Expand Your Forensic Knowledge Base
The Journal of Forensic Sciences Historical Backfile contains all of the issues of the journal from January 1972 through December 2005. Published by ASTM until 2005 (now published by Blackwell Publishing) the Journal of Forensic Sciences is the official publication of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
The Journal of Forensic Sciences is devoted to the publication of original investigations, observations, scholarly inquiries, and reviews in the various branches of the forensic sciences. The forensic science topic areas covered include
- Pathology and Biology
- Toxicology
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, General
- Odontology
- Physical Anthropology
- Jurisprudence
- Criminalistics
- Questioned Documents
- Engineering Sciences
Your subscription to the Journal of Forensic Sciences Historical Backfile allows you to search and access more than 7,000 technical papers.
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) promotes the application of science to the law through the education and elevation of accuracy, precision, and specificity in the forensic sciences. AAFS members include physicians, attorneys, dentists, toxicologists, physical anthropologists, document examiners, psychiatrists, physicists, engineers, criminalists, and educators. Membership comes from all 50 United States , Canada , and 52 other countries worldwide. These forensic science professionals actively practice forensic science and, in many cases, teach and conduct research in the field as well.
The Journal of Forensic Sciences Historical Backfile provides useful information to students, trainees, and professionals working in the forensic sciences. The Journal of Forensic Sciences Historical Backfile is an invaluable source for practical and theoretical information if you are involved with
- Forensic Research
- Forensic Laboratory Investigation
- Forensic Field Investigation
- Forensic Clinical Work
- Forensic Communication
Documents published by the Journal of Forensic Sciences include
- Full-length research reports
- Technical Notes – descriptions of a technical aspect of a field or issue, report on a procedure or method, or work on validation of techniques or methodologies
- Case Reports – usually brief description or analysis of an unusual case or a small series of cases
- Letters – usually a discussion of a previously published item, or commentary on the Journal of Forensic Sciences or an issue of interest to the AAFS
- Response to Letters – usually author(s) response to a Letter commenting on their published work
- Editorial or Invited Commentary – commentary, invited by the Editor
- Book Reviews – review of a book or other publication of interest to the forensic sciences or closely related fields
Research Reports, Technical Notes and Case Reports received full peer-review prior to publication.
To gain access to this comprehensive source of forensic information, purchase your subscription to the Journal of Forensic Sciences Historical Backfile today.
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