Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine

Aims & Scope

“The Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine” was founded on 12th May 1972 and registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 at PANAJI (GOA).The Registered office i.e. the headquarters of the Association shall be located in the dwelling city of General Secretary of Academy.The main aims and objectives of IAFM are:1.

To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and promote the progress of Forensic Medicine.2.

To highlight the importance and raise the standard of medico legal work in relation to administration of justice.3.

To co-operate with other scientific associations.4.

To encourage and publish important research in all branches of Forensic Medicine.5.

To represent internationally the research work carried out in Forensic Medicine in India.6.

To advise the Central Government/State/Union Territory Administration and other Governmental bodies on matters pertaining to Forensic Medicine.7.

To organize and arrange meetings and symposia on Forensic Medicine and allied subjects.8.

To serve and administer funds, grants, endowments for the furtherance of research in Forensic Medicine.9.

To own and acquire, administer and dispose of properties movable and Immovable of the Academy.10.The Academy shall not make any project nor award bonus to any of its members but may pay remuneration to members of its permanent staff.

In addition, it may award prizes for research grants to Individuals and organizations for the advancement of Forensic Medicine.

Membership of the society is lifetime after approval.

All the life members get copy of journal free during their life.

Membership is restricted to medical professionals at present from India as well as abroad. © Copyright.

All Rights Reserved - IAFM.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.208

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20716

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	48

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

• Fatal Road Traffic Accidents: Causes and Factors Responsible

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Harnam, Vinita, A.D., S.S.

• Estimation of Stature From Hand and Phalange Length

  Citation: 17

  Authors: O.P., G.

• A Study of Medical Negligence Cases decided By the District Consumer Courts of Delhi

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Mukesh, Pooja

• Sociodemographic Profile of Poisoning Cases

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Shreemanta Kumar, Aluri Sitarama, Manoj Kumar, Kiran Kumar, Sachidananda

• Methods to open the skull at Autopsy: An analysis

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Sabeeh, Saumya, Minu, Aditi, Arneet

• Three-dimensional scanning - A futuristic technology in forensic anthropology

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Abraham, Astha

• A study of fingerprints in relation to gender and blood group

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Prateek, Keerthi R

• Estimation of Stature from Measurements of Long Bones, Hand and Foot Dimensions

  Citation: 10

  Authors: B.G., A.A., S.D., R.G.

• A Study on Lip Print Types among the People of Kerala

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Annie J., M., Umesh Babu

• Changes in the Levels of Vitreous Potassium With Increasing Time Since Death

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Vishal, S.S., R.K., Kiranjeet

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