Neurology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 0028-3878 · ISSN 1526-632X · Lippincott Williams & Wilkins · Medicine
Half of the articles Neurology accepted in 2023 were accepted within 136 days of submission (n = 472); the middle half took 101–187 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Neurology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 472 | 101 | 136 | 187 | 242 | 2.1% | 0% |
| 2022 | 799 | 118 | 152 | 193 | 237 | 2.2% | 0% |
| 2021 | 498 | 132 | 168 | 213 | 263 | 1.2% | 0% |
| 2020 | 542 | 112 | 153 | 207 | 262 | 1.1% | 0% |
Distribution in 2023
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 18 | 3.8% |
| 30–59 | 26 | 5.5% |
| 60–89 | 41 | 8.7% |
| 90–119 | 95 | 20.1% |
| 120–149 | 104 | 22.0% |
| 150–179 | 62 | 13.1% |
| 180–209 | 51 | 10.8% |
| 210–239 | 26 | 5.5% |
| 240–269 | 19 | 4.0% |
| 270–299 | 15 | 3.2% |
| 300–329 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 330–359 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 360+ | 7 | 1.5% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2023 articles appeared online within 57 days (middle half 48–69 days, n = 444).
From submission to online publication, the median was 194 days (middle half 162–243 days, n = 444).
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). No listed APC found in DOAJ or OpenAlex. That does not mean publishing is free — check the journal's author guidelines.
Institutions reported paying a median of about $4,437 per article (2023–2025, 20 reported payments in OpenAPC; converted from euros at yearly ECB average rates).
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 2023 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 3,809 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 2.1% of 2023 articles |
| Publication volume | 570 articles added to PubMed in 2023 (-31% vs 2022). |
Topics and scope
- Epilepsy research and treatment (8% of indexed topics)
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies (8% of indexed topics)
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management (7% of indexed topics)
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments (6% of indexed topics)
- Neurological disorders and treatments (6% of indexed topics)
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases (5% of indexed topics)
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2023 figures are compared with the 2023 median of Neurology, 136 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurology Clinical Practice | 125 (2023, n = 107) | — | — | No | No |
| The Lancet Neurology | 81 (2023, n = 103) | ≈$7,280 | — | No | Yes |
| European Journal of Neurology | 94 (2023, n = 429) | $3,960 | $3,532 (10 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Journal of the Neurological Sciences | 111 (2023, n = 234) | ≈$3,640 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry | 112 (2023, n = 155) | — | $5,285 (5 payments) | No | Yes |
| Neurological Sciences | 79 (2023, n = 539) | ≈$4,090 | — | No | Yes |
| Revue Neurologique | 86 (2023, n = 121) | ≈$3,620 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Neurology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Neurology accepted in 2023 were accepted within 136 days of submission (n = 472); the middle half took 101–187 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Neurology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2023 appeared online within 57 days of acceptance (n = 444).
Does Neurology 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 0028-3878; NLM ID 0401060; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 472 articles accepted in 2023 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.