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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Soil Science

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Soil Science, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Soil Science falls under area Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Soil Biology and Biochemistry


Soil Biology and Biochemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Soil Biology and Biochemistry is 426. ISSN of this journal is/are 380717.

Impact Score: 11.87 h-Index: 285 SJR: 3.982 Overall Ranking: 426



2. Remote Sensing of Environment


Remote Sensing of Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Computers in Earth Sciences (Q1); Geology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Remote Sensing of Environment is 428. ISSN of this journal is/are 344257.

Impact Score: 12.66 h-Index: 371 SJR: 3.972 Overall Ranking: 428


3. Biochar


Biochar is a journal covering the categories related to Biomaterials (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pollution (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Biochar is 782. ISSN of this journal is/are 25247867.

Impact Score: 15.65 h-Index: 47 SJR: 2.862 Overall Ranking: 782


4. SOIL


SOIL is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Copernicus Publications. The overall rank of SOIL is 1275. ISSN of this journal is/are 21993971, 2199398X.

Impact Score: 4.64 h-Index: 50 SJR: 2.136 Overall Ranking: 1275


5. Geoderma


Geoderma is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Geoderma is 1345. ISSN of this journal is/are 18726259, 00167061.

Impact Score: 7.31 h-Index: 215 SJR: 2.067 Overall Ranking: 1345



6. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening


Urban Forestry and Urban Greening is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening is 1352. ISSN of this journal is/are 16108167, 16188667.

Impact Score: 7.39 h-Index: 131 SJR: 2.065 Overall Ranking: 1352


7. International Soil and Water Conservation Research


International Soil and Water Conservation Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of International Soil and Water Conservation Research is 1584. ISSN of this journal is/are 20956339, 2589059X.

Impact Score: 7.34 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.899 Overall Ranking: 1584


8. Soil and Tillage Research


Soil and Tillage Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Soil and Tillage Research is 1662. ISSN of this journal is/are 1671987.

Impact Score: 8.05 h-Index: 186 SJR: 1.854 Overall Ranking: 1662


9. Biology and Fertility of Soils


Biology and Fertility of Soils is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Biology and Fertility of Soils is 1674. ISSN of this journal is/are 14320789, 01782762.

Impact Score: 6.44 h-Index: 154 SJR: 1.84 Overall Ranking: 1674



10. Agricultural Water Management


Agricultural Water Management is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Agricultural Water Management is 1803. ISSN of this journal is/are 18732283, 03783774.

Impact Score: 7.40 h-Index: 176 SJR: 1.757 Overall Ranking: 1803


11. Soil and Environmental Health


Soil and Environmental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Soil and Environmental Health is 1908. ISSN of this journal is/are 29499194.

Impact Score: 8.04 h-Index: 9 SJR: 1.703 Overall Ranking: 1908


12. Field Crops Research


Field Crops Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Field Crops Research is 1996. ISSN of this journal is/are 18726852, 03784290.

Impact Score: 7.03 h-Index: 202 SJR: 1.666 Overall Ranking: 1996


13. Molecular Plant Pathology


Molecular Plant Pathology is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Molecular Plant Pathology is 2211. ISSN of this journal is/are 13643703, 14646722.

Impact Score: 5.34 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.567 Overall Ranking: 2211



14. Pedosphere


Pedosphere is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Soil Science Society of China. The overall rank of Pedosphere is 2435. ISSN of this journal is/are 10020160.

Impact Score: 7.57 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.484 Overall Ranking: 2435


15. Applied Soil Ecology


Applied Soil Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Applied Soil Ecology is 2513. ISSN of this journal is/are 9291393.

Impact Score: 6.19 h-Index: 157 SJR: 1.456 Overall Ranking: 2513


16. Environmental Technology and Innovation


Environmental Technology and Innovation is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Environmental Technology and Innovation is 2586. ISSN of this journal is/are 23521864.

Impact Score: 8.55 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.433 Overall Ranking: 2586


17. Journal of Geophysical Research G: Biogeosciences


Journal of Geophysical Research G: Biogeosciences is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Atmospheric Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Paleontology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research G: Biogeosciences is 2591. ISSN of this journal is/are 21698953, 21698961.

