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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 Cerebrati...

In its ongoing effort to maintain indexing quality and curb unethical or predatory publishing practices, Scopus continuously monitors and re-evaluates journals indexed in its database. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 14 journal titles that have recently experienced indexation updates (either complete Discontinuation or Journal Change Policy ) based on the latest Scopus title updates. What Does This Mean for Authors and Researchers? 1. Difference Between "Discontinuation" and "Journal Change Policy" Discontinuation : The journal has been officially removed from Scopus indexing (typically flagged via automated radar tools, publication volume anomalies, or peer review quality concerns). Articles published after the listed cutoff issue will not be indexed in Scopus. Journal Change Policy : Indicates administrative, structural, or publishing model changes (e.g., changes in publisher, publication frequency, Open Access conversion, or ongoing re-evaluation). While ...