Aim & Scope
Toxicology and Forensic Medicine (TFM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Openventio Publishers, dedicated to advancing research in toxicology and the forensic sciences. The journal gives researchers, clinicians and academics a place to share original research, reviews and clinical findings that move the field forward.
Scope
TFM welcomes original research articles, review papers, case reports and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:
- Clinical and Analytical Toxicology
- Forensic Toxicology
- Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
- Drug and Chemical Poisoning
- Toxicokinetics and Mechanisms of Toxicity
- Forensic Pathology and Autopsy Studies
- Forensic Genetics and DNA Analysis
- Forensic Anthropology and Odontology
- Forensic Psychiatry and Legal Medicine
- Substance Abuse and Drugs of Abuse
- Food, Pesticide and Heavy Metal Toxicology
- Medicolegal Case Studies
Peer Review
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. The typical time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks. See the Peer Review Policy.
Originality
All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate before peer review. See the Plagiarism Policy.
Open Access and Licensing
TFM is a fully open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Article Processing Charges
TFM applies an Article Processing Charge based on the corresponding author's country income classification and the article type, with full waivers available for authors from low-income countries, cases of financial hardship, and students and early-career researchers. Full details are on the Article Processing Charges page.
