Journal profile · Soil Science
Geoderma
ISSN 0016-7061 · eISSN 1872-6259 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1967
Geoderma: CAS Zone 1 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 7.89; fully open access; APC about USD 3,320; review about 153 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 493 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Geoderma is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Soil and Unsaturated Flow and Soil Geostatistics and Mapping, together about 37.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Geoderma - The Global Journal of Soil Science - welcomes authors, readers and soil research from all parts of the world, encourages worldwide soil studies, and embraces all aspects of soil science and its associated pedagogy. The journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary work focusing on dynamic soil processes and functions across space and time.Geoderma aims to stimulate cooperation and understanding among workers in the different fields of soil science by bringing together papers from the entire field of soil research rather than emphasizing any single sub-discipline.The journal publishes research on all types of soils, including agricultural, forest, and urban soils. In order to facilitate extrapolation of published results, the journal strongly encourages the authors to include a soil classification according to the World Reference Base for Soil Resources and, if appropriate, a published national classification system.In order to avoid author disappointment as a result of rapid desk rejections, a series of blogs (Top tips to avoid desk rejection) on the most common reasons for desk rejection is available on the journal's page. It is strongly encouraged to study them carefully before submitting to Geoderma.Top tips to avoid desk rejection: Biochar studiesTop tips to avoid desk rejection: Machine-learning studiesTop tips to avoid desk rejection: Soil enzymesTop tips to avoid desk rejection: Soil organic matter dynamics and carbon sequestrationTop tips to avoid desk rejection: What Bibliometric Studies Can and Cannot Contribute to Soil Science ReviewsTop tips to avoid desk rejection: What editors look for in meta-analyses in soil studies
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Soil Science
Editor-in-chief Naoise NunanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 23 in mainland China (about 14%); most named United States 25, Mainland China 23, Germany 17, Italy 11, Australia 11 (160 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsAgricultural and Biological Sciences17.2%
- Soil and Unsaturated FlowEngineering11.6%
- Soil Geostatistics and MappingEnvironmental Science9.1%
- Clay minerals and soil interactionsMaterials Science6.8%
- Soil erosion and sediment transportAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.2%
- Soil and Water Nutrient DynamicsEnvironmental Science5.6%
- Peatlands and Wetlands EcologyEnvironmental Science4.1%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Soil Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Soil Science | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Soil Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 7.89LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 13.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 13.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.15LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.85LetPub ·
- h-index
- 141LetPub ·
- h-index
- 271OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,957OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 7.42OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 469LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 12,148 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 415 | 415 | 271 |
| 2025 | 493 | 493 | 3,065 |
| 2024 | 399 | 399 | 6,356 |
| 2023 | 422 | 422 | 11,035 |
| 2022 | 480 | 295 | 14,219 |
| 2021 | 595 | 214 | 21,515 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 4 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10.8 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 25%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 153 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,320 / EUR 3,110 / GBP 2,660 / JPY 411,780 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,790 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteArticle types accepted16
- commentaryOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- discussions papersDiscussions papersLength not stated
- horizon reviewsHorizon ReviewsLength not stated
- hypothesisOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- letters to editorLetters to editorLength not stated
- meta-analysisOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- ordinary reviews and meta-analysesOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesLength not stated
- original researchOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- original research paperOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- original research papers (regular papers)Original research papers (Regular Papers)Length not stated
- perspectiveOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectivesLength not stated
- regular paperOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- short communicationOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
- viewpointOriginal research papers (Regular Papers)PerspectivesHorizon ReviewsOrdinary Reviews and meta-analysesShort CommunicationLetters to editorDiscussions papers1. R…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
1 to 7 keywords required Model summary
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1967
- ISSN
- 0016-7061
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-6259
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Geoderma
What CAS zone is Geoderma in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Geoderma is in Zone 1 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Soil Science; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Geoderma?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.89; CiteScore 13.3, h-index 271.
How long does peer review take at Geoderma?
The publisher reports about 153 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 10.8 months. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Geoderma based?
Of the 160 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 23 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (25), Mainland China (23) and Germany (17). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Geoderma?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Geoderma is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Geoderma open access, and what is the APC?
Geoderma is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,320.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .