How long does it take to hear back from PNAS?
PNAS offers quick turn-around times: the initial decision is taken in about 40 days; the average time between acceptance and publication online is one month; and the average time between submission and publication (including the print edition) is less than 6 months.
Is it hard to publish in PNAS?
Its impact factor is less than that of Science but nonetheless it is highly competitive. Publishing in PNAS is not an easy job even if you think your work is good enough. In general Science publishes strikingly novel work while Nature usually publishes extensive work.
How long is PNAS review?
More than 50% of Direct Submissions are declined by the Editorial Board without additional review, within 2 weeks on average. For papers that are sent on to an editor and reviewers, the average time to receive a decision is 45 days.
How long is PNAS Editorial Board review?
PNAS
| 1st Editor Decision | 1st Rev. Report | # of Reviewers |
|---|---|---|
| 14.00 Days | 39.00 Days | 1-3 Reviewer |
Is PNAS a top journal?
According to Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2020 impact factor of 11.205. PNAS is the second most cited scientific journal, with more than 1.9 million cumulative citations from 2008 to 2018. In the mass media, PNAS has been described variously as “prestigious”, “sedate”, “renowned”, and “high impact”.
Is PNAS a credible journal?
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the official journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), is an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans the biological, physical, and social sciences.
What is the review time for a resubmission to PNAS?
We were less happy to have a~1 month review process for one resubmission which contained only ~200 addtional words compared with the previous submission and an additional supplementary figure. In that same time I reviewed two manuscripts for other journals, and I know that PNAS has strict time limits on reviews.
How long does it take for PNAS to make a decision?
PNAS has rapid turn times. The average time to first decision is 21 days; articles may be published as soon as 4 weeks after acceptance.
What does rejected (Im) mean in PNAS?
Rejected (im.) Motivation: Thank you for submitting your manuscript, titled “xxxx”, to PNAS; the results of our assessment have led us to the decision to decline to consider it for publication at this time. We apologize for the delay in rendering a decision on your manuscript.