Call For Papers: NFSU Journal Of Forensic Justice Volume 4 Issue 1 [Submit By 18th May]

NFSU Journal of Forensic Justice, the flagship journal of National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar is inviting manuscripts related to various domains of Forensic Justice for its fourth Volume.

The NFSU Journal of Forensic Justice is a flagship journal of the School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies, National Forensic Sciences University: An Institution of National Importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. This double-blind, peer-reviewed, international journal promotes interdisciplinary studies on Law and Forensic Science. The Journal is online, and carries the eISSN 2584-0924.

Themes for Volume 4

Authors can contribute articles on any of the following themes or any topic related to the areas mentioned below:

1. Procedural

1.1 Review of Legislations Relating to Forensic Justice

1.1.1 Critical Review of New Legislations and Policies Impacting Forensic Justice

1.1.2 The Evolution of Procedural Safeguards in Forensic Investigations

1.1.3 Ensuring Fair Trials: Bridging Gaps in Forensic Evidence Utilization

2. Investigation

2.1 Crimes Scene Management

2.1.1 Advancements in Crime Scene Management: Challenges and Best Practices

2.1.2 Role of Technology in Enhancing Crime Scene Investigations

2.1.3 Evidence Preservation vs. Privacy Concerns: Striking a Balance

3. Judicial

3.1 Admissibility of Forensic Evidences

3.1.1 Judging Scientific Evidence: The Role of Judges in Interpreting Forensics

3.1.2 Admissibility of Forensic Evidence: A Comparative Legal Analysis

4. Scientific

4.1 Ballistic

4.1.1 Ballistic Forensics in Mass Shootings and Terrorist Attacks

4.1.2 Role of AI and Machine Learning in Firearm Evidence Analysis

4.2 DNA

4.2.1 Ethical Issues in DNA Profiling and Database Maintenance

4.2.2 DNA Evidence in Cold Cases: Reviving Justice

4.3 Environment

4.3.1 Environmental Forensics: Tackling Pollution Crimes through Science

4.3.2 Climate Change and Forensics: Investigating Environmental Violations

4.4 Digital Forensics

4.4.1 Cybercrime Investigations: Modern Trends and Challenges in Digital Evidence

4.4.2 Forensics and AI: Analyzing Deepfakes, Data Manipulation, and Encryption

4.5 Medico-Legal: Toxicology

4.5.1 Emerging Trends in Forensic Toxicology: From Drug Overdose to Chemical Warfare

4.5.2 Post-Mortem Toxicology: Challenges in Identifying Rare Substances

4.6 Behavioral Forensics

4.6.1 Behavioral Profiling in Serial Crimes: Emerging Patterns and Limitations

4.6.2 Psychological Autopsies in Forensic Investigations

5. Anthropology

5.1 Wildlife Forensics

5.1.1 Wildlife Crime Investigations: Techniques and Legal Frameworks

5.1.2 Role of Forensic Science in Combating Illegal Poaching and Trade

6. International

6.1 Humanitarian

6.1.1 Forensic Justice in Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Disaster Recovery

6.1.2 Role of Forensic Science in Identifying Victims of Mass Atrocities

6.2 Marine

6.2.1 Investigating Maritime Crimes: Piracy, Shipwrecks, and Environmental Spills

6.2.2 Underwater Forensics: Advancements in Evidence Collection

6.3 Forensics in Conflict Zones

6.3.1 Challenges of Forensic Investigations in War and Conflict Areas

6.3.2 The Role of Forensic Science in Documenting War Crimes

7. Criminal Justice System

7.1 Interoperable Criminal Justice System

7.1.1 Data Integration and Forensics: ICJS as a Model for Evidence-Based Justice

7.2 Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System

7.2.1 Digital Forensics and CCTNS: Unlocking the Future of Crime Detection

7.3 Contemporary Developments

7.3.1 Innovations in Forensic Science: Meeting the Needs of Modern Justice

7.3.2 The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Criminal Justice System

7.4 E-courts

7.4.1 Virtual Hearings and Digital Evidence: Challenges in Ensuring Fair Trials

7.5 Access to Justice

7.5.1 Role of Forensic Science in Ensuring Equitable Access to Justice

7.5.2 Overcoming Barriers in Justice Delivery through Scientific Interventions

Who may contribute?

The Journal invites original and previously unpublished articles, notes, comments, and book reviews for the first issue of its fourth volume, to be tentatively released in July 2025, from academicians, professionals, research scholars, and students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in a university. The Journal allows co-authorship up to two authors.

Submission Guidelines:

• Research Articles: 6000-8000 words.

• Notes/Comments: 3000 – 4000 words. These may include critical assessments of contemporary adjudications, policy decisions, legislations, or developments in the field of science of technology relevant to the field of forensic justice.

• Book Reviews: 1500 – 2500 words. This may include critical analysis of the arguments and findings expressed in recently published books related to the field of forensic justice.

The aforementioned word limit does not include the footnotes.

Submissions may be made through the portal available on our website or by email. For formatting guidelines, submission checklist, and other details, kindly refer to the Call for Papers here.

Submission Deadline: May 18, 2025

Contact Details:

Website: https://jfj.nfsu.ac.in/

Email Id: journalofforensicjustice@nfsu.ac.in

For more details, refer to the brochure here.