European Journal of Soil Science

Aims & Scope

The EJSS is an international journal that publishes outstanding papers in soil science that advance the theoretical and mechanistic understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes and their interactions in soils acting from molecular to continental scales in natural and managed environments.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	4.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.310

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	144

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3043

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2304

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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, 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.

• Total carbon and nitrogen in the soils of the world

  Citation: 2660

  Authors: N.H.

• Stabilization of organic matter in temperate soils: mechanisms and their relevance under different soil conditions – a review

  Citation: 2330

  Authors: M. v., I., K., E., G., B., H.

• Microbial diversity and soil functions

  Citation: 1539

  Authors: P., J., M. T., L., G., G.

• Aggregate stability and assessment of soil crustability and erodibility: I. Theory and methodology

  Citation: 1153

  Authors: Y.

• A review of earthworm impact on soil function and ecosystem services

  Citation: 977

  Authors: M., M. E., E. A., G., L., K. R., J., L., G., J. E., D., J.‐J.

• A review of non‐equilibrium water flow and solute transport in soil macropores: principles, controlling factors and consequences for water quality

  Citation: 972

  Authors: N. J.

• Physical fractionation of soil and structural and functional complexity in organic matter turnover

  Citation: 892

  Authors: B. T.

• Exchange of greenhouse gases between soil and atmosphere: interactions of soil physical factors and biological processes

  Citation: 829

  Authors: K. A., T., F., K. E., J., A.

• Agronomic biofortification of cereals with zinc: a review

  Citation: 696

  Authors: I., U. B.

• Mineral surfaces and soil organic matter

  Citation: 685

  Authors: K., G.

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