The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (EJFS) invites researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit manuscripts for a special issue titled Disaster Victim Identification (DVI): Developments, Challenges and Global Issues. This special issue aims to address these global and regional challenges and encourage knowledge exchange.
Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. There is no fee to publish in the Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences because the Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research covers the article processing charge (APC).
The main benefits of publishing in this special issue are:
- The Journal is a reputed journal published by Springer. The journal is indexed in Scopus (Q2), Web of Science, and DOAJ.
- All the research papers will be published with open access with no publication fee.
Interested authors can submit their complete papers online by 30 June 2026.
| Journal Title | Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences |
| Special Issue Title | Disaster Victim Identification: Developments, Challenges and Global Issues |
| Publisher | Springer |
| ISSN | 2090-5939, 2090-536X |
| Impact Factor | 1.3 |
| Indexing | DOAJ, Scopus (Q2), Web of Science |
| Publication Fee | Free Publication |
| Open Access | Yes |
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Scope and Focus Areas
Submissions may address (but are not limited to) the following themes:
- DVI Methodologies and Standards
- Scientific Advances
- Operational and Case-Based Studies
- Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Considerations
- Capacity Building and Training
- Data Management and Contaminated Scenes
Important Dates
The deadline for submission in this special issue is 30 June 2026.
All accepted articles will be published under an open-access license.
Types of Articles Accepted
The journal welcomes a wide range of article types, including:
- Original research articles
- Comprehensive review papers
- Technical notes and short communications
- Case reports and field experiences
- Perspective and commentary articles
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Manuscript Type: Full Paper
Formatting: Must strictly follow journal guidelines
Paper Submission Link: https://link.springer.com/collections/fbfbjchfic