Call for Papers – Journal of Bio-Digital and Forensic Informatics (JBDFI) - Volume 1 Issue 2 (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Original and unpublished work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)