Propose a Special Issue
Lead a focused collection advancing forensic science.
Guest Editor Opportunity
Advanced Forensic Sciences invites proposals for Special Issues addressing emerging topics, method innovations, and cross-disciplinary themes in forensic science. Guest Editors shape collections that advance criminal investigation and evidence analysis.
Emerging Technologies
AI applications in forensics, rapid DNA, next-generation sequencing, and novel analytical instrumentation.
Quality & Standards
Method validation, proficiency testing, uncertainty quantification, and accreditation frameworks.
Digital Investigation
Cybercrime forensics, mobile device analysis, cryptocurrency tracking, and IoT evidence.
Cold Case Science
New technologies applied to unsolved investigations and wrongful conviction review.
- Topic Development: Define scope and refine call for papers with editorial support
- Author Recruitment: Invite leading researchers and solicit quality submissions
- Peer Review Oversight: Coordinate review process and ensure timeline adherence
- Quality Assurance: Maintain scientific standards across accepted manuscripts
- Introduction: Author editorial introduction contextualizing the collection
Guest Editor Benefits: Lead a high-visibility collection, strengthen your professional network, receive recognition in all communications, and publish an invited editorial. Enhanced visibility for your research domain.
Topic Justification
Explain timeliness, significance, and anticipated author interest. Describe how the topic advances forensic practice.
Preliminary Outline
Identify 8-12 potential topics and suggest prospective authors you would invite.
Submit proposals to [email protected] with subject line "Special Issue Proposal: [Topic]". Include your CV and relevant expertise. Editorial team reviews proposals within 3 weeks.
