Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
53 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology encompasses all aspects of modern day forensics, equally applying to children or adults, either living or the deceased. This includes forensic science, medicine, nursing, and pathology, as well as toxicology, human identification, mass disasters/mass war graves, profiling, imaging, policing, wound assessment, sexual assault, anthropology, archeology, forensic search, entomology, botany, biology, veterinary pathology, and DNA. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology presents a balance of forensic research and reviews from around the world to reflect modern advances through peer-reviewed papers, short communications, meeting proceedings and case reports.
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MEDICINE, LEGAL
PATHOLOGY
MEDICINE, LEGAL
PATHOLOGY
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisForensic Science Medicine and Pathology (acronym: fsmp, abbr: FORENSIC SCI MED PAT, ISSN: 1547-769X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MEDICINE, published by Springer US in United States since 2005. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.451 (Q2), an H-index of 53.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 78 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,895 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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