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The Journal of Forensic and Allied Sciences (JFAS) invites qualified scholars, researchers, academicians, and professionals to join our team of expert peer reviewers. Our reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the scientific quality, ethical standards, and academic rigor of all submissions we publish.

By contributing as a reviewer, you help advance knowledge in forensic science, criminology, toxicology, forensic medicine, legal studies, and allied disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered as a reviewer, applicants should:

• Hold a Ph.D., M.Sc, MD, or equivalent degree in a relevant field

• Have a strong academic or professional background with published research

• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Forensic Science

  • Criminology

  • Digital Forensics

  • Toxicology

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Forensic Medicine

  • Legal Studies

  • Cyber Law

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Foot technology

  • Sociology, Anthropology, and Allied Disciplines

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide timely, constructive, and unbiased reviews

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content

• Identify ethical issues, plagiarism, or data manipulation

• Recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection based on academic merit

• Adhere to COPE’s Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers

Benefits of Becoming a Reviewer

We value the time and contribution of our reviewers. As a token of appreciation, JFAS offers the following benefits:

• Publication Fee Waiver after every 5 completed reviews

• 20% Reduced APC on your own article submission while actively reviewing

• Official Reviewer Certificate upon request or completion of reviews

• Listing in Annual Reviewer Acknowledgment on our journal website

• Priority consideration for editorial board membership (based on performance)

• Academic recognition and contribution to the scholarly community