The Journal of Forensic and Allied Sciences (JFAS) is an open access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary international journal committed to publishing high-quality research across the broad spectrum of forensic science and allied fields. JFAS provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and professionals to contribute to the advancement of forensic science, criminology, toxicology, forensic medicine, digital forensics, legal studies, and a wide range of allied disciplines including biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, social work, anthropology, archaeology, law, criminal justice, environmental science, public health, nursing, computer science, cyber security, engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and related interdisciplinary fields.
All articles published in JFAS are freely and permanently accessible online to readers worldwide, with no subscription or paywall restrictions.
JFAS welcomes original and impactful submissions in the following categories:
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Case Reports / Case Studies
Short Communications
Letters to the Editor
Technical Notes
Book Reviews
Commentaries / Viewpoints
Articles must present sound methodology, ethical integrity, and academic relevance.
All submissions must be in English. Manuscripts should be clearly written in either British or American English, but usage must remain consistent throughout the paper.
JFAS is an open access journal. All published articles are freely available online without cost to the readers. This model enhances visibility, accessibility, and citation of the author’s work.
Authors retain copyright of their articles and grant the journal a license to publish under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. All published research articles are under the Licence of Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). By publishing research articles in The Academic, author/authors grants The Academic rights to licence articles for Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Journal fulfils the DOAJ definition of open access.
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the online submission system or via email at: Shodhforensics@gmail.com
Hard copy submissions are not accepted
All manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format
Authors should designate one author as the Corresponding Author, who will be responsible for all communications during submission, peer review, and publication.
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess suitability and compliance with journal scope and formatting.
Eligible manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.
The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
All authors must ensure that their work is original, not plagiarized, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Ethical approval must be obtained (and stated) for all studies involving human or animal subjects.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical behavior will result in rejection and possible blacklisting.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Alignment: Justify text (left and right)
Page Numbers: Bottom-right of each page
Do not use headers/footers, field codes, or macros
Include the following:
Full Title (Clear, concise, and descriptive)
Author(s) Full Name(s)
Institutional Affiliations
ORCID iD (if available)
Email addresses of all authors
Corresponding Author (marked with an asterisk *)
Unless otherwise required by article type, use the following format (IMRaD):
Title Page
Abstract (maximum 250 words, structured if applicable)
Keywords (3–6, in alphabetical order)
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements (if any)
Conflict of Interest Statement
Funding Statement
References
| Article Type | Word Count (Excluding References) |
|---|---|
| Research Article | 3,000 – 5,000 words |
| Review Article | 4,000 – 6,000 words |
| Case Study | 1,500 – 3,000 words |
| Short Communication | 1,000 – 2,000 words |
| Letter to Editor | up to 1,000 words |
| Technical Note | 1,500 – 2,500 words |
Number and title all tables and figures
Embed within the manuscript near the first mention
Use high-resolution images (min. 300 DPI for publication)
If using previously published material, provide written permission and cite the source
All references must follow the APA 7 style. In-text citations and reference lists must be consistent and complete.
Journal Article
Smith, J. A., & Doe, R. (2020). Forensic applications of DNA technology. Journal of Forensic Studies, 18(2), 123–134. https://doi.org/10.1234/jfs.2020.01802
Book
Brown, L. M. (2019). Principles of Forensic Toxicology. Academic Press.
Website
World Health Organization. (2023). Guidelines on DNA forensics. https://www.who.int/forensics/guidelines
Use hanging indent (0.5 inch)
Single-spaced with a blank line between entries
Only include works cited in the manuscript
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Authors must submit the following:
Author Declaration Form
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Copyright Transfer Agreement
These forms will be provided by the editorial office upon article acceptance.
The Editor reserves the right to:
Perform editorial corrections
Condense or shorten accepted articles
Modify layout or structure for consistency with journal style
Reject articles not adhering to journal ethics or standards
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