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Measuring factors associated with identification thresholds in fingerprint analysts
The goal of this research is to measure and identify factors associated with identification thresholds in fingerprint analysts. Conclusions reached in friction ridge comparisons require the application of individual thresholds. While previous studies have investigated the mechani...
An analysis of firearm legality and lethality in 625 U.S.‐based mass murders involving...
Understanding the relationship between firearm regulations and the lethality of mass murder involving firearms has implications for prevention efforts. We examined 625 incidents of mass murder involving firearms that occurred in the United States between 1900 and 2023. The string...
Comparison of culture‐dependent and ‐independent methods for effective post‐mortem...
The aim of this study was to compare culture‐dependent and ‐independent methods in microbial community analysis with a focus on post‐mortem microbiomes, particularly in forensic contexts. By utilizing full‐length 16S rRNA gene sequencing and propidium monoazide (PMA) treatment, w...
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Simple and nondestructive method to access and process material on coverslipped slides
The highly limiting nature of forensic evidence can, many times, force investigators and scientists to access nonoptimal sources of evidence such as slides from sexual assault evidence collection kits or archival slides from autopsies or hospital visits. These slides may contain ...
Toward a unified methodology for preliminary digital evidence assessment: Standardizing...
The increasing reliance on forensic investigations on digital evidence raises concerns about reliability, standardization, and misinterpretation. Inconsistent forensic evaluations necessitate a structured approach for examining digital evidence's strength impacting judicial ...
Traumatic brain injury graphing: A case study of Charles Whitman
Research has identified violent behavior (i.e., assault, murder, and suicide) as a possible sequela of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and repeated mild TBI (rmTBI). However, misconceptions about consciousness and its ability to control an injured brain, the diver...
Advanced digital image forensics: A hybrid framework for copy‐move forgery detection in...
Particularly in validating image integrity, advances in digital image analysis have profoundly affected forensic investigation. The growing reliance on digital image technology can be attributed in part to the broad availability of consistent and effective image‐capturing technol...
The hidden pathology: An autopsy diagnosis of unsuspected juvenile systemic lupus...
Juvenile‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is a severe autoimmune disorder that is rare but frequently manifests with multisystem involvement and can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. We present the case of an 18‐year‐old female who was diagnosed with JSLE post...
Fatal spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma in a patient on anticoagulant therapy
Spinal subdural hematoma (SSDH) is characterized by sudden onset neck and/or back pain, dysuria, and extremity impairment. The use of anticoagulants is a significant risk factor for SSDH, indicating that early diagnosis is crucial. However, achieving a timely diagnosis can be dif...
Mastering Measurement Uncertainty: From Theory to Practical Application
ANSI/ASB Standard 056 | Like any standard, there are a variety of ways to implement based on the laboratories scope. This webinar will discuss several approaches to implementation and provide helpful tools to ease the process.
ANSI/ASB BPR 122
