Soil Science and Environment is an Open-Access journal supported by article processing charges (APCs).

APC Rate

Soil Science and Environment levies an Article Processing Charges (APC) per article. Only accepted paper will be charged. Authors whose work is accepted for publication are responsible for paying an APC. The APC for all published articles is as follows (plus VAT or local taxes where applicable): $2250 USD.

Soil Science and Environment offers APC waivers during the 2023-2025 calendar years.

The consideration of your submission for publication will remain unaffected by your request for fee support (discount or waiver).

Waivers

Beginning in 2026, the journal Soil Science and Environment will offer full APC waivers to corresponding authors in the Least Developed Countries (https://unctad.org/topic/least-developed-countries/list). In addition, full or partial waivers may be available to those experiencing financial hardships. Authors should submit a waiver or discount request during the submission of their article. Please request your waiver or discount at the point of submission.