This journal focuses on the application of scientific methods and analyses to legal investigations. It covers topics such as forensic toxicology, including postmortem drug redistribution and the analysis of substances like caffeine and fentanyl analogs. The journal also addresses age and sex estimation from various biological samples like radiographs, skeletal remains, and craniofacial structures. Other areas include forensic identification through fingerprints and dental tissues, DNA analysis in sexual violence cases, bloodstain pattern analysis, and the examination of trace evidence and biological samples for time-since-deposition signatures. The scope extends to medico-legal aspects of trauma, violence, and specific causes of death, as well as the development of new forensic assessment tools and technologies.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2673-6756 / 2673-6756
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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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?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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 MedicineQ2
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medicine, Legal
Scopus Categories
Pathology and Forensic MedicinePharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesForensic and Genetic ResearchForensic Entomology and Diptera StudiesAutopsy Techniques and OutcomesPaleopathology and ancient diseasesForensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisRestraint-Related DeathsForensic Fingerprint Detection MethodsMolecular Biology Techniques and ApplicationsTraumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries