“Scientific Publications” has traditionally prepared an updated list of scientific journals that are no longer indexed in the Scopus database of scientometric data due to non-compliance with the standards. We recommend reading the current list of publications excluded from the system in February 2025.
Why are journals excluded from Scopus?
Scopus is one of the leading scientific metrics platforms engaged in indexing quality scientific publications and journals. The platform's expert committee regularly checks whether publications fulfil the established criteria and excludes those that no longer meet the standards. There are several grounds on which a journal may lose indexation.
The main grounds for excluding journals from the Scopus database are:
- Low quality of articles. Editions that publish papers with insufficient scientific value or weak contributions to the advancement of science may be excluded.
- Violation of academic integrity. Identification of cases of plagiarism or self-plagiarism becomes a reason for exclusion from the database.
- Low science metrics. The Radar system detects anomalies, in particular sudden changes in the number of publications or citations.
- Non-compliance with Scopus standards. If a journal violates the requirements for peer review, demonstrates low quality of research or fails to provide scientific novelty, it loses indexation.
- Change in editorial policy. Weakening of content requirements or change of scientific direction can lead to the exclusion of the publication from the database.
Last month two scientific journals were excluded from the Scopus database. You can see the list of excluded journals in the table below.
List of excluded scientific journals for February 2025
| № | Scientific journal | ISSN / eISSN | Reasons for exclusion |
| 1 | Advances in Nonlinear Variational Inequalities | 1092-910X | Problems with publications |
| 2 | Journal of Angiotherapy | 2207-8843 2207-872X |
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Radar is a monitoring system developed by Elsevier that tracks scientific journals and identifies publications with deteriorating scientometric indicators and unfair editorial policies.
Choosing a scientific journal to publish in Scopus
If you are planning to publish in Scopus, you should carefully choose a scientific journal. It is recommended to pay attention to the following aspects:
- The reputation of the journal.
- Dynamics of scientometric indicators.
- Subject matter and relevance of your research to the journal's policy.
- Information about indexing.
- Publication activity.
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