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Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine

SAGE Publications Ltd · India

ISSN0971-0973

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.208

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.373

Total Works

2,211

Total Citations

5,967

2yr Mean Citedness

0.25

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Aims & Scope

The Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and short communications in the field of forensic medicine and toxicology. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their knowledge and experiences in forensic medicine, toxicology, and related disciplines. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including forensic pathology, forensic toxicology, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, forensic psychiatry, medical jurisprudence, and public health. The journal also publishes articles on emerging trends and advancements in forensic science, as well as ethical and legal issues related to forensic medicine.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 93 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications2,211

Publisher OrgIndian Academy of Forensic Medicine

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

Peer ReviewPeer-reviewed

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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8/12 · 67%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Ltd

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0971-0973

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

Peer-reviewed

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Autopsy Techniques and OutcomesForensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesRestraint-Related DeathsInjury Epidemiology and PreventionMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues