Translational Neuroscience: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2081-3856 · ISSN 2081-6936 · De Gruyter Open · Neuroscience
Half of the articles Translational Neuroscience accepted in 2023 were accepted within 87 days of submission (n = 55); the middle half took 72–123 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does Translational Neuroscience take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 72 | 87 | 123 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2022 | 58 | 60 | 79 | 105 | — | 0.0% | 98% |
| 2021 | 52 | 68 | 92 | 116 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2020 | 57 | 82 | 115 | 147 | — | 0.0% | 86% |
- 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 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 30–59 | 5 | 9.1% |
| 60–89 | 23 | 41.8% |
| 90–119 | 11 | 20.0% |
| 120–149 | 9 | 16.4% |
| 150–179 | 6 | 10.9% |
| 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 34 days (middle half 24–49 days, n = 55).
From submission to online publication, the median was 125 days (middle half 104–172 days, n = 55).
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: 1,600 EUR (about $1,846 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 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 2 retracted articles among 221 added to PubMed in 2021–2025 (9.05 per 1,000), per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 0.0% of 2023 articles |
| Publication volume | 56 articles added to PubMed in 2023 (-5% vs 2022). |
Topics and scope
- Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms (8% of indexed topics)
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments (7% of indexed topics)
- Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms (7% of indexed topics)
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (6% of indexed topics)
- Nerve injury and regeneration (6% of indexed topics)
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances (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 Translational Neuroscience, 87 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics | 112 (2023, n = 468) | $4,550 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Neural Regeneration Research | 119 (2023, n = 261) | $2,500 | — | Yes | No |
| Molecular Neurobiology | 131 (2023, n = 688) | ≈$4,590 | — | No | Yes |
| Neuroscience Bulletin | 95 (2023, n = 137) | ≈$4,490 | — | No | Yes |
| Experimental Neurology | 101 (2023, n = 233) | ≈$4,110 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Integrative Neuroscience | 62 (2023, n = 179) | $2,200 | — | Yes | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Translational Neuroscience take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles Translational Neuroscience accepted in 2023 were accepted within 87 days of submission (n = 55); the middle half took 72–123 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are Translational Neuroscience articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2023 appeared online within 34 days of acceptance (n = 55).
Does Translational Neuroscience charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: 1,600 EUR (about $1,846 at ECB rates of Sep 15, 2026; DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 2081-3856; NLM ID 101550327; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 55 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.