Journals in Forensics

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Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences

ISSN: 2090-536X

The journal is transferring to The International Association of Law and Forensic Sciences starting from January 1st 2017. Submissions will be interrupted momentarily. Should you have any queries please contact the Editor-in-Chief on: [email protected] Journal of Forensic Science is the official journal of The International Association of Law and Forensic Science (IALFS).The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences provides publication of articles in all clinical aspects of forensic medicine and related specialities. The Journal carries classic reviews, case studies, original communications, hypotheses, learning points, offering critical analysis and scientific appraisal. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers through an international editorial board.Topics covered in the journal include the following, in alphabetical order, especially their relation to the clinical background of the studied clinical forensic medicine cases:Child Abuse and NeglectCriminology, ProfilingDeath and Care in CustodyDeath Investigation and Causes of DeathDrug and Alcohol MisuseEntomology and PalynologyForensic AnthropologyForensic BiologyForensic ChemistryForensic DactyloscopyForensic DNA Analysis, Paternity, IdentificationForensic GeneticsForensic LinguisticsForensic MedicineForensic Medicine National SystemsForensic OdontologyForensic PathologyForensic PhotographyForensic PsychiatryForensic RadiologyForensic ScienceForensic SerologyForensic ToxicologyForensic Video AnalysisHuman IdentificationHuman Rights, TortureMass Disaster, War GravesMedical Law, Medical Ethics, Medical MalpracticeQuestioned Document ExaminationRestraint InjuriesScene of Crime Examination and AssessmentSexual AssaultSuicide StudiesTrace Evidence AnalysisTraining, Forensic NursingViolence, Assault and Injury, Domestic Violence

Forensic Chemistry

ISSN: 2468-1709
5 Year impact factor: 2.6
Impact factor: 2.6

Preferred journal of the American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD).Forensic Chemistry publishes high quality manuscripts focusing on the theory, research and application of any chemical science to forensic analysis. The scope of the journal includes fundamental advancements that result in a better understanding of the evidentiary significance derived from the physical and chemical analysis of materials. The scope of Forensic Chemistry will also include the application and or development of any molecular and atomic spectrochemical technique, electrochemical techniques, sensors, surface characterization techniques, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, chemometrics and statistics, and separation sciences (e.g. chromatography) that provide insight into the forensic analysis of materials.Evidential topics of interest to the journal include, but are not limited to, fingerprint analysis, drug analysis, ignitable liquid residue analysis, explosives detection and analysis, the characterization and comparison of trace evidence (glass, fibers, paints and polymers, tapes, soils and other materials), ink and paper analysis, gunshot residue analysis, synthetic pathways for drugs, toxicology and the analysis and chemistry associated with the components of fingermarks. The journal is particularly interested in receiving manuscripts that report advances in the forensic interpretation of chemical evidence.Technology Readiness Level: When submitting an article to Forensic Chemistry, all authors will be asked to self-assign a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to their article. The purpose of the TRL system is to help readers understand the level of maturity of an idea or method, to help track the evolution of readiness of a given technique or method, and to help filter published articles by the expected ease of implementation in an operation setting within a crime lab. Four TRL levels are available:TRL 1: Basic research phenomenon observed or basic theory proposed, which may find application to a proposed area of forensic chemistry. Examples include one-off instruments that make unique measurements, the study of chemical properties of explosives, and the first reporting of some basic measurements or observations from chemical analysis.TRL 2: Development of a theory or research phenomenon that has a demonstrated application to a specified area of forensic chemistry, including supporting data. Examples include the first application of an instrument or technique to a forensic application, or the application of a model or theory to simulated casework. Examples include models that predict weathering of ignitable liquids, new or improved separation or measurement capabilities, or development of chemometric tools with an aim to better describe the significance of chemical evidence.TRL 3: Application of an established technique or instrument to a specified area of forensic chemistry with measured figures of merit, some measurement of uncertainty, and developed aspects of intra-laboratory validation. TRL 3 methods should be practicable on commercially available instruments and results of the first inter-laboratory trials can also be reported as TRL 3 communications.TRL 4: Refinement, enhancement, and inter-laboratory validation of a standardized method ready for implementation in forensic laboratories. New knowledge in this area can be immediately adopted or used in casework. Examples are case reports, fully validated methods or protocols that have undergone or are currently being considered by a standard development organization, measures of error rates and database development and reporting.The assignments of the TRL will be proposed by the authors during initial submission. TRL levels will be reviewed by the editors and peer reviewers and displayed in the final article online. Collections of the four TRLs can be found here.Open Data: Forensic Chemistry encourages authors to deposit their datasets publically available on Mendeley Data (data.mendeley.com/).

