Soil Ecology Letters (SEL) provides the rapid publication of original research articles of scientific significance that depict and explain ecological processes occurring in soil.
Manuscripts concerning the ecology of all taxa and in any biome in the soil will be considered, and selected on the basis of their originality, common interest and contribution to the development of soil ecology.
This journal focuses on the ecology and biogeochemical processes of soil organisms, their interactions with plants and their influences on soil functions, ecosystem services and environmental sustainability, as well as the development and applications of new technologies, theories and modeling of soil ecological processes.
In addition to full-length research articles, the journal also publishes perspectives, which present novel essays for a wide audience; mini-reviews of contemporary studies, which highlight novel and significant hypotheses; and rapid reports on content meriting urgent coverage; as well as letters to the editor and commentaries on specific and controversial issues in soil ecology.
The scope of Soil Ecology Letters is extensive and includes all aspects of recent research in soil ecology.
Focus topics include soil biodiversity, soil trophic interactions and food webs, the soil microbiome, soil-plant interactions, soil biogeochemical cycling, soil bioremediation and restoration, soil multi-functionality, response and adaptation of soil biota to environmental changes, and breakthrough technologies, novel theories and modeling of soil ecological processes.
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
105
Total Docs. (3 years)
169
Total Refs.
7,016
Total Citations (3 years)
737
Citable Docs. (3 years)
162
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
4.37
Ref. / Doc.
66.82
% Female
39.7%
Metrics Visualization
Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 39.7% |
Male: 60.4%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)4.37
Average
References / Doc.66.82
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)95.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Soil Ecology Letters?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Soil Ecology Letters has an SJR of 1.073 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Soil Ecology Letters?
Soil Ecology Letters has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.073 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Soil Ecology Letters?
The H-index of Soil Ecology Letters is 31, meaning 31 of its articles have each been cited at least 31 times.
Is Soil Ecology Letters indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Soil Ecology Letters is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).