{"id":7249,"date":"2025-05-19T18:28:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a-articles.kz\/?p=7249"},"modified":"2025-12-23T02:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:24:45","slug":"scopus-publication-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a-articles.kz\/en\/scopus-publication-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Real publication dates in Scopus Q1\u20134 journals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many of you often ask:<\/strong> How long does it take to publish in Scopus journals?
A particularly widespread myth is that an article in a Q1 journal will be published quickly. Some research publishing companies offer fast and inexpensive publication in Scopus Q1, but it's not that simple. In this article, we'll tell you about such journals to help you avoid wasting money, time, and stress in the future.<\/p>

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In reality, everything is much more complicated: each quartile has its own characteristics, deadlines, requirements, and pitfalls.<\/p>

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Today we'll tell you about the actual publication times in Scopus journals\u2014from Q1 to Q4. Without myths or illusions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Q1\u2013Q2 journals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Q1-Q2 journals<\/strong> \u2014 this is the highest level of journals in Scopus.
Publishing in such journals brings prestige, but also significant challenges. Below are the four main categories of Q1 journals and their realistic publication deadlines:<\/span><\/p>

Elite journals (Springer, Wiley, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, SAGE):<\/h4>

\ud83d\udd39 These are leading world-class scientific publications;<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Average publication period: 200\u2013300 days;<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Requirements: maximum novelty, deep methodology, high scientific level;<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Publication fee (APC): from $3000.<\/p>

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Double or even triple-blind review, with several rounds of editing, is often used.<\/p>


Not suitable for 95% authors -<\/strong> Only for the scientific elite with cutting-edge research.<\/p>

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Mid-level commercial Q1 magazines (MDPI, Frontiers, Emerald, De Gruyter):<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 You can get your publication faster \u2013 in 3\u201310 months;<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 The requirements are high, but more flexible than those of elite publishing houses.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Ideal for 20% authors who:<\/p>

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \ud83d\udd3aHave a quality article;<\/p>

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \ud83d\udd3aAre you willing to pay a high APC?;<\/p>

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \ud83d\udd3aThey want to reduce the waiting period.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39Publishing fee: from $2000.<\/p>

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University journals Q1 (free):<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Usually these are old academic publications with a history of more than 20\u201330 years;<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Advantage: no publication fee at all;<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39Disadvantages:<\/p>

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \ud83d\udd3a Very long terms - from 12 to 24 months;<\/p>

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \ud83d\udd3a Subjective selection system - often published \u201cby connections\u201d;<\/p>

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \ud83d\udd3a The editorial staff is under a lot of pressure due to the number of applications.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39 Suitable for approximately 50% authors - mainly those who are willing to wait years to save.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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"Sharagi" - <\/strong>Fully commercial journals with a low entry barrier but high quartile rankings. Often created solely for profit or acquired by private companies, they quickly achieve high quartile rankings through artificial citations and a small number of articles.<\/p>

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Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udd38Low requirements - may accept articles without verification.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd38Very fast publication - sometimes in less than 10 days.<\/p>

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Flaws:<\/strong><\/p>

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\u274cThere is a high risk that the article will not be indexed.<\/p>

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\u274cPossible loss of reputation in the scientific community.<\/p>

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\u274cEven if an article is indexed, the risk of de-indexing is very high.<\/p>

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Publication fee:<\/strong> 1000\u20132000$.<\/p>

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Conclusion:<\/strong> A very risky option. Suitable only for those who "play at their own risk."<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Q3\u2013Q4 journals in Scopus: faster, cheaper, but with nuances.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>


As with Q1\u2013Q2, journals in the lower quartiles can be roughly divided into three categories. Each has its own advantages, risks, and target audience.<\/span><\/p>

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Mid-level commercial magazines<\/strong><\/p>

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\u2705 Work on a paid basis.<\/p>

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\u2705 Average publication time: 4\u20138 months.<\/p>

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\u2705 Requirements: moderate; suitable for most authors with a scientific background.<\/p>

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\u2705 Target audience: 30\u201340% authors who can write an average-level article and are willing to pay a medium-sized publication fee.<\/p>

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\u2705 Publication fee: 600\u20131200$.<\/p>

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\u2705 Balance: A reliable option for those who want to publish without strict requirements.<\/p>

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Free university journals<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udcda Published by universities, do not charge APC<\/p>

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Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udd39Free publication, accepts mid-level articles<\/p>

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Flaws:<\/strong><\/p>

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\u274c Reviewers are often unmotivated and work slowly.<\/p>

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\u274c The review process takes 4\u20138 months or more.<\/p>

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\u274c Sometimes - an objective assessment or no feedback at all.<\/p>

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\u274c There are times when an article simply gets \u00ablost.\u00bb.<\/p>

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\u274c Target audience: up to 70% authors - those who are willing to wait to save<\/p>

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Conclusion:<\/strong> If you're not in a hurry and want to publish for free, this is a worthwhile option, but it does require patience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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"Sharagi" <\/strong>\u2014 entirely commercial magazines with a low entry barrier. Often created solely for profit or acquired by private companies.<\/p>


Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udd38 Low requirements - articles may be accepted without verification.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udd38 Very fast publication - sometimes in less than 10 days.<\/p>

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Flaws:<\/strong><\/p>

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\u274c There is a high risk that the article will not be indexed.<\/p>

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\u274c Possible loss of reputation in the scientific community.<\/p>

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\u274c Even if an article is indexed, there is a real risk of de-indexing.<\/p>

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Publication fee: <\/strong>400\u2013800$<\/p>


Conclusion:<\/strong> A risky option. Suitable only for those who "play at their own risk."<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What do you need to know about publication deadlines in Scopus journals (Q1\u2013Q4)?<\/strong><\/p>

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\ud83d\udcccThe higher the quartile, the longer, more expensive, and more complex it is.<\/strong>
Publication in Q1\u2013Q2 can take from 6 to 24 months. This is a complex process with high demands on the scientific level, methodology, and novelty of the research.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udcccQ3\u2013Q4 are a more affordable option, but also have their own nuances.<\/strong>
Submitting an article is easier, publication fees are lower, but there are risks of slow review, loss of the article, or subjective selection.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udcccFree magazines = long wait.<\/strong>
Such magazines aren't a freebie, but a long-term game. Free means low editorial motivation and an overload of submissions.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udccc"Sharagi" - fast, cheap, but dangerous.<\/strong>
This is almost always a risk. Indexing may fail, or the journal may be de-indexed\u2014and you'll lose money, time, and reputation.<\/p>

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\ud83d\udcccThere is no ideal universal solution.<\/strong>
It all depends on your goal: fast, high-quality, prestigious, cheap \u2013 you always need to choose one or find a balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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