Journal of Soils and Sediments Citation Rate 2026
1439-0108
eISSN 1614-7480
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Soils and Sediments
Journal of Soils and Sediments (JSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Heavy metals in environment and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1439-0108 (e-ISSN 1614-7480). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.37 (Q2 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 ~$3690 USD).
Journal of Soils and Sediments Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Soils and Sediments has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.37, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Heavy metals in environment 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.
Journal of Soils and Sediments operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Soils and Sediments 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 Journal of Soils and Sediments against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Soils and Sediments
- Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Heavy metals in environment, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Soil and Unsaturated Flow. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1439-0108 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1614-7480 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Soils and Sediments is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Soils and Sediments is classified under Heavy metals in environment, Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Soil and Unsaturated Flow and Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics.
Journal of Soils and Sediments is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.374.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.374 | 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.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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