Table 1. Reported opinions and experiences of peer-review durations.
| Category | Average time in weeks (mean ± SD*) | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Range (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortest or quickest review time reported | 5.1 ± 6.0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1–88 |
| Opinion of fast review time | 4.4± 2.9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1–26 |
| Longest or slowest review time reported | 31.5 ± 23.8 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 1–200 |
| Opinion of slow review time | 14.4 ± 8.2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 1–100 |
| Typical turnaround time reported | 14.4 ± 6.0 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 1–54 |
| Opinion of optimal review time | 6.4 ± 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1–52 |
*SD = Standard Deviation