Publication delays and associated factors in ophthalmology journals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to evaluate the publication delays and correlative factors of peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals.

Methods

The ophthalmology journals listed in the Journal Citation Report 2020 were retrieved from the Web of Science database. The first original research article of each journal issue from January to December 2020 was extracted, and its submission, final revision, acceptance, and publication dates were obtained. Information on impact factors, advance online publication (AOP) status, open access (OA) rate and acceptance rate in 2020 was also collected. The correlations between publication delays and potential associated factors were analyzed.

Results

A total of 58 ophthalmology journals were included and information on 685 articles was coll

SUBMITTER: Yu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9637357 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature