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Assessing physical fit examinations of stabbed and torn textiles through a large dataset...
Several organizations have outlined the need for standardized methods for conducting physical fit comparisons. This study answers this call by developing and evaluating a systematic and transparent approach for examining, documenting, and interpreting textile physical fits, using...
Phenibut screening and quantification with liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry...
An analytical strategy for identification by an LC–MS/MS multitarget screening method and a suitable LC–MS/MS based quantification were developed for the psychotropic drug phenibut. The samples analyzed were collected during traffic control and were associated with driving under ...
Assessment of body fluid identification and DNA profiling after exposure to tropical...
Despite current advances in body fluid identification, there are few studies evaluating the effect of environmental conditions. The present work assessed the detection of body fluids, blood, semen, and saliva, through lateral flow immunochromatographic (LFI) tests, exposed to tro...
Cutaneous skin defects overlying tangential gunshot wounds: A case series
In examining deaths resulting from gunshot wounds, it is important to describe the wound pathway created by the projectile. Forensic pathologists must identify all entrance and exit wounds and account for all projectiles. Occasionally, confusion arises as to whether a skin defect...
Quantification of psilocin in human whole blood using liquid chromatography–tandem mass...
There has been burgeoning interest in psilocybin‐use for the treatment of various neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Psilocybin is mistakenly perceived as the principal pharmacologically active compound due to its high concentrations found in magic mushrooms; however, i...
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ICPUTRD: Image Cloud Platform for use in tagging and research on decomposition
Human decomposition studies aim to understand the various factors influencing human decay to assess the deceased and develop postmortem interval (PMI) estimation methods. These types of studies are typically conducted through physical experiments examining the deceased; however, ...
Experimental results on data analysis algorithms for extracting and interpreting edge...
A physical fit is an important observation that can result from the forensic analysis of trace evidence as it conveys a high degree of association between two items. However, physical fit examinations can be time‐consuming, and potential bias from analysts may affect judgment. To...
An innovative transfer DNA experimental design and qPCR assay to identify primary,...
"Touch DNA" is a form of trace DNA that is presumed to be deposited when an individual touches something and leaves behind DNA‐containing skin cells, sweat, or other fluids. While touch DNA is often the result of direct contact (i.e., primary transfer), it can also be i...
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New materials used for the synthesis of 2‐chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone seized from an...
Ketamine deemed as a psychoactive substance has gained popularity for recreational use owing to its hallucinogenic and dissociative effects. Understanding the synthetic processes of ketamine can provide essential clues for law enforcement officers against illicit ketamine manufac...
Analysis of friction ridge evidence for trace amounts of paracetamol in various...
The detection of potentially harmful substances presents a multifaceted challenge. On one hand, it can directly save lives, on the other, it can significantly aid and enhance police work, thereby increasing the effectiveness of investigations. The research conducted in this study...
Review of:Forensic genetic approaches for identification of human skeletal remains:...
The taphonomic impact of scavenger guilds in peri‐urban and rural regions of central and...
As a body decomposes in an outdoor environment, numerous taphonomic agents can act on the process of human decomposition. It is important to understand the impact of these agents as they can vary the rate of soft and hard tissue loss which may alter postmortem interval estimation...
Psychiatric disorders and management of sexual offenders in the prison psychiatric...
Since 2017, complaints of sexual violence have increased in France. At the same time, the management of sexual offenders has been at the center of international public health policies. The prevalence of mental disorders among sexual offenders is an essential field of research. Th...
Breaking point? An analysis of fatal stab wounds to the torso in Ireland between 2011 and...
This study examines the pattern of rib injuries occurring in cases of fatal torso stab wounds in Ireland between 2011 and 2018. It has been suggested by previous studies that rib fractures are not commonly sustained in stab wounds to the torso. We wanted to ascertain whether this...