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On-Line Journal of the Forensic Institute |
Call for Papers
We are delighted and excited to announce the launch of the open access On-line Journal of the Forensic Institute.
The Editorial Board is in place and planning of the first few issues is now under way. You are encouraged to submit your paper, short communication, letter, or news now.
There are no charges or fees for submission or publication. The Journal is a service to the scientific and legal community and the Editorial Board and Reviewers contribute their time and expertise freely to that end. The costs of maintaining the website are absorbed by The Forensic Institute as part of their commitment to professional development.
Scope
The scope of the On-Line Journal is to include any topic that contributes to knowledge and skills related to the use of science and technology in the law, law enforcement, and crime prevention; particularly its use as evidence in the trial process, evidence evaluation, standards of practice, and in forming legislation or policy.
Purpose
- To facilitate and improve communication throughout the international forensic community with particular emphasis on the interface between science and the law
- To raise the profile of the Forensic Institute Research Network (FIRN)
- To provide a forum for sharing ideas, engaging in topical debate, and fostering interdisciplinary and international collaborations
- To provide a rapid peer-reviewed publication route for active researchers
- To encourage students in the field to publish abstracts and/or full papers of their research projects, and to provide an on-line discussion page featuring Q&As (e.g. on experimental techniques, statistical analysis): see the FIRNForum
- To advertise relevant meetings and conferences
Mock homepage of the on-line journal – to stimulate ideas and comment!
Who is the target audience?
Professionals and students of any forensic-related discipline, including pathologists, anthropologists, psychiatrists, biologists, chemists, serologists, odontologists, physical scientists, toxicologists, and lawyers dealing with medicolegal issues.
Contents
- Peer-reviewed research articles
- Reviews (submitted and commissioned)
- Short technical notes
- Cases with learning points
- Professional development and accreditation
- Letters/topical debate
- Book reviews
- News/meetings
- Jobs/funding opportunities
- Student pages
- Links to external forensic sites
Before submitting material, please see our Guide for Authors , notes about Peer Review, and Copyright Information.
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