This journal focuses on forensic medicine and toxicology, publishing research on age estimation, cause of death determination through histopathology and toxicology, injury patterns from various incidents like burns, blasts, and road traffic accidents, and identification methods using dental and skeletal features. It also covers aspects of medical ethics and legal responsibilities in healthcare.
Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
0972-5687
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
double-blind peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ4
ToxicologyQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
ToxicologyPathology and Forensic Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Autopsy Techniques and OutcomesForensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesRestraint-Related DeathsInjury Epidemiology and PreventionMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues