Publications by tag "Scopus"

The Scopus database has updated the list of indexed scientific publications. How many journals were excluded in May 2026 and for what reasons? We examine all the details in our article.

Scopus is one of the most prestigious databases, and publication in it is a legal requirement for researchers in many countries. But how can you avoid scammers when publishing? Is fast publication a reality or a scam? How do fake journals operate? Find out more in our new video.

Why might a journal that was in Scopus yesterday no longer be recognised as a valid source today? In this article, we will examine all 16 publications removed from the database in March 2026 and explain the difference between the terms “Discontinuation” and “Journal change policy”.

How is the scientific consulting market changing in Azerbaijan, and what is Scientific Publications doing in response? In today's exclusive interview for BiG.Az, we discussed the key questions with the director of the Azerbaijani branch.

Why are Q2 and Q3 journals considered optimal for most scholars? How do they influence dissertation defence and grant applications? What role does a journal’s quartile play in attestation and competitions for academic positions? This is discussed in our new article.

It is not uncommon for researchers to aim to publish their articles exclusively in Q1-Q2 journals, as they regard this as a mandatory requirement. However, is a high quartile really a necessity? In which cases does it act as a mandatory criterion, and when is it merely an advantage? Find out more in our new video.