Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
Forensic Science & Investigation (General) | Medical Policy, Law & Ethics | Psychology (General)
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Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (JIAFM) is an official open access journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. It is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to serving as a pivotal platform for scholarly investigations, discussions, and insights into ethical and social dimensions that intersect with forensic medicine. Articles are freely accessible online in perpetuity under a Creative Commons license.
The Journal was launched in 1978 and has been publishing for over four decades. It is published quarterly, and each article accepted after peer review is made freely available online immediately upon publication under OnlineFirst model. Case series, research brief, short communication, book reviews and letters to the Editor are also accepted along with original research articles, review papers and case reports.
Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (JIAFM) is a quarterly peer-reviewed specialty medical journal which is the official publication of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. The Journal covers all technical, medico-legal and clinical aspects of the Specialty including the Ethical and Social issues. JIAFM presents a comprehensive and meticulous exploration of the intricate facets within the realm of forensic medicine. It serves as a pivotal platform for scholarly investigations, discussions, and insights into ethical and social dimensions that intersect with forensic medicine.
Priority is accorded to Original Research Articles, Review Papers, and impactful Case Reports that significantly contribute to the field. By spotlighting these crucial areas, JIAFM endeavours to foster a deeper understanding of forensic medicine and promote best practices.
| Ravindra B Deokar | Professor (Additional), Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Mohammed Ziyauddin Saiyed | Professor, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SAL Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India |
| Sachin S Patil | Addiditonal Professor, Forensic Medicine and Taxicology, Lokmanya Tilak Municpal Medical College and LTMG Hospital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Praveen Arora | Professor & Head, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Sri Aurobindo Medical College & PG Institute, Sri Aurobindo University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Sunil Doshi | Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr.N.D.Desai Faculty of Medical Science & Research, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India |
| Harshal R Thube | Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Rutuja Kanekar | Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| J. James Rajesh | Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Utsav Parekh | Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujrat, India |
| Anamika Nath | Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Tezpur Medical College & Hospital, Assam, India |
| Vivek Mohan | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Pratap Jadhav | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Deepika Sadawarte | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Shriya Sharma | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| C B Jani | Professor & Head, FMT, SAL Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahmedabad, Gujrat |
| R C Dere | Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, TNMC, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Mukesh Yadav | Principal, Professor, FMT, Rani Durgabai Medical College, Banda. U.P |
| Manish Kumath | Professor, MAMC, New Delhi |
| B D Gupta | Prof (Retd), Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, R,D.Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
| S C Mohite | Dean, TN Medical College, Mumbai |
| Tanuj Kanchan | Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Akhilesh Pathak | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab |
| Sandeep Kadu | Controller of Examinations, MUHS, Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Adarsh Kumar | Professor, FMT, AIIMS New Delhi, India |
| Sampath Kumar | Professor Saveetha Medical college and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Sanjay Gupta | Academic Dean, AIIMS, Rajkot, Gujrat |
| T K Bose | Emeritus Professor, JIMSH, Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Sadanand Bhise | Dean, GMC Parbhani, Maharashtra |
| Pragnesh Parmar | Professor (Additional) & HOD, FMT, AIIMS, Bibinagar, Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, Telangana |
| A J Patowary | Professor & Head, FMT, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Siddharth Das | Professor, FMT, JIPMER, Puducherry |
| Mohammed Iliyas Sheikh | Professor, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research |
| Pankaj Prajapati | Associate Professor, PDU Government Medical College, Rajkot |
| Raghvendra Singh Shekhawat | Additional Professor, FMT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Shankar M Bakkannavar | Professor &Head, FMT, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka |
| Yatiraj Singi | Professor & Head, FMT, AIIMS, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Pawan Sabale | Professor (Additional), FMT, TNMC Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Abhishek Das | Associate Professor, FMT, Jhargram Government Medical College & Hospital, Government of West Bengal |
| Niranjan Sahoo | Associate Professor, FMT, AIIMS Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Mohammed Nasir Ahmed | Associate Professor, Forensic Anthropology Unit, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Oli Goswami | Assistant Professor, FMT, PA Sangma International Medical College, Meghalaya |
| Mukul Sharma | Assistant Professor, AIIMS Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh |
| Manav Sharma | Assistant Professor, FMT, Vardhman Mahaveer Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi |
| Mohit Chauhan | Assistant Professor, FMT, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi |
| Rajendra Kulhari | Assistant Professor, FMT, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan |