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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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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 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...