According to the latest June 2026 Scopus Source List update, Scopus has discontinued coverage of two prominent Elsevier journals.
The affected journals are Alexandria Engineering Journal and Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. Both of these journals were indexed in Scopus for several years and are widely known in the engineering research community.
Elsevier Journals Discontinued from Scopus
| Journal Title | Publisher | ISSN / E-ISSN | Final Coverage Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Engineering Journal | Elsevier | 1110-0168 / 2090-2670 | 2025 |
| Case Studies in Thermal Engineering | Elsevier | 2214-157X | 2025 |
Alexandria Engineering Journal Removed from Scopus
Alexandria Engineering Journal is a fully open-access journal published by Elsevier on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University.
| Journal Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISSN | 1110-0168 |
| E-ISSN | 2090-2670 |
| Open Access | Yes |
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Removed from Scopus
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering is another open-access Elsevier journal affected by the latest Scopus update. The journal focuses on the rapid publication of case studies and short communications related to thermal engineering and heat transfer applications.
| Journal Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| E-ISSN | 2214-157X |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Impact Factor | 6.4 |
| Article Processing Charge (APC) | USD 1,750 (excluding taxes) |
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Both are International Journals.
Good decision
Why were the journals removed??.
May be due to the mass publication in recent years.
Why were they removed?
May be due to the mass publication in last few years.
When journals are discontinued, I think that Scopus should also inform us about the reason for the discontinuation.
May be due to the mass publication in recent years. However, no specific reason is provided.
AEJ journal has IF 6.8 in WoS
Why Scopus remove this journal?
Does anybody know the reason?
Yes.
May be due to the mass publication in recent years. However, no specific reason is provided.
Is the discontinuing will affect the previous publications of the two journals?
Papers published before the discontinued date will not be affected.
I want to know why these journals where removed from Scopus.
No Clarity is provided by the Scopus.