On average, the full cycle from submission to publication in the Natural Science Review journal takes about 2-3 months. The journal prioritises the quality of peer review of manuscripts while striving for a reasonable review time. Below are listed the estimated timelines of the main stages of the editorial process, as well as the actual average indicators calculated based on data from articles published in our journal. A detailed description of the review and decision-making procedure can be found in the Reviewing section.

Main Stages of the Editorial Process

• The initial editorial decision and selection of reviewers is up to 7 calendar days from the date of submission. In some cases, selecting appropriate reviewers may require additional time. In such situations, the editorial team informs the author about the current status of the manuscript review.
• One review round typically lasts about 14 calendar days from the date the reviewer agrees to write a review. The period may be extended at the reviewer’s request.
• It usually takes up to 14 calendar days to prepare the author's response and the article's revised version. The editorial team recommends that authors adhere to the indicated deadline. If an extension is needed, the author should inform the editorial team.
• The number of review rounds depends on the nature of the article, the reviewers’ comments, and communication between the author and reviewer, and is not fixed in advance (usually 2-3 rounds).
• Editorial and technical processing after article acceptance (copyediting, proofreading, layout) takes about 14 calendar days.

The above time frames are calculated for a standard scientific article. For manuscripts of greater length or increased complexity, some stages may take longer.

If the author fails to respond to editorial queries within one month, the manuscript may be withdrawn from consideration.

Actual Processing Time Frames (based on published articles in the journal)

• The average period from manuscript submission to the publication decision is about 56 calendar days.
• The average period from article acceptance to its publication is about 15 calendar days.
• The average total time from manuscript submission to publication is about 73 calendar days.

The specified time frames are calculated for a standard scientific article of typical length (approximately up to ~15 pages).  For longer or more complex manuscripts, the duration of certain stages of the editorial process may be extended. All time frames are approximate and may vary due to official holidays.

As of 18.12.2025