Scopus New Journals September 2026

Scopus Accepted Journals in September 2026: Latest Update

The search for Scopus New Journals September 2026 by researchers is normally made in search of newly indexed journals in which one may be able to submit their research papers, reviews, or academic papers.

It is very important that one does not choose any new journal found in a September list just because it is newly indexed in Scopus. It is important to check the title, ISSN, coverage period, publisher, and scope of the journal before submission.

The new September 2026 update features 19 newly accepted journal names related to such fields as humanities, law, medicine, business, agriculture, geophysics, nursing, materials science, and technology.

Important: The newly accepted titles may require some time to become visible on all Scopus platforms. Verify the journal via Scopus Sources before submission.

19 New Scopus Journals Added in September 2026

The following journals were reported in the September 2026 update:

No	Journal	ISSN / EISSN	Publisher
1	Prace Polonistyczne	00794791 / 24509353	Lodzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
2	Ethical Space	17420105 / 30497752	Abramis Academic
3	Bulletin of the National Research Centre	11100591 / 25228307	Springer
4	Adliya	19788312 / 26572125	UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
5	Pain and Rehabilitation	20510047 / 20510055	Physiotherapy Pain Association
6	Kampala International University Law Journal	25199501	Kampala International University
7	Journal of Management Sciences in China	10079807	China Post Group Co.
8	Journal of Business Venturing Design	— / 26672774	Elsevier
9	Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship	18604633 / 18655114	Duncker & Humblot
10	Progress in Geophysics	10042903	Science Press
11	Iurisdictio	— / 27242161	Editoriale Scientifica
12	Shifra	— / 30783186	Peninsula Publishing Press
13	Revista Agronomía Costarricense	— / 22152202	University of Costa Rica
14	Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology	09720200 / 24542784	Wolters Kluwer: Medknow
15	Asian Health, Science and Technology Reports	— / 30277167	Naresuan University
16	Risk Sciences	— / 29506298	KeAI Publishing Group
17	IEEE Transactions on Materials for Electron Devices	— / 29931576	IEEE
18	Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan	2355052X / 25483811	STIKes Patria Husada
19	Animation Practice, Process and Production	20427875 / 20427883	Intellect Ltd.

If you are tracking the indexing cycle month by month, you can also review the 79 new Scopus journals added in August 2026 and the 24 titles accepted in July 2026.

What Changes in the Scopus September 2026 Update?

The September update continues to witness growth in the fields of health sciences, law, management, humanities, agriculture, engineering, materials science, and technology.

The following are three points that are very important for researchers:

More representation in interdisciplinary research and specialized research fields.
Inclusion of journals published by both large-scale academic publishing houses and universities/scholarly organizations.
Publication ethics, editorial policy, and research data are increasingly becoming important.

An added publication source through a new journal does not necessarily make it appropriate for all research work.

What are Scopus New Journals? Why Does the List Keep Changing?

The list of Scopus journals is updated all the time during the content selection process. The sources of Scopus are being updated all the time – journals can be added to the list or taken off it.

For researchers, it means that there is one very significant difference between:

A journal listed in a third-party “Scopus list” and a journal included in the actual Scopus list.

This fact is crucial, especially in case the journal was just recently accepted for indexing.

Before submission, researchers should check:

Exact journal title
ISSN or E-ISSN
Publisher
Scopus source record
Coverage years
Subject area
Current indexing status

Especially in the case of recent inclusion of the journal in the Scopus database. Using a reliable journal finder tool alongside the official Scopus source list makes this verification faster, and keeping your Scopus author profile accurate ensures your published work is correctly attributed afterwards.

Indian scholars comparing options within the country can also refer to our curated list of Scopus indexed Indian journals and the top 100 Indian Scopus journals in 2026. If your target is Web of Science instead, check the Web of Science Master Journal List.

Three Publishing Trends for Research in September 2026

1. Ethical Questions of AI in the Peer Review Process

Generative AI technology changes the process of manuscript preparation and editorial process management for journals.

Journals now require a clear policy concerning AI writing, authorship, disclosure, reviewers’ responsibilities, and confidentiality of the manuscripts.

This means that the authors should consider the AI-related aspect according to the journal’s policy and not simply as a technical one related to manuscript writing.

2. Data Privacy for Decentralized Research

Modern research increasingly uses decentralized databases, cloud computing platforms, interinstitutional collaboration, and international data exchange.

For research using any confidential or identifiable data, authors should include the following aspects:

Data storage
De-identification
Consent
Data access
Cross-border data transfer
Retention and deletion

All the above aspects should be considered and included in the methodology or ethical section.

3. Changes in Research Funding and APC Policy

Costs of publication remain an important point for choosing an indexed journal.

Authors should compare the following characteristics of the journal:

Article Processing Charge
Open access publishing model
Waiver policy
Institutional agreement
Funding requirements

An indexed journal in Scopus does not necessarily mean free publication.

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