Forensic Toxicology
Scope & Guideline
Decoding Toxicological Evidence for Justice
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Forensic Analysis of Toxic Substances:
The journal primarily focuses on the analysis of various toxic substances, including drugs, alcohol, and poisons, in biological samples such as blood, urine, hair, and tissues. This includes developing and validating analytical methods for accurate detection and quantification. - Methodological Innovations in Toxicology:
A significant aim is to present innovative methodologies in forensic toxicology, including advanced techniques such as liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and novel extraction methods. - Understanding Drug Metabolism and Toxicity:
Research published in the journal often explores the metabolism of drugs and their toxic effects on biological systems. This includes in vivo and in vitro studies that contribute to the understanding of drug interactions and toxicity profiles. - Postmortem Toxicology Studies:
A core area of focus is postmortem toxicology, which deals with the analysis of toxic substances in deceased individuals. The journal publishes studies on the interpretation of toxicological data in the context of autopsy findings. - Emerging Drugs of Abuse:
The journal addresses emerging trends in drug abuse, particularly new psychoactive substances (NPS) and synthetic cannabinoids. It provides insights into their detection, effects, and implications for public health and safety.
Trending and Emerging
- Synthetic Cannabinoids and Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS):
There is a marked increase in research focusing on synthetic cannabinoids and NPS, highlighting their rising prevalence in drug abuse cases. This includes studies on their detection, metabolism, and toxicological effects. - Micro-segmental Hair Analysis:
Micro-segmental analysis is becoming a prominent theme, with an emphasis on its application in determining drug exposure history and personal profiling. This technique allows for a more granular understanding of drug accumulation in hair over time. - Bioinformatics and Metabolomics:
The integration of bioinformatics and metabolomic profiling in forensic toxicology is emerging as a key theme. This approach enhances the ability to screen for drug abuse and understand complex biochemical interactions. - Environmental and Contextual Effects on Drug Stability:
Research is increasingly focusing on how environmental factors affect drug stability in biological matrices, which is crucial for accurate toxicological assessments, especially in postmortem cases. - Case Studies Involving COVID-19 Impact:
The pandemic has prompted an increase in studies examining the effects of COVID-19 on drug abuse patterns and toxicological profiles, reflecting the need for timely research in response to global health crises.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Drug Analysis:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused on traditional drug analysis methods, such as basic GC and HPLC techniques, as the field rapidly evolves towards more sophisticated and sensitive methods like LC-MS/MS. - General Toxicology Reviews:
Research articles that provide broad overviews of toxicology without specific forensic applications have diminished. There is a growing preference for studies that present novel findings or methodologies directly applicable to forensic cases. - Historical Toxicology Studies:
The journal appears to be moving away from historical analyses of older substances, such as classic recreational drugs, in favor of contemporary issues related to emerging synthetic drugs and their implications. - Case Reports on Non-psychoactive Substances:
There is a decline in case reports focusing on non-psychoactive substances or less commonly abused compounds, as the journal prioritizes studies that address prevalent and emerging drugs of abuse.
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