Forensic Sciences Research

Aims & Scope

As a peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of Forensic Science (AFS), Forensic Sciences Research publishes latest research in various disciplines of forensic sciences.

It aims to promote forensic sciences through quality research articles, reviews, case reports, and letters to editors.

The journal strives for an international authorship and publishes a broad scope of forensic sciences including: -Forensic pathology- Clinical forensic medicine- Forensic psychiatry- Forensic toxicology and chemistry (including drugs, alcohol, etc.)- Forensic biology (including the identification of hairs and fibers)- Forensic genetics- Anthropology- Criminalistics- Document examination- Accident investigation- Crime scene investigation- Explosive- Quality assurance- Forensic entomology- Forensic odontology- Digital evidence- Gunshot injury, etc.

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)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Medicine 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
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation 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 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Medicine 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.

• Metabolism and metabolomics of ketamine: a toxicological approach

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Ricardo Jorge

• DNA recovery and analysis from skeletal material in modern forensic contexts

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Krista E., Jessica J.

• Recent applications of isotope analysis to forensic anthropology

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Eric J., Lesley A.

• Estimation of age in forensic anthropology: historical perspective and recent methodological advances

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Douglas H., Haley

• The role of forensic anthropology in disaster victim identification (DVI): recent developments and future prospects

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Hans H., Soren, Tania, Lucina

• Guidelines for Collection of Biological Samples for Clinical and Forensic Toxicological Analysis

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Ricardo Jorge, Duarte Nuno, Teresa

• Modern post-mortem imaging: an update on recent developments

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Silke, Coraline, Raquel, Lorenzo, Melissa, Fabrice

• COVID-19 research: pandemic <i>versus</i> “paperdemic”, integrity, values and risks of the “speed science”

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Ricardo Jorge

• Forensic odontology in DVI: current practice and recent advances

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Alex

• The uses of <i>Chrysomya megacephala</i> (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in forensic entomology

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Rozane, Martin H.