Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
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66 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective. The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training. The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.
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MEDICINE, LEGAL
MEDICINE, LEGAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Forensic and Legal Medicine (acronym: jflm, abbr: J. Forensic Legal Med, ISSN: 1752-928X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MEDICINE, published by Churchill Livingstone in England since 2007. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.476 (Q1), an H-index of 66.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 133 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,894 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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