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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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Impact of flunitrazepam on Calliphora vicina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) microbiome dynamics
This study explored the effects of flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine, on the microbiome diversity of Calliphora vicina Robineau‐Desvoidy, 1830 (Diptera: Calliphoridae). By examining the microbial shifts throughout developmental stages, the research contributes valuable data to the ...
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The effects of taphonomic color alteration upon skeletal recovery rates during surface...
Previous research shows that even expert‐level recovery teams can miss osteological evidence. The present research examined recovery rates and distances using dispersed nonhuman (pig [Sus scrofa], white‐tailed deer [Odocoileus virginianus], and mule deer [O. hemionus]) bones with...
Learning to localize image forgery using boundary‐preserving mask R‐CNN
Digital image manipulation is a growing concern in multimedia security. Many existing forgery detection methods struggle with accurately localizing manipulated regions — especially near boundaries — and often fail to generalize across different manipulation types. To address ...
A novel method for extracting forensic evidence from aluminum foil that has been used as...
The "Foil Impressioning" kit is a common lockpicking tool for pin‐tumbler locks. Using this kit includes assembling a shaped and grooved aluminum foil onto a blank key and inserting it into the keyhole. The lock can be opened by jiggling the tool both clockwise and coun...
FHL2 DNA methylation in tooth root surfaces as a tool for age estimation
Age‐at‐death estimation is critical in forensic investigations, particularly for skeletal and dental remains. Accurate age estimation is essential for constructing biological profiles in forensic investigations. DNA methylation, particularly in age‐related genes such as FHL2, has...
The Education of the Next Generation Forensic Scientist
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.
