World Journal of Orthopedics: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 2218-5836 · Springer Science+Business Media · Medicine
Half of the articles World Journal of Orthopedics accepted in 2025 were accepted within 99 days of submission (n = 164); the middle half took 73–124 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does World Journal of Orthopedics take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | 73 | 99 | 124 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2024 | 112 | 74 | 97 | 130 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2023 | 96 | 72 | 99 | 132 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2022 | 97 | 124 | 202 | 290 | — | 0.0% | 98% |
| 2021 | 94 | 101 | 144 | 178 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
| 2020 | 53 | 95 | 111 | 146 | — | 0.0% | 100% |
Distribution in 2025
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| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30–59 | 27 | 16.5% |
| 60–89 | 37 | 22.6% |
| 90–119 | 50 | 30.5% |
| 120–149 | 33 | 20.1% |
| 150–179 | 12 | 7.3% |
| 180–209 | 3 | 1.8% |
| 210–239 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 240–269 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 270–299 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 300–329 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 330–359 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 360+ | 1 | 0.6% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2025 articles appeared online within 40 days (middle half 29–54 days, n = 164).
From submission to online publication, the median was 144 days (middle half 112–175 days, n = 164).
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 (not listed in DOAJ). No listed APC found in DOAJ or OpenAlex. That does not mean publishing is free — check the journal's author guidelines.
No institutional payments for this journal are recorded in OpenAPC.
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 2025 | None found (the journal may be in PubMed through PubMed Central instead) |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 521 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 2025 articles |
| Publication volume | 134 articles added to PubMed in 2025 (+22% vs 2024). |
Topics and scope
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes (11% of indexed topics)
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty (9% of indexed topics)
- Bone fractures and treatments (6% of indexed topics)
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments (6% of indexed topics)
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment (6% of indexed topics)
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (5% of indexed topics)
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2025 figures are compared with the 2025 median of World Journal of Orthopedics, 99 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Research and Reviews | 111 (2025, n = 58) | $3,565 | — | Yes | No |
| Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | 142 (2025, n = 84) | $3,290 | $3,265 (10 payments) | Yes | Yes |
| International Orthopaedics | 52 (2025, n = 258) | ≈$4,190 | — | No | Yes |
| Orthopedic Reviews | 18 (2025, n = 122) | $1,200 | — | Yes | No |
| Indian Journal of Orthopaedics | 122 (2025, n = 321) | ≈$2,190 | — | No | No |
| Orthopaedics & Traumatology Surgery & Research | 161 (2025, n = 181) | ≈$3,820 | — | No | Yes |
| Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 104 (2025, n = 409) | ≈$4,590 | — | No | Yes |
| Journal of Orthopaedics | 18 (2025, n = 454) | ≈$3,000 | — | No | No |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does World Journal of Orthopedics take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles World Journal of Orthopedics accepted in 2025 were accepted within 99 days of submission (n = 164); the middle half took 73–124 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are World Journal of Orthopedics articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2025 appeared online within 40 days of acceptance (n = 164).
Does World Journal of Orthopedics 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 2218-5836; NLM ID 101576349; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 164 articles accepted in 2025 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.