Impact Score: 3.58 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.432 Overall Ranking: 2591


18. Farming System


Farming System is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by China Agricultural University. The overall rank of Farming System is 2839. ISSN of this journal is/are 29499119.

Impact Score: 9.31 h-Index: 7 SJR: 1.361 Overall Ranking: 2839


19. Rice


Rice is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Rice is 2895. ISSN of this journal is/are 19398425, 19398433.

Impact Score: 5.25 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.349 Overall Ranking: 2895


20. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering


Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering is 2997. ISSN of this journal is/are 2677261.

Impact Score: 5.25 h-Index: 139 SJR: 1.324 Overall Ranking: 2997


21. European Journal of Soil Science


European Journal of Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Soil Science is 3043. ISSN of this journal is/are 13510754, 13652389.

Impact Score: 4.54 h-Index: 144 SJR: 1.31 Overall Ranking: 3043


22. European Journal of Agronomy


European Journal of Agronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of European Journal of Agronomy is 3101. ISSN of this journal is/are 11610301.

Impact Score: 6.24 h-Index: 150 SJR: 1.296 Overall Ranking: 3101


23. Plant and Soil


Plant and Soil is a journal covering the categories related to Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Plant and Soil is 3247. ISSN of this journal is/are 15735036, 0032079X.

Impact Score: 4.63 h-Index: 237 SJR: 1.262 Overall Ranking: 3247


24. Soil Ecology Letters


Soil Ecology Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Higher Education Press Limited Company. The overall rank of Soil Ecology Letters is 3835. ISSN of this journal is/are 26622289, 26622297.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 24 SJR: 1.15 Overall Ranking: 3835


25. Soil Use and Management


Soil Use and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Pollution (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Soil Use and Management is 3918. ISSN of this journal is/are 14752743, 02660032.

Impact Score: 5.53 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.136 Overall Ranking: 3918


26. European Journal of Soil Biology


European Journal of Soil Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Insect Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Masson s.r.l.. The overall rank of European Journal of Soil Biology is 3985. ISSN of this journal is/are 11645563.

Impact Score: 3.51 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.123 Overall Ranking: 3985


27. Soil Security


Soil Security is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Soil Security is 4027. ISSN of this journal is/are 26670062.

Impact Score: 4.37 h-Index: 17 SJR: 1.117 Overall Ranking: 4027


28. Land Degradation and Development


Land Degradation and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Environmental Chemistry (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Land Degradation and Development is 4070. ISSN of this journal is/are 1099145X, 10853278.

Impact Score: 4.49 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.109 Overall Ranking: 4070


29. Solid Earth


Solid Earth is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Paleontology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Stratigraphy (Q1). It is published by Copernicus Publications. The overall rank of Solid Earth is 4248. ISSN of this journal is/are 18699510, 18699529.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.08 Overall Ranking: 4248


30. Applied Clay Science


Applied Clay Science is a journal covering the categories related to Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Applied Clay Science is 4260. ISSN of this journal is/are 1691317.

Impact Score: 6.25 h-Index: 173 SJR: 1.077 Overall Ranking: 4260


31. International Journal of Geomechanics


International Journal of Geomechanics is a journal covering the categories related to Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The overall rank of International Journal of Geomechanics is 4409. ISSN of this journal is/are 15323641, 19435622.

Impact Score: 3.47 h-Index: 94 SJR: 1.059 Overall Ranking: 4409


32. Biosystems Engineering


Biosystems Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Biosystems Engineering is 4568. ISSN of this journal is/are 15375129, 15375110.

Impact Score: 6.12 h-Index: 142 SJR: 1.033 Overall Ranking: 4568


33. Microbial Ecology


Microbial Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Microbial Ecology is 4735. ISSN of this journal is/are 00953628, 1432184X.

Impact Score: 4.15 h-Index: 155 SJR: 1.011 Overall Ranking: 4735


34. ES Food and Agroforestry


ES Food and Agroforestry is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Forestry (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Engineered Science Publisher. The overall rank of ES Food and Agroforestry is 5454. ISSN of this journal is/are 26877309, 26877295.

