What is the Impact Factor of Soil Science?

The journal Soil Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Soil Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Soil Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of 81.

Who publishes Soil Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Soil Science is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Soil Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Soil Science is "SOIL SCI" with common acronym "ss". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Soil Science

Acronym:ss

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Abbreviation (ISO):SOIL SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):0038-075X(Print)/1538-9243(Online)

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Publisher:Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)

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Impact Factor Trend (2021–2025)

Clarivate IF trend for Soil Science

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Scopus SJR & Rank

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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

81 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

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14articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Cessation.Soil Science satisfies the professional needs of all scientists and laboratory personnel involved in soil and plant research by publishing primary research reports and critical reviews of basic and applied soil science, especially as it relates to soil and plant studies and general environmental soil science. Each month, Soil Science presents authoritative research articles from an impressive array of discipline: soil chemistry and biochemistry, physics, fertility and nutrition, soil genesis and morphology, soil microbiology and mineralogy. Of immediate relevance to soil scientists-both industrial and academic-this unique publication also has long-range value for agronomists and environmental scientists.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Environmental science76.5%Biology68.6%Geology65.7%Chemistry57.9%Ecology51.7%Soil science46.7%Organic chemistry43.4%Soil water35.8%Physics31.5%Materials science31%Environmental chemistry29.5%Engineering29.4%Geography22.6%Agronomy20.8%Metallurgy20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Agricultural Sciences Soil Science

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

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IF0

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2024

IF1.692

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IF1.122

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IF1.7

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IF1.387

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2024	1.692	—	—
2023	1.122	—	—
2022	1.7	—	—
2021	1.387	—	—
2019	—	14	115
2018	—	22	208
2017	—	36	491
2016	—	56	1,717
2015	—	27	563
2014	—	71	1,187
2013	—	73	1,488
2012	—	74	2,102
2011	—	93	2,285
2010	—	84	2,315
2009	—	85	3,241
2008	—	84	1,611

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

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Total Cites vs Self-Cites

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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2021

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Soil Science (acronym: ss, abbr: SOIL SCI, ISSN: 0038-075X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural Sciences, published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, an H-index of 81.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 14 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.