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Journals Delisted from Scopus September 2026: The Complete Official List

Vasyl Author

12 October 2026 7 min read

The September 2026 update of the Scopus Discontinued Titles list includes ten newly added journals, up from three in August. For researchers preparing a submission or waiting for publication, the update raises an important question: does Scopus still cover the journal—and the issue—in which their article will appear? Two journals are listed under Discontinuation, while eight carry the label Journal change policy. Below, we explain what the spreadsheet records for each title, provide direct links for verification, and outline the next steps for authors.

Which journals appear in the September 2026 update?

1. Advanced Electromagnetics

E-ISSN: 2119-0275
Publisher: Advanced Electromagnetics
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 15, issue 2, pages 21–34
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The journal's website already lists issue 3 of 2026, which falls after the recorded coverage endpoint. Authors in that issue should verify their articles in Scopus.

2. East European Journal of Physics

ISSN: 2312-4334
E-ISSN: 2312-4539
Publisher: V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Reason recorded: Discontinuation
Last coverage recorded: 2026, issue 2, pages 622–632
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The coverage recorded for this journal extends into 2026. Compare your article's volume, issue, and publication details with the listed endpoint, then verify the article directly in Scopus.

3. Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics

ISSN: 1694-5948
E-ISSN: 1694-5972
Publisher: Ala-Too International University
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2025, volume 18, issue 35, pages 75–111
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The journal entered Scopus in 2024, and its recorded coverage already ends in 2025. Articles published in 2026 should be checked individually.

4. European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

ISSN: 0965-7452
E-ISSN: 2396-8893
Publisher: European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2025, volume 33, issue 4, pages 465–470
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The spreadsheet records a 2025 coverage endpoint. Its addition to the September 2026 list does not confirm that 2026 publications were covered by Scopus.

5. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (IJAIML)

E-ISSN: 2789-2557
Publisher: SvedbergOpen
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 6, issue 8s, pages 608–615
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

Coverage ends at special issue 8s. Articles in later special issues of 2026 should be verified individually by title or DOI.

6. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour

ISSN: 2050-8824
E-ISSN: 2050-8832
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2024, volume 15, issue 3–4, pages 31–43
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

According to Emerald, the journal is now published by NewtonGate LLC. The spreadsheet records a 2024 coverage endpoint.

7. Multinational Finance Journal

ISSN: 1096-1879
Publisher: Multinational Finance Society
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 30, issue 1–2, pages 25–56
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

Since late 2024, the journal has been hosted and published by the University of Vaasa. Compare your article's issue with the recorded endpoint.

8. Pakistan Journal of Botany

ISSN: 0556-3321
E-ISSN: 2070-3368
Publisher: Pakistan Botanical Society
Reason recorded: Discontinuation
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 58, issue 6, pages 1392–1398
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The journal moved to monthly publication in January 2026. Authors in issues after 58(6) should verify their articles in Scopus.

9. Revue de l'Organisation Responsable

ISSN: 1951-0187
E-ISSN: 2105-3022
Publisher: Editions ESKA
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 21, issue 2, pages 112–120
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The spreadsheet spells the title as “Revue de l'Organisation Responsible.” Use the ISSN to match the correct record.

10. Sport TK

ISSN: 2254-4070
E-ISSN: 2340-8812
Publisher: Universidad de Murcia
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 15, article no. 70
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

In August 2026, the journal moved to a new publisher and website. Articles published on the new platform should be checked individually.

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Why the update date and coverage date are different

A journal's appearance in the September 2026 discontinued list does not mean its coverage continued until September. The update identifies when the title appears as a new entry. The coverage fields identify the last material recorded as covered. In this update, those endpoints fall in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
For authors, the practical question is therefore more specific than "Was this journal indexed?"
It is: "Is my article—or its intended publication issue—covered by Scopus?"

The recorded reasons also differ. Two titles carry Discontinuation, while eight carry Journal change policy. At least three of those eight have recently changed publisher or platform. These labels should not be presented as interchangeable explanations or automatic evidence of misconduct.

What should you do if your journal is on the list?

If you are choosing a journal: check its Scopus profile and coverage information before submitting. Use the ISSN to distinguish between similarly named publications.
If your manuscript is under review or accepted: ask the editorial office to confirm the planned publication year, volume, and issue. Compare that information with the recorded coverage endpoint before making further commitments.
If your article is already published: search Scopus using its title or DOI. Discontinued journal coverage does not automatically mean that every previously indexed article has been removed.
If you need the publication for a degree, promotion, or funding requirement, confirm the applicable rules with your institution.

Conclusion

The September 2026 update adds ten journals to the Scopus Discontinued Titles list, with different recorded reasons and coverage endpoints from 2024 to 2026.

For researchers, checking the journal’s name is only the first step. Verify the coverage dates, check your individual article where applicable, and reassess the journal before submitting or paying a publication fee.

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