Forensic Science International

ISSN: 0379-0738
5 Year impact factor: 2.3
Impact factor: 2.2

An international journal dedicated to the applications of medicine and science in the administration of justice.Forensic Science International is the flagship journal in the prestigious Forensic Science International family, publishing the most innovative, cutting-edge, and influential contributions across the forensic sciences. Fields include: forensic pathology and histochemistry, chemistry, biochemistry and toxicology, biology, serology, odontology, psychiatry, anthropology, digital forensics, the physical sciences, firearms, and document examination, as well as investigations of value to public health in its broadest sense, and the important marginal area where science and medicine interact with the law.The journal publishes:Case ReportsCommentariesLetters to the EditorOriginal Research Papers (Regular Papers)Rapid CommunicationsReview ArticlesTechnical NotesForensic Science International adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the respective Editor.The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:Forensic Science InternationalForensic Science International: Animals and EnvironmentsForensic Science International: Digital InvestigationForensic Science International: GeneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement SeriesForensic Science International: Mind and LawForensic Science International: ReportsForensic Science International: Synergy

Forensic Science International Supplement Series

ISSN: 1875-1741

Supplements for Forensic Science International are published under the title Forensic Science International Supplement Series. All subscribers to https://www.journals.elsevier.com/forensic-science-internationalForensic Science International automatically receive this publication.Forensic Science International Supplement Series is the perfect publication vehicle for the proceedings of a scientific symposium, commissioned thematic issues, or for disseminating a selection of invited articles.Please visit the website of the parent journal for more information about Forensic Science International (ISSN: 03790738) at https://www.elsevier.com/locate/fsiintBenefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our https://www.elsevier.com/authors/author-servicesauthor services.Please see our https://www.elsevier.com/journals/forensic-science-international-supplement-series/1875-1741/guide-for-authorsGuide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our https://service.elsevier.com/app/home/supporthub/publishing/Support Center

Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments

ISSN: 2666-9374

An international open access journal dedicated to the application of the forensic sciences to animal and environmental crimes.Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments is a gold open access journal, which publishes articles and informed commentary on matters at the intersection of forensic sciences, forensic studies, and animals and environments, encompassing a range of issues, trends, methods, and investigations. The journal welcomes consideration of specific animal and environmental crimes, including but not limited to animal maltreatment, deforestation, illegal logging, illegal fishing, wildlife trafficking, and pollution (including issues of climate change and carbon emissions). FSI: Animals and Environments is interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary and transdisciplinary in orientation, as well as accepting submissions from specific disciplines and intellectual fields.The journal publishes:Case ReportsCommentariesFull Length ArticlesLetters to the EditorReview ArticlesTechnical NotesThe journal is informed by values of social justice and social inclusion. This is reflected in its acknowledgement of the history and development of forensic disciplines in accordance with different national contexts; geographical and national differences in trends, issues and priorities; and how cultural diversity shapes and influences the doing of forensic investigation in particular social contexts.Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:Forensic Science InternationalForensic Science International: Animals and EnvironmentsForensic Science International: Digital InvestigationForensic Science International: GeneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement SeriesForensic Science International: Mind and LawForensic Science International: ReportsForensic Science International: Synergy

Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments

Forensic Science International: Genetics

ISSN: 1872-4973
5 Year impact factor: 3.5
Impact factor: 3.2

An international journal and the premier journal in the field dedicated to forensic genetics. Official journal of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG).Forensic Science International: Genetics is the premier journal in the field of Forensic Genetics. This branch of Forensic Science can be defined as the application of genetics to human and non-human material (in the sense of a science with the purpose of studying inherited characteristics for the analysis of inter- and intra-specific variations in populations) for the resolution of legal conflicts.The scope of the journal includes:Forensic applications of human polymorphism.Testing of paternity and other family relationships, immigration cases, typing of biological stains and tissues from criminal casework, identification of human remains by DNA testing methodologies.Description of human polymorphisms of forensic interest, with special interest in DNA polymorphisms.Autosomal DNA polymorphisms, mini- and microsatellites (or short tandem repeats, STRs), single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), X and Y chromosome polymorphisms, mtDNA polymorphisms, and any other type of DNA variation with potential forensic applications.Non-human DNA polymorphisms for crime scene investigation.Population genetics of human polymorphisms of forensic interest.Population data, especially from DNA polymorphisms of interest for the solution of forensic problems.DNA typing methodologies and strategies.Biostatistical methods in forensic genetics.Evaluation of DNA evidence in forensic problems (such as paternity or immigration cases, criminal casework, identification), classical and new statistical approaches.Standards in forensic genetics.Recommendations of regulatory bodies concerning methods, markers, interpretation or strategies or proposals for procedural or technical standards.Quality control.Quality control and quality assurance strategies, proficiency testing for DNA typing methodologies.Criminal DNA databases.Technical, legal and statistical issues.General ethical and legal issues related to forensic genetics.Forensic Science International: Genetics adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:Forensic Science InternationalForensic Science International: Animals and EnvironmentsForensic Science International: Digital InvestigationForensic Science International: GeneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement SeriesForensic Science International: Mind and LawForensic Science International: ReportsForensic Science International: Synergy

Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series

ISSN: 1875-1768
5 Year impact factor: 0.4
Impact factor: 0.5

An international journal dedicated to supplements and proceedings in forensic genetics.Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series is the prime publication venue for the proceedings of a scientific symposium or a selection of invited articles dedicated to forensic genetics.The journal is affiliated with the International Society for Forensic Genetics and with Forensic Science International: Genetics , the premier journal in the field.All subscribers to Forensic Science International: Genetics automatically receive this publication.Forensic Science International: Genetics is the premier journal in the field of Forensic Genetics. This branch of Forensic Science can be defined as the application of genetics to human and non-human material (in the sense of a science with the purpose of studying inherited characteristics for the analysis of inter- and intra-specific variations in populations) for the resolution of legal conflicts.The scope of the journal includes:Forensic applications of human polymorphism.Testing of paternity and other family relationships, immigration cases, typing of biological stains and tissues from criminal casework, identification of human remains by DNA testing methodologies.Description of human polymorphisms of forensic interest, with special interest in DNA polymorphisms.Autosomal DNA polymorphisms, mini- and microsatellites (or short tandem repeats, STRs), single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), X and Y chromosome polymorphisms, mtDNA polymorphisms, and any other type of DNA variation with potential forensic applications.Non-human DNA polymorphisms for crime scene investigation.Population genetics of human polymorphisms of forensic interest.Population data, especially from DNA polymorphisms of interest for the solution of forensic problems.DNA typing methodologies and strategies.Biostatistical methods in forensic genetics.Evaluation of DNA evidence in forensic problems (such as paternity or immigration cases, criminal casework, identification), classical and new statistical approaches.Standards in forensic genetics.Recommendations of regulatory bodies concerning methods, markers, interpretation or strategies or proposals for procedural or technical standards.Quality control.Quality control and quality assurance strategies, proficiency testing for DNA typing methodologies.Criminal DNA databases.Technical, legal and statistical issues.General ethical and legal issues related to forensic geneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:Forensic Science InternationalForensic Science International: Animals and EnvironmentsForensic Science International: Digital InvestigationForensic Science International: GeneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement SeriesForensic Science International: Mind and LawForensic Science International: ReportsForensic Science International: Synergy

Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series

Forensic Science International: Synergy

ISSN: 2589-871X

An international open access journal showcasing the most cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and policy and management analysis.Preferred journal of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD).Forensic Science International: Synergy is a gold open access journal - the first ever gold open access journal in forensic science - which welcomes significant and insightful cross-disciplinary research. The journal's aim is to advance and support forensic science while exceeding its expectations for excellence. By being freely available to anyone, we seek to promote and support open discourse across diverse areas of interest, avocation, and geography. Papers are invited from all forensic sciences and influencing disciplines, including but not limited to the humanities, biomedical sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the law. Cross-disciplinary collaboration promotes innovative approaches, encourages systems-level perspectives, and seeds the literature with insightful opportunities.Because the good management of science can be as important as the science itself, the journal welcomes articles on issues related to forensic science policy and management. Management, human resources, economic studies, policy implications of new methods or technology, and any other work intended to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and operations of forensic science laboratories as well as to the education and training of forensic scientists. In addition, the journal welcomes manuscripts on the governmental and institutional policies that affect the practice and management of forensic science.Our goal is to publish quality work quickly so that information and results that have the potential to affect the public or a criminal justice system can be distributed, discussed, and incorporated into future research or applications. We will consider the following types of manuscripts:Case ReportsOriginal Research (Regular Articles)Perspective Pieces (Invitation Only)Practitioner/Technical NotesReview ArticlesForensic science is central to modern criminal justice systems. It supports investigations, demonstrates associations between people, places, and things involved in criminal activity, and exonerates the innocent. Forensic services are sciences integral to a just society governed through rule of law, it is unarguably a public good and should be accessible to anyone. Transparency is key to good science, rational governance, and equitable justice.Forensic Science International: Synergy adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:Forensic Science InternationalForensic Science International: Animals and EnvironmentsForensic Science International: Digital InvestigationForensic Science International: GeneticsForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement SeriesForensic Science International: Mind and LawForensic Science International: ReportsForensic Science International: Synergy

HOMO

ISSN: 0018-442X

HOMO is a fully peer-reviewed journal committed to the publication of research results in biological anthropology and related fields. For example: anatomy, archaeology, genetics, odontology, ecology, demography, palaeontology, palaeopathology, forensics, child growth, evolutionary medicine, health sciences and behavioural sciences. HOMO accepts original articles and critical reviews. A comprehensive book review section is also included. HOMO is the official journal of the Australasian Society for Human Biology.

Heliyon

ISSN: 2405-8440
5 Year impact factor: 3.9
Impact factor: 3.4

Heliyon is an all-science, open access journal that is part of the Cell Press family. Any paper reporting scientifically accurate and valuable research, which adheres to accepted ethical and scientific publishing standards, will be considered for publication. As such, the journal also publishes manuscripts reporting negative/null results, incremental advances, and replication studies.Dedicated section editors, associate editors, and our in-house team handle your manuscript and manage the publication process end to end, giving your research the editorial support it deserves.If it's important to you, it's important to us. Submit your paper today.