Soil Systems publishes research on soil properties, processes, and management. Articles investigate soil organic matter dynamics, carbon sequestration, and the impact of agricultural practices like integrated crop-livestock systems, no-tillage, and cover cropping on soil health and water infiltration. The journal also covers soil contamination, remediation, and the use of amendments like compost and biochar, as well as paleosol studies and the influence of vegetation and climate on soil formation and erosion.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2571-8789 / 2571-8789
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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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?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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
Soil ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Soil Science
Scopus Categories
Earth-Surface ProcessesSoil Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Soil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsHeavy metals in environmentSoil erosion and sediment transportSoil and Unsaturated FlowSoil Geostatistics and MappingSoil and Water Nutrient DynamicsPeatlands and Wetlands EcologyClay minerals and soil interactionsSoil Management and Crop YieldGeochemistry and Geologic Mapping