What percentage of submissions does Science accept?
Because of the stiff competition for space in the journal, Science now accepts less than 10% of the original research papers submitted. Most submissions are evaluated by the staff editors and our Board of Reviewing Editors for potential significance, quality, and interest. The Board, composed of more than 120 leading scientists worldwide, evaluates manuscripts electronically with a 48-hour turnaround and provides prompt, expert assessment and input into editorial decisions and the selection of reviewers. About 75% of submitted manuscripts are rejected during this initial screening stage, usually within one week to 10 days. Science’s editorial staff includes more than 20 editors with Ph.D.’s and postdoctoral training, who have, on average, at least seven years’ editorial experience and regularly attend important meetings in their fields of specialization.