Impact Score: 8.00 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.928 Overall Ranking: 5454


35. Geoderma Regional


Geoderma Regional is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Geoderma Regional is 5464. ISSN of this journal is/are 23520094.

Impact Score: 3.61 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.927 Overall Ranking: 5464


36. Rhizosphere


Rhizosphere is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Rhizosphere is 6104. ISSN of this journal is/are 24522198.

Impact Score: 4.27 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.86 Overall Ranking: 6104


37. Vadose Zone Journal


Vadose Zone Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Vadose Zone Journal is 6116. ISSN of this journal is/are 15391663.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 103 SJR: 0.859 Overall Ranking: 6116


38. Frontiers in Agronomy


Frontiers in Agronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Agronomy is 6121. ISSN of this journal is/are 26733218.

Impact Score: 4.20 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.858 Overall Ranking: 6121


39. Soil Systems


Soil Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q1); Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Soil Systems is 6400. ISSN of this journal is/are 25718789.

Impact Score: 4.12 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.833 Overall Ranking: 6400


40. Irrigation Science


Irrigation Science is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q1); Water Science and Technology (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Irrigation Science is 6514. ISSN of this journal is/are 03427188, 14321319.

Impact Score: 4.48 h-Index: 89 SJR: 0.823 Overall Ranking: 6514


41. Frontiers in Soil Science


Frontiers in Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Soil Science is 6853. ISSN of this journal is/are 26738619.

Impact Score: 3.94 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.793 Overall Ranking: 6853


42. Soil Science Society of America Journal


Soil Science Society of America Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Soil Science Society of America Journal is 6886. ISSN of this journal is/are 14350661, 03615995.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 198 SJR: 0.791 Overall Ranking: 6886


43. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science


Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag. The overall rank of Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science is 7031. ISSN of this journal is/are 15222624, 14368730.

Impact Score: 2.94 h-Index: 106 SJR: 0.779 Overall Ranking: 7031


44. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems


Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems is 7301. ISSN of this journal is/are 15730867, 13851314.

Impact Score: 2.54 h-Index: 119 SJR: 0.757 Overall Ranking: 7301


45. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition


Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is 7368. ISSN of this journal is/are 07189508, 07189516.

Impact Score: 3.70 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.752 Overall Ranking: 7368


46. Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics


Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics is a journal covering the categories related to Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Academia Sinica. The overall rank of Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics is 7559. ISSN of this journal is/are 10007598.

Impact Score: 2.32 h-Index: 68 SJR: 0.739 Overall Ranking: 7559


47. Pedobiologia


Pedobiologia is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Pedobiologia is 7817. ISSN of this journal is/are 00314056, 18731511.

Impact Score: 2.43 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.721 Overall Ranking: 7817


48. Agricultural and Environmental Letters


Agricultural and Environmental Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Agricultural and Environmental Letters is 8142. ISSN of this journal is/are 24719625.

Impact Score: 2.80 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.697 Overall Ranking: 8142


49. Environmental Earth Sciences


Environmental Earth Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Geology (Q1); Earth-Surface Processes (Q2); Environmental Chemistry (Q2); Pollution (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2); Global and Planetary Change (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Environmental Earth Sciences is 8347. ISSN of this journal is/are 18666299, 18666280.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 161 SJR: 0.683 Overall Ranking: 8347


50. Applied and Environmental Soil Science


Applied and Environmental Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Applied and Environmental Soil Science is 9132. ISSN of this journal is/are 16877667, 16877675.

Impact Score: 3.32 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.632 Overall Ranking: 9132


51. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition


Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is a journal covering the categories related to Plant Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is 9239. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380768, 17470765.

Impact Score: 2.07 h-Index: 81 SJR: 0.626 Overall Ranking: 9239


52. Annals of Agricultural Sciences


Annals of Agricultural Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q1); Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Horticulture (Q1); Food Science (Q2); Plant Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Faculty of Agriculture, Ain-Shams University. The overall rank of Annals of Agricultural Sciences is 9342. ISSN of this journal is/are 05701783, 20908377.

