Polish Journal of Microbiology: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1733-1331 · ISSN 2544-4646 · Exeley Inc · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Half of the articles Polish Journal of Microbiology accepted in 2023 were accepted within 78 days of submission (n = 51); the middle half took 65–91 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Polish Journal of Microbiology take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 65 | 78 | 91 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2022 | 52 | 63 | 81 | 101 | — | 0.0% | 0% |
| 2021 | 51 | 66 | 79 | 100 | — | 0.0% | 67% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 180 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2023
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30–59 | 8 | 15.7% |
| 60–89 | 30 | 58.8% |
| 90–119 | 11 | 21.6% |
| 120–149 | 2 | 3.9% |
| 150–179 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 180–209 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 210–239 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 240–269 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 2023 articles appeared online within 77 days (middle half 50–103 days, n = 51).
From submission to online publication, the median was 152 days (middle half 129–180 days, n = 51).
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: 1,200 EUR (about $1,385 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 2023 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 259 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 2023 articles |
| Publication volume | 48 articles added to PubMed in 2023 (-24% vs 2022). |
Topics and scope
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria (10% of indexed topics)
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing (7% of indexed topics)
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods (6% of indexed topics)
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing (6% of indexed topics)
- Gut microbiota and health (5% of indexed topics)
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus (5% 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 2023 figures are compared with the 2023 median of Polish Journal of Microbiology, 78 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Microbiology | 162 (2023, n = 152) | ≈$1,344 | — | Yes | No |
| Microorganisms | 33 (2023, n = 2,874) | ≈$3,300 | $2,464 (178 payments) | Yes | No |
| Brazilian Journal of Microbiology | 138 (2023, n = 333) | ≈$3,190 | — | No | Yes |
| BMC Microbiology | 135 (2023, n = 410) | $3,090 | $2,629 (20 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| International Microbiology | 100 (2023, n = 155) | ≈$3,290 | — | No | Yes |
| Frontiers in Microbiology | 65 (2023, n = 3,712) | ≈$3,850 | $3,230 (308 payments) | Yes | No |
| Journal of Microbiological Methods | 72 (2023, n = 129) | ≈$3,120 | — | No | Yes |
| Indian Journal of Microbiology | 159 (2023, n = 129) | ≈$2,290 | — | No | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Polish Journal of Microbiology take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Polish Journal of Microbiology accepted in 2023 were accepted within 78 days of submission (n = 51); the middle half took 65–91 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Polish Journal of Microbiology articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2023 appeared online within 77 days of acceptance (n = 51).
Does Polish Journal of Microbiology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: 1,200 EUR (about $1,385 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1733-1331; NLM ID 101229003; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 51 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.