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Web of Science Newly Added Journals in September 2026 - Latest Update
The Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection is updated periodically based on evaluations by Clarivate regarding the journals that should be included, kept, renamed, or removed. For instance, 16 new journals have been added to the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) in the WoS update carried out in September 2026.
Newly added journals may prove to be useful for researchers, Ph.D. students, academics, and postgraduates who are seeking new avenues for Journal publications. However, researchers must first ensure that the journal is covered in Web of Science, its scope, editorial policies, and cost of publications.
Important: The 16 journals featured in the September 2026 update were indexed in ESCI but not in SCIE, SSCI, and AHCI. Clarivate indicates that “Journals that meet Clarivate’s high-quality standards can be indexed in ESCI whereas those which need to be additionally impactful can get into SCIE, SSCI or AHCI.”
16 Web of Science Journals Newly Added in September 2026
The September 2026 update adds the following 16 journals. The list presented below is consistent with the order of journals, publishers, e-ISSN, and ESCI inclusion given in the September update.
| No. | Journal | Publisher | E-ISSN | WoS Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research | Springer International Publishing AG | 2366-6153 | ESCI |
| 2 | Annals of Surgery Open | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 2691-3593 | ESCI |
| 3 | Zbornik Pravnog Fakulteta U Zagrebu | University of Zagreb, Faculty of Law | 1849-1154 | ESCI |
| 4 | Sustainable Food Proteins | Wiley | 2771-9693 | ESCI |
| 5 | Synthetic Biology and Engineering | SCIE Publishing Ltd | 2958-9053 | ESCI |
| 6 | Journal of Education and Research in Nursing | KARE PUBL | 2757-9204 | ESCI |
| 7 | Gifted Education International | SAGE Publications | 2047-9077 | ESCI |
| 8 | Chips | MDPI | 2674-0729 | ESCI |
| 9 | Journal of Eurasian Studies | SAGE Publications | 1879-3673 | ESCI |
| 10 | International Journal of Community and Social Development | SAGE Publications | 2516-6034 | ESCI |
| 11 | Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality | Emerald Group Publishing Ltd | 2752-6674 | ESCI |
| 12 | Food Science of Animal Products | Tsinghua University Press | 2958-3780 | ESCI |
| 13 | Journal of Anesthesia and Translational Medicine | KEAI Publishing Ltd | 2957-3912 | ESCI |
| 14 | Decisions Marketing | Éditions EMS | 2269-8469 | ESCI |
| 15 | Genetics in Medicine Open | Elsevier | 2949-7744 | ESCI |
| 16 | Journal of Education in Science Environment and Health | ISRES Publishing | 2149-214X | ESCI |
The September update was noted to include 16 new ESCI journals in addition to deletions and other title changes.
What Does ESCI Mean in the Web of Science?
ESCI stands for Emerging Sources Citation Index. This is one of the indexes in the Web of Science Core Collection.
According to Clarivate, journals chosen by way of their quality assessment may then be included in ESCI. The journals can then undergo further assessment in order to be included in SCIE, SSCI, or AHCI.
Consequently, researchers should never consider an additional ESCI journal equal to an additional SCIE or SSCI journal just because it is new.
The index of a journal must always be compared to the latest Web of Science Master Journal List before submitting. According to Clarivate, the Master Journal List is the authoritative source of information regarding journals’ indexing.
Subject Areas Covered by the Newly Added Journals
The September 2026 additions span several research disciplines.
1. Business and Management
Academics conducting research in fields such as business, management, marketing, and consumer research will likely come across the following useful sources, which include:
- Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research
- Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality
- Decisions Marketing
Such journals may be relevant to academic fields such as consumer behavior, marketing, tourism, business management, and organization.
2. Medicine and Healthcare
Also, the journals added in September cover topics from the field of medicine and health care:
- Annals of Surgery Open
- Journal of Anesthesia and Translational Medicine
- Genetics in Medicine Open
- Journal of Education and Research in Nursing
Researchers need to understand the purpose and scope of the particular journal and not choose it simply on the basis of it being indexed in the Web of Science.
3. Engineering and Technology
“Synthetic Biology & Engineering” and “Chips” are technological topics of research.
Based on the topic of your manuscript, biotechnologists, synthetic biologists, semiconductor technologists, electronic engineers, or other types of engineering scientists may explore these journals for publication.
4. Food and Agricultural Sciences
Two notable additions include:
- Sustainable Food Proteins
- Food Science of Animal Products
These could become relevant when conducting research on food science, alternative proteins, animal-based food products, food technology, and others.
5. Education and Social Sciences
Among the journals included in the database updates are those related to education, social development, nursing education, and regional research, including:
- Gifted Education International
- Journal of Education in Science Environment and Health
- International Journal of Community and Social Development
- Journal of Eurasian Studies
- Zbornik Pravnog Fakulteta U Zagrebu
It is important for researchers to verify the scope, submission guidelines, and indexation of the individual journal prior to submission.
What Should Researchers Check Before Choosing a Newly Added Journal?
The inclusion of the journal in the Web of Science is just one thing to take into account.
Before sending in your paper, you must first ensure that:
Journal Scope → Web of Science Status → Publisher → Peer Review → Publication Model → APC → Editorial Board → Publication Frequency → Article Types → Research Fit
This ensures that your paper is sent to an appropriate journal in relation to your research rather than choosing the journal simply because of the indexation of the journal.
Why Researchers Should Monitor New Web of Science Journals
These new journals could be useful for researchers because they present more options for publishing papers within various disciplines.
For instance, those listed in September 2026 encompass fields such as business and marketing, medicine, nursing, food science, engineering, education, and social development among others.
Such additions could help the researchers in identifying journals whose coverage and requirements might suit their research work.
However, new does not necessarily mean appropriate. This can be determined by assessing the scope, standards of editing, publishing policy, indexing of the journal, and whether the journal is appropriate for the given paper.
Conclusion
The September 2026 edition of the Web of Science included the inclusion of 16 more journals in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), dealing with a variety of subjects such as business, marketing, medicine, nursing, engineering, food science, education, social development, and other similar topics.
PhD candidates and researchers may find these useful while looking out for publication options. Nonetheless, one must always verify the coverage in Web of Science through the master journal list, before submission of the manuscript.
If you are writing a manuscript, the next step would be to check whether the scope, indexing categories, APC, peer review process, timeline, and manuscript requirements match your research goals or not.
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