Akil Memon Scopus' database is updated on a regular basis, however the frequency of changes varies. It is typically safe to publish in Scopus-indexed journals, regardless of the date given in the indexing information. However, before submitting your work, it is usually a good idea to perform your research and carefully examine the article. Checking the journal's publishing history, editorial board, and any relevant professional affiliations or accreditations can all be part of this process. If you have any questions regarding a specific journal, you may contact Scopus directly for further information.

Dear Akil Memon ,

It depends. In general, it is not uncommon that subscription-based and (the relatively) smaller journals (and publishers) provide their (meta)data to Scopus only once a year and therefor the coverage info mentions for example till 2022 instead of present.

As indicated by Fatemeh Khozaei it is comforting when the history of the journal by looking at the coverage starts in let’s say 1999 since then it is highly unlikely that such a journal title will be discontinued.

Unfortunately, predatory and/or low-quality journals ‘slip’ Into Scopus and in these cases such a message (as till 2022) could mean they are under investigation or already discontinued. In quite a number of cases Scopus updates the info here (https://www.scopus.com/sources.uri?zone=TopNavBar&origin=searchbasic) rather slow. The most updated info can be found here https://www.scopus.com and click on “Scopus source list” (see enclosed file for latest list) and you can check the most updated info about the discontinued titles.

If (still) not sure then give some examples (with links) and ‘we’ can have a look.

Best regards.

I'm facing the exact same situation. Now that it's early 2024, most of the journals show indexing till 2023 only. Do you remember at what time in 2023 did the journals again start showing the 2023 coverage?