Journal profile · Earth and Planetary Sciences-Earth-Surface Processes
Soil Security
ISSN 2667-0062 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
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Soil Security: fully open access; APC about USD 1,560; review about 126 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 45 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Soil Security is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Soil Science and Environmental Management, Soil Management and Crop Yield and Soil Geostatistics and Mapping, together about 35.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Soil Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Soil security is the ability for soil to sustain functions to provide planetary services and human wellbeing.The journal of Soil Security (The Global Journal of Soil Security Research) aims to publish papers covering all facets of this far-reaching definition. In particular, the journal focuses on uni-disciplinary and multidisciplinary evidence-based research on all aspects of soil security. Disciplines may include natural, economic, social and political sciences.The journal covers four thematic areas:Soil security dimensions which are soil capability (=soil quality), condition (=soil health, conservation, regeneration, degradation and pollution), capital (production, natural, conservation), connectivity (= soil awareness, education, social licensing) and codification (=soil governance, policy, regulation, law).Soil functions which cover the range of functions which soil performs to sustain humanity and planetary system functioning. These are inter alia being a substrate to support plant growth, regulating water and nutrient cycling, being a store and filter for contaminants, being able to sequester carbon, and supporting a diversity of organisms.Global existential challenges and nexus. Links between soil and climate change, food security, water security, energy security, human health, biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.The UN sustainable development goals including Zero Hunger, Good Health, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Change Policy, Life on Land. Other international instruments, e.g., UNCCD's Land Degradation Neutrality, UNFAO's Global Soil Partnership.In any of the work, the focus should be on soil.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Earth and Planetary Sciences-Earth-Surface Processes
Editor-in-chief Alex McBratneyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United States 21, Australia 14, France 6, Mainland China 2, United Kingdom 2 (60 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Soil Science and Environmental ManagementAgricultural and Biological Sciences13.2%
- Soil Management and Crop YieldAgricultural and Biological Sciences11.9%
- Soil Geostatistics and MappingEnvironmental Science10.6%
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.3%
- Soil erosion and sediment transportAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.2%
- Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Water and Land ManagementEnvironmental Science4.3%
- Environmental law and policySocial Sciences3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth-Surface Processes | Q1 | 11/184 | 94th |
| Soil Science | Q1 | 22/167 | 87th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.54LetPub ·
- h-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 94OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.7OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 243 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 31 | 914 |
| 2025 | 45 | 45 | 1,072 |
| 2024 | 47 | 47 | 708 |
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | 376 |
| 2022 | 50 | 50 | 229 |
| 2021 | 28 | 28 | 46 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
126 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 61 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 126 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 19 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,560 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,390 / EUR 1,300 / GBP 1,110 / JPY 172,400 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,300 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,560 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 1,200 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- original research1. Research Articles. Original full-length research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously publishe…Length not stated
- research article1. Research Articles. Original full-length research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously publishe…Length not stated
- research articles1. Research Articles. Original full-length research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously publishe…Length not stated
- research paper1. Research Articles. Original full-length research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously publishe…Length not stated
- review article1. Research Articles. Original full-length research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously publishe…Length not stated
- review articles2. Review Articles. Review articles are welcome but should be topical and involve critique and synthesis, and should not just comprise an overview or summary of…Length not stated
- short communication1. Research Articles. Original full-length research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously publishe…Length not stated
- short communications3. Short Communications. These should not exceed 1200 words (three printed pages) or their equivalent, excluding references and legends.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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
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 ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, sent to a minimum of two reviewers; decision made by editors. 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 per Elsevier's article sharing policy; does not count as prior publication. 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.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Soil Security
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Soil Science and Environmental Management, Soil Management and Crop Yield.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 1,200 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 1,560 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review time126 days · Publisher-reported, submission to acceptance · community reports about 12 weeksReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-0062
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Soil Security
How long does peer review take at Soil Security?
The publisher reports about 126 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Soil Security?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 1,200 words; Reference style: Author–date; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Soil Security based?
Of the 60 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (21), Australia (14) and France (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Soil Security?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Soil Security is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Soil Security open access, and what is the APC?
Soil Security is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,560.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .