Scopus regularly updates its source list to include high-quality, peer-reviewed journals from across disciplines. Scopus has recently released its latest March update. In this update, Scopus has accepted 70 new research journals for inclusion in its index list. Moreover, Scopus has also removed 11 journals from its List to maintain quality standards in its indexed database. Accepted … Read more
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. In its April 2026 update, Scopus removed Eleven research journals from its indexed list. Moreover, 70 new journals have been added to the Scopus journals list. … Read more
In a recent update from Wiley, two of its academic journals have officially ceased publication. When a journal is marked as ceased, it means no new articles will be published. There are several reasons why publishers like Wiley may discontinue journals: Also, see: Six Journals Removed from Web of Science – March 2026 Update List … Read more
Clarivate regularly updates the Web of Science Core Collection through its monthly Journal List updates. Clarivate has released its latest update on March 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. 26 Journals have passed editorial evaluation … Read more
Clarivate regularly updates the Web of Science Core Collection through its monthly Journal List updates. Clarivate has released its latest update on March 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. Journals have been removed from the … Read more
Scopus regularly updates its source list to include high-quality, peer-reviewed journals from across disciplines. Scopus has recently released its latest March update. In this update, Scopus has accepted 54 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 database. Accepted … Read more
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. In its March 2026 update, Scopus removed seven research journals from its indexed list. Moreover, 54 new journals have been added to the Scopus journals … Read more
11 research paper retractions across biomedical sciences, cancer research, engineering, computer science, and interdisciplinary technology fields have been reported in early March. The Journal of Testing and Evaluation retracted 9 papers, while 1 paper each was retracted from Oncology Research and Cancer Research. The majority of these retractions were due to compromised peer review processes … Read more
February 2026 witnessed a significant number of scholarly retractions. According to data from CrossRef and retraction databases, 41 research articles were officially withdrawn in February 2026. These retractions span diverse fields, including biochemistry, environmental sciences, medicine, nanotechnology, computer science, and social sciences. Papers are retracted from Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, and other publishers. Authors are from … Read more
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