On November 4, 2025, applicants for higher education of the second (master's) level in the specialty A4.04 "Secondary Education (Mathematics)" together with scientific and pedagogical staff of the Department of Higher and Applied Mathematics joined the webinar on the topic "Scientific publications in Scopus and category B journals: risks and opportunities when updating the List of the Ministry of Education and Science", organized by the Scientific Publications Consulting Company - a leader in the field of scientometrics and science.   The event considered current changes in the approaches of the Ministry of Education and Science to the formation of the List of Scientific Professional Publications of Ukraine, which complicated the process of publication in category B journals. In particular, new requirements, delays in updating the register, and possible consequences of the reform of scientific journals were discussed.   During the webinar, participants learned:what are the differences between publications in Scopus and category B journals;how changes in legislation will affect scientists and future defenses;what risks should be considered when choosing a category B journal in 2025.   Participants received practical recommendations on choosing a publication and had the opportunity to ask questions to experts live.   We thank the Consulting Company "Scientific Publications" for the informative webinar, valuable advice, and up-to-date information on publications in Scopus and category B journals.   The knowledge gained will be useful for students and scientific and pedagogical workers in their further scientific activities!