Quartile rankings are considered when choosing a journal for dissertation, grant, or research reporting purposes. How do Q1-Q4 differ, and how are they used in Uzbekistan? Read on.
Scopus regularly reviews the journals in its database and removes those that no longer meet its selection criteria. Which titles lost their indexing in September 2026, and why? We cover it all in today's article.
The Scopus database has updated the list of indexed scientific publications. How many journals were excluded in August 2026 and for what reasons? We examine all the details in our article.
Autumn traditionally marks the period when a scholar returns to research work after the summer break. However, if a publication in a Scopus-indexed journal is needed by a specific deadline – for example, for a dissertation defence or an academic progress report – starting the preparation of the article in autumn is not the most favourable choice. Why does the process take considerably longer than it might seem at first glance?
Are you planning to submit an article to a journal that was listed in Scopus only recently? Before clicking “submit”, it is worth checking the latest update to the journal list – its status may have changed this very month.
The new academic year begins on 1 September, bringing a heavier teaching load with it. Will there be enough time to submit a paper before then? Here is how to plan publications in advance.