Journal profile
The Journal of Forensic Science Education
ISSN 2641-8533 · Texas Digital Library · United States
The Journal of Forensic Science Education: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 2,021 articles a year.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
The Journal of Forensic Science Education (JFSE) (ISSN 2641-8533) is a U.S.-based open access journal indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) that publishes peer-reviewed articles geared mainly to forensic science educators, teacher-scholars, and educational programs from the high school through graduate school level. It can be found using the academic search databases Google Scholar and WorldCat (OCLC). JFSE publishes original manuscript contributions focused on course content, laboratory experiments, modes of content delivery, novel instruction practices, pedagogy, science of teaching and learning, assessment, and programmatic accreditation. Submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed and evaluated on the basis of scholarship, novelty, pedagogy, helpfulness, and presentation. The primary audience is forensic education researchers and practicioners. JFSE does not publish papers unless they have a direct link to the teaching and learning of some aspect of forensic science. Manuscript categories include: 1. Articles – Description of a novel educational idea or approach (including modes of delivery), content for the classroom or laboratory, pedagogy, educational research, assessment, and programmatic accreditation. 2. Activity or Laboratory Experiment – Description of hands-on activities that can be done in the classroom, laboratory, or other informal setting. 3. Commentary - Scholarly discussion of a topic of interest to the forensic science education community that includes the opinions of the authors. 4. Communication – Updates or extensions of previously published topics or short article. May also scholarly describe a website, software application, media item, or other use of technology that enhances teaching and learning. 5. Book Reviews – Reviews of educational text of concern to the forensic science educator. 6. Demonstrations - Description and procedure for an actual or virtual demonstration for teaching scientific concepts. 7. Letters - Responses to previously published manuscripts in the JFSE which contribute to or elicit discussion on a subject without overstepping the bounds of professional courtesy. Appropriate article size should be 5000 words for an Article, 3000 words for an Activity or Laboratory Experiment, 2000 words for a Commentary or Communication, and 1000 words for a Book Review, Demonstration, or Letter. All manuscripts must be accessible and include table headings, figure legends and alt text, mathematical equations
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 21 (21 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,021Publisher website ·
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- activity or laboratory experiment2. Activity or Laboratory Experiment – Description of hands-on activities that can be done in the classroom, laboratory, or other informal setting.Length not stated
- articles1. Articles – Description of a novel educational idea or approach (including modes of delivery), content for the classroom or laboratory, pedagogy, educational …Length not stated
- book reviews5. Book Reviews – Reviews of educational text of concern to the forensic science educator.Length not stated
- commentaryLaboratory Experiment, 2000 words for a Commentary or Communication, and 1000 words for a Book Review, Demonstration, or Letter. Manuscript Premain text ≤ 1,000 words
- communication4. Communication – Updates or extensions of previously published topics or short article. May also scholarly describe a website, software application, media ite…Length not stated
- demonstrations6. Demonstrations - Description and procedure for an actual or virtual demonstration for teaching scientific concepts.Length not stated
- letters7. Letters - Responses to previously published manuscripts in the JFSE which contribute to or elicit discussion on a subject without overstepping the bounds of …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Reviewers and readers should direct suspected infractions of publication ethics to the the Editor-in-Chi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work and can permit others to use their work using a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-ND) under their discretion. Articles published prior to 2021 include an incorrect copyright line in the PDFs; authors retain all rights to their work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
The journal provides immediate free open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. The journal fulfills the DOAJ definition of open access. Readers do not need to register or create an account to access the journal or the published works. Any user may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts will undergo peer review before acceptance. Peer review is an objective method of guaranteeing excellence in scholarly publishing, and has been adopted by all reputable scientific journals. Our reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the standards of the Journal of Forensic Science Education.Initial manuscript evaluation One of the Chief Editors first evaluates all sub…
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
- Texas Digital Library
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2641-8533
- Society / sponsor
- Council of Forensic Science Educators
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about The Journal of Forensic Science Education
How long does peer review take at The Journal of Forensic Science Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. 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 The Journal of Forensic Science Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 The Journal of Forensic Science Education based?
Of the 21 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (21). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index The Journal of Forensic Science Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, The Journal of Forensic Science Education is indexed in DOAJ.
Is The Journal of Forensic Science Education open access, and what is the APC?
The Journal of Forensic Science Education is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .