Soil Biology and Biochemistry

*Soil Biology and Biochemistry*
	Cover page of the July 2019 issue
Discipline	Soil biology
Language	English
Edited by	Karl Ritz and Josh Schimel
Publication details
History	1969–present
Publisher	Elsevier (United Kingdom)
Frequency	Monthly
Open access	Hybrid and Open Access Support
Impact factor	9.8 (2023)
Standard abbreviations;
ISO 4	Soil Biol. Biochem.
Indexing;
ISSN	0038-0717 (print); 1879-3428 (web);
OCLC no.	01716162
Links
	Journal homepage;

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.

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.

Abstracting and Indexing

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]

Notable Research and Contributions

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.