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The majority of experts (27 out of 40, or 67.5%) indicated their journals target a 2-4 week timeframe for peer review completion. A significant minority (11 experts, or 27.5%) reported a longer 4-8 week timeframe. Only two outliers specified different timeframes: one indicating 8-12 weeks and another reporting a broad range of 2-16 weeks.

Some experts provided additional context, noting that journals must balance speed with quality. One expert emphasized that "fast turnover increases citations" while "serious review maintains credibility," highlighting the tension between quick publication and thorough evaluation.

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  • 2-4 weeks
    user-958242
    Stringent,Critical and rigorous peer review should be there.
  • 2-4 weeks
    user-858214
    This is the same for polymers and other journals. 
  • 2-4 weeks
    user-974985
    Fast turnover increases citations, especially when it comes to open access journals, while on the other hand, serious review maintains credibility in the long run, so it is important to find a balance between these two parameters.
  • 2-4 weeks
    user-709065
    NOT APPLICABLE
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user-356918
10/07/2025 03:14
8 to 16 weeks
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