Excluded Journals from Scopus: July 2025
On Friday evening, August 8, 2025, Scopus released updated data on the indexing of academic journals. Over the weekend, the Futurity Publishing team prepared this list so you can be among the first to learn about the changes and avoid submitting to discontinued journals.
In the July update, four journals were officially discontinued. The reasons — questionable editorial quality and the so-called outlier behaviour. By this term, Scopus refers to “abnormal journal behaviour” — when its metrics or editorial processes significantly deviate from generally accepted standards. This may include: a sharp surge in citation counts, extensive cross-citation between journals, excessive self-citation or an abnormal increase in the volume of publications.
Such deviations often signal potential manipulation of metrics or breaches of editorial ethics.
These cases once again prove that even reputable journals with many years of indexing are not immune to sudden loss of status due to questionable editorial practices, citation manipulation, or other violations detected by Scopus during inspections.
We have prepared the full list of all four journals with brief details, links and reasons for discontinuation so you can quickly check their status:
Officially Discontinued Journals (July 2025)
ISSN: 1642-0136 | EISSN: 2084-4328
Publisher: DJ Studio
Official reason for discontinuation: Outlier behaviour
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/16355
EISSN: 1895-1767
Publisher: West University of Timisoara
Official reason for discontinuation: Outlier behaviour
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100208072
EISSN: 1838-7640
Publisher: Ivyspring International Publisher
Official reason for discontinuation: Outlier behaviour
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100207003
EISSN: 1724-6083
Publisher: Biolife Publisher
Official reason for discontinuation: Outlier behaviour
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/29572
🛡️ How to Protect Your Publications
Publishing in Scopus is not only about prestige but also about your invested money, time, and reputation.
Unfortunately, no journal can guarantee absolute indexing stability.
That’s why it is important to work with experts who thoroughly verify each journal before submission and provide guarantees for article indexing.
Need a publication in Scopus or Web of Science — without risk or stress?
Order “Journal Selection & Submission Support” from Futurity Publishing.
We will handle the entire process for you:
from verifying and selecting a reliable journal for your topic — to the final publication of your article.
No predatory journals, no delays, no loss of indexing.
📩 Submit your request — and we will find the perfect journal for you today.
Conclusion
The July update once again showed: Scopus indexing is not a guarantee of stability. Journals are discontinued even if they have been considered reliable for many years.
Before submitting your article, make sure the journal truly meets quality standards.
If you want your publication without unpleasant surprises, Futurity Publishing is ready to help you at every stage.
🔗 Contact us — and we will take care of your research work.
