Journal of Forensic Sciences Citation Rate 2026
0022-1198
eISSN 1556-4029
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Journal of Forensic Sciences
Journal of Forensic Sciences (JFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Wiley in US. It is catalogued under ISSN 0022-1198 (electronic ISSN 1556-4029).
Journal of Forensic Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Forensic Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.43, placing it in the Q2 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Forensic Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Forensic Sciences should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Forensic Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Budget $4120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0022-1198 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1556-4029 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4120 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Forensic Sciences is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4120.
Journal of Forensic Sciences is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.427.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.427 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Development and feasibility of a 3D whole-body protocol with integrated surface documentation in a mobile cone-beam CT system for applications in forensic imaging and disaster victim identification
Dominic Gascho, Anastasiia Parii, Felix Ginzinger • 2026
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S62072220
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