Description:
The International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics (IJDCF) provides state-of-the-art coverage in the development of legal evidence found in computers and electronic storage mediums including the use of electronic devices and software for crime prevention, investigation, and the application... Show More
The International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics (IJDCF) provides state-of-the-art coverage in the development of legal evidence found in computers and electronic storage mediums including the use of electronic devices and software for crime prevention, investigation, and the application of a broad spectrum of science solutions for the legal system. Featured in prestigious indices including Web of Science® – Emerging Sources Citation Index®, Scopus®, Compendex®, INSPEC®, and more, this scholarly journal is led by two leading IGI Global editors and contains research from a growing list of more than 650 industry-leading contributors from five continents. This journal is a three-time winner of IGI Global’s Excellence in Research Journal Award and contains high-quality theoretical and empirical research articles, research reviews, case studies, book reviews, tutorials, and editorials in this field.
Mission & Scope:
The mission of the International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics (IJDCF) is to provide and foster a forum for advancing research and development of the theory and practice of digital crime prevention and forensics. IJDCF addresses a broad range of digital crimes and forensic disciplines that use electronic devices and software for crime prevention and investigation. This journal informs a... Show More
The mission of the International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics (IJDCF) is to provide and foster a forum for advancing research and development of the theory and practice of digital crime prevention and forensics. IJDCF addresses a broad range of digital crimes and forensic disciplines that use electronic devices and software for crime prevention and investigation. This journal informs a broad cross-sectional and multi-disciplinary readership ranging from the academic and professional research communities to industry consultants and practitioners.
Coverage:
- Computational Approaches to Digital Crime Preventions
- Computer Virology
- Crime Scene Imaging
- Criminal Investigative Criteria and Standard of Procedure on Computer Crime
- Cryptological Techniques and Tools for Crime Investigation
- Data Carving and Recovery
- Digital Document Examination
- Digital Evidence
- Digital Signal Processing Techniques for Crime Investigations
- Identity Theft and Biometrics
- Information Warfare
- Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Information Retrieval for Crime Prevention and Forensics
- Malicious Codes
- Network Access Control and Intrusion Detection
- Policy, Standards, Protocols, Accreditation, Certification, and Ethical Issues Related to Digital Crime and Forensics
- Practical Case Studies and Reports, Legislative Developments, and Limitations, Law Enforcement
- Small Digital Device Forensics (Cell Phones, Smartphone, PDAs, Audio/Video Devices, Cameras, Flash Drives, Gaming Devices, GPS Devices, etc.)
- Steganography and Steganalysis
- Terrorism Knowledge Portals and Databases
- Terrorism-Related Analytical Methodologies and Software Tools
- Terrorist Incident Chronology Databases
- Watermarking for Digital Forensics
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All inquiries regarding IJDCF should be directed to the attention of:
Submission-Related InquiriesAll inquiries regarding IJDCF should be directed to the attention of:Feng Liu
Editors-in-Chief
International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics
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