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Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine

Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · India · Est. 2015

ISSN2349-5014eISSN2455-0094
SJR Q3Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
27
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q3+12
DOAJ Verified+15
Total27
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.172
H-Index
13
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.24
Total Works
411
Total Citations
915
2yr Mean Citedness
0.52
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the application of scientific methods and technologies to forensic investigations, including the analysis of biological samples, toxicology, digital forensics, and the examination of physical evidence. Articles cover the development of new analytical techniques, the study of toxic substances and their effects, and the use of advanced technologies like AI and 3D scanning in criminal investigations.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
15
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2015
Annual Volume~ 50 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications411
Publisher OrgMedknow
Region🌍 Global South
OA Since2014
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Submission Info

APC Cost💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~15 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-SA
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
LOCKSSPorticoCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2349-5014 / 2455-0094
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
LOCKSS, Portico, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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.

LawQ3
Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

LawPathology and Forensic Medicine

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesForensic and Genetic ResearchAutopsy Techniques and OutcomesMolecular Biology Techniques and ApplicationsForensic Entomology and Diptera StudiesForensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisRestraint-Related DeathsForensic Fingerprint Detection MethodsTraumatic Ocular and Foreign Body InjuriesMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref