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Abuse of gabapentinoids in individuals with substance use disorders
The abuse of gabapentinoids has increased rapidly, and death cases have been reported with increasing rates. This study examines the toxicological analysis data of substance abuse cases conducted after legal regulations were implemented in Türkiye. The focus will be on the medico...
Human tissue oxygen and strontium isotope values in North America: A data compilation and...
The use of isotopic analysis for human mobility, geolocation, and forensic identification has become common over the past two decades, yet its effectiveness depends on the availability of well‐documented reference data. Many reference data exist in the literature, but the suitabi...
The application of decision trees for estimating osteological sex from common measurements...
Skull measurements are commonly evaluated for osteological sex estimation in forensic anthropology, and decision tree‐based classification models for the skull may improve accuracy compared to current metric methods. Additionally, decision trees can provide accurate sex classific...
Massive intramuscular hemorrhage of the tongue caused by hanging
Intramuscular hemorrhage of the tongue is frequently observed when the neck is compressed. Airway obstruction caused by massive hemorrhagic tongue edema has been reported. Herein, we report an autopsy case of massive intramuscular hemorrhage of the tongue caused by suicide via ha...
ASB Newsletter – March 21, 2025
Participate on a Jurisprudence Section Committee!
2025 International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science & Practice
Announcing the 2025 Anthropology Section Research Award Winners and Student Liaison
Increasing Presentations For Next Year's Conference
The grip of crime: Analyzing strangulation and asphyxiation typologies in homicide cases
Strangulation‐related homicides represent a complex and under‐researched form of violent crime, characterized by distinct behavioral and situational elements. The aim of the research was to identify perpetrator typologies in strangulation homicides and to analyze their relationsh...
A mathematical model for scientifically defining the class characteristics of the human...
Bitemark recognition reliability in forensics has been criticized for lacking objectivity and empirical support. Despite doubts about classifying these injuries as bitemarks, pattern injuries must still be legally documented and analyzed. Forensic odontology can benefit from aest...
Investigation of a Y‐chromosome screening approach for sexual assault evidence using the...
Following an alleged sexual assault, a victim may undergo a medical examination whereby internal or external bodily swabs may be collected and submitted to a forensic laboratory to be screened for the presence of semen. At Forensic Science SA (FSSA), this involves microscopic exa...
Reevaluating skeletal sex estimation practices in forensic anthropology
Understanding practitioner preferences in method selection and reporting for skeletal sex estimation is a necessary step toward the standardization of biological profile estimation within forensic anthropological practice in the United States. To better understand the current sta...
Laser‐induced breakdown spectroscopy/laser ablation coupled to inductively coupled plasma...
The tandem LIBS/LA‐ICPMS technique is a desirable tool for the multi‐elemental determination, characterization, and classification of alloys as forensic evidence. In this study, LIBS/LA‐ICPMS is validated for the forensic evaluation of lead‐free solder alloys, which form valuable...
Potential for DNA loss during collection and packaging of fired cartridge cases at a crime...
DNA recovery from fired cartridge cases (FCCs) found at a crime scene is complicated by the limited DNA amounts typically available for collection. While this challenge is unavoidable, recovery rates may be improved by optimizing handling and packaging processes to better preserv...