Loading AI tools
Academic journal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Soil Biology and Biochemistry is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal established in 1969 and published by Elsevier. It focuses on research papers that explain biological processes in soil. The founding editor-in-chief was John Saville Waid, and the current editors-in-chief are Karl Ritz from the University of Nottingham and Josh Schimel from the University of California Santa Barbara, who have been in position since 2020.
Discipline | Soil biology |
---|---|
Language | English |
Edited by | Karl Ritz and Josh Schimel |
Publication details | |
History | 1969–present |
Publisher | Elsevier (United Kingdom) |
Frequency | Monthly |
Hybrid and Open Access Support | |
9.8 (2023) | |
Standard abbreviations | |
ISO 4 | Soil Biol. Biochem. |
Indexing | |
ISSN | 0038-0717 (print) 1879-3428 (web) |
OCLC no. | 01716162 |
Links | |
The journal covers a broad range of topics within soil biology, including microbial and faunal activities, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem processes. It is recognized for its contributions to understanding soil health, fertility, and the role of soil organisms in maintaining ecological balance.
Soil Biology and Biochemistry is indexed in several major databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed. It has a significant impact factor, which has consistently increased over the years, indicating its relevance and influence in the field of soil science. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal had an impact factor of 9.8 in 2023, reflecting its high citation rate.[1][2]
The journal has published pioneering studies on soil microbial ecology, nutrient cycling, and the impact of environmental changes on soil processes. It serves as a critical resource for researchers, agronomists, and environmental scientists.
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.