HomeSearchForensic Science International: Digital Investigation

Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation

Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2019

ISSN2666-2817eISSN2666-2817
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.671
H-Index
31
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.382
Total Works
700
Total Citations
5,315
2yr Mean Citedness
2.23
Free JIF alternative
Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on digital forensics, specifically exploring methodologies for analyzing digital evidence from various sources including dark web forums, cyber-attacks, mobile devices, AI-generated images, and AI companion applications. The research investigates the application of advanced techniques such as ontologies, large language models, and noise pattern analysis to improve the efficiency and accuracy of digital investigations.

AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on publisher page →

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2019
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications700
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2666-2817 / 2666-2817
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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
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.

LawQ1
Medical Laboratory TechnologyQ1
Computer Science ApplicationsQ2
Information SystemsQ2
Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Computer Science, Information SystemsComputer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Scopus Categories

LawMedical Laboratory TechnologyInformation SystemsComputer Science ApplicationsPathology and Forensic Medicine

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Digital and Cyber ForensicsAdvanced Malware Detection TechniquesDigital Media Forensic DetectionUser Authentication and Security SystemsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesAdvanced Steganography and Watermarking TechniquesCybercrime and Law Enforcement StudiesNetwork Security and Intrusion DetectionHuman auditory perception and evaluationSecurity and Verification in Computing
Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search

Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref