What is the Impact Factor of Biology and Fertility of Soils?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Biology and Fertility of Soils is 6.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Biology and Fertility of Soils indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Biology and Fertility of Soils is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 2.013 (Q1) and an H-index of 161.

Who publishes Biology and Fertility of Soils and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Biology and Fertility of Soils is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,709 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Biology and Fertility of Soils?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Biology and Fertility of Soils is "BIOL. FERTIL. SOILS" with common acronym "bfso". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,436Top JournalHybrid

Biology and Fertility of Soils

Acronym:bfso

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Abbreviation (ISO):BIOL. FERTIL. SOILS

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Identifier (ISSN):0178-2762(Print)/1432-0789(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

6.8↑ +1.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Biology and Fertility of Soils

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):6.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

2.013

#1,436

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

161

161 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate15.7%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

84articles/year

30.28% Gold OA•94.44% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Biology and Fertility of Soils publishes in English original papers, reviews and short communications on all fundamental and applied aspects of biology – microflora and microfauna - and fertility of soils. It offers a forum for research aimed at broadening the understanding of biological functions, processes and interactions in soils, particularly concerning the increasing demands of agriculture, deforestation and industrialization. The journal includes articles on techniques and methods that evaluate processes, biogeochemical interactions and ecological stresses, and sometimes presents special issues on relevant topics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

BiologyEcologyChemistryGeologyAgronomyOrganic ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceSoil SciencePlant SciencesPhysicsPaleontologyQuantum MechanicsGeneticsEnvironmental ChemistryBiochemistryGeographyMedicineBacteriologyHorticultureHistoryArchaeologyMaterials ScienceEngineering

Primary Research Areas

Agricultural Sciences Soil Science

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

SOIL SCIENCE

Rank7/48

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SOIL SCIENCE

Rank8/48

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
SOIL SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	7/48	Q1
SOIL SCIENCE	JCISCIE	8/48	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF6.8

Articles / Year82

Total Citations52

2025

IF5.6

Articles / Year84

Total Citations543

2024

IF5.1

Articles / Year100

Total Citations1,355

2023

IF6.5

Articles / Year89

Total Citations1,652

2022

IF6.605

Articles / Year77

Total Citations1,844

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	6.8	82	52
2025	5.6	84	543
2024	5.1	100	1,355
2023	6.5	89	1,652
2022	6.605	77	1,844
2021	6.432	88	3,052
2020	5.521	97	4,397
2019	4.829	89	3,873
2018	3.808	74	4,058
2017	—	89	6,363
2016	—	86	4,975
2015	—	101	7,087

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #1,436Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1985-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesImmunology and Microbiology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

2.013

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

7.34

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,709 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,692

3-Year Documents228

Citable Documents222

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)3

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate40.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Agronomy and Crop ScienceQ1

MicrobiologyQ1

Soil ScienceQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 15.7%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

1区 (Zone 1)Agricultural Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区SOIL SCIENCE

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Biology and Fertility of Soils (acronym: bfso, abbr: BIOL. FERTIL. SOILS, ISSN: 0178-2762) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural Sciences, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1985. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 6.80, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.013 (Q1), an H-index of 161.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 84 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,709 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.