The ''Journal of Forensic Sciences'' (''JFS'') is a bimonthly
peer-reviewed
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scientific journal
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is the official publication of the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, published by
Wiley-Blackwell
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. It covers all aspects of
forensic science
Forensic science combines principles of law and science to investigate criminal activity. Through crime scene investigations and laboratory analysis, forensic scientists are able to link suspects to evidence. An example is determining the time and ...
. The mission of the JFS is to advance forensic science research, education and practice by publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts of the highest quality. These publications will strengthen the scientific foundation of forensic science in legal and regulatory communities around the world.
Abstracting and indexing
The journal is abstracted and indexed in:
According to the ''
Journal Citation Reports
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'', the journal has a 2020
impact factor
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The Impact Factor of a journa ...
of 1.832.
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English-language journals
Forensic science journals
Academic journals established in 2006
Wiley (publisher) academic journals
Bimonthly journals
Academic journals associated with learned and professional societies of the United States
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