Compost Science and Utilization

Aims & Scope

Compost Science & Utilization is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that reports on advancements and breakthroughs in the science and engineering of compost production, compost product quality, and the utilization of composted materials.

The journal will consider articles on the following; compost microbial ecology; novel feed stocks; odor reduction and control; contaminant issues and mitigation; compost analysis techniques; plant disease suppression using composts; compost fertility; composting as part of integrated biorefineries; pathogens and composting; compost and soil quality; bioremediation via composting; composting as a tool to address climate change and other topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.218

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	59

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20163

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	16

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Physical Properties of Compost

  Citation: 206

  Authors: J.M., J.J.

• Moisture Relationships in Composting Processes

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Tom L., H.V.M., Adrie, Tiago

• Compost Tea: Principles and Prospects For Plant Disease Control

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Steve, Walter

• Predicting Compost Stability

  Citation: 176

  Authors: N.V., J.

• Soluble Salts in Compost and Their Effects on Soil and Plants: A Review

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Matthew, David C., Carmen, Greg

• A Quantitative Respirometric Method for Monitoring Compost Stability

  Citation: 171

  Authors: D.A., T., B.L., D.L., H.M., H.A.J.

• Composting vs. Vermicomposting: A Comparison of End Product Quality

  Citation: 155

  Authors: C., F., M.J., M.T.

• Biological Assay for Compost Quality

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Everett R., Phil R.

• Potential Compost Benefits for Restoration Of Soils Disturbed by Urban Development

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Craig G.

• Microbial Population Dynamics and Enzyme Activities During Composting

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Sonia M., H.C., Nora F.Y.

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