Journal Review Time Estimator
without the guesswork.
Journal Peer Review Decision Timeline — Turn the journal's own first-decision metric, live portal stage and any revision deadline into follow-up checkpoints. Uses a focused calculator with visible assumptions. Inputs stay in your browser.
The journal's own current first-decision metric is used as a follow-up checkpoint, not a promised decision date. Portal status and editorial-office communication remain authoritative.
Context matters.
- Review times vary by journal, field, reviewer availability and manuscript complexity; multiple revision rounds are common.
- A portal status can remain unchanged while editors invite reviewers or resolve conflicting reports. Use the journal's stated contact route when its published checkpoint has passed.
- Do not upload confidential manuscript text to CalcSpan; this planner only needs dates, status and journal-level timing.
Sources & scope
This page shows the source trail, jurisdiction and review date alongside the result. Always confirm time-sensitive rules with the linked authority.
What to know before using the result.
Is the first-decision checkpoint a prediction?
No. It is the journal's own current median or average entered by the user. Reviewer availability, subject area and manuscript complexity can make an individual paper faster or slower.
Which journal status should I use?
Use the wording closest to the live submission portal. Reviews complete means reports are in, but the editor may still need time or another opinion before deciding.
When should I contact the journal?
Follow the journal's stated contact policy. If its published timing checkpoint has passed, check the portal first and then use the editorial office route provided by the journal.