Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Published by Elsevier
ISSN : 1752-928X eISSN : 1878-7487
Abbreviation : J. Forensic Leg. Med.
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine.
Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system.
It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective.
The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training.
The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.
View Aims & ScopeMetrics & Ranking
Impact Factor
Year | Value |
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2025 | 1.2 |
Journal Rank
Year | Value |
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2024 | 12468 |
Journal Citation Indicator
Year | Value |
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2024 | 550 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
Year | Value |
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2024 | 0.457 |
Quartile
Year | Value |
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2024 | Q1 |
h-index
Year | Value |
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2024 | 61 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
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.
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Estimation of stature from dimensions of hands and feet in a North Indian population
Citation: 199
Authors: Kewal, Abhilasha
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Factors and processes causing accelerated decomposition in human cadavers – An overview
Citation: 176
Authors: Chong, Roger W.
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Artificial intelligence for sex determination of skeletal remains: Application of a deep learning artificial neural network to human skulls
Citation: 129
Authors: James, Andrew, Antony, F. Donald, Maciej
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A global epidemiological perspective on the toxicology of drug-facilitated sexual assault: A systematic review
Citation: 117
Authors: Laura Jane, Asher, Jennifer Lucinda
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Chlorpyrifos poisoning and its implications in human fatal cases: A forensic perspective with reference to Indian scenario
Citation: 96
Authors: Ankush L., R.K.
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The French–Canadian data set of Demirjian for dental age estimation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: 96
Authors: Jayakumar, Hai Ming, Nigel M., Graham J.
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Retrospective study on suicidal cases by sharp force injuries
Citation: 90
Authors: Setsuko, Takahito, Yuko, Hitoshi, Mariko, Akihiko, Toshikazu
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Discriminant functions for sex estimation of modern Japanese skulls
Citation: 89
Authors: Yoshinori, Kazuhiko, Sachio, Mineo