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Assessing the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a tool in the detection of human DNA in...
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a highly sensitive and cost‐effective tool that is increasingly being applied to studies of biodiversity and species detection. This non‐invasive method relies on the collection of environmental samples that contain genetic material being shed into sur...
Permeation of human scent through laboratory examination gloves
It is generally accepted in the canine detection industry that a barrier (such as a glove) should be used between a human and evidence or canine training aids in order to prevent contamination and cross‐contamination as well as protect the handler from hazardous materials. Howeve...
Criminal mutilation homicides in Japan: Corpse dismemberment and disposal pattern types,...
This study examined the offender characteristics of criminal mutilation homicides in Japan for offender profiling. The current sample (N = 108) showed that the most typical offender was a male, in his 30s (age that observed most often), one‐person, and acquainted with the victim....
Technical reporting in digital forensics
One of the primary roles of a practitioner in the field of digital forensics (DF) is to conduct the examination of any lawfully seized digital device content and report upon any findings that may support an inquiry being conducted. While there are many intricacies to this task, i...
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Seasonal impact of scavenger guilds as taphonomic agents in central and northern Ontario,...
The process of human decomposition is driven by biological decomposers, mainly bacteria, vertebrates, and invertebrate scavengers. When vertebrate scavengers have access to a body, they can considerably accelerate decomposition through consumption of soft tissue and dispersal of ...
Comparative analysis of fetal pig decomposition processes in burials of variable depths...
This research examined the effects that the variables of burial depth and presence of plastic wrapping had on the decomposition rate of fetal pig (Sus scrofa) remains in a New England environment. The decomposition of 56 fetal pigs was observed in four independent variable groups...
Adult age‐at‐death estimation using the first rib: A simple probabilistic approach
Age‐at‐death estimation is a difficult task in fragmented or incomplete contexts. The generation and testing of methods are needed to identify their potential application in different types of osteological samples. This paper proposes a new method for age estimation using the fir...
Spatial frequency of randomly acquired characteristics on outsoles
The highest levels of source association in forensic footwear comparison rely on the agreement between randomly acquired characteristics (RACs) identified on questioned and exemplar test impressions. These features are presumed to be randomly acquired and independent. However, in...
Use of strontium isotope ratios in geolocation of Guatemalan population: Potential role in...
Within post‐conflict communities, attempts to identify and repatriate unidentified and missing individuals poses a difficult task. As current forensic strategies commonly lack the capacity to provide region of origin assessments, forensic anthropologists/investigators are often u...
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Membership in the Forensic Nursing Science Section
Forensic Nursing Science Section members represent the forensic specialist in nursing science, combining the principles and philosophies of the traditional forensic sciences and those of contemporary nursing in the clinical investigation of crime-related trauma, liability issues,...