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Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law

University of Peradeniya · Sri Lanka · Est. 2011

ISSN2012-7081eISSN2465-6089

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✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total15

H-Index

Total Works

253

Total Citations

215

2yr Mean Citedness

0.12

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal focuses on forensic medicine, science, and law, with a strong emphasis on medico-legal autopsies and investigations of mortality. It covers topics such as human identification through DNA analysis, estimation of post-mortem intervals, causes of death from accidents (including road traffic, fires, electrocution, and animal attacks), natural diseases (cardiac and renal pathologies), and unnatural deaths in children and adults. The journal also addresses forensic toxicology, histopathology, forensic dentistry, sexual abuse investigations, and the legal and ethical aspects of medical practice, including issues related to death certification and medical jurisprudence.

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General Information

Country / RegionSri Lanka

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2011

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications253

Publisher OrgUniversity of Peradeniya

OA Since2010

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review

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OA LicenseCC BY-NC

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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8/12 · 67%

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University of Peradeniya

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Does the journal have a website?

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Is the ISSN verified?

2012-7081 / 2465-6089

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double anonymous 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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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Autopsy Techniques and OutcomesHealth and Conflict StudiesMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesForensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcareInjury Epidemiology and PreventionDisaster Response and ManagementRestraint-Related DeathsForensic and Genetic ResearchTraffic and Road Safety