Journals excluded from Scopus: June 2024
In June 2024, several journals were excluded from the scientific database Scopus, which has a significant impact on the academic community. The list of excluded publications includes:
- American Surgeon - excluded due to anomalies detected by the Radar system.
- Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review - also deprived of status due to anomalies in the Radar system.
- European Journal of Contemporary Education — issues with publication and content quality led to exclusion.
- Journal of Health and Translational Medicine — reason for exclusion: anomalies detected through the Radar system.
- Journal of Medicine and Life - also lost status due to anomalies in the Radar system.
- Universal Journal of Agricultural Research - excluded due to anomalies detected by the Radar system.
Radar system
Scopus Radar helps identify journals that exhibit anomalous publication activity. Key aspects of the Radar include:
- Analysis of publication volumes: A sharp increase in the number of articles may indicate that the journal is accepting more manuscripts than it can adequately review.
- Review time: Too short a period from submission to publication of articles may indicate an insufficiently thorough peer review process.
- Concentration of authors: If a large proportion of articles are published by the same authors or from the same setting, this may indicate unethical practices or manipulation of citation metrics.
The exclusion of journals from Scopus has several implications for the scientific community:
- Loss of trust: Authors who have published their work in these journals may face problems in the assessment of their scientific work.
- Revision of works: Scientists who have published in these journals may need to look for new platforms to publish their research.
- Loss of rating: Universities and research institutions may lose rankings because their research in journals excluded from Scopus will no longer be counted.
Conclusions
Scopus journal delisting is an important tool for supporting the quality of scientific literature. It is a warning signal to publishers and editors about the need to maintain high standards of quality and ethics. The Radar system helps to identify journals with anomalous activity and warn about possible violations. For scientists, it is a reminder of the importance of carefully selecting journals for publication and checking their compliance with international standards.
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