November 2025 — Forensic Sciences Research (FSR) announces a significant milestone, with 30 members of its Editorial Board included in the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators” (August 2025 data update) compiled by Stanford University. This distinguished recognition underscores the academic excellence, global influence, and research leadership embodied within FSR’s scholarly community.
The Stanford database represents one of the most comprehensive and respected assessments of scientific impact worldwide, measuring standardized citation indicators across disciplines. The inclusion of FSR’s board members in this list is a testament to their outstanding research contributions and the journal’s commitment to advancing excellence in forensic science.
Among the recognized scholars, 28 Editorial Board members have been listed for their career-long impact, demonstrating long-term excellence and consistent contribution to the advancement of forensic science. Furthermore, all 30 members are included for their single recent year impact (2024), showcasing their ongoing influence and commitment to cutting-edge research in the field.
This remarkable representation underscores the global standing and academic strength of FSR. It also reflects the journal’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and integrity in forensic science, and to supporting the work of researchers who shape the direction of the discipline worldwide.
For more details on this announcement, see https://www.researching.cn/fsr/journalnewsdetails/0846f73f-0fc1-48a7-80cf-e608f996148f?type=recommendation
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Forensic Sciences Research (FSR) is a publication of the Academy of Forensic Science (AFS), Shanghai, P.R. China, that publishes the latest research in various disciplines of forensic sciences. It aims to promote forensic sciences through quality research articles, reviews, case reports, and letters to editors. The journal has been publishing highly impactful articles and achieving a 1.8 Impact Factor while averaging 11 days from submission to first decision.
Forensic Sciences Research is indexed in by ESCI, PMC, Scopus, DOAJ, ProQuest, HeinOnline and CSCD.
For more information, please visit https://academic.oup.com/fsr
Editorial Board: https://academic.oup.com/fsr/pages/editorial-board
Forensic Sciences Research is available online at https://academic.oup.com/fsr/issue
Submissions to Forensic Sciences Research may be made using Editorial Manager® (https://www.editorialmanager.com/tfsr/default.aspx).
Citation metrics
2024 Journal Impact Factor (Clarivate) 1.8
2024 5 Year Impact Factor (Clarivate) 2.3
Print ISSN: 2096-1790
Online ISSN: 2471-1411
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