Call for Papers: Explore the Future of Forensic Science with MOFORL’s Special Issue: Sudden Death and MedicoLegal Investigations


The Moroccan Forensic and Law Journal (MOFORL) is excited to announce a special issue dedicated to Sudden Death and MedicoLegal Investigations.

We invite researchers, forensic examiners, pathologists, clinicians, and legal experts to contribute original studies, case reports, and reviews addressing this critical topic.Whether you’re proposing a case study, original research, commentary, or  review, your voice matters.

Relevant themes include (but are not limited to):

  • Sudden cardiac death and autopsy-based diagnosis
  • Sudden death in custody or under restraint
  • Death during medical or surgical procedures
  • Forensic investigation of sudden infant death (SIDS/SUDI)
  • Sudden death associated with trauma, intoxication, or substance use
  • Molecular and toxicological approaches to unexplained death
  • Imaging and postmortem CT/MRI in sudden death investigation
  • Legal frameworks and certification of sudden death
  • Epidemiology and prevention strategies of sudden death
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to cause-of-death determination

By contributing, you become part of a global conversation shaping the future of forensic science.

Call for Papers: Details

  • Theme: Sudden Death and MedicoLegal Investigations

  • Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026

  • Publication Date: February 2026

  • Create your Account and Submit Your Paper: Submit Here

  • Contact & Guidelines: Visit our website for full submission instructions.

Why Publish with MOFORL?

  • Interdisciplinary Reach: MOFORL bridges law, medicine, and technology.

  • International Exposure: Your work will be visible to a wide audience of professionals, institutions, and decision-makers.

  • Academic Recognition: All accepted papers are peer-reviewed and published in a high-quality academic format.

  • Indexing: Crossref, ResearchGates, Web of Science

This is more than a publication — it’s a platform to share your expertise, gain recognition, and influence the future of forensic science and law.