Excluded Journals from Scopus: November 2025
Official Update & Source Analysis
On December 11, Scopus released its latest indexing update for 2025, resulting in:
8 journals officially discontinued;
2 journals silently removed from the database.
This update confirms once again: even long-standing or reputable-looking journals can lose indexing at any moment.
Below is the full verified list with ISSN, publisher details, reasons for removal, and official Scopus source links.
Journals Previously Flagged in Our “Candidates for Removal from Scopus” Series
Several journals removed in the December 2025 Scopus update were already highlighted in our earlier analytical reviews as high-risk titles.
Journals we previously warned about:
TPM – Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology
International Journal of Applied Mathematics (IJAM)
Vascular and Endovascular Review
Educational Process: International Journal
Their current discontinuation confirms the accuracy of our early-warning indicators and reinforces the importance of professional journal verification before submission.
Related analytical reports:
Candidates for Removal from Scopus — Part 1
https://futurity-publishing.com/scopus-removal-candidates-1stCandidates for Removal from Scopus — Part 2
https://futurity-publishing.com/scopus-removal-candidates-2nd
Official List of Journals Discontinued from Scopus (December 2025)
E-ISSN: 1165-158X
Publisher: Cellular and Molecular Biology Association
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/13901
ISSN: 2705-0610
E-ISSN: 2705-0602
Publisher: Bilingual Publishing Group
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101081861
E-ISSN: 2581-6853
Publisher: Grassroots Institute
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101226632
ISSN: 1311-1728
E-ISSN: 1314-8060
Publisher: Diogenes Co. Ltd.
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100841738
E-ISSN: 2775-2674
Publisher: Malikussaleh University
Reason: Publication Concerns
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101298345
ISSN: 2789-1801
E-ISSN: 2788-7669
Publisher: AnaPub Publications
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101133571
ISSN: 1972-6325
Publisher: Cises srl
Reason: Editorial Concerns
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100228948
E-ISSN: 2529-9824
Publisher: HISIN
Reason: Outlier Behaviour
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101023975
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Unofficial List of Excluded Journals:
ISSN: 2516-3299
E-ISSN: 2516-3302
Publisher: Scarlet Publishing Solutions
Status: Journal removed from Scopus display
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101092538
ISSN: 2147-0901
E-ISSN: 2564-8020
Publisher: Universitepark
Status: Indexation discontinued
Scopus link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101041842
Analytical Insights
The December update shows:
Scopus continues to tighten its evaluation criteria.
Journals with irregular citation patterns, rapid volume expansion, or editorial inconsistencies are removed quickly.
Even long-standing journals are no longer “safe by default.”
Risks for authors:
❌ publication may not count for PhD / academic promotion
❌ indexation may disappear without warning
❌ loss of time, funding eligibility, and academic standing
In today’s environment, journal selection requires professional verification at the moment of submission.
Conclusion
The November 2025 Scopus update clearly demonstrates that the indexing landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic and unpredictable. Journals that once appeared stable can be excluded without prior warning — and even reputable titles are not immune to sudden removal.
For authors, this means one thing: careful journal verification is no longer optional it is essential.
Before submitting a manuscript, researchers must ensure that the target journal is active, compliant, and free of risk indicators. Failing to do so may result in lost indexation, rejected academic applications, or months of wasted work.
To help authors navigate this environment safely and confidently, Futurity Publishing provides professional support that minimizes these risks and ensures a secure, controlled submission process.
