Call for Papers – Journal of Bio-Digital and Forensic Informatics (JBDFI) - Volume 1 Issue 1 (2026)

30-01-2026

The Journal of Bio-Digital and Forensic Informatics (JBDFI) invites researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original manuscripts for upcoming issues. JBDFI is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the convergence of bioinformatics, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based computational science.

Guided by the principle “A convergence journal for evidence-based computational science,” JBDFI provides a scholarly platform for research that integrates biological data, digital evidence, and intelligent computational methods. Submissions are expected to demonstrate methodological rigor, analytical transparency, and relevance to scientific, technological, or societal challenges.

Article Types Accepted

JBDFI accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Short Communications (including Clinical and Non-Clinical Case Studies)

This flexibility allows authors to publish both comprehensive studies and focused, evidence-based contributions.

Scope includes, but is not limited to:

  • Bioinformatics and computational biology

  • Digital and cyber forensics

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for evidence analysis

  • Bio-digital data analytics and pattern recognition

  • Intelligent decision-support and forensic systems

  • Explainable and trustworthy AI

  • Biometrics and identity analysis

  • Ethical, legal, and policy aspects of bio-digital and forensic informatics

Important Dates

  • Submission: Open (rolling basis)

  • Review Process: Continuous / rolling review

Publication Schedule

  • Volume 1, Issue 1

  • Volume 1, Issue 2

  • Volume 1, Issue 3

Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts written in English

  • Original and unpublished work

  • Compliance with the journal’s Author Guidelines and Publication Ethics

  • Ethical clearance required for studies involving human, animal, or sensitive data

  • Disclosure of AI-assisted tools, where applicable

  • Use of the official JBDFI article template

Why Publish in JBDFI?

  • Fully open access

  • Double-blind peer review

  • International and interdisciplinary readership

  • Clear focus on evidence-based computational science

  • Flexible article types, including case-based short communications

  • Currently 100% Free Article Processing Charge (0.00 USD)

All manuscripts must be submitted through the online journal submission system. Detailed author guidelines and templates are available on the journal website.

For inquiries, please contact:
Editorial Office – Journal of Bio-Digital and Forensic Informatics (JBDFI)
Email: rosyid@uhb.ac.id (Ir. Rosyid R. Al-Hakim, S.Kom, S.Si, M.T, CFT, CDES, CITSA)