Digital Investigation
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
43 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Digital Investigation is now continued as Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation, advancing digital transformations in forensic science. FSI Digital Investigation covers a broad array of subjects related to crime and security throughout the computerized world. The primary pillar of this publication is digital evidence and multimedia, with the core qualities of provenance, integrity and authenticity. This publication promotes advances in investigating cybercrimes, cyberattacks and traditional crimes involving digital evidence, using scientific practices in digital investigations, and reducing the use of technology for criminal purposes. This widely referenced publication promotes innovations and advances in utilizing digital evidence and multimedia for legal purposes, including criminal justice, incident response, cybercrime analysis, cyber-risk management, civil and regulatory matters, and privacy protection. Relevant research areas include forensic science, computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, and smart technology.
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus databaseThis journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2.86 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2.192 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1.66 | 105 | 2,296 |
| 2018 | 1.771 | 98 | 2,332 |
| 2017 | — | 77 | 1,828 |
| 2016 | — | 70 | 1,538 |
| 2015 | — | 79 | 2,508 |
| 2014 | — | 75 | 1,899 |
| 2013 | — | 70 | 2,605 |
| 2012 | — | 44 | 2,125 |
| 2011 | — | 48 | 1,827 |
| 2010 | — | 45 | 2,158 |
| 2009 | — | 38 | 1,523 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
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