Forensic Science International
Overview
Forensic Science International is a renowned peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the advancement and dissemination of cutting-edge research in the field of forensic science. It covers a wide range of topics including forensic pathology, toxicology, DNA analysis, criminalistics, and forensic anthropology. With its rigorous scientific approach, the journal serves as a valuable resource for forensic scientists, law enforcement agencies, and legal professionals worldwide.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Forensic Sci Int
Start
1978
End
Continuing
Frequency
Twenty one no. a year
p-ISSN
0379-0738
e-ISSN
1872-6283
Country
Ireland
Languages
English
French
French
Specialty
Forensic Sciences
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 1660
139
SJR / Ranks: 5788
750
CiteScore / Ranks: 5372
4.80
Recent Articles
1.
Wilmes V, Kettner M, Corvest E, Verhoff M, Kauferstein S
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
370:112445.
PMID: 40080971
Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is often used for prevention of withdrawal symptoms and for management of chronic pain. In concentrations above the therapeutic level however, methadone can lead...
2.
Yuyama K, Suzuki M, Yamagishi I, Nozawa H, Minakata K, Hasegawa K
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
370:112438.
PMID: 40073714
Etizolam, a type of anxiolytic drug, is the most commonly abused drug among hypnotic/anxiolytic medications in Japan. Although there have been reports on the postmortem identification of etizolam in the...
3.
Higgins V, Nichols M, Jo H, Alsafadi R, Manocchio A, Yip P, et al.
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
367:112358.
PMID: 40059744
Objectives: Ketone bodies, like β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), derived from fatty acid breakdown, can cause fatal ketoacidosis if levels are excessively high. Postmortem diagnosis of ketoacidosis is challenging due to non-specificity of...
4.
Papadodima S, Rebillard Q, Villard C, Peyron P, Herman F, Tsellou M, et al.
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
367:112357.
PMID: 40059743
The history of torture and other forms of ill-treatment or abuse is relied largely upon asylum seekers' self-reporting given that several forms of torture don't leave permanent marks. To the...
5.
Krosch M, Johnston N, Law K, Wallman J, Archer M
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
367:112355.
PMID: 40059742
Forensic entomology can be a crucial source of information for medicolegal investigations, with its most well-known application being for estimating minimum post-mortem interval (mPMI) in death investigations. The analysis of...
6.
Desmoulin G, Nolette M, Gilmore K, Milner T
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
370:112430.
PMID: 40058231
A forensic investigation into a shot fired by a handgun may require analysis of the body posture of the shooter or an opinion of whether the shot was deliberate or...
7.
Adelberg K, van der Weijden A, Helmbrecht L, Blaauw D, van Asten A, Noorduin W
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
370:112415.
PMID: 40058230
Gunshot residue (GSR) analysis is crucial for forensic investigations of shooting incidents, but current methods are time-consuming, laborious, and provide limited spatial resolution. We introduce photoluminescent lead analysis (PL-Pb) for...
8.
Guareschi E, Nicholls P, Tobe S, Magni P
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
370:112416.
PMID: 40054340
Bone taphonomy and diagenesis contribute to anthropological analysis in forensic investigations by attempting to reconstruct the relationship between human cadaveric remains and their postmortem depositional environment. The rare aquatic taphonomic...
9.
VanBaarle A, Garvin H
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
369:112434.
PMID: 40048850
In dismemberment cases, forensic anthropologists evaluate bony cut surfaces and estimate saw class characteristics, which can aid in investigative and legal proceedings. Previous publications indicate that saw class characteristics, such...
10.
Negre P, Mahe K, Cornacchini J
Forensic Sci Int
. 2025 Mar;
369:112411.
PMID: 40043499
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has become increasingly accessible, enabling their deployment in a diverse range of operational contexts. UAVs have been tested as part of search and...