Ongoing Special Issues
Current calls for forensic science contributions.
Open Submission Opportunities
JAFS Special Issues gather focused research on emerging forensic topics. Review current calls below and consider contributing your expertise to these thematic collections.
Active Special Issues
NEW
AI in Forensic Science
- Guest Editor: Dr. Jonathan Chen
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
- Focus: Machine learning applications
- Pattern recognition systems
- Automated analysis validation
OPEN
Next-Gen DNA Technologies
- Guest Editor: Dr. Sarah Williams
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Focus: NGS in casework
- Phenotyping advances
- Genealogy methods
OPEN
Digital Forensics Frontiers
- Guest Editor: Dr. Michael Park
- Deadline: September 30, 2026
- Focus: Emerging technologies
- Cloud and IoT forensics
- Cryptocurrency investigation
Submission Guidelines
- Contact Guest Editors with abstract inquiries before full submission
- Follow standard JAFS author guidelines for manuscript preparation
- Select appropriate Special Issue during online submission
- Standard peer review processes apply to all submissions
- Member APC discounts apply to Special Issue articles
Propose a Topic: Have an idea for a new Special Issue? Leading forensic scientists are invited to propose topics as Guest Editors. Contact us for proposal guidelines.
Submit Your Contribution
Join these focused collections advancing forensic investigation.
