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Influences of oils on the persistence and recovery of DNA
Trace DNA can be deposited onto a wide range of surface types which can include substrates with a coating of oil: examples being firearm components, power tools, and kitchen utensils. We report on the impacts of oil on DNA recovery and downstream DNA processing. Thumbprints were ...
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Evaluation of the ForenSeq™ MainstAY workflow for forensic DNA samples
This study evaluated the performance and limitations of the ForenSeq™ MainstAY chemistry on the MiSeq FGx® Sequencing System, which is approved for National DNA Index System (NDIS) use. This study included baseline performance, sensitivity and reproducibility studies, challenging...
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Toward a documentary standard for performance testing of terrestrial laser scanners used...
This paper documents efforts by members of the Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction (CSIR) subcommittee within the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, in collaboration with researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technolo...
Semen extraction efficiency and recovery before and after washing from reusable period...
When sexual assault evidence kits do not yield biological evidence demonstrating sexual contact, clothing such as undergarments is evaluated for the presence of semen. Menstrual underwear is a new type of undergarment and feminine product encountered as evidence in sexual assault...
Occupational burnout in forensic pathology practice: Balancing caseload, emotional...
This mixed‐methods study investigates occupational burnout among forensic pathologists in Pakistan, incorporating a quantitative survey of 250 participants and qualitative interviews with 20 pathologists. This study investigated burnout using the Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) a...
Development of artificial latent fingerprint solution using a novel lipid composition and...
Latent fingerprint research requires reproducible test materials that realistically mimic natural prints for the evaluation of development techniques. This study presents a novel artificial latent fingerprint solution that incorporates lipid components derived from the human body...
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A research‐focused framework for empirical method validation in digital and multimedia...
This article presents a research‐focused structured framework for validating empirical methods in digital and multimedia forensic science. Grounded in foundational principles from traditional forensic disciplines, the framework bridges methodological gaps by adapting validation s...
An experimental study of bullet mass and velocity and their relation to fracture patterns...
This study investigated relationships between bullet mass, velocity, kinetic energy (KE), and fracture propagation in flat bones. Sixty full metal jacketed 9‐mm bullets of different masses were fired at pig (Sus scrofa) scapulae. A chronograph measured bullet velocity prior to im...