,790 | — | No | Yes |
| The Spine Journal | 141 (2025, n = 230) | ≈$4,980 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine | 34 (2025, n = 77) | No fee (DOAJ) | — | Yes | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Journal of Spine Surgery take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Journal of Spine Surgery accepted in 2025 were accepted within 92 days of submission (n = 122); the middle half took 70–119 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Journal of Spine Surgery articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2025 appeared online within 95 days of acceptance (n = 122).
Does Journal of Spine Surgery charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No listed APC found in DOAJ or OpenAlex. That does not mean publishing is free — check the journal's author guidelines.
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2414-4630; NLM ID 101685460; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 122 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.