Here is an important update to the arts and humanities research community regarding the indexing status of the Empirical Studies of the Arts Journal.
According to the latest Scopus source list update, the journal – Empirical Studies of the Arts has been marked as “coverage discontinued in Scopus” from 2026 onward.
The journal is published by Sage Publications and is widely known for publishing empirical research in aesthetics, creativity, literature, music, visual arts, and performing arts.
The journal follows a paid publication model. However, the exact article processing or publication fee is not clearly mentioned on the official journal website.
Authors are advised to check the Scopus indexing before publication.
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Scopus Discontinuation Details
The journal was indexed in Scopus from 2018 to 2026. Any content published in this journal after March 2026 will not be indexed in Scopus. The journal appears in the latest Scopus discontinuation list with the following details:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Journal Title | Empirical Studies of the Arts |
| Publisher | SAGE |
| ISSN | 0276-2374 |
| E-ISSN | 1541-4493 |
| Scopus Source ID | 5700158829 |
| Indexation Change | Discontinuation |
| Year of Discontinuation | 2026 |
| Last Volume/Issue Covered in Scopus | Vol. 44, Issue 1, pp. 446–462 |
Web of Science Status
Despite the discontinuation of Scopus indexing, the journal remains indexed in Web of Science. The journal is currently included in:
- Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI)
According to Web of Science data, the journal has an Impact Factor of 1.4.
Source: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/5700158829