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National Scientific Center «Ноn. Prof. М.S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute»
Academic Affairs
General information
According to the Statute, National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine is a state specialized scientific institution that belongs to the sphere of management of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, and in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, it carries out forensic, scientific, scientific and engineering, scientific and organizational, and educational activities in the field of forensic science, criminalistics, law, public administration and management.
The scientific activity of the National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» in 2023 took place under martial law associated with full-scale aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine.
NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» is one of the oldest state forensic institutions in Ukraine. The Center has ancient traditions that harmoniously combine with modern tasks: performing forensic examinations and expert research at a high professional level, conducting scientific research in the field of forensic science and implementing the results into expert practice, training specialists in the field of forensic science, and enhancing the qualifications of expert and scientific personnel.
Significant intellectual potential, unique research opportunities, and a talented team of scientists allow us to focus on priority areas in forensic science and criminalistics. Through continuous development, active research work, high-quality expert activities, and fruitful international cooperation, the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» is reaching new heights.
The activity of the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» is aimed at timely fulfillment of the targeted tasks approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (implementation of state programs on the development of methodological foundations of forensic science, criminalistics, and law; conducting scientific research in the specified areas; development of scientific and methodological basis for the implementation of new types of forensic science and expert specialties; creation of special equipment and software for solving tasks of forensic science; training of highly qualified scientific personnel in the forensic expert profile, etc.); plans of scientific and research works approved by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, and internal plans of SRW, maximum fulfillment of the needs of courts, law enforcement agencies, institutions, organizations, enterprises, and citizens in various types of expert research.
As of today, the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» employs highly qualified specialists who have academic degrees and academic titles: Doctors of Sciences, Candidates of Sciences; professors, senior researchers, associate professors, docents.Postrgraduate Studies
Postrgraduate Studies
In the field of postgraduate studies for advanced training, in accordance with the license of the Ministry of Education and Science, the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» provides training for individuals with higher education in the specialty 081 “Law” under the educational program “Theoretical, Organizational and Procedural Issues of Forensic Science”.
Additionally, the Kyiv Branch carries out such educational activities at the postgraduate level as:
• advanced training for private and state notaries, consultants of state notarial offices, state notarial archive notaries, assistants to private notaries;• training and advanced training of arbitration managers;• advanced training of civil servants.Scientific work according to the thematic plan of scientific research works of the forensic research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the plan of scientific research works of the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI»
In 2023, scientific research work was completed on 30 topics of the thematic plan of forensic research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which were carried out at the appropriate scientific and methodological level and in the planned volume, including the completion of 3 scientific research works, in which the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» participated as a co-executor.
All stages of the calendar work plans for the current year on 30 transitional research topics of SRW thematic plan of the forensic research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and 25 research topics of the Center’s research plan were completed on time, in the planned scope and at the appropriate scientific and methodological level. One of the topics of the state plan and one of the topics of the internal plan were completed ahead of schedule.
According to the Procedure for the Implementation of Scientific Research Work in Forensic Research Institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine dated February 4, 2010, No. 223/5 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine dated February 15, 2018, No. 372/5) and the Plan for the Implementation of the Results of Scientific Research Works of Forensic Research Institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine for the year 2023, the NSC FSI employees have implemented the results of research on 42 topics.
In accordance with the Procedure for the Implementation of Scientific Research Work in Forensic Research Institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine dated February 4, 2010, No. 223/5 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine dated February 15, 2018, No. 372/5), and the Plan for the Implementation of the Results of Scientific Research Works of Forensic Research Institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine for the year 2023, the employees of the NSC FSI, tested the results of SRW on 41 topics.This year, the thematic content for state and internal plans, respectively, consists of 58 and 25 scientific research works (SRW).NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» specialized editions
The Theory and Practice of Forensic Science and Criminalistics Research Paper Collection, published jointly by NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University since 2001, is a specialized scientific edition in the field of legal sciences, focusing on criminalistics and forensic activities. It is indexed by international abstract and citation databases such as Ulrich’s, ERIH PLUS, WorldCat, Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI), Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE), Academic Research Index (ResearchBib), RefSeek, CORE, EuroPub, and Eurasian Scientific Journal Index (ESJI). It is published quarterly in parallel editions in Ukrainian and English. Issues 30, 31, 32, and 33 of the Collection have been released, containing 41 research papers, 8 of which were authored by foreign scholars. An application for indexing the publication by the Web of Science abstract and citation databases has been submitted during the reporting period.
The Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences Scientific Journal, founded in 1926 by the Distinguished Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius, is included in the list of specialized scientific editions of Ukraine where results of PhD and doctoral dissertations can be published. This journal is a revival of the Archives of Criminology and Forensic Medicine Scientific Journal established by Mykola Serhiiovych in 1926. The 7th and 8th issues of the publication have been released, containing 33 research papers.
Accordingly, both scientific specialized editions received media identifiers R-3002416 and R-3002417 in 2023.
Theory and Practice of Forensic Science and Criminalistics
Archives of Criminology and Forensic SciencesMuseums of NSC FSI
MuseumsThe desire to study history and its prominent figures is common shared by many people, regardless of their age, education, profession or place of residence. Visitors of Office-Museum of Emeritus Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius share a desire to engage with the cultural heritage, embodied in the rare authentic publications of the museum’s collection. The Applied Research Museum of National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» is also operating. The museum’s exposition reflects the history of the establishment and development of the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» and the main expert directions, research conducted at the Center.
Conferences, workshops, round tables
In 2023, NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» organized and held the following events: 1. International Scientific and Practical Conference Relevant Issues of Forensic Science and Criminalistics on the occasion of anniversaries of outstanding scientists: the 95th anniversary from the birth of L. Yu. Arotsker (Arotsker’s Readings and the 105th anniversary from the birth of M. V. Saltevskyi) (Kharkiv, May 19, 2023).
2. International Scientific and Practical Conference Topical Issues of Forensic Science and Criminalistics dedicated to 100th anniversary of National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» (Kharkiv, November 10, 2023 р.).Participation in scientific and practical conferences (including international ones), workshops, round tables, conducting lectures, and other types of scientific and methodological works
International scientific cooperation
International partnershipOne of the main directions of the Department of International Cooperation and Work with Foreigners of the National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» has become the establishment of cooperation and conclusion of agreements on international cooperation with relevant authorities of foreign states. As of the end of 2023, the National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» is a party to 19 Agreements on International Cooperation.
1. Cooperation Agreement between Mykolas Romeris University and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 06.11.2019).2. Memorandum of Cooperation between Forensic-Criminalistic Department (FCD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 16.10.2019).3. Cooperation Agreement between Police Forensic Expertise Center of Montenegro and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 24.06.2019).4. Cooperation Agreement between Institute of Law (Lithuania) and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 19.02.2019).5. Cooperation Agreement between Forensic Science Centre of Lithuania (FSCL) and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 10.10.2018).6. Cooperation Agreement between Central Forensic Laboratory of the Police (Poland) and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 10.10.2018).7. Memorandum of Cooperation between Professor Jan Sehn Institute of Forensic Research in Kraków (Poland) and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 10.10.2018).8. Memorandum of Understanding between National Institute of Forensic Expertise (NIFE), Romania and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 10.10.2018).9. Cooperation Agreement between the Republican State Enterprise “Center for Forensic Examinations of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 20.06.2018).10. Cooperation Agreement between State Forensic Examination Committee of the Republic of Belarus and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 20.04.2018).11. Cooperation Agreement between State Non-Profit Organization of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia “National Bureau of Expertise” and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 30.03.2018).12. Cooperation Agreement between National Center for Forensic Expertise of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 08.12.2017).13. Cooperation Agreement between State Forensic Science Bureau Republic of Latvia and Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius KRIFE (signed on 01.07.2020)14. Cooperation Agreement between Riga Stradiņš University and NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» (signed on 08.12.2020).15. Cooperation Agreement between Republican Forensic Science Center named after Kh. Sulaimanova and NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» (signed on 24.12.2020).17. Agreement with Panacea Cooperetive Research and ARTEC Europe and NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» on the creation of a case study to prove the technical and economic suitability of technologies for the identification of war victims (using Skeleton software for identification) (signed on 21.03.2023).18. Cooperation Agreement between Estonian Forensic Science Institute and NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» (signed on 25.09.2023).19. Cooperation Agreement between State Forensic Science Bureau of Latvia, Estonian Forensic Science Institute and NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» for implementation of the project “Support for Ukrainian Forensic Experts in Investigation of the War Crimes Committed by the Russian Federation (ForUkaine)” (signed on 29.08.2023).Scientific library
The scientific and technical library of NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» continues its operation. It is a modern scientific, cultural, and educational information center that ensures the fulfillment of users’ needs in obtaining the latest information related to forensic science and criminalistics. It also contributes to the formation of information culture among scientific workers and forensic experts who are currently working in fundamentally new conditions of the information society and facing the challenges of the war resulting from massive russian aggression against Ukraine. The library’s collection meets the requirements of standards for scientific and educational activities. The proper functioning of the scientific library is of great practical importance for obtaining the latest information on a wide range of issues and problems, which contributes to the writing of articles by experts and scientific staff of the institution for professional publications, conference abstracts, and dissertations.
War crimes of Russian aggressors
National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» participates in fixing consequences of criminal activities of the occupiers in the city of Izium, Kharkiv oblast. Forensic experts of the Center carry out selection of DNA samples for examinations, identification of corps in mass burials with the aim of creating an evidence base to confirm the war crimes of Russian executioners. Prompt and high-quality performance of sample selection became possible thanks to the use of the latest equipment, namely: French TRACIP mobile laboratory transferred to Ukraine by France.
MUSEUMS OF NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CENTER "HON. PROF. M. S. BOKARIUS FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE "
The memory of the past significantly influences our future, therefore the leadership of the Institute actively supports and stimulates the development of the museums.
The museum is one of the sources of history, where it is possible to meet with the past, see the present and look to the future. It preserves and reproduces human memory, is a kind of chronicle of time. The museum gives in visitors the impression of infinity, continuity of history gets covered by the most prominent figures of previous eras. The latter is possible only with the help of the informational aspect of the museum exhibits since each of them is a unique source of information and imprint of its era.