Fast-Track Academic Journals
In 2026, researchers frequently search for "journals with quick review" and "fastest publication times." Our database tracks the average days from submission to first decision to help you dissemination your findings without delay.
Ranked by Decision Speed (Fastest to Slowest)
| Journal | Decision Speed | Impact Factor | Access | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ACM Transactions on Algorithms
Association for Computing Machinery
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27 Days | 0.91 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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EJVES Vascular Forum
Elsevier
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28 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Bulletin of the Agricultural Chemical Society of Japan
Oxford University Press
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28 Days | N/A | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Cell Biology International
Wiley
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28 Days | 64.50 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Atmospheric Science Letters
Wiley
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28 Days | 56.90 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Wiley
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28 Days | 2.49 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Climate Law
Brill
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28 Days | 1.16 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Frontiers in Detector Science and Technology
Frontiers Media S.A.
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29 Days | 56.90 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Bioconjugate Chemistry
American Chemical Society
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29 Days | 2.45 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Erciyes İletişim Dergisi
Erciyes University
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30 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Cell Systems
Elsevier
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30 Days | 64.50 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology
Association for Computing Machinery
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30 Days | 5.41 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Informa
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31 Days | N/A | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Clinical Chemistry
Oxford University Press
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31 Days | 0.88 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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El Cálculo y su Enseñanza
Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional
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32 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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BMC Medical Genomics
BMC
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32 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
Association for Computing Machinery
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33 Days | N/A | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Anuario del Centro de Estudios Históricos "Profesor Carlos S. A. Segreti"
Centro de Estudios Históricos Segreti
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33 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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BMJ
BMJ
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33 Days | 105.70 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Beni-Suef University International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Beni-Suef University
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33 Days | 56.90 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Environmental Conservation
Cambridge University Press
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33 Days | 1.38 | Subscription | View Metrics |
| BUTSURI-TANSA(Geophysical Exploration) | 33 Days | 0.15 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Estudios Avanzados
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
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34 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Genomics
Elsevier
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34 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Case Reports in Cardiology
Wiley
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34 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Frontiers in Bee Science
Frontiers Media S.A.
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34 Days | 56.90 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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ACM Transactions on Graphics
Association for Computing Machinery
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34 Days | 4.53 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Electrum
Jagiellonian University
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35 Days | N/A | Open Access | View Metrics |
| ACM Transactions on Information Systems | 35 Days | 8.60 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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ChemInform
Wiley
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36 Days | N/A | Subscription | View Metrics |
What defines a "Fast-Track" Journal in 2026?
While the global average for peer review remains between 3-6 months, a specialized group of fast publication journals has optimized their editorial workflows to provide a first decision in under 45 days. These venues are ideal for high-urgency research or PhD students nearing their defense. However, "fast" should never mean "low quality." Every journal on our quick peer review list is verified against our Live Indexing Tracker to ensure they maintain rigorous academic standards.