Excluded Journals from Scopus: October 2025
Scopus has once again demonstrated its ongoing efforts to maintain publication integrity across its database.
The October 2025 update resulted in the removal of several journals from the index due to two main reasons:
Outlier Behaviour, indicating abnormal publication or citation activity, and
Publication Concerns, reflecting issues in editorial policies, peer review, or ethical standards.
This new wave follows the major cleanup of September 2025 and further confirms that even long-established journals are not immune to re-evaluation and delisting.
Official List of Journals Discontinued from Scopus (October 2025)
ISSN: 2219-9764 | E-ISSN: 2617-8982
Publisher: University of Diyala College of Medicine
Official Reason for Discontinuation: Publication Concerns
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101259011
E-ISSN: 2295-1210
Publisher: Arabic Translators International
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101181926
ISSN: 2770-0070 | E-ISSN: 2692-4048
Publisher: American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG)
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101134649
ISSN: 2663-970X | E-ISSN: 2664-6005
Publisher: Kherson State University, Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101160593
ISSN: 1755-0386 | E-ISSN: 1755-0394
Publisher: Inderscience Publishers
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/20400195003
E-ISSN: 2146-4138
Publisher: Econjournals
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100373226
ISSN: 2692-6148 | E-ISSN: 2690-6805
Publisher: American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG)
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101066571
E-ISSN: 3028-1318
Publisher: Dr. Esmeralda F. Sanchez
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101284807
ISSN: 2769-7851 | E-ISSN: 2690-6775
Publisher: American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG)
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101212490
ISSN: 2769-786X | E-ISSN: 2690-6791
Publisher: American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG)
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101160591
E-ISSN: 1309-100X
Publisher: University of Dicle
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/19900193275
ISSN: 1812-156X | E-ISSN: 2312-6760
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101104276
ISSN: 0250-6882
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101092734
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Unofficial List of Excluded Journals:
ISSN: 1581-5374 | E-ISSN: 1855-363X
Publisher: Institute for Local Self-Government Maribor
Status: Not included in the official Scopus list but no longer appears as indexed.
Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/17600155342
E-ISSN: 2149-1135
Publisher: Hacettepe University
Status: Not listed in the official update, but recent volumes appear to have been de-indexed.
Link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100896854
Analytical Insights
The October 2025 update once again highlights Scopus’ growing scrutiny of academic publishing ethics and metrics.
A clear pattern can be observed — multiple journals from the American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG) and Econjournals have been removed, showing that the database now targets not only predatory publishers but also those exhibiting irregular publication or citation behavior.
Interestingly, several university-affiliated journals that were once considered reliable are now under review or have already lost their indexing.
This trend suggests that Scopus is refining its algorithms to detect patterns of mass publication, citation manipulation, and questionable peer-review practices.
What This Means for Researchers
Publications in discontinued journals are no longer counted for academic evaluation, dissertation defense, or grant applications.
Articles published before discontinuation may eventually be fully de-indexed from Scopus.
Always verify a journal’s current indexing status directly via Scopus Sources before submitting your paper.
If your paper was published in a discontinued journal, it’s crucial to seek professional advice on re-publishing or selecting an alternative indexed outlet.
Ethical publication practices and professional journal selection are now essential parts of a researcher’s academic reputation.
Conclusion
The October 2025 discontinuation update underscores that Scopus indexing is not permanent.
Even well-known or long-established journals can be removed overnight if anomalies or ethical issues are detected.
In today’s academic landscape, publishing success is not only about writing a paper — it’s about choosing the right and trustworthy journal.
Futurity Publishing continues to monitor Scopus and Web of Science updates, helping researchers make informed publication decisions that ensure visibility, credibility, and long-term impact.