Impact Score: 4.31 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.62 Overall Ranking: 9342


53. Microbes and Environments


Microbes and Environments is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Plant Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Japanese Society of Microbial Ecology. The overall rank of Microbes and Environments is 9745. ISSN of this journal is/are 13426311, 13474405.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.596 Overall Ranking: 9745


54. Canadian Journal of Soil Science


Canadian Journal of Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Agricultural Institute of Canada. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of Soil Science is 10004. ISSN of this journal is/are 84271.

Impact Score: 1.80 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.58 Overall Ranking: 10004


55. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering


Geotechnical and Geological Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Geology (Q2); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering is 10023. ISSN of this journal is/are 09603182, 15731529.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 84 SJR: 0.579 Overall Ranking: 10023


56. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science


Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science is 10233. ISSN of this journal is/are 03650340, 14763567.

Impact Score: 2.65 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.568 Overall Ranking: 10233


57. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry


International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Analytical Chemistry (Q2); Pollution (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Waste Management and Disposal (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2); Environmental Chemistry (Q3); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry is 10289. ISSN of this journal is/are 10290397, 03067319.

Impact Score: 3.81 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.565 Overall Ranking: 10289


58. Journal of Soils and Water Conservation


Journal of Soils and Water Conservation is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Soil and Water Conservation Society. The overall rank of Journal of Soils and Water Conservation is 10455. ISSN of this journal is/are 19413300, 00224561.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 96 SJR: 0.557 Overall Ranking: 10455


59. Mires and Peat


Mires and Peat is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by The International Mire Conservation Group (IMCG). The overall rank of Mires and Peat is 10616. ISSN of this journal is/are 1819754X.

Impact Score: 1.55 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.548 Overall Ranking: 10616


60. Plant, Soil and Environment


Plant, Soil and Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The overall rank of Plant, Soil and Environment is 11071. ISSN of this journal is/are 12141178, 18059368.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.525 Overall Ranking: 11071


61. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering


International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Engineering (Q2); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering is 11264. ISSN of this journal is/are 19386362, 19397879.

Impact Score: 1.57 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.516 Overall Ranking: 11264


62. Soil and Water Research


Soil and Water Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aquatic Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The overall rank of Soil and Water Research is 11553. ISSN of this journal is/are 18059384, 18015395.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.502 Overall Ranking: 11553


63. Soil Research


Soil Research is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by CSIRO Publishing. The overall rank of Soil Research is 11832. ISSN of this journal is/are 18386768, 1838675X.

Impact Score: 1.78 h-Index: 96 SJR: 0.488 Overall Ranking: 11832


64. Revista Brasileira de Ciencia do Solo


Revista Brasileira de Ciencia do Solo is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Revista Brasileira de Ciencia do Solo. The overall rank of Revista Brasileira de Ciencia do Solo is 11871. ISSN of this journal is/are 1000683.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.486 Overall Ranking: 11871


65. Eurasian Soil Science


Eurasian Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Earth-Surface Processes (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Eurasian Soil Science is 12086. ISSN of this journal is/are 10642293, 1556195X.

Impact Score: 1.70 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.475 Overall Ranking: 12086


66. Subterranean Biology


Subterranean Biology is a journal covering the categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Pensoft Publishers. The overall rank of Subterranean Biology is 12101. ISSN of this journal is/are 17681448, 13142615.

Impact Score: 1.20 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.475 Overall Ranking: 12101


67. Advances in Agriculture


Advances in Agriculture is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Animal Science and Zoology (Q2); Food Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Advances in Agriculture is 12600. ISSN of this journal is/are 23147539, 2356654X.

Impact Score: 2.19 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.451 Overall Ranking: 12600


68. Spanish Journal of Soil Science


Spanish Journal of Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Spanish Journal of Soil Science is 12759. ISSN of this journal is/are 22536574.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.444 Overall Ranking: 12759


69. Soil and Sediment Contamination


Soil and Sediment Contamination is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2); Environmental Chemistry (Q3); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q3); Pollution (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Soil and Sediment Contamination is 12817. ISSN of this journal is/are 15497887, 15320383.

