American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Aims & Scope

Drawing on the expertise of leading forensic pathologists, lawyers, and criminologists, The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology presents up-to-date coverage of forensic medical practices worldwide.

Each issue of the journal features original articles on new examination and documentation procedures.

While most articles are available as web based articles, PDF and in ePub reader format, some earlier articles do not have PDFs available.

If you would like to view an article in the ePub format, you will need to download an ePub reader to view this file, a number of which are available for free online.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16808

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	266

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.295

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.00

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Postmortem Chemistry Update Emphasis on Forensic Application

  Citation: 330

  Authors: John I.

• Normal Organ Weights in Men

  Citation: 221

  Authors: D. Kimberley, Vincent J.M.

• Death During Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Nerve Root Block (C7) due to Perforation of the Left Vertebral Artery

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Leon, Roman, Steven A., Abdulrezzak, Shaun, Mamdouha, Joseph, Cyril H.

• Position Paper on Fatal Abusive Head Injuries in Infants and Young Children

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Mary E., Michael A., Tracey Corey, Jeffrey M., James A.

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Suicides and Parasuicides in Professional American Athletes

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Bennet I., Julian, Jennifer Lynn, Robert P.

• Positional Asphyxia During Law Enforcement Transport

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Donald T., Corinne L., Allan D., Judy

• Postmortem Production of Ethanol and Factors that Influence Interpretation

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Carol L., Alphonse

• Fatal Pediatric Head Injuries Caused by Short-Distance Falls

  Citation: 155

  Authors: John

• Asphyxial Death During Prone Restraint Revisited

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Ronald L., Janice G.

• Postmortem Imaging

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Angela D., Howard Theodore, Craig T.

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