ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1985
Page Count: 10

An Evaluation of Criminalists' Attitudes Toward the Journal of Forensic Sciences
Shapiro, JZ
Associate professor, College of Education, Louisiana State University, LA

Angelos, SA
Forensic chemist, Drug Enforcement Administration, North Central Laboratory, IL

(Received 17 February 1984; accepted 23 May 1984)

Abstract

The Ad Hoc Publication Committee of the Criminalistics Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences was charged with determining the need for a journal devoted to criminalistics. Based on a survey of Criminalistics Section members, the committee reported its findings and recommendations at the 1983 section meeting. This paper presents the results of that survey as well as the committee's recommendations concerning a new journal. Statistical results are reported on attitudes towards the quality of The Journal of Forensic Sciences, the utility of regional journals, and the need for a new journal. Differences within the sample are then analyzed, controlling for professional affiliations and the rate of attendance and presentation at AAFS annual meetings.

Keywords:
criminalistics, surveys, Journal of Forensic Sciences

Paper ID: JFS10992J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10992J
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