About Us

The Journal of Forensic and Allied Sciences (JFAS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access online journal published in English, dedicated to advancing research in forensic and allied sciences. The journal is targeting to be in UGC CARE list of journals. Journal is following UGC CARE protocol set by UGC Cell for Journal Analysis. 

An open-access, double-blind, peer-reviewed international online journal of forensic and allied sciences.
Frequency: Quarterly
Start Year: 2025
ISSN: Applied
Format: Online
Subjects: Forensic Science, criminology, Psychology, Law/Legal, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Allied Sciences, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, etc.
Language: English

Aim & Scope

The Journal of Forensic and Allied Sciences (JFAS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to the publication of high-quality research articles, review papers, mini-reviews, case reports, and guest-edited thematic issues in the dynamic and interdisciplinary fields of forensic science and its allied domains.

JFAS serves as a vital platform for the dissemination of contemporary advancements and cutting-edge research with global accessibility. The journal aims to bridge the gap between science and law by encouraging contributions that integrate traditional forensic science with emerging technologies and multidisciplinary approaches.

Scope of the Journal

JFAS welcomes original contributions from a wide spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to:

Core Forensic Sciences

  • Criminalistics

  • Digital & Cyber Forensics

  • Forensic Biology

  • Forensic Chemistry

  • Forensic DNA Analysis

  • Forensic Toxicology

  • Forensic Pathology

  • Forensic Serology

  • Forensic Anthropology

  • Forensic Odontology

  • Forensic Entomology

  • Forensic Ballistics

  • Forensic Botany

  • Forensic Geology

  • Forensic Dactyloscopy

  • Forensic Document Examination

  • Trace Evidence Analysis

  • Wildlife Forensics

  • Forensic Radiology

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Forensic Psychiatry

  • Forensic Nursing

  • Forensic Medicine

  • Forensic Photography

  • Forensic Engineering

  • Forensic Ecology

  • Forensic Accounting

  • Forensic Linguistics

  • Forensic Criminology

  • Forensic Meteorology

  • Forensic Art & Sculpture

  • Forensic Archeology

  • Forensic Astronomy

  • Forensic Mathematics

  • Forensic Biomechanics

  • Forensic Neuropsychology

  • Forensic Optometry

  • Forensic Seismology

  • Forensic Diatomology

  • Forensic Entomotoxicology

  • Forensic Podiatry

  • Forensic Palynology

  • Forensic Limnology

  • Forensic Ornithology

  • Forensic Psychophysiology

Allied Scientific Disciplines

  • Biotechnology

  • Microbiology

  • Molecular Biology

  • Genetics & Genomics

  • Bioinformatics

  • Biochemistry

  • Environmental Sciences

  • Nanotechnology

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Medical Laboratory Technology

  • Clinical Research

  • Pharmacology

  • Toxicogenomics

  • Immunology

  • Neuroscience

  • Cognitive Science

Legal and Criminological Sciences

  • Criminal Law

  • Legal Medicine

  • Jurisprudence

  • Human Rights Law

  • Criminal Justice

  • Criminology

  • Victimology

  • Penology

  • Police and Investigative Sciences

  • Crime Scene Management

Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Social Work

  • Behavioral Science

  • Anthropology

  • Mental Health Studies

JFAS encourages contributions that showcase interdisciplinary collaborations, innovative forensic applications, and policy-driven research that can influence real-world practices in law enforcement, judiciary, healthcare, and public safety sectors.