Scopus Update: Coverage Discontinuation for Three Academic Journals

For researchers, scholars, and academic institutions, staying up-to-date with changes in journal indexing status is critical. Publishing in journals that lose their Scopus coverage can impact tenure applications, grant proposals, and academic visibility.

In this update, we break down the latest indexing status changes for three prominent journals previously indexed in Elsevier's Scopus database: Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications, and Journal of Algebra Combinatorics Discrete Structures and Applications.

Quick Summary Table

Journal Title	Source ID	ISSN / E-ISSN	Publisher	Scopus Discontinuation Reason / Status	Final Coverage Details
Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology	21101018315	2576-8484	Learning Gate	Discontinuation	Vol. 9, Issue 6, pp. 873–893 (2025)
International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications	21100440516	2150-7988	Cerebration Science Publishing	Journal change policy	Vol. 15 (2023), pp. 651–660
Journal of Algebra Combinatorics Discrete Structures and Applications	21100900273	2148-838X	Jacodesmath Institute	Journal change policy	Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 253–271 (2026)

Detailed Overview of the Affected Journals

1. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology

• Source ID: 21101018315

• ISSN: 2576-8484

• Publisher: Learning Gate

• Reason for Removal: Discontinuation

Overview:

Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology has officially been discontinued by Scopus under general discontinuation criteria (often related to publication standards, publication volume spikes, or quality concerns identified by the Content Selection and Advisory Board). Scopus indexing for this journal officially concludes with articles published in 2025 (Volume 9, Issue 6, pages 873–893).

2. International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications

• Source ID: 21100440516

• ISSN: 2150-7988

• Publisher: Cerebration Science Publishing

• Reason for Removal: Journal change policy

Overview:

Unlike sudden metric-based delistings, the status change for the International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications falls under Scopus's Journal change policy. Coverage for this publication ceases at Volume 15, 2023 (pages 651–660). Researchers who published after this period should note that their work may not be indexed under Scopus.

3. Journal of Algebra Combinatorics Discrete Structures and Applications

• Source ID: 21100900273

• ISSN: 2148-838X

• Publisher: Jacodesmath Institute

• Reason for Removal: Journal change policy

Overview:

The Journal of Algebra Combinatorics Discrete Structures and Applications is also classified under Scopus's Journal change policy. The final range indexed by Scopus is recorded up to 2026, Volume 13, Issue 2 (pages 253–271).

What Does This Mean for Authors and Researchers?

1. Check Final Coverage Ranges:

   If your paper was published within the listed volume, issue, and page range prior to or up to the cutoff point, your paper generally remains indexed in the historical database. Articles accepted or published after the indicated ranges will not receive Scopus indexing.

2. Verify Before Submitting:

   Always download the most recent Scopus Discontinued Sources List directly from the official Scopus database before submitting new manuscripts.

3. Evaluate Publication Goals:

   If Scopus indexing is a mandatory requirement for your institution or degree completion, ensure that you confirm active status with Scopus directly rather than relying solely on publisher websites, as publisher updates can sometimes lag behind database delistings.

Stay informed about journal indexing changes by checking regularly for database updates and maintaining strict criteria when selecting target journals for your academic output.