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Author Guidelines — International Journal of Soil Health and Sustainable Management

About this journal

Aims The International Journal of Soil Health and Sustainable Management (IJSHSM) aims to advance the scientific understanding and practical application of soil health principles in the context of sustainable land management and climate resilience. The journal seeks to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that addresses the complex interactions between soil properties, ecosystem functions, and human interventions. By promoting innovative methodologies for soil quality assessment and conservation strategies, IJSHM aims to support the development of integrated management practices that sustain soil ecosystem services under changing environmental conditions. The journal emphasizes the translation of research into actionable knowledge for farmers, land managers, and policymakers, thereby contributing to global food security, climate mitigation, and environmental sustainability. Scope IJSHM covers a broad range of topics related to soil health and sustainable management, including but not limited to: • Soil quality indicators and assessment methodologies • Conservation agriculture and tillage practices • Organic matter dynamics and carbon sequestration • Nutrient management and soil fertility • Soil erosion control and land degradation neutrality • Integrated pest and disease management in soils • Soil biodiversity and ecological interactions • Climate change impacts on soil processes • Adaptive management strategies for soil sustainability • Policy and socio-economic aspects of soil conservation Article Types • Original Research Articles • Comprehensive Review Articles • Short Communications • Case Studies • Perspectives and Opinion Pieces • Methodology Papers • Data Descriptors • Letters to the Editor Audience The journal targets a diverse audience including soil scientists, agronomists, ecologists, environmental researchers, land-use planners, policy makers, extension agents, and graduate students. It also serves practitioners in sustainable agriculture, conservation organizations, and government agencies involved in natural resource management.

Before you submit

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
• Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
• Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

1. Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
2. Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
3. Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
4. References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
5. Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

International Journal of Soil Health and Sustainable Management uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Continuous Quarterly. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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