Medicine, Science and the Law
Published by SAGE
ISSN : 0025-8024 eISSN : 2042-1818
Abbreviation : Med. Sci. Law
Aims & Scope
Medicine, Science and the Law is the official journal of the British Academy for Forensic Sciences (BAFS).
It is a peer reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the knowledge of forensic science and medicine.
The journal aims to inform its readers from a broad perspective and demonstrate the interrelated nature and scope of the forensic disciplines.
Through a variety of authoritative research and practice articles submitted from across the globe, it covers a range of topical medico-legal issues.
The journal keeps its readers informed of developments and trends through reporting, discussing and debating current issues of importance in forensic practice.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.7 |
| 2024 | 1.50 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.454 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 12534 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 288 |
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, Nursing and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.