Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science

Aims & Scope

The Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal is published quarterly and is devoted to the publication of original papers, comments and reviews in the various branches of forensic science.

In particular, these are considered to include forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology (including blood and breath alcohol analysis), questioned documents, forensic odontology, firearms examination, forensic pathology, forensic biology (including serology, hair and fibre examination and molecular genetics) and forensic anthropology.

Matters of forensic interest in the social sciences or relating to law enforcement and jurisprudence may also be published.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.185

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22173

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	21

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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.

• A Test of Several Methods of Skeletal Age Estimation using a Documented Archaeological Sample

  Citation: 130

  Authors: S.R., C., T., C., H.

• A Comparison of Drug Concentrations in Postmortem Cardiac and Peripheral Blood in 320 Cases

  Citation: 107

  Authors: M., M., D., M.

• The use of Insects in Death Investigations: An Analysis of Cases in British Columbia over a Five Year Period

  Citation: 83

  Authors: G.S.

• Application of Stable Isotope Variation in Human Tissues to Problems in Identification

  Citation: 77

  Authors: M. Anne, H. Roy

• The Classification of Automobile Paint by Diamond Window Infrared Spectrophotometry Part I: Binders and Pigments

  Citation: 57

  Authors: P. G., R., N. S., W. H., J. S., E. W. W.

• The Directional Analysis of Bloodstain Patterns Theory and Experimental Validation

  Citation: 55

  Authors: A.L.

• Gunshot Residue-Similar Particles Produced by Fireworks

  Citation: 53

  Authors: P.V., M.J., E.D., E.H.

• Capillary Zone Electrophoresis in a Comprehensive Screen for Basic Drugs in Whole Blood

  Citation: 50

  Authors: J.C., M., M.

• Validation Study of the Abacus Diagnostics ABAcard® HemaTrace® Membrane Test for the Forensic Identification of Human Blood

  Citation: 47

  Authors: S., J., R.

• Capillary Zone Electrophoresis in a Comprehensive Screen for Drugs of Forensic Interest in whole Blood: An Update

  Citation: 45

  Authors: J.C., M., M., C.F.

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