In June 2024, several journals were delisted from the Scopus scientific database, which has a significant impact on the academic community. The list of delisted publications includes:
- American Surgeon – excluded due to anomalies detected using the Radar system.
- Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review – also deprived of status due to anomalies in the Radar system.
- European Journal of Contemporary Education – problems with publication and content quality led to exclusion.
- Journal of Health and Translational Medicine – reason for exclusion – anomalies detected through the Radar system.
- Journal of Medicine and Life – also lost status due to anomalies in the Radar system.
- Universal Journal of Agricultural Research – excluded due to anomalies detected using the Radar system.
Radar system:
Scopus' Radar system helps identify journals that exhibit anomalous publication activity. Key aspects of Radar include:
Publication volume analysis: A sharp increase in the number of articles may indicate that the journal is accepting more manuscripts than it can adequately review.
Review time: Too short a period from submission to publication of articles may indicate an insufficiently thorough review process.
Author concentration: If the majority of articles are published by the same authors or from the same institution, this may indicate unethical practices or manipulation of citation metrics.
Exclusion of journals from Scopus has several consequences for the scientific community:
Loss of credibility: Authors who have published their work in these journals may face problems in evaluating their scientific work.
Review of papers: Scientists who have publications in these journals may need to find new platforms to publish their research.
Loss of ranking: Universities and academic institutions may lose rankings as their research in journals excluded from Scopus will no longer be considered.
Conclusions
Exclusion of journals from Scopus is an important tool for maintaining the quality of scientific literature. It is a warning signal to publishers and editors about the need to maintain high standards of quality and ethics. The Radar system helps to identify journals with anomalous activity and warns of possible violations. For scientists, it is a reminder of the importance of carefully selecting journals for publication and checking their compliance with international standards.
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