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“Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ” is a double-blind peer reviewed international journal. The frequency is quarterly. It deals with Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science, Toxicology, DNA fingerprinting, sexual medicine, environmental medicine, Forensic Pathology, legal medicine and public health laws. It has been assigned International standard serial No. p-0973-9122 and e-0973-9130. The Journal has been assigned RNI No. DELENG/2008/21789.The journal is indexed with Google Scholar, Scilit, EBSCOhost (USA),Embase (upto Jan 2025) and many other international databases.

This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

Scope of Journal:

Forensic Medicine and Pathology: Research on forensic pathology, death investigation, autopsy findings, mechanisms and causes of death, injuries, clinical forensic medicine, sexual assault, identification of individuals, forensic anthropology, and forensic odontology.

Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Sciences: Research on poisons, drugs, toxins, substance-related deaths, pharmacological and toxicological effects, and analytical methods relevant to forensic toxicology.

Clinical and Legal Medicine: Research on clinical forensic medicine, medico-legal examination and documentation, expert medical testimony, forensic psychiatry, and legal and ethical aspects of medical practice.

Aims:

The Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (IJFMT) aims to advance research, knowledge, and professional practice in forensic medicine, forensic science, and toxicology.

The journal seeks to:

1. Publish high-quality research: in forensic medicine, forensic pathology, forensic science, and clinical and postmortem toxicology, including original research, reviews, and relevant case reports.
2. Advance forensic practice by disseminating evidence on investigative methods, autopsy practice, toxicological analysis, emerging technologies, validation, quality assurance, and standardization.
3. Address medico-legal and ethical issues relevant to forensic practice, including the interpretation and use of forensic evidence in legal proceedings.
4. Foster interdisciplinary research connecting forensic medicine and toxicology with pathology, genetics, chemistry, psychiatry, and related disciplines.
5. Promote professional knowledge and education by providing researchers, forensic practitioners, toxicologists, and other relevant professionals with evidence on emerging developments in the field.
6. Encourage international and cross-jurisdictional perspectives on forensic medicine, toxicology, and medico-legal practice.

Audience:

The Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine &Toxicology (IJFMT) primarily serves forensic medicine professionals, including forensic physicians, forensic pathologists, medical examiners, and other specialists involved in medico-legal practice.

The journal also serves:

• Forensic scientists and toxicologists, including forensic chemists and laboratory specialists.
• Researchers and academics in forensic medicine, forensic science, toxicology, pathology, and related disciplines.
• Medical and healthcare professionals involved in medico-legal examinations and clinical forensic practice.
• Legal and law-enforcement professionals engaged with forensic evidence and medico-legal investigations.
• Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists working at the intersection of medicine, mental health, and law.
• Government and public-sector agencies involved in forensic investigation, public safety, and criminal justice.

Types of Articles

We welcome a diverse range of manuscript types for publication in the field of forensic medicine and toxicology, including:

• Original Research:
  Studies presenting new and original findings in forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Review Papers:
  Comprehensive analyses of existing research on specific forensic medicine and toxicology topics.
• Case Reports:
  Detailed reports of individual or group cases providing unique insights into forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Case Studies:
  In-depth examinations of specific forensic scenarios or interventions.
• Research Protocols:
  Detailed plans and methodologies for proposed or ongoing research studies in forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Toxicological Studies:
  Research investigating the effects, detection, and analysis of toxins and their implications in forensic science.
• Commentaries and Editorials:
  Rigorous and well-substantiated opinions and analyses on current issues in forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Book Reviews:
  Critical evaluations of books that contribute to the scholarly discourse within the field of forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Systematic Reviews:
  Structured reviews that follow a specific methodology to synthesize existing research in forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Meta-Analyses:
  Quantitative analyses that combine data from multiple studies to derive overall conclusions relevant to forensic science.
• Letters to the Editor:
  Thoughtful and concise discussions or critiques of recently published articles in forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Brief Reports:
  Short communications of preliminary findings or novel methodologies in forensic medicine and toxicology.
• Technical Notes:
  Descriptions of new techniques, tools, or methodologies relevant to forensic medicine and toxicology research and practice.

Please note:

We do not publish standalone survey results. Submissions should include a clear research hypothesis and conclusive findings. Each submission should uphold the highest standards of ethical research and contribute to advancing knowledge and practice in forensic medicine and toxicology.

Publication Schedule

IJFMT maintains a quarterly publication schedule, releasing four issues per year consistently since its inception. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts at any time, knowing that our journal is committed to timely and regular publication.

IJFMT Archiving Policy

IJFMT became an Open Access journal in 2020. All issues post-2020 are archived into repositories such as PKP PN (Public Knowledge Project), LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, Crossref, and EBSCO(Host), as well as on the journal websites (IJFMT and OJS).

The journal is archived through Portico, a trusted digital preservation service for scholarly publications. If the journal ceases publication, Portico ensures that the archived content will remain accessible to the scholarly community.

Access to Articles and Supplementary Materials: Authors seeking full-length articles, abstracts, reference lists, or citation information for specific articles not accessible on databases like EMBASE, Google Scholar, or EBSCO(Host), are encouraged to contact the editorial office at editor.ijfmt@gmail.com. We are pleased to offer these supplementary materials free of charge.

Manuscript Versions:IJFMT maintains all versions of submitted manuscripts in its database. These versions are preserved either via email, in HDD format, or within the OJS system.

Self-Archiving:

Authors are permitted to self-archive the preprint (version before peer review) and the accepted manuscript (author’s accepted version after peer review but before typesetting) of their articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, or other non-commercial repositories.

Once the article is published, authors posting any version of the manuscript must include a clear acknowledgment of the original publication and provide a link to the final published article on the journal’s website. The link must include the article’s DOI using the following format:

“The final publication is available at Journal Name via https://dx.doi.org/[DOI].”

There are no embargo periods associated with the self-archiving of any version of the manuscript.

Authors who have previously deposited a version of their manuscript on a non-commercial preprint server (such as SSRN) may retain or update that version with the accepted manuscript. After publication, the record should be updated to acknowledge the final publication and include a link to the published article using the DOI. Authors may also deposit the final published version (Version of Record) in repositories with proper citation and DOI link to the original publication.

Copyright and Licensing Policy:

• Copyright Ownership:Authors retain copyright ownership of their work after publication in IJFMT. However, they grant the journal an exclusive Creative Commons license.
• Creative Commons License:Authors grant IJFMT the right to exclusively apply a Creative Commons license to their work upon publication. This license permits use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided that the original work and its source are properly cited. The specific license applied is https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en, which allows for attribution, non-commercial use, and derivative works.
• Editorial Research:Authors grant the journal the right to analyze information obtained from submitted manuscripts for editorial research purposes. This analysis aims to improve the peer-review process, teaching, and training activities.
• Warranties:Authors warrant that their work is original, contains no libelous statements, is lawful, and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights of others. Authors agree to indemnify the editors against any costs, expenses, and damages arising from any breach of this warranty.
• Views and Opinions:The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the journal.

Revenue Sources

1. Print Copies:We provide hard copies of the journal to colleges and universities.
2. Author Publishing Charges:Reasonable publication fees are charged only upon acceptance of the article for publication. There are no charges for manuscript submission.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship:For advertising inquiries, please contact the editorial office at editor.ijfmt@gmail.com. Our advertising policy can be accessed below.

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