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About the Forensic Chemistry format

Forensic Chemistry is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications, Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Forensic Chemistry 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inForensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods Forensic and Genetic Research Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
ISSN2468-1709
Citation impact (2-yr)2.65
h-index39
i10-index304
Total citations8,993
Article processing charge$3,870
Top institutions publishing hereWest Virginia University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Forensic Chemistry per year

15
2015
30
2016
60
2017
65
2018
64
2019
80
2020
106
2021
75
2022
75
2023
83
2024
78
2025

Citation impact of Forensic Chemistry by publication year

46
2015
639
2016
1.4K
2017
1.3K
2018
1.2K
2019
1.5K
2020
1.2K
2021
584
2022
607
2023
375
2024
111
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Forensic Chemistry

Rapid detection of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and opioids for on-site or laboratory based drug seizure screening using thermal desorption DART-MS and ion mobility spectrometry

Edward Sisco, Jennifer R. Verkouteren, Jessica L. Staymates et al. · 27 Apr 2017

Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues represent a current and emerging threat in the United States as pure illicit narcotics and in mixtures with heroin. Because of their extreme potency, methods to safely and rapidly detect these compounds are of high interest. This work investigates the use of thermal desorption direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry…

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Forensic applications of DART-MS: A review of recent literature

Edward Sisco, Thomas P. Forbes · 20 Nov 2020

The need for rapid chemical analyses and new analytical tools in forensic laboratories continues to grow due to case backlogs, difficult-to-analyze cases, and identification of previously unseen materials such as new psychoactive substances. To adapt to these needs, the forensics community has been pursuing the use of ambient ionization mass spectrometry, and more specifically direct…

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Forensic Chemistry template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Forensic Chemistry format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Forensic Chemistry template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Forensic Chemistry use?
Forensic Chemistry uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Forensic Chemistry 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Forensic Chemistry?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Forensic Chemistry document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Forensic Chemistry template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Forensic Chemistry format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Forensic Chemistry?
Forensic Chemistry is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Forensic Chemistry template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Forensic Chemistry PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Forensic Chemistry template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Forensic Chemistry template cost?
You can start writing in the Forensic Chemistry template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Forensic Chemistry PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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