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A novel approach for forensic identification of automotive paints using optical coherence...
Automotive paint is one of the most important evidence in solving vehicle‐related criminal cases. It contains the critical information about the suspected vehicle, providing essential clues for the investigation. In this study, a novel approach based on optical coherence tomograp...
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Diagnostic accuracy of paranasal sinus measurements on multislice computed tomography for...
This systematic review aimed to answer the question, "Are paranasal measurements obtained with multislice computed tomography able to accurately estimate sex?" This PROSPERO‐registered systematic review included six databases and gray literature. Meta‐analysis of linear...
Forensic diagnostic approach of peri‐volcanic area fatalities: About two cases at piton de...
The Piton de la Fournaise, located on the island of Reunion, is a particularly active volcano that gathers many observers during its eruptions. However, this activity, if not supervised, can involve many risks. During the eruption of Piton de la Fournaise in April 2021, two geolo...
The discriminative potential of palatal geometric analysis for sex discrimination and...
Previous 3D superimposition studies of digital scans of the human palate, using geometric and surface morphology comparisons, have shown its usefulness in assisting in the identification process, including its ability to distinguish identical twins. This study aimed to evaluate t...
Forensic cardiac device analysis at the Los Angeles County Department of the Coroner: A 20...
Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) store information continuously; however, the log of these devices is rarely analyzed in forensic practice. We retrospectively reviewed all cases referred for CIED interrogation by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner...
The burning maze: The potential value of the human bony labyrinth in estimating sex of...
Estimating sex from burnt human remains is a challenging task in bioanthropology, mainly due to their high level of alteration and fragmentation. Protected within the petrous part of the temporal bone, the bony labyrinth may be particularly valuable for assessing the sex of burnt...
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An examination of the sociodemographic and psychiatric characteristics of children who...
Penetrative and nonpenetrative sexual abuse can cause short‐ and long‐term psychiatric problems in victims. This study aimed to examine the sociodemographic characteristics and psychiatric diseases of children in Malatya, eastern Turkey, according to whether the abuse was penetra...