Scopus Journals Removed in August 2026 — Three New Entries on the List of Journals No Longer Indexed. We previously warned about two of these three journals in the «Candidates for Removal from Scopus» section. Our team has been monitoring one of them, Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, since 2024.
For researchers in Kazakhstan who are preparing a publication for their PhD defense or academic reporting, this is a good reason to double-check their chosen journal. The journal may continue to accept manuscripts and publish articles, but new publications will no longer necessarily be indexed in Scopus.
The data is presented by sheet Titles Discontinued in August 2026. New names are highlighted in red. Below, we'll look at the scope of the latest update and recommendations for authors.
The Magazines We Warned About
IN in the section «Candidates on runout from »Scopus" we We are considering changes in scientific publications, which may create risks for authors. Among new items August list two participant our previous reviews.
Almost two years Back we drew attention to Attention on this is publication. In review celebrated, that we observe for by him with January 2024 years, described mass invitations to publications And decrease requirements to manuscripts by assessment our commands. Already then we had warned about risks further indexing.
IN this in the article we addressed Attention on shift publisher, special issues And publications for within the limits stated topics. Magazine walked in in our list publications with elevated risk losses indexing.
Now both titles marked in in August list discontinued indexing. For author this is more one argument check editorial practice magazine to submissions articles, even if at publications there is profile And indicators in Scopus.
Scopus Journals Removed: August 2026 List
- Publisher: Learning Gate.
- E-ISSN: 2576-8484.
- Status: Discontinuation.
- Last coverage: 2025, Volume 9, Issue 6.
- Pages listed below: 873–893.
- Magazine profile: View in Scopus.
- Publication's website: Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology.
This journal's coverage period ends in 2025. The fact that the title appears in the August 2026 update does not mean that all articles published before August will be indexed.
- Publisher: Cerebration Science Publishing.
- E-ISSN: 2150-7988.
- Status: Journal Change Policy.
- Last coverage: 2023, Volume 15.
- Issue: The corresponding field in the file shows «2023.».
- Pages listed below: 651–660.
- Magazine profile: View in Scopus.
- Publication's website: International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications.
The most recent coverage in the list is from 2023. Authors of more recent publications should verify that their specific article is listed in Scopus: the journal’s profile alone is not sufficient to confirm its indexing.
- Publisher on the list: Jacodesmath Institute.
- E-ISSN: 2148-838X.
- Status: Journal Change Policy.
- Last coverage: 2026, Volume 13, Issue 2.
- Pages listed below: 253–271.
- Magazine profile: View in Scopus.
- Publication's website: Journal of Algebra, Combinatorics, Discrete Structures, and Applications.
For this issue, the coverage cutoff is the second issue of 2026. The specific circumstances under which the “Journal Change Policy” status applies are not disclosed in the table.
Before submitting your article, check the journal in Scopus and its current percentile. If your publication requires an impact factor, 35+ or 50+, compare it with the requirements for the relevant subject category and grade level. Pay special attention to any signs that a student might be at risk of being excluded.
Enter the journal title or ISSN into the free «Academy of Articles» service to get data on the percentile, quartile, and CiteScore.
Discontinuing the indexing of a journal does not mean that all previously indexed articles will be automatically removed. According to Elsevier's guidelines, such materials typically remain in the database. The "Journal change policy" status refers to changes in a publication—such as its title, owner, or editorial leadership—after which continued indexing is not guaranteed.
If the article has already been published, search for it in Scopus by title or DOI and check that the year, volume, and issue match the coverage period. If the manuscript is still under review, confirm the planned issue before making any further payments.
For the purposes of defense or certification, please check the requirements applicable to your publication separately: the required percentile, subject category, and the year for which the metric is considered. The indexing of an article and its compliance with the requirements of a specific procedure are two separate issues.
Conclusions
The journals removed from Scopus in the August update include three publications, two of which we had previously warned about. These examples illustrate why it is important to verify a journal before submitting an article.
However, the cutoff dates for these journals vary: 2023, 2025, and 2026. You should not rely solely on the list’s update date or the «Scopus» label on the journal’s website.
Check the current status, metrics, and content of the latest issues. This will help you identify risks before you spend time reviewing the content and pay for publication. You can compare the changes with A review of the journals removed in July 2026.
