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IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #7,325Diamond OAHybrid

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Acronym:jssp
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Abbreviation (ISO):J. SOIL SCI. PLANT NUTR
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Identifier (ISSN):0718-9516(Print)/0718-9508(Online)
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Publisher:Springer International Publishing
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.6↑ +0.5
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

WoS Q3
12452.1220182.0120192.1620203.8720213.6120223.920233.120253.62026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.6
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
0.767
#7,325

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
78

78 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate11.8%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
314articles/year
14.23% Gold OA•92.69% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is an international, peer reviewed journal devoted to publishing original research findings in the areas of soil science, plant nutrition, agriculture and environmental science. Soil sciences submissions may cover physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, mineralogy, ecology, pedology, soil classification and amelioration. Plant nutrition and agriculture submissions may include plant production, physiology and metabolism of plants, plant ecology, diversity and sustainability of agricultural systems, organic and inorganic fertilization in relation to their impact on yields, quality of plants and ecological systems, and agroecosystems studies. Submissions covering soil degradation, environmental pollution, nature conservation, and environmental protection are also welcome. The journal considers for publication original research articles, technical notes, short communication, and reviews (both voluntary and by invitation), and letters to the editor.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
BiologyChemistryEcologyAgronomyOrganic ChemistryGeologyEnvironmental SciencePlant SciencesHorticulturePhysicsSoil ScienceMaterials ScienceBiochemistryMetallurgyMedicineGeneticsPaleontologyGeographyEngineeringQuantum MechanicsHistoryArchaeology
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Q3
Rank199/395
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

PLANT SCIENCES

Q2
Rank76/285
IndexSCIE
JCRSCIE2026

SOIL SCIENCE

Q2
Rank20/48
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Q2
Rank168/395
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

PLANT SCIENCES

Q2
Rank91/285
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

SOIL SCIENCE

Q2
Rank19/48
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.6
Articles / Year657
Total Citations313
2025
IF3.1
Articles / Year709
Total Citations2,125
2024
IF—
Articles / Year599
Total Citations4,754
2023
IF3.9
Articles / Year481
Total Citations5,210
2022
IF3.61
Articles / Year389
Total Citations6,682

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,325Scopus Q1Diamond OASCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2010-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
0.767

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.94

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
100% Free

Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.

Diamond Open Access

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations6,213
3-Year Documents1,447
Citable Documents1,446

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)1

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate36.7%

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
Plant ScienceQ1
Soil ScienceQ2
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: 11.8%

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):
3区 (Zone 3)Agricultural Sciences
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区PLANT 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

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (acronym: jssp, abbr: J. SOIL SCI. PLANT NUTR, ISSN: 0718-9516) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOIL SCIENCE, published by Springer International Publishing in Chile since 2019. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.767 (Q1), an H-index of 78.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 314 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Language
English
Frequency
4 issues per year
Founding Year
2019
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, SWITZERLAND, CH-6330

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Database Updated: 2026-10-27