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Publish your forensic science, legal, criminology, and cybersecurity research to a global professional audience. Purchase an Author Package, start writing, and compete for the $10,000 monthly Research Excellence Award.
Who May Contribute
Scientific Researcher & Forensic Expert
Forensic scientists, pathologists, and specialists in toxicology, ballistics, or trace evidence who publish original findings, methodological analyses, or field case reviews.
Legal Professional & Policy Analyst
Barristers, solicitors, legal academics, and policy analysts contributing commentary on criminal law, court proceedings, evidence admissibility, and justice reform.
Cyber Forensics & Digital Investigator
Digital forensics practitioners and cybercrime investigators covering digital evidence collection, investigation methodologies, and emerging threats.
Investigative Journalist
Journalists with demonstrated experience covering crime and the justice system, contributing long-form investigations and evidence-based analytical reporting.
Academic Researcher & Lecturer
University faculty and postgraduate researchers in criminology, forensic science, or law who seek to disseminate research to a broader professional readership.
Peer Reviewer & Content Editor
Qualified professionals conducting peer review, fact-checking, and quality assessment of submitted articles prior to publication — a compensated editorial function.
What You Can Publish
Research Papers
Publish original peer-reviewed research papers with a DOI-style reference number. Indexed globally and citable in academic applications, CVs, and LinkedIn profiles.
Academic Journals & Reviews
Submit structured journal-style articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and literature reviews across forensic science, criminology, law, and cybersecurity disciplines.
Dissertations & Theses
Publish your undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral dissertation — a permanent, professionally presented publication you can reference throughout your career.
Articles & Opinion Pieces
Investigative articles, expert commentary, case analyses, and opinion pieces on any forensic, legal, or security topic — published under your verified byline.
Case Study Reports
Detailed forensic case studies, crime analysis reports, and field investigation findings — building a living library of real-world forensic intelligence.
Technical Whitepapers
In-depth technical reports, vulnerability analyses, tool evaluations, and threat assessments — essential reading for cyber, AI, OSINT, and engineering professionals.
Field Investigation Reports
First-hand accounts from forensic labs, court proceedings, crime scene visits, cybercrime units, and pathology departments — real-world experience documented professionally.
Policy & Legislative Analysis
Structured analysis of criminal justice policy, forensic legislation, cybercrime law, and legal reform — bridging academic research and real-world governance.
Book Reviews & Annotations
Critical reviews of forensic science texts, legal publications, criminology books, and academic journals — helping the community navigate the best available knowledge.
From Membership to Publication
Purchase an Author Package
Choose your Author Package — Basic Author (100 posts, $59) or Pro Author (Unlimited posts, $129). One-time purchase. Publishing access is activated instantly upon payment. No application or approval required.
Instant access upon purchaseOnboarding
Complete a brief orientation on Forensic Times editorial standards, formatting guidelines, and contributor responsibilities. Your member profile and author page are set up and verified.
Onboarding completed within one working daySubmit Your Article
Submit articles through the contributor dashboard. Each submission is reviewed editorially before publication. Every article you publish automatically enters you into the $10,000 monthly Research Excellence Award.
Every article competes for the $10K monthly awardEditorial Review
All submissions undergo editorial assessment for factual accuracy, academic rigour, and compliance with Forensic Times publishing standards. The team may request revisions whilst preserving your voice and expertise.
Review completed within 3–5 working daysPublication & Recognition
Approved articles are published under your verified byline with a DOI-style reference number. Every published article automatically enters the $10,000 monthly Research Excellence Award — awarded to the most-read article each month.
All intellectual property rights remain yoursThe advancement of forensic knowledge depends not only on those who conduct the science, but on those with the rigour and courage to communicate it clearly to the world.
Author Packages
Purchase a one-time Author Package, get instant publishing access, and compete for the $10,000 monthly Research Excellence Award. Your intellectual property always remains yours.
- 100 article submission credits
- Valid for 12 months from purchase
- Verified Author Badge
- DOI-style reference per publication
- $10K monthly award eligibility
- 100% intellectual property retained
- Editorial review & feedback
- Unlimited article submissions
- Lifetime access — never expires
- Verified Pro Author Badge
- DOI-style reference per publication
- $10K monthly award eligibility
- 100% intellectual property retained
- Priority editorial review
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