Aims and Scope
Novel Forensic Research (NOFOR) is the official scientific journal of the Society of Turaz Bilim. It is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access electronic journal published in English three times a year, in April, August, and December.
The journal aims to contribute to the advancement of forensic sciences by publishing original, high-quality scientific research and promoting the exchange of knowledge among researchers and professionals in the field.
The journal covers a broad range of forensic disciplines, including:
- Forensic pathology and clinical forensic medicine
- Forensic psychiatry
- Forensic toxicology and chemistry
- Forensic biology and genetics
- Forensic anthropology and odontology
- Criminalistics and crime scene investigation
- Forensic document examination
- Accident investigation and forensic ballistics
- Forensic entomology
- Digital forensics and electronic evidence
- Explosives analysis
- Quality assurance in forensic sciences
Interdisciplinary studies with a clear relevance to forensic sciences are also considered.
The journal publishes: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Rapid Communications, Technical Notes, Preliminary Communications, Letters to the Editor, and Commentaries.
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent experts. Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.
The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics and editorial standards, including the recommendations of ICMJE and COPE.
Publication Fees
NOFOR does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, peer review, or publication.
Open Access
All articles are freely accessible at https://nofor.org/ and published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
Publisher and Editorial Information
Prof. Dr. Osman Celbiş
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Türkiye
E-mail: noforjournal@gmail.com
Publisher: Society of Turaz Bilim
Address: Macun Neighborhood, 2000 Street, No: 4/3, 7112 Aksu, Antalya, Türkiye
Website: https://www.turazbilimdernegi.com
Online Publishing Support: Effect Publishing & Agency (EPA)
Phone: + 90 (553) 610 6780
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