INTRODUCTION
Journal of Indo-pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology (INPAFO) is an open access, bi-annual peer-reviewed journal published by the Indo-pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology. The journal is published ONLINE, and the full text is available at the Indo-Pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology (www.inpafo.in). Hard copies can be procured from the Editors office on payment and request letter.
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AIM
The Journal of INPAFO aims to publish articles related to forensic odontology and other related fields including forensic genetics, forensic medicine, forensic sciences, forensic toxicology, forensic anthropology, forensic dactyloscopy, forensic geology, forensic pathology, and serology.
SCOPE
The journal aims to promote knowledge and awareness among forensic odontologists, forensic science specialists, medical and dental academicians, and practitioners by publishing articles under the following categories such as original research, systematic review, case reports, and letter to the editors. Furthermore, the journal invites scientific papers on unusual and interesting case reports, newer trends and molecular techniques, and advancements in the field of forensic odontology.Letter to editors/ invited reviews/commentaries can also be published on prior approval from the editor-in-chief.
Ethics of the Journal
The Journal/Academy strives hard to maintain high ethical standards throughout the publication. The journal ensures adherence to standard protocols, best practices, and guidelines provided by bodies like the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). For an original paper, the author should aim at zero plagiarism. However, a similarity index according to UGC norms (up to 15%) is allowed/permissible.
