Scopus Discontinued 13 Journals in November 2026

Scopus regularly evaluates journals based on Publication ethics, Peer-review standards, and Compliance with indexing criteria. When a journal no longer satisfies these standards, it may be removed from the Scopus database.

The latest October update was released on 13 November 2026. Scopus removed 13 research journals from its indexed list from different academic disciplines, including Engineering, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Computer Science, Education, Biotechnology, and Natural Sciences.

Moreover, Scopus has also added new journals to its list.

In 2025, 56 journals were removed from the list. In October 2026, 10 research journals were discontinued.

Articles published after the discontinuation year will not be indexed in Scopus. Authors are advised to check Scopus indexing before publication.

List of Scopus Discontinued Journals in November 2026

The following journals are included in the November 2026 Scopus source update.

1. Acta Innovations

Source Record ID: 21101045282
ISSN: Not available
EISSN: 23005599
Publisher: Rotherham Academic Press Ltd
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 61, pages 747–757

2. Agricultural Biotechnology Journal

Source Record ID: 21101153194
ISSN: 22286705
EISSN: 22286500
Publisher: Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 18, Issue 4, pages 663–676

3. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures

Source Record ID: 19200156941
ISSN: 18423582
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: S.C. Virtual Company of Physics S.R.L
Indexation Change: Journal change policy
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 21, Issue 2, Article No. 55320

4. Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology

Source Record ID: 21101149817
ISSN: 11102179
EISSN: 25370979
Publisher: Egyptian Society for Medical Microbiology (ESMM)
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 35, Issue 3, pages 729–736

5. European Journal of STEM Education

Source Record ID: 21101100111
ISSN: 24684368
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: Lectito
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 11, Issue 1, Article No. 42

6. Genetics and Molecular Research

Source Record ID: 22190
ISSN: 16765680
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: Fundacao de Pesquisas Cientificas de Ribeirao Preto
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 25, Issue 8s

7. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology

Source Record ID: 20500195212
ISSN: 09754415
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: Dr. Yashwant Research Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 6, Issue 5s, pages 1103–1116

8. International Journal of Special Education

Source Record ID: 33328
ISSN: 08273383
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: SPED Ltd
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 40, Issue 10s, pages 1249–1262

9. Journal of Intelligent Decision Making and Information Science

Source Record ID: 21101392299
ISSN: 30790875
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: Nexora Academic Press
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 3, Issue 8s, pages 1195–1201

10. Mari Papel y Corrugado

Source Record ID: 93545
ISSN: 17943396
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: Latin Press Inc.
Indexation Change: Journal change policy
Final Coverage: 2025, Volume 2025, Issue 1, pages 105–121

11. Natural Resources for Human Health

Source Record ID: 21101166819
ISSN: 25831194
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: Visagaa Publishing House
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 6, Issue 7s, pages 1195–1201

12. Onkologia i Radioterapia

Source Record ID: 19700174803
ISSN: 18968961
EISSN: 24499161
Publisher: Medical Project Poland
Indexation Change: Discontinuation
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 20, Issue 6

13. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review

Source Record ID: 21101075730
ISSN: 26959631
EISSN: Not available
Publisher: VisualCOM Scientific Publications
Indexation Change: Journal change policy
Final Coverage: 2026, Volume 18, Issue 4, pages 321–339