About the Journal

About FACTS Journal

FACTS (Journal of Forensic Analysis, Crime, Technology & Science) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of forensic investigation, technology, and evidence-based research.

We serve as a dynamic platform for forensic scientists, criminologists, legal professionals, technologists, and researchers to exchange insights, innovations, and breakthroughs that drive the future of forensic science and criminal justice.

Why Publish With Us?

  • APC: No article processing charges (APCs) — free to publish and access.
  • Interdisciplinary Excellence: From digital forensics to forensic genetics and emerging crime analysis technologies, we highlight research that bridges science, law, and innovation.
  • Rigorous & Fair Review: Double-blind peer review ensures quality, fairness, and transparency.
  • Author-Centric: Fast editorial decisions with an average review time of 30 days.

Scope at a Glance

We welcome original research contributions across a broad range of forensic science fields, including but not limited to:

  • Forensic Biology & DNA Analysis (e.g., genotyping, forensic anthropology)
  • Digital & Cyber Forensics (e.g., cybercrime investigation, data recovery)
  • Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction (e.g., evidence collection, scene analysis)
  • Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology (e.g., drug testing, trace evidence)
  • Criminalistics (e.g., ballistics, fingerprint analysis, document examination)
  • Behavioral Forensics (e.g., criminal profiling, forensic psychology)
  • Forensic Medicine & Pathology (e.g., autopsy studies, cause of death investigations)
  • Emerging Technologies in Forensics (e.g., AI-assisted forensics, 3D crime scene modeling)

Open Access Policy

Gold Open Access: All articles published in FACTS are freely accessible worldwide under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license, ensuring broad dissemination and maximum impact of research.

Ethical Commitment

FACTS adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics following the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Use of AI-assisted tools must be transparently declared during submission to maintain scientific integrity.

Shape the Future of Forensic Science

Submit your manuscript to FACTS or join our reviewer panel and contribute to advancing forensic science, crime investigation technologies, and evidence-based justice.