Journal of Soils and Sediments is dedicated to research on both contaminated and intact soils and sediments. Explores differences and similarities between contaminated, intact, and disturbed soils and sediments. Inter-linkages at the catchment scale and with the Earth’s system (inter-compartment) are important subject fields for this journal Offers interdisciplinary coverage beneficial to both researchers and practitioners. Does not charge for page or color illustration. High author satisfaction with 98% likely to publish again.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1614-7480
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
N/A
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Earth-Surface ProcessesQ1
StratigraphyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental SciencesSoil Science
Scopus Categories
Earth-Surface ProcessesStratigraphy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Soil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsHeavy metals in environmentSoil erosion and sediment transportSoil and Water Nutrient DynamicsSoil and Unsaturated FlowMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyClay minerals and soil interactionsToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactHydrology and Sediment Transport ProcessesPeatlands and Wetlands Ecology