Reports in Soil Science

Aim & Scope

Reports in Soil Science is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research focused on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and their role in sustainable agriculture, climate regulation, and ecosystem health. It accepts original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, case studies, and technical reports addressing critical topics in modern soil science.

The journal includes but is not limited to the following topics:

• Soil fertility, nutrient cycling, and organic matter management
• Soil microbiology, microbial ecology, and rhizosphere dynamics
• Soil physics and hydrology: structure, porosity, and water retention
• Soil chemistry and mineralogy in natural and managed systems
• Carbon sequestration, biochar, and greenhouse gas mitigation
• Soil erosion, degradation, and land restoration strategies
• Soil pollution, heavy metals, and remediation technologies
• Impact of agricultural practices and climate change on soil health
• Soil biodiversity and its role in agroecosystem resilience
• Precision soil mapping, sensing, and data-driven soil management
• Use of remote sensing, GIS, and modeling in soil analysis
• Sustainable soil management and agroecological approaches
• Soil classification, taxonomy, and digital soil mapping
• Policy, education, and knowledge transfer in soil stewardship

Mission: To advance interdisciplinary soil research that supports environmental sustainability, food security, and climate resilience through informed soil management and innovation.

Editorial Board

The editorial board for Reports in Soil Science is currently being finalized.

Full details will be published soon. We appreciate your interest and invite you to check back shortly.

Peer Review

This journal follows a strict single-blind peer review process to ensure rigor, originality, and high quality.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly (4 issues/year). Immediate online publication upon acceptance.

Open Access Policy

All articles are freely accessible under an open access model. APCs are waived until the end of 2026 to encourage broad participation and dissemination.

Instructions for Authors

Authors must submit original work that complies with international ethical guidelines. Manuscripts should be clearly written in English, follow a structured IMRaD format, and include author contributions, funding, and conflict of interest statements.

Each submission should contain a title page, abstract (≤350 words), keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, and any supplementary material. Figures and tables must be properly formatted and labeled.

ReportsIn uses a single-blind peer review process. Authors may suggest reviewers who have no conflicts of interest.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the full guidelines.

Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide fair, evidence-based evaluations and uphold strict confidentiality. ReportsIn operates a single-blind peer review system. Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and avoid using AI tools during evaluation.

We recognize reviewer contributions through certificates, publishing discounts, and verified review activity. Reviewers are encouraged to offer constructive and respectful feedback, and to report any ethical concerns.