Journals Delisted from Scopus August 2026: The Complete Official List

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Date 14.09.2026

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The August 2026 update of the Scopus Discontinued Titles list includes three newly added journals. 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?One journal is listed under Discontinuation, while two 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 August 2026 update?

1. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology

E-ISSN: 2576-8484
Publisher: Learning Gate
Reason recorded: Discontinuation
Last coverage recorded: 2025, volume 9, issue 6, pages 873–893
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

Although the journal appears as a new addition in the August 2026 update, its last coverage recorded in the spreadsheet dates to 2025. Authors with later publications should verify their individual articles in Scopus by title or DOI.

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

E-ISSN: 2150-7988
Publisher: Cerebration Science Publishing
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2023, volume 15, pages 651–660
Issue field in the spreadsheet: “2023”
Scopus profile: View in Scopus
Official website: Visit the journal website

The spreadsheet records a 2023 coverage endpoint. Its addition to the August 2026 list does not confirm that publications from 2024–2026 were covered by Scopus. Authors should check their individual article records.

3. Journal of Algebra Combinatorics Discrete Structures and Applications

E-ISSN: 2148-838X
Publisher: Jacodesmath Institute
Reason recorded: Journal change policy
Last coverage recorded: 2026, volume 13, issue 2, pages 253–271
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.

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Why the update date and coverage date are different

A journal’s appearance in the August 2026 discontinued list does not mean its coverage continued until August.The update identifies when the title appears as a new entry in that version of the spreadsheet. The coverage fields identify the last material recorded as covered. In this update, those endpoints fall in 2023, 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. One title carries Discontinuation, while the other two carry Journal change policy. 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. Historical journal indexation alone does not establish whether your specific article meets those requirements.

Conclusion

The August 2026 update adds three journals to the Scopus Discontinued Titles list, with different recorded reasons and coverage endpoints.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.A current check can help you identify an indexing problem while you still have time to reconsider your publication plans.