Impact Score: 2.03 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.442 Overall Ranking: 12817


70. Arid Land Research and Management


Arid Land Research and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Arid Land Research and Management is 12893. ISSN of this journal is/are 15324990, 15324982.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.438 Overall Ranking: 12893


71. Clays and Clay Minerals


Clays and Clay Minerals is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q3). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Clays and Clay Minerals is 12951. ISSN of this journal is/are 00098604, 15528367.

Impact Score: 2.24 h-Index: 101 SJR: 0.436 Overall Ranking: 12951


72. International Agrophysics


International Agrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Water Science and Technology (Q2). It is published by Polish Academy of Sciences. The overall rank of International Agrophysics is 13167. ISSN of this journal is/are 2368722.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.427 Overall Ranking: 13167


73. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section B Soil and Plant Science


Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section B Soil and Plant Science is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica - Section B Soil and Plant Science is 13292. ISSN of this journal is/are 16511913, 09064710.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.422 Overall Ranking: 13292


74. Acta Pedologica Sinica


Acta Pedologica Sinica is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Acta Pedologica Sinica is 13371. ISSN of this journal is/are 5643929.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.418 Overall Ranking: 13371


75. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis


Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis is 13672. ISSN of this journal is/are 00103624, 15322416.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 84 SJR: 0.405 Overall Ranking: 13672


76. Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment


Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Plant Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment is 13752. ISSN of this journal is/are 26396696.

Impact Score: 1.61 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.401 Overall Ranking: 13752


77. Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture


Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Ecology (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Plant Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture is 13755. ISSN of this journal is/are 20966237.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.401 Overall Ranking: 13755


78. Irrigation and Drainage


Irrigation and Drainage is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Irrigation and Drainage is 13781. ISSN of this journal is/are 15310353, 15310361.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.4 Overall Ranking: 13781


79. Journal of Crop Improvement


Journal of Crop Improvement is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Plant Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Genetics (Q4). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Crop Improvement is 13935. ISSN of this journal is/are 15427528, 15427536.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.394 Overall Ranking: 13935


80. Soil Science Annual


Soil Science Annual is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Soil Science (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by De Gruyter Open Ltd. The overall rank of Soil Science Annual is 13968. ISSN of this journal is/are 23004975.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.393 Overall Ranking: 13968


81. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Ground Improvement


Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Ground Improvement is a journal covering the categories related to Soil Science (Q2); Building and Construction (Q3); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q3); Mechanics of Materials (Q3). It is published by ICE Publishing. The overall rank of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Ground Improvement is 14510. ISSN of this journal is/are 17550750, 17550769.

Impact Score: 1.69 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.373 Overall Ranking: 14510


82. Plant Protection Science


Plant Protection Science is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Soil Science (Q2). It is published by Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The overall rank of Plant Protection Science is 15048. ISSN of this journal is/are 18059341, 12122580.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.354 Overall Ranking: 15048


83. Legume Research


Legume Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Agricultural Research Communication Centre. The overall rank of Legume Research is 15421. ISSN of this journal is/are 02505371, 09760571.

Impact Score: 0.94 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.34 Overall Ranking: 15421


84. Journal of Plant Protection Research


Journal of Plant Protection Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee of Plant Protection. The overall rank of Journal of Plant Protection Research is 15477. ISSN of this journal is/are 14274345, 1899007X.

Impact Score: 1.54 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.338 Overall Ranking: 15477


85. Journal of Berry Research


Journal of Berry Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Horticulture (Q2); Biochemistry (Q3); Food Science (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Berry Research is 15623. ISSN of this journal is/are 18785093, 18785123.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.333 Overall Ranking: 15623


86. Journal of Forest Science


Journal of Forest Science is a journal covering the categories related to Forestry (Q2); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The overall rank of Journal of Forest Science is 15785. ISSN of this journal is/are 1805935X, 12124834.

