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 | Citation Rate | Access | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems
Association for Computing Machinery
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43 Days | 1.13 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Climate Change Economics
World Scientific
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43 Days | 1.02 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Al Mu'azarah
Lembaga Penelitian Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah
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43 Days | 0.91 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Climate Change
Discovery Scientific Society
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43 Days | 0.12 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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ACS Macro Letters
American Chemical Society
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44 Days | 3.83 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Applied Physics A
Springer Nature
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44 Days | 2.67 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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BMJ Open Quality
BMJ
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44 Days | 2.05 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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American Political Science Review
Cambridge University Press
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45 Days | 56.90 | Subscription | View Metrics |
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Food Agricultural Sciences and Technology (FAST)
Mahasarakham University
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45 Days | 56.90 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Future Foods
Elsevier
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45 Days | 5.67 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems
American Meteorological Society
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45 Days | 2.67 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Análise Psicológica
ISPA - CRL
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45 Days | 0.48 | Open Access | View Metrics |
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Chemical & Engineering News
American Chemical Society
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45 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.