Other Policies
Upholding Ethical Standards in Forensic Science Research
Publication Ethics
The NFSU Journal of Forensic Science is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in publication. We adhere to guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expect authors to comply with ethical standards regarding research integrity, authorship, and the use of data.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts and review reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editorial staff are required to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could bias their evaluation of the manuscript. If a conflict of interest is identified, the manuscript will be reassigned to another reviewer.
By following this review policy, the NFSU Journal of Forensic Science aims to ensure the publication of high-quality research that advances the field of forensic science and upholds the highest standards of scientific integrity.
Plagiarism
The NFSU Journal of Forensic Sciences maintains a strict policy against plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced detection software.
Plagiarism includes copying text, ideas, images, or data from other sources without proper attribution. Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cites all sources and references.
⚠️ Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected, and further actions may be taken in accordance with the journal's ethical guidelines.