About the Journal

Overview

The FACCI Research Journal is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary academic journal published by the Federation of Authors in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Inc. (FACCI). The journal serves as a scholarly platform for the publication and dissemination of original research, theoretical papers, policy analyses, case studies, and evidence-based practices in criminology, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, forensic sciences, security studies, and related disciplines.

Published biannually, the journal is committed to advancing knowledge, promoting research excellence, and contributing to the development of evidence-informed policies and professional practices in the Philippines and the global criminology and criminal justice community.

Mission

FACCI collaborates with individuals, higher educational institutions, government and non-government organizations that advanced generation, production, and publication of research and studies in the field of criminology and its allied fields that will contribute in the achievement of the Philippine Development Plan, Ambisyon Natin 2040, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Vision

FACCI is recognized as one of the leading organizations in South East Asia which publishes quality and inclusive research and studies in criminology, criminal justice, public safety, political science, and its allied fields aligned with the Philippine Development Plan, Ambisyon Natin 2040, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Focus and Scope

The FACCI Research Journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement and Policing
  • Criminal Investigation and Intelligence
  • Forensic Science and Criminalistics
  • Corrections and Penology
  • Crime Prevention and Community Safety
  • Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
  • Security Management
  • Victimology
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Criminal Law and Jurisprudence
  • Public Safety and Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Criminal Justice Policy and Administration
  • Interdisciplinary Studies related to crime, justice, and public security

Open Access Policy

The FACCI Research Journal supports the principle that scholarly research should be freely accessible to the global academic community. All published articles are made available online, allowing readers to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of articles for lawful academic and educational purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal.

Open access promotes greater visibility, accessibility, and impact of research while fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and institutions.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous peer-review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, scholarly merit, methodological rigor, relevance, ethical compliance, and contribution to knowledge and practice.

The journal adheres to principles of fairness, confidentiality, objectivity, and academic integrity throughout the review process.

Publication Ethics

FACCI Research Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, and scholarly integrity.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or any form of research misconduct. Suspected ethical violations are investigated following established academic publishing guidelines.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Authors are responsible for securing permissions for copyrighted materials included in their manuscripts.

By submitting a manuscript, authors affirm that their work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another publication.

Sponsorship and Publisher Disclosure

FACCI Research Journal is published under the auspices of the Federation of Authors in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Inc. (FACCI). Publication and distribution support may be provided through institutional partners and authorized publishing agencies.

Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editorial Board and are not influenced by sponsors, advertisers, or affiliated organizations.

Digital Preservation and Archiving

The journal is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content. Published articles are maintained within the journal's digital repository and archival systems to ensure continued access and preservation of the scholarly record.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, affiliations, and other personal information entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party except as required for editorial, publishing, indexing, and archiving activities.

The journal respects the privacy and confidentiality of all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers and complies with applicable data privacy and protection regulations.

Contact Information

FACCI Research Journal

Federation of Authors in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Inc. (FACCI)

Email: facciph@gmail.com

Website: https://www.facciph.org 

ISSN: 2619-8223