SOIL is a not-for-profit international scientific journal dedicated to the publication and discussion of high-quality research in the field of soil system sciences. SOIL is at the interface between the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. SOIL publishes scientific research that contributes to understanding the soil system and its interaction with humans and the entire Earth system. The scope of the journal includes all topics that fall within the study of soil science as a discipline, with an emphasis on studies that integrate soil science with other sciences (hydrology, agronomy, socio-economics, health sciences, atmospheric sciences, etc.).
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Soil Science
Scopus Categories
Soil Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Soil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsSoil erosion and sediment transportSoil and Unsaturated FlowSoil Geostatistics and MappingPeatlands and Wetlands EcologySoil and Water Nutrient DynamicsClay minerals and soil interactionsGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchSoil Moisture and Remote SensingGeochemistry and Geologic Mapping