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Every month, Scopus updates the list of academic journals that have lost their indexing. The Scientific Publications company has prepared a list of publications that lost their indexing in June 2026, as well as the reasons for their exclusion. 

The manuscript has been submitted, and the countdown begins – yet what follows is a process that is rarely explained to a first-time author in any detail. Who reads an article before it is published? How long does the wait take, and why does even a strong piece of work come back with comments? We look at how peer review works and what an author should bear in mind at each stage.

Preparing a dissertation is not just about the text itself – it also means meeting a number of formal requirements. How many articles need to be published before the defence? We look at what the Higher Attestation Commission of Azerbaijan requires from dissertations, and what role scientific publications play in the process.

How many universities from a single country can simultaneously feature across several authoritative international rankings – and what does that say about the state of a national higher education system? The latest figures from Azerbaijan provide a clear answer: growth is visible across multiple fronts, with one university showing particularly compelling momentum.

Preparing a dissertation is a years-long process whose success depends largely on how well it is organised from the very beginning. What should be accounted for when drawing up a work plan? Which stages require the most time? We address all of this in today's article.

Building a successful academic career is a lengthy process that depends on many factors. How does one develop their publication activity? What affects a scholar's reputation, and how can the visibility of research within the academic community be improved? Find out more in our new video.