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South African Journal of Plant and Soil

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

1.01

h-Index

2022-2023

 23

Rank

2022-2023

 15076

SJR

2022-2023

 0.302

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title South African Journal of Plant and Soil
Abbreviation S. Afr. J. Plant Soil
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ecology (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3)
h-index 23
Overall Rank/Ranking 15076
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.302
Impact Score 1.01
Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 02571862
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1984-2022




About South African Journal of Plant and Soil


South African Journal of Plant and Soil is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecology (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of South African Journal of Plant and Soil is 15076. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.302. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 23. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of South African Journal of Plant and Soil journal is 02571862. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. South African Journal of Plant and Soil is cited by a total of 179 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


South African Journal of Plant and Soil Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of South African Journal of Plant and Soil is 1.01, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. South African Journal of Plant and Soil IF is increased by a factor of 0.02 and approximate percentage change is 2.02% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

South African Journal of Plant and Soil Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of South African Journal of Plant and Soil is 1.01. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of South African Journal of Plant and Soil. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.01
2021 0.99
2020 1.02
2019 0.46
2018 0.48
2017 0.59
2016 0.27
2015 0.48
2014 0.42

South African Journal of Plant and Soil h-index


  Table Setting

South African Journal of Plant and Soil has an h-index of 23. It means 23 articles of this journal have more than 23 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




South African Journal of Plant and Soil ISSN


The ISSN of South African Journal of Plant and Soil is 02571862. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

South African Journal of Plant and Soil Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of South African Journal of Plant and Soil is 15076. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.302. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of South African Journal of Plant and Soil by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.302
2021 0.251
2020 0.334
2019 0.237
2018 0.241
2017 0.250
2016 0.199
2015 0.255
2014 0.235

Ranking of South African Journal of Plant and Soil by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 15076
2021 16418
2020 13806
2019 16700
2018 15869
2017 15060
2016 17839
2015 14920
2014 15452

South African Journal of Plant and Soil Publisher


Table Setting

South African Journal of Plant and Soil is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1984-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of South African Journal of Plant and Soil is S. Afr. J. Plant Soil. This abbreviation ('S. Afr. J. Plant Soil') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in South African Journal of Plant and Soil


If your research field is/are related to Ecology (Q3); Plant Science (Q3); Soil Science (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

South African Journal of Plant and Soil latest impact IF is 1.01. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.02 (2020) and 0.27 (2016), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.64 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The South African Journal of Plant and Soil has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.302, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.334 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.199 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil over the previous 9-year period stands at 0.64.


What's the latest h-index of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The latest h-index of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil is 23.


Who's the publisher of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The South African Journal of Plant and Soil is published by the Taylor and Francis Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The South African Journal of Plant and Soil is currently ranked 15076 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 13806 in 2020 and its lowest position of 17839 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the South African Journal of Plant and Soil is S. Afr. J. Plant Soil.


Is the "South African Journal of Plant and Soil" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

South African Journal of Plant and Soil is classified as a journal that the Taylor and Francis Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The South African Journal of Plant and Soil encompasses the following areas:

  • Ecology
  • Plant Science
  • Soil Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The South African Journal of Plant and Soil is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02571862.


What's the best quartile of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The best quartile for the South African Journal of Plant and Soil is Q3 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the South African Journal of Plant and Soil?

The South African Journal of Plant and Soil coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1984-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of South African Journal of Plant and Soil

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.01
2021 0.99
2020 1.02
2019 0.46
2018 0.48
2017 0.59
2016 0.27
2015 0.48
2014 0.42



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