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Anteromedial striatum and globus pallidus infarcts: Uncommon complications of cerebral...
Herniation of the temporal lobe through the tentorial notch often leads to compression of the ipsilateral posterior cerebral artery and stretching of the ipsilateral oculomotor nerve. Arterial compression classically results in infarcts of the inferior temporal and occipital lobe...
Three methods of estimating age‐at‐death using three different regions on the os coxa
Understanding population diversity is necessary for the development of forensic anthropology methods that address population affinity. The commonly used age‐at‐death estimation methods for adult skeletal remains are based on American data sets, which include individuals with both...
Statistical analysis of fingerprint first‐level detail using Bayesian networks
This study presented a large‐scale statistical examination of 168,974 tenprint records to evaluate whether pattern distribution across the fingers is random or exhibits structured interdependence, and whether sex‐related differences in pattern frequency exist. Two Bayesian networ...
A study on quantifying the individuality of fingerprints and the 3D feature distribution...
The hypothesis of fingerprint individuality continues to be debated due to limited empirical verification, impacting the scientific foundation of fingerprint identification. This study proposed a quantitative model for fingerprint individuality and investigated the three‐dimensio...
Beyond individual resilience: Organizational determinants of mental health outcomes for...
Enhancing malware detection and classification in network traffic using deep learning...
Malware detection and classification in network traffic is a critical challenge in cybersecurity, with evolving threats that traditional methods struggle to address. As network traffic becomes more complex, accurately identifying malicious activities while minimizing false positi...
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Forensic detection of medical image manipulation using PACS and DICOM artifacts
With the digitization of medical information, illegal activities such as medical crimes and insurance fraud through tampering have increased. Medical images are particularly vulnerable due to their nature as soft copies and their transmission over networks. National research inst...
Implications of uniparental disomy in forensic kinship testing: A case study of paternal...
In typical inheritance, a child receives one chromosome of each pair from each parent. In rare cases, however, both chromosomes may be inherited from the same parent, a phenomenon known as uniparental disomy (UPD). In forensic kinship testing, UPD can lead to Mendelian inconsiste...
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1, 2, 3 crimes you're out: Ocular‐motor methods for detecting deception in a multiple...
The ocular‐motor deception test (ODT) uses pupil dilations and reading behaviors to detect deception. It questions examinees on two illicit activities but classifies deception for only one. Previous studies demonstrate that the ODT discriminates between truthful and deceptive ind...
A behavioral health needs assessment and general psychological well‐being of digital and...
Research shows that digital forensic examiners experience high stress levels due to the nature of their jobs involving exposure to disturbing media. This study conducted a needs analysis by examining digital and multimedia forensic examiners' psychological well‐being, coping...
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Free to AAFS members - this webinar offers a comprehensive and engaging roadmap for students pursuing careers in forensic science. By blending historical context, accreditation standards, and practical strategies to help students navigate academic choices and develop essential skills, the viewer will take away tips for the successful transition from academia to a forensic laboratory career.
