Turkish Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published under the auspices of the Institute of Forensic Sciences at the Turkish National Police Academy, with the aim of promoting interdisciplinary academic scholarship in the fields of forensic sciences and crime research. The journal seeks to contribute to the dissemination of both theoretical and applied knowledge produced in the field of forensic sciences to the academic community as well as practitioners. In this context, the journal goes beyond serving merely as a publication platform focused on specific sub-specializations; rather, it provides a scholarly forum that enables multidimensional discussions on understanding the phenomenon of crime, evaluating forensic processes, improving methods of evidence collection and examination, and examining the relationships among the various components of the justice system.
The journal considers original studies situated at the intersection of criminology, sociology of crime, psychology of crime, forensic medicine, criminalistics, crime scene investigation, forensic genetics, forensic toxicology, forensic psychology, forensic anthropology, digital forensics, crime analysis, victimology studies, criminal justice, security studies, and other related disciplines. In particular, studies introducing innovative methodologies, analytical approaches, interdisciplinary perspectives, and research contributing directly to professional practice constitute the journal’s primary areas of interest.
As of 2026, the journal has adopted a continuous publication model and publishes original research articles, review articles, scholarly reviews, translations (provided that the necessary permissions have been obtained), critical editions, case evaluations, as well as book and symposium reviews prepared in accordance with national and international academic standards. Turkish Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies aims to contribute to the advancement of the forensic sciences literature by publishing qualified, original, and field-contributing studies in adherence to the principles of publication ethics.
Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies is indexed in ERIH PLUS, Index Copernicus, and EBSCOinternational databases.