Catena Elsevier B.V. · Netherlands
ISSN 0341-8162 eISSN 1872-6887
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 50
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal publishes research on soil science, focusing on pedogenesis, weathering, and the application of geophysical and geochemical methods to characterize soil properties and processes. Studies investigate urban soils, arid environments, peatlands, and sedimentary ranges, examining factors like anthropogenic impact, climate, and geological setting.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region Netherlands
Primary Language —
1st Year Published —
Frequency Monthly, <2010->
Status Active
Total Publications 10,470
Publisher Org Elsevier BV
Publishing Model Hybrid
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier B.V.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0341-8162 / 1872-6887
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
❌ Primary language documented?
N/A
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Earth-Surface Processes Q1
Web of Science Categories
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary Soil Science Water Resources
Scopus Categories
Earth-Surface Processes
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Soil erosion and sediment transport Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref