Discontinued journals from Scopus: June 2025
Yesterday evening, July 9, 2025, Scopus released its latest update on the indexing status of scientific journals. The Futurity Publishing team has prepared this overview to inform you promptly about these changes and help you avoid unnecessary risks and expenses.
It is widely known that several times each year, Scopus conducts comprehensive evaluations of the journals included in its database, while also reviewing applications from new titles seeking indexing. As a result, each update brings changes: some journals retain their status, while others lose it due to various reasons — such as questionable editorial quality, irregular publishing practices, or violations identified by monitoring systems.
These regular reviews and updates reflect Scopus’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in its indexed content. However, for authors and institutions, the exclusion of a journal can have serious consequences — ranging from the loss of indexing for already published articles to financial and reputational risks.
In this article, we have compiled a list of journals that officially lost their indexing in Scopus in June 2025, according to the update published just yesterday.
Below you will find details of each title, including ISSN numbers, publishers, and the official reasons for removal.
Why These Updates Matter
Publishing in a journal indexed in Scopus remains an important indicator of academic credibility and international visibility. However, indexing is never guaranteed to remain permanent, even for journals with a long-established history.
It is essential for researchers, editors, and institutions to closely monitor such updates to avoid submitting manuscripts to journals that have recently lost their indexing status.
Officially Discontinued Journals (June 2025)
ISSN: 1068-364X | EISSN: 1934-8398
Publisher: Pleiades Publishing
Official Reason for Discontinuation: Publication Concerns
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/19700186837
ISSN: 0129-1564 | EISSN: 1793-6438
Publisher: World Scientific
Official Reason for Discontinuation: Publication Concerns
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/26149
EISSN: 1313-9916
Publisher: Plovdiv University Press
Official Reason for Discontinuation: Radar System Findings
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101197366
Journal Removed Without Official Announcement
In addition to the official list, one more journal has been removed from the database without any separate notice, along with all previously indexed articles.
ISSN: 2564-016X
Publisher: The Grassroots Institute
Scopus link:
https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/14628
Conclusion
This update clearly demonstrates that indexing in Scopus is a dynamic process rather than a permanent status.
Even well-established journals with years of history can be discontinued if they fail to meet evolving standards.
Before submitting a manuscript, it is strongly recommended to verify the current status of the journal and confirm its indexing.
At Futurity Publishing, we are committed to keeping the academic community informed about changes that impact researchers worldwide. We will continue to monitor Scopus updates and share reliable insights.
If you need support with selecting reputable journals or preparing your manuscript for submission, please contact our editorial team.
