Journal profile · RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Forensic Imaging
ISSN 2666-2264 · eISSN 2666-2256 · Elsevier
Forensic Imaging: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.9 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,280; review about 138 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 44 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Forensic Imaging is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies and Dental Radiography and Imaging, together about 55.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The first and only international journal dedicated to Forensic ImagingOfficial Publication of the International Society of Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI) and International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR).Formerly known as Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (JOFRI), Forensic Imaging is the first and only journal dedicated to all aspects of forensic imaging and its implications for forensic medicine.Forensic Imaging covers various noninvasive and minimally invasive examination methods in a forensic context, mainly around the context of postmortem imaging, but also in conjunction with clinical forensic cases. Research subjects that are associated with these domains also include forensic veterinary investigations, forensic anthropology, as well as the use of 3D data acquired with a variety of imaging sensors.Forensic Imaging seeks to publish cutting-edge research, best practices, and new approaches by presenting evidence-based reviews, original research, technical notes, brief communications, and case-studies of scientific relevance across the following areas:Radiological examinations: x-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), angiography, ultrasound, micro-CT, micro-MRISurface examinations: photogrammetry, 3D scanner technology, forensic photogrammetryComputer-assisted reality: virtual reality, augmented reality, crime scene reconstructionData processing: rendering techniques, visualization tools, segmentation, 3D printing, image fusionSpecific nonimaging examinations: magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Hounsfield unit profiling, material differentiationArtificial intelligence: machine learning, deep learning
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Editor-in-chief Michael J. ThaliPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Switzerland 11, United States 9, United Kingdom 3, Australia 3, Mainland China 2 (39 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Autopsy Techniques and OutcomesMedicine26.7%
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesArts and Humanities23.6%
- Dental Radiography and ImagingDentistry5.5%
- Paleopathology and ancient diseasesArts and Humanities5.4%
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.6%
- Child Abuse and Related TraumaMedicine4.1%
- Restraint-Related DeathsMedicine3.7%
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body InjuriesMedicine3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 42OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 35.09%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 32LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 472 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 165 | 35 | 2 |
| 2025 | 44 | 21 | 42 |
| 2024 | 45 | 24 | 135 |
| 2023 | 40 | 14 | 157 |
| 2022 | 42 | 19 | 175 |
| 2021 | 54 | 17 | 317 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
138 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 77 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 138 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,280 / EUR 3,070 / GBP 2,630 / JPY 406,820 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted18
- case reportForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- case reportsCase Reports - These are reserved for the reporting of novel, important cases.Length not stated
- correspondenceForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- full paperForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- narrative reviewForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- perspectiveForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- population dataPopulation Data - Forensic Anthropology Population Data involves the application of already published and standardised methods of aging, sexing, determination o…Length not stated
- regular paperForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- research paperForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- research papers (regular papers)Research Paper (Regular Papers) - Papers in this category generally present the outcomes of original and methodologically sound scientific investigations.Length not stated
- reviewForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- review articleForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles - Forensic Imaging welcomes both systematic and narrative reviews.Length not stated
- short communicationForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications - These are the preferred article type for the submission of important preliminary observations, perspectives or data that does not warrant…Length not stated
- systematic reviewForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- technical noteForensic Imaging welcomes the following article types:Research Papers (Regular Papers)Review ArticlesCase ReportsShort CommunicationsTechnical NotesPopulation D…Length not stated
- technical notesTechnical Notes - Technical Notes report new developments, significant advances and novel aspects of experimental and theoretical methods and techniques which a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2666-2264
- Electronic ISSN
- 2666-2256
- Society / sponsor
- International Society of Radiology and Imaging
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Forensic Imaging
What CAS zone is Forensic Imaging in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Forensic Imaging is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Forensic Imaging?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.9; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2, h-index 17.
How long does peer review take at Forensic Imaging?
The publisher reports about 138 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Forensic Imaging?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Forensic Imaging based?
Of the 39 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Switzerland (11), United States (9) and United Kingdom (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Forensic Imaging?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Forensic Imaging is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Forensic Imaging open access, and what is the APC?
Forensic Imaging is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,280.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .