The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1972-2680 · ISSN 2036-6590 · Open Learning on Enteric Pathogens · Medicine
Half of the articles The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries accepted in 2024 were accepted within 128 days of submission (n = 230); the middle half took 93–196 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 230 | 93 | 128 | 196 | 269 | 0.4% | 0% |
| 2023 | 390 | 83 | 122 | 178 | 231 | 0.3% | 0% |
| 2022 | 203 | 78 | 123 | 181 | 284 | 2.0% | 0% |
| 2021 | 311 | 94 | 131 | 221 | 334 | 1.6% | 0% |
| 2020 | 295 | 65 | 105 | 159 | 213 | 4.4% | 0% |
- 2026: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 294 days after it ends).
- 2025: not shown yet — a year is reported once late-indexed articles have arrived (at least 350 days after it ends).
Distribution in 2024
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 30–59 | 8 | 3.5% |
| 60–89 | 42 | 18.3% |
| 90–119 | 50 | 21.7% |
| 120–149 | 32 | 13.9% |
| 150–179 | 24 | 10.4% |
| 180–209 | 23 | 10.0% |
| 210–239 | 15 | 6.5% |
| 240–269 | 11 | 4.8% |
| 270–299 | 8 | 3.5% |
| 300–329 | 4 | 1.7% |
| 330–359 | 5 | 2.2% |
| 360+ | 6 | 2.6% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2024 articles appeared online within 227 days (middle half 188–281 days, n = 230).
From submission to online publication, the median was 377 days (middle half 312–457 days, n = 230).
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: 366 EUR (about $422 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 2024 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 1,326 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (0.00 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.4% of 2024 articles |
| Publication volume | 292 articles added to PubMed in 2024 (+21% vs 2023). |
Topics and scope
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria (12% of indexed topics)
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology (6% of indexed topics)
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies (6% of indexed topics)
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology (6% of indexed topics)
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU (6% of indexed topics)
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance (6% 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 2024 figures are compared with the 2024 median of The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 128 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infection and Drug Resistance | 97 (2024, n = 564) | $4,320 | — | Yes | No |
| Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection | 167 (2024, n = 103) | $2,000 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials | 137 (2024, n = 107) | $3,290 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance | 134 (2024, n = 193) | $1,890 | $733 (9 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Journal of Infection and Public Health | 121 (2024, n = 235) | $2,310 | $1,974 (9 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology | 144 (2024, n = 153) | ≈$2,210 | — | No | Yes |
| IJID Regions | 59 (2024, n = 188) | $1,380 | $1,151 (8 payments) | Yes | No |
| Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control | 128 (2024, n = 138) | $3,290 | $2,841 (9 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology | 72 (2024, n = 51) | — | — | No | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries accepted in 2024 were accepted within 128 days of submission (n = 230); the middle half took 93–196 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2024 appeared online within 227 days of acceptance (n = 230).
Does The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: 366 EUR (about $422 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1972-2680; NLM ID 101305410; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 230 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.