Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences

We are exceptionally proud and thrilled to share a momentous milestone with the entire scientific community!

By the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 928 dated June 16, 2026, the journal of the NSC ISE — "Archive of Criminology and Forensic Sciences" — has been officially included in the updated List of Scientific Professional Publications of Ukraine under Category "B".

This tremendous success is the culmination of long-term, routine, and highly complex work. Recently, the journal has been transformed beyond recognition: we have completely overhauled our editorial processes, elevated the criteria for research submissions, and brought the publication into flawless alignment with the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity.

On behalf of the Journal Team, we extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude to our esteemed authors for trusting us with their profound scientific achievements, as well as to our highly qualified reviewers, whose meticulous, tireless work and expert guidance have been instrumental in elevating the journal to this prestigious level. This victory is our shared triumph!

We confidently move forward towards new scientific horizons and international recognition!

Dear colleagues, authors, and reviewers!

The Editorial Board of the scientific journal "Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences" expresses its sincere respect and deep gratitude to you for fruitful cooperation, high professionalism, and significant contribution to the preparation and publication of the 13th issue of our edition.

We are pleased to announce that thanks to our joint efforts, the next issue of the journal has been successfully published and is now available both in print and on the official website at the link:

We thank our esteemed authors for their trust in our publication, choosing the journal's platform to present their advanced scientific achievements, as well as for relevant, profound, and methodologically sound research in the fields of forensics, law, forensic examination, and criminology. Your works demonstrate a high level of national and international science.

We express our special gratitude to our highly respected reviewers for their meticulous, objective, and prompt analysis of manuscripts.

Your expert work, hidden from the general public but critically important based on the principles of double anonymous peer review, is the main guarantee of high academic integrity, scientific quality, and the impeccable reputation of our journal.

This issue has become another important step in the development of modern legal science and forensic expert activity, which is particularly valuable in present conditions. We hope to maintain and strengthen our creative and scientific ties in the future. We invite you to participate in the preparation of the next issues of "Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences"!

We wish you inexhaustible inspiration, new scientific achievements, strong health, and a peaceful sky!

The National Scientific Center "Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute" is celebrating a remarkable victory! Our professional scientific publication has won an undisputed first place at the IV International Competition of Scientific and Educational Publications on Law, Security, and European Integration "Juridica" in the prestigious category "Scientific Law Journal."

Receiving the highest award among such strong representation is a testament to the undeniable quality of our content. The jury highly evaluated the "Archives'" contribution to the research development in criminology, forensic sciences, criminalistics, and criminal procedure.

Special attention was given to our mission—popularizing modern scientific approaches in legal and forensic practices.

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Juridica competition winner's diploma for the first place

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Award presentation ceremony to the representatives of the institute

We are proud to announce that the "Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences" (published by the National Scientific Center "Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute") has been officially indexed in two prestigious international databases: DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) and ResearchBib! 📈

This milestone is a significant recognition of our journal's high standards:

• Strict adherence to international Open Access criteria.
• High-quality double-blind peer-review process.
• Technical reliability and digital content preservation.

Inclusion in DOAJ serves as a global "mark of quality" for scholarly journals, confirming our transparency and commitment to COPE publication ethics.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our editorial board, dedicated reviewers, and, of course, our authors for their trust and collaborative efforts in advancing forensic and legal sciences! We keep moving forward to new academic heights! 🚀

We are officially open for submissions for Issue No. 13. At the Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute, we pride ourselves on bridging the gap between rigorous academic research and practical forensic application.

Are you working on a breakthrough in criminology or forensic techniques? We want to hear from you! Join a community of experts dedicated to scientific excellence and legal integrity.

Make sure your voice is heard in the forensic community. For submission guidelines and technical requirements, visit our official website via the link below https://archive-criminology.com.ua/journal/about 🔗

Let’s push the boundaries of forensic science together!