What is the Impact Factor of International Soil and Water Conservation Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of International Soil and Water Conservation Research is 8.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is International Soil and Water Conservation Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, International Soil and Water Conservation Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.895 (Q1) and an H-index of 76.

Who publishes International Soil and Water Conservation Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

International Soil and Water Conservation Research is published by International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation and China Water and Power Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,677 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of International Soil and Water Conservation Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of International Soil and Water Conservation Research is "INT. SOIL WATER CONSERV. RES" with common acronym "iswcr". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,603Top JournalHybridDomestic Journal

International Soil and Water Conservation Research

Acronym:iswcr

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Abbreviation (ISO):INT. SOIL WATER CONSERV. RES

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Identifier (ISSN):2095-6339(Print)/2589-059X(Online)

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Publisher:International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation and China Water and Power Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

8.3↑ +1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2020–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Soil and Water Conservation Research

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):8.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.895

#1,603

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

76 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate4.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

54articles/year

99.5% Gold OA•94.92% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The International Soil and Water Conservation Research (ISWCR), the official journal of World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC) http://www.waswac.org, is a multidisciplinary journal of soil and water conservation research, practice, policy, and perspectives. It aims to disseminate new knowledge and promote the practice of soil and water conservation. The scope of International Soil and Water Conservation Research includes research, strategies, and technologies for prediction, prevention, and protection of soil and water resources. It deals with identification, characterization, and modeling; dynamic monitoring and evaluation; assessment and management of conservation practice and creation and implementation of quality standards. Examples of appropriate topical areas include (but are not limited to): • Conservation models, tools, and technologies • Conservation agricultural • Soil health resources, indicators, assessment, and management • Land degradation • Sustainable development • Soil erosion and its control • Soil erosion processes • Water resources assessment and management • Watershed management • Soil erosion models • Literature review on topics related soil and water conservation research

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Environmental science86.9%Biology85.2%Geology79.1%Ecology77.2%Geography71.6%Engineering57.6%History47.1%Archaeology46%Geotechnical engineering45.4%Paleontology44.7%Soil science41.5%Hydrology (agriculture)40%Geomorphology38.7%Computer science34.4%Agriculture34.4%Physics31.6%Soil water31%Agronomy28.6%Erosion27.1%Surface runoff23.9%Mathematics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Agricultural and Biological Sciences Agronomy and Crop Science

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank50/395

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

SOIL SCIENCE

Rank4/48

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

WATER RESOURCES

Rank7/132

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank21/395

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

SOIL SCIENCE

Rank3/48

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

WATER RESOURCES

Rank3/132

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	50/395	Q1
SOIL SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	4/48	Q1
WATER RESOURCES	JCRSCIE	7/132	Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCISCIE	21/395	Q1
SOIL SCIENCE	JCISCIE	3/48	Q1
WATER RESOURCES	JCISCIE	3/132	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF8.3

Articles / Year62

Total Citations13

2025

IF7.3

Articles / Year110

Total Citations274

2024

IF7.3

Articles / Year42

Total Citations427

2023

IF6.4

Articles / Year80

Total Citations1,767

2022

IF7.481

Articles / Year69

Total Citations1,811

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	8.3	62	13
2025	7.3	110	274
2024	7.3	42	427
2023	6.4	80	1,767
2022	7.481	69	1,811
2021	6.027	69	3,151
2020	3.77	69	3,300
2019	—	41	2,813
2018	—	45	3,185
2017	—	46	3,241
2016	—	42	2,514
2015	—	35	4,095

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #1,603Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2013-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.895

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

8.68

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,677 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,697

3-Year Documents188

Citable Documents183

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)2

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate33.0%

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

Nature and Landscape ConservationQ1

Soil ScienceQ1

Water Science and TechnologyQ1

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: 4.1%

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):

1区ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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

International Soil and Water Conservation Research (acronym: iswcr, abbr: INT. SOIL WATER CONSERV. RES, ISSN: 2095-6339) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, published by International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation and China Water and Power Press in China. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 8.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.895 (Q1), an H-index of 76.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 54 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,677 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.