About the Journal
Aim of the Journal:
The International Forensic Medicine and Toxicology journal aims to serve as a leading platform for publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, case reports and reviews in the field of forensic medicine and toxicology. The journal is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding, clinical practice, and policy development in these fields by communicating novel research findings, comprehensive reviews, and innovative case reports. Journal objective is to bridge the gap between forensic science and medical practice, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among forensic scientists, medical professionals, toxicologists, legal experts, and public health officials. The journal seeks to contribute to the improvement of forensic investigations, legal outcomes, and public safety by fostering evidence-based, cutting-edge research.
Scope of the Journal:
The International Forensic Medicine and Toxicology journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, case reports, technical reports, and expert commentaries that focus on any aspect of forensic medicine, toxicology, and related disciplines. The scope is broad, encompassing a wide range of topics aimed at enhancing the field of forensic science and its application to medical and legal investigations.
Submissions to the journal may cover, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Forensic Pathology: Studies on postmortem findings, trauma interpretation, cause of death determination, and novel autopsy techniques.
- Forensic Toxicology: Research on the detection, analysis, and interpretation of toxic substances, drugs, and poisons in biological samples, and their medico-legal implications.
- Clinical Forensic Medicine: Investigations on the medico-legal examination of living individuals in cases of injury, sexual assault, abuse, or torture, including ethical issues and clinical applications.
- Forensic Genetics: Advances in DNA technology, genetic markers, and their application to forensic identification, paternity testing, and population genetics studies.
- Forensic Anthropology and Odontology: Studies related to human skeletal analysis, identification of remains, and dental evidence in legal investigations.
- Forensic Entomology: Research focused on insect activity on human remains and its relevance to postmortem interval estimation and environmental factors.
- Environmental and Occupational Toxicology: Research on the effects of chemical exposures, environmental pollutants, and hazardous materials on human health with forensic relevance.
- Poisoning and Overdose Studies: Case reports and research on acute and chronic poisoning incidents, drug overdoses, and forensic implications.
- Emerging Technologies in Forensics: New forensic techniques such as digital forensics, artificial intelligence in forensic analysis, and innovations in toxicology testing methods.
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Forensic Medicine: Discussions on medico-legal responsibilities, ethical issues in forensic practice, and the role of forensic evidence in the judicial system.
- Educational Advances in Forensic Medicine: Innovative educational tools and training techniques aimed at improving forensic medicine education for medical professionals, law enforcement, and legal practitioners.