Applied Soil Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0929-1393
eISSN 1873-0272
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Applied Soil Ecology
Applied Soil Ecology (ASE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis and Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0929-1393 (e-ISSN 1873-0272). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.91 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3830 USD). OpenAlex records 7,064 works and 267,001 citations, with an h-index of 184.
Applied Soil Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Soil Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.91, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Applied Soil Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Soil Ecology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Applied Soil Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Soil Ecology
- Budget $3830 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology, Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Applied Soil Ecology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0929-1393 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-0272 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3830 USD |
| h-index | 185 |
| Total Works | 7,158 |
| Total Citations | 270,285 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.74 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Soil Ecology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3830.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Soil Ecology is classified under Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis, Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology, Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions and Nematode management and characterization studies.
Applied Soil Ecology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 7,158 works that have together drawn 270,285 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 185; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.907; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.74.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.907 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 806 | 3,249 |
| 2024 | 530 | 5,764 |
| 2023 | 384 | 6,567 |
| 2022 | 328 | 8,382 |
| 2021 | 423 | 12,573 |
| 2020 | 316 | 11,098 |
| 2019 | 314 | 12,169 |
| 2018 | 242 | 10,518 |
| 2017 | 372 | 16,630 |
| 2016 | 237 | 12,921 |
| 2015 | 232 | 13,351 |
| 2014 | 192 | 9,067 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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