Aim and Scope of the Journal

The SciMatic Journal of Forensic and Criminal Psychology (SJFCP) publishes research at the intersection of psychology, law, and criminal justice. The journal advances scientific understanding of criminal behavior and its psychological foundations.

The scope encompasses: criminal behavior analysis and motivation, offender profiling and risk assessment, victimology and victim support services, forensic psychological assessment, correctional psychology and rehabilitation, juvenile delinquency and youth justice, eyewitness testimony and memory, police psychology and investigative interviewing, psychopathy and personality disorders, domestic violence and sexual offending, terrorism and radicalization psychology, and courtroom psychology and expert testimony.

SJFCP accepts original research articles, review papers, case studies, short communications, and systematic reviews. Every submission is peer-reviewed by forensic psychologists and criminal justice researchers to ensure scientific rigor and ethical standards.

The journal provides a specialized platform for forensic psychologists, criminologists, and legal professionals to share research that enhances the understanding of criminal minds and improves justice system outcomes.