PLoS One Retracts 15 Research Papers over Peer Review, Data and Image Concerns

PLoS One Retracts 15 Research Papers over Peer Review, Data and Image Concerns

PLOS ONE has retracted 15 research articles and issued expressions of concern in early February 2026. The retracted papers span multiple disciplines and countries. The common reasons include compromised peer review, unreliable data, image duplication, plagiarism, citation of retracted work, and ethical compliance issues. Agriculture, cancer research, artificial intelligence, economics, and environmental science studies are … Read more

February 2026 Update: 15 Scopus, SCIE & ESCI Journals Change their Titles

15 Scopus, SCIE & ESCI Journals Change their Titles

Several well-known academic journals indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) have recently undergone title changes. These updates are important for researchers, librarians, and authors to ensure correct citations and manuscript submissions. All the journals remain indexed in their respective citation indexes (SCIE or ESCI). However, researchers … Read more

Clarivate removed Journals from Web of Science Core Collection: Feb 2026 update

Journals removed from Web of Science Core Collection: Clarivate Feb 2026 update

Clarivate regularly updates the Web of Science Core Collection through its monthly Journal List updates. Clarivate has released its latest update on February 16, 2026, for the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection. In this update, several new journals are added, some journals are removed, and a few have changed their titles. These changes are critical for researchers, … Read more

DBT Call for Proposals for Biotech Hubs in North Eastern Region, Apply by 30 March

DBT Call for Proposals for Biotech Hubs in North Eastern Region

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced a Call for Proposals to establish Biotech Hubs in the North Eastern Region (NER). This initiative aims to strengthen biotechnology education, research, innovation, and skill development across the eight North Eastern states of India. Eligible Research Institutions can … Read more

Scopus added 27 new journals to its list: February 2026 Update

Scopus added 27 new journals to its list: February 2026 Update

Scopus regularly updates its source list to include high-quality, peer-reviewed journals from across disciplines. Scopus has recently released its latest February update. In this update, Scopus has accepted 27 new research journals for inclusion in its index list. Moreover, Scopus has also removed 7 journals from its List to maintain quality standards in its indexed … Read more

Scopus removes 07 Journals from its List – February 2026 Update

Scopus removes 07 Journals from its List

Scopus regularly evaluates journals based on Publication ethics, Peer-review standards, and Compliance with indexing criteria. In its February 2026 update, Scopus removed seven research journals from its indexed list. This update is important for researchers, authors, and institutions who publish or plan to publish in this journal. These removals are part of Scopus’s ongoing efforts … Read more

Call for Review Articles for Scopus Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies

Call for Review Articles for Scopus Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies

The Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, published by Emerald Publishing, invites review papers that integrate and extend research across Economics, Finance, and Business. This call presents a significant opportunity for researchers to influence debates at the intersection of economics, finance, and business in the digital age. Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies is a … Read more

DST invites applications for India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme 2026

DST invites Applications for India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has announced the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme 2026 under its Climate, Energy, and Sustainable Technology (CEST) Division. This fellowship aims to strengthen India’s transition toward a clean and sustainable hydrogen economy. This fellowship provides Hands-on experience in advanced hydrogen ecosystems and International research exposure in … Read more

Springer Call for Papers: Reindustrialization and AI Education (No APC for Open Access)

Springer Call for Papers: Reindustrialization and AI Education (No APC for Open Access)

The Asian Review of Political Economy, published by Springer, invites original research articles for a Special Issue on “Reindustrialization, Restructuring of the Global Industrial Chain, and Vocational and Technical Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.” This special issue offers a platform to explore these multifaceted issues and propose actionable solutions. The journal invites submissions that address … Read more

Call for applications for IGSTC Industrial Fellowships 2026 | Apply by 31 March 2026

Call for applications for IGSTC Industrial Fellowships 2026

The Government of India and the Government of Germany is providing a major opportunity to Indian PhD scholars and postdoctoral researchers to gain industrial research experience in Germany. The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) has announced its Industrial Fellowships 2026, that is offering financial support of up to €2500 per month, airfare, and insurance. … Read more