Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 0895-2779 · ISSN 1543-2904 · Human Kinetics · Psychology
Half of the articles Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology accepted in 2020 were accepted within 173 days of submission (n = 50); the middle half took 137–256 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 50 | 137 | 173 | 256 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2020
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30–59 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 60–89 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 90–119 | 6 | 12.0% |
| 120–149 | 8 | 16.0% |
| 150–179 | 9 | 18.0% |
| 180–209 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 210–239 | 5 | 10.0% |
| 240–269 | 5 | 10.0% |
| 270–299 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 300–329 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 330–359 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 360+ | 4 | 8.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2020 articles appeared online within 134 days (middle half 120–146 days, n = 50).
From submission to online publication, the median was 318 days (middle half 260–390 days, n = 50).
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
Subscription or hybrid (not determined). 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 2020 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 166 added to PubMed in 2021–2025, per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.0% of 2020 articles |
| Publication volume | 48 articles added to PubMed in 2020. |
Topics and scope
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (23% of indexed topics)
- Sport Psychology and Performance (18% of indexed topics)
- Behavioral Health and Interventions (16% of indexed topics)
- Sports Performance and Training (4% of indexed topics)
- Physical Activity and Health (4% of indexed topics)
- Youth Development and Social Support (4% of indexed topics)
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 Sport and Exercise Psychology, 173 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontiers in Sports and Active Living | 88 (2020, n = 220) | ≈$2,383 | $2,267 (145 payments) | Yes | No |
| Frontiers in Psychology | 109 (2020, n = 3,885) | ≈$3,850 | $3,325 (643 payments) | Yes | No |
| Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being | 108 (2020, n = 54) | ≈$3,920 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Behavioral Medicine | 185 (2020, n = 65) | ≈$4,790 | — | No | Yes |
| Sports | 38 (2020, n = 165) | ≈$2,200 | $1,856 (38 payments) | Yes | No |
| Behavioral Sciences | 37 (2020, n = 169) | ≈$2,689 | $2,128 (36 payments) | Yes | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology accepted in 2020 were accepted within 173 days of submission (n = 50); the middle half took 137–256 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2020 appeared online within 134 days of acceptance (n = 50).
Does Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 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 0895-2779; NLM ID 8809258; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 50 articles accepted in 2020 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.