Science & Justice is the Society’s peer reviewed international journal publishing research and discussion articles which focus on the collection and use of forensic and crime scene evidence. First published in 1960 it is one of the oldest journals devoted to forensic science and has risen through the rankings of forensic journals, to become one of the most significant and impactful in the world. It aims to advance the international study, application and standing of forensic science, facilitating the co-operation of all persons interested in forensic science throughout the world.
The journal welcomes original, high-quality contributions in English on any aspect of forensic and crime science, articles focused on advancing the teaching and learning, training and professional practice of forensic science. We therefore encourage submissions from all those working within academic, research and practitioner arenas. The journal publishes material in the following types of submission:
- Original Research Papers
- Short Communications (for example, Preliminary Studies and Proof-of-Concept articles where datasets are limited)
- Review Articles
- Technical Notes
- Case Studies
- Professional Practice Reports
- Rapid Communications
- Commentaries (including Professional Commentaries)
- Correspondence.
If you are interested in publishing in the journal you can out more at the Guide for Authors
Access to Science & Justice is free for Society members. You can join online today at www.csofs.org
Non-members can access S&J articles through the ScienceDirect website www.sciencedirect.com/journal/science-and-justice
The Journal is always keen to expand its pool of peer reviewers, particularly amongst practitioners. If you would be interested in conducting peer review for S&J, please volunteer as a reviewer through the Elsevier Reviewer Hub. Find out more about the role of a reviewer (elsevier.com).
