The Web of Science database regularly reviews journals for quality and editorial standards.
In the latest update, six journals have been removed from the Web of Science database for reasons including Editorial De-listing and Cease.
See also: Scopus Discontinued 12 Journals in Latest July 2026 Update: Full List
Journals Removed Due to Editorial De-listing
Editorial De-listing occurs when a journal no longer meets the editorial quality or publishing standards required for continued inclusion in the Web of Science Core Collection.
The following journals have been editorially de-listed:
1. INGEGNERIA SISMICA
- ISSN: 0393-1420
- Publisher: MEDINLIN SOFT
- Collection: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
- Reason: Editorial De-listing
2. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
- ISSN: 0827-3383
- Publisher: SPED SP ZOO
- Collection: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Reason: Editorial De-listing
3. ANNALS IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
- Collection: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Reason: Editorial De-listing
Journals Removed because they Ceased Publication
Some journals are removed after they permanently cease publication.
4. LCGC NORTH AMERICA
- ISSN: 1527-5949
- Publisher: MJH Life Sciences
- Collection: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
- Reason: Cease
5. LCGC EUROPE
- ISSN: 1471-6577
- Publisher: MJH Life Sciences
- Collection: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
- Reason: Cease
6. JAEN JOURNAL ON APPROXIMATION
- ISSN: 1889-3066
- Publisher: University of Jaén, Escuela Universitaria de Magisterio Sagrada Familia
- Collection: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Reason: Cease