Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1319-562X · Elsevier BV · Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Half of the articles Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences accepted in 2024 were accepted within 76 days of submission (n = 74); the middle half took 39–139 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74 | 39 | 76 | 139 | — | 1.4% | 100% |
| 2023 | 248 | 39 | 56 | 97 | 154 | 0.4% | 100% |
| 2022 | 335 | 65 | 95 | 176 | 248 | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2021 | 979 | 39 | 57 | 88 | 154 | 0.5% | 100% |
| 2020 | 582 | 45 | 60 | 104 | 168 | 0.0% | 100% |
Distribution in 2024
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 10 | 13.5% |
| 30–59 | 22 | 29.7% |
| 60–89 | 9 | 12.2% |
| 90–119 | 12 | 16.2% |
| 120–149 | 6 | 8.1% |
| 150–179 | 5 | 6.8% |
| 180–209 | 3 | 4.1% |
| 210–239 | 3 | 4.1% |
| 240–269 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 270–299 | 3 | 4.1% |
| 300–329 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 0 | 0.0% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2024 articles appeared online within 2 days (middle half 1–5 days, n = 74).
From submission to online publication, the median was 82 days (middle half 41–142 days, n = 74).
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). Listed APC: about $1,490 (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 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 1,864 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 1.4% of 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 93 articles added to PubMed in 2024 (-62% vs 2023). |
Topics and scope
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity (9% of indexed topics)
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (6% of indexed topics)
- Insect and Pesticide Research (6% of indexed topics)
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (5% of indexed topics)
- Insect Pest Control Strategies (5% of indexed topics)
- Human auditory perception and evaluation (5% of indexed topics)
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 Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 76 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientifica | 165 (2024, n = 97) | $1,150 | — | Yes | No |
| Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine | 211 (2024, n = 105) | No fee (DOAJ) | — | Yes | No |
| Chemistry & Biodiversity | 70 (2024, n = 1,089) | ≈$3,880 | — | No | Yes |
| Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 184 (2024, n = 82) | $1,100 | — | Yes | No |
| Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research | 80 (2024, n = 69) | — | — | No | No |
| Molecules | 33 (2024, n = 5,884) | ≈$3,300 | $2,418 (162 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Phytotherapy Research | 167 (2024, n = 317) | ≈$4,880 | — | No | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences accepted in 2024 were accepted within 76 days of submission (n = 74); the middle half took 39–139 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 2 days of acceptance (n = 74).
Does Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: about $1,490 (as reported by OpenAlex).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1319-562X; NLM ID 101543796; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 74 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.