Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine

Aims & Scope

The AJFSFM has the fundamental aim of sharing knowledge, research experience, recent achievements, and new technologies in various disciplines of forensic sciences and forensic medicine among the forensic scientists in Arab countries as well as the rest of the world.

The AJFSFM aims to achieve a top position by publishing genuine, outstanding, trustworthy, and original research submitted by ambitious researchers, and circulating to all scientists, pathologists, jurists, medicolegal professionals, and learners in the field of forensic sciences and forensic medicine.

The topics covered in the AJFSFM include, but not limited to, Forensic Pathology, Odontology, Histochemistry, Toxicology (drugs, alcohol, etc.), Forensic Biology (Serology, Human DNA profiling, Entomology, population Genetics), Forensic chemistry (Inks, Paints, Dyes, Explosives, Fire accelerants), Psychiatry and Hypnotics, Forensic Anthropology and Archeology, Fingerprints and Impressions, Firearms and Tool marks, White collar crimes (counterfeit and forgery; questioned documents), Digital forensics; Cyber-crimes, Criminal justice, Crime Scene Investigation, and studies of value to the public health.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Trialing a Smart Face-recognition Computer System to Recognize Lost People Visiting the Two Holy Mosques

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Adnan, Salah

• Nanotechnology: A Powerful Tool in Forensic Science for Solving Criminal Cases

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Sweta, Nilimamayee

• Handling E-evidence in Egyptian and Comparative Legislation: A Comparative Analytical Study

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Ramy Metwally

• Strox (Novel Synthetic Cannabinoids) in Egypt: Medical and Legal Challenges

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Zahraa, Hasnaa

• Differentiation of Red and Black Ballpoint Pen Inks using High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Komal, Rajshree

• Awareness on Digital Drugs Abuse and its Applied Prevention among Healthcare Practitioners in KSA

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Marwa M., Farah A.

• DNA Methylation as a Biomarker for Body Fluid Identification

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Rania, Jawad, Shalini

• Supportive Measures in the Treatment of Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning as a Trial to Reduce Mortality at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Randa, Aml, Marwa, Khaled

• The Role of Voltammetric Methods in Determination of Metals in Alcoholic Beverages: A Critical Review

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Praveen, Rakesh

• Stature Prediction using Shoe Print Dimensions of an Adult Nigerian Population

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Emeka, Michael, Euphemia, Obun