Impact Score: 1.31 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.328 Overall Ranking: 15785


87. Journal of the ASABE


Journal of the ASABE is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q2); Forestry (Q2); Biomedical Engineering (Q3); Food Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. The overall rank of Journal of the ASABE is 15788. ISSN of this journal is/are 27693287, 27693295.

Impact Score: 1.21 h-Index: 118 SJR: 0.328 Overall Ranking: 15788


88. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research


New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research is 15887. ISSN of this journal is/are 00288233, 11758775.

Impact Score: 1.46 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.325 Overall Ranking: 15887


89. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers


Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences,Editorial Department of Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer. The overall rank of Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers is 16137. ISSN of this journal is/are 1008505X.

Impact Score: 1.52 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.316 Overall Ranking: 16137


90. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage


Journal of Irrigation and Drainage is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Ecology (Q3); Environmental Engineering (Q3); Soil Science (Q3); Water Science and Technology (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Journal of Irrigation and Drainage is 16229. ISSN of this journal is/are 16723317.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.313 Overall Ranking: 16229


91. International Journal of GEOMATE


International Journal of GEOMATE is a journal covering the categories related to Building and Construction (Q3); Environmental Engineering (Q3); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by GEOMATE International Society. The overall rank of International Journal of GEOMATE is 16393. ISSN of this journal is/are 21862990, 21862982.

Impact Score: 1.12 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.308 Overall Ranking: 16393


92. Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management


Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management is 16836. ISSN of this journal is/are 23743832.

Impact Score: 1.14 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.294 Overall Ranking: 16836


93. Ciencia e Agrotecnologia


Ciencia e Agrotecnologia is a journal covering the categories related to Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q2); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Animal Science and Zoology (Q3); Food Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Federal University of Lavras. The overall rank of Ciencia e Agrotecnologia is 16861. ISSN of this journal is/are 14137054, 19811829.

Impact Score: 1.11 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.293 Overall Ranking: 16861


94. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering


Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Energy (miscellaneous) (Q3); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q3); Ocean Engineering (Q3); Soil Science (Q3); Water Science and Technology (Q3). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering is 16944. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380741, 15739279.

Impact Score: 0.71 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.291 Overall Ranking: 16944


95. Arid Ecosystems


Arid Ecosystems is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q3); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q3); Soil Science (Q3); Global and Planetary Change (Q4). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Arid Ecosystems is 16947. ISSN of this journal is/are 20790961, 20790988.

Impact Score: 0.75 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.29 Overall Ranking: 16947


96. Bulleten' Pocvennogo Instituta Imeni V.V. Dokucaeva


Bulleten' Pocvennogo Instituta Imeni V.V. Dokucaeva is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by V.V. Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute. The overall rank of Bulleten' Pocvennogo Instituta Imeni V.V. Dokucaeva is 16979. ISSN of this journal is/are 01361694, 23124202.

Impact Score: 0.78 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.289 Overall Ranking: 16979


97. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding


Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Indian Society of Plant Breeders. The overall rank of Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding is 17051. ISSN of this journal is/are 0975928X.

Impact Score: 0.64 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.287 Overall Ranking: 17051


98. Journal of Horticultural Research


Journal of Horticultural Research is a journal covering the categories related to Horticulture (Q2); Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Food Science (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Sciendo. The overall rank of Journal of Horticultural Research is 17168. ISSN of this journal is/are 23005009, 23533978.

Impact Score: 0.84 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.284 Overall Ranking: 17168


99. Sains Tanah


Sains Tanah is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Pollution (Q3); Soil Science (Q3); Atmospheric Science (Q4). It is published by Sebelas Maret University - Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture. The overall rank of Sains Tanah is 17299. ISSN of this journal is/are 14123606, 23561424.

Impact Score: 1.14 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.281 Overall Ranking: 17299


100. Eurasian Journal of Soil Science


Eurasian Journal of Soil Science is a journal covering the categories related to Agronomy and Crop Science (Q3); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Federation of Eurasian Soil Science Societies. The overall rank of Eurasian Journal of Soil Science is 17317. ISSN of this journal is/are 21474249.

Impact Score: 1.84 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.28 Overall Ranking: 17317








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Soil Science or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Soil Science


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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