Forensic osteological investigations in Kosovo.

abstract：:In this paper, we analyse mismatched technical conditions in training and testing phases of speaker recognition and their effect on forensic human and automatic speaker recognition. We use perceptual tests performed by non-experts and compare their performance with that of a baseline automatic speaker recognition syst...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Alexander A,Botti F,Dessimoz D,Drygajlo A

更新日期：2004-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2017, 47,600 overdose deaths were reported to be associated with the abuse of opioids, including prescription painkillers (e.g. oxycodone), opiates (e.g. heroin), or synthetic opioids (e.g. fentanyl) within the United States. The recent spike in the presence of synthetic opioids in lots of heroin distributed on the...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Angelini DJ,Biggs TD,Maughan MN,Feasel MG,Sisco E,Sekowski JW

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was performed to distinguish fatal from non-fatal blood concentrations of morphine. For this purpose, blood levels of free morphine and total morphine (free morphine plus morphine conjugates) in 207 cases of heroin-related deaths were compared to those in 27 drivers surviving opiate intoxication. The majorit...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Meissner C,Recker S,Reiter A,Friedrich HJ,Oehmichen M

更新日期：2002-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:In bitemark analysis the extent of distortion of both maxillary and mandibular arches and how one affects the other has not been studied. A single dentition was used to create 49 bites on unembalmed cadavers. Landmarks were placed on digital images of the bitemarks and scanned images of the biting dentition. A sample ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Sheets HD,Bush PJ,Bush MA

更新日期：2012-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibronectin, collagen type III, laminin, and cytokeratin 5 were visualized in normal skin and in skin showing early or advanced signs of autolytic decomposition to prove whether the immunohistochemical analysis of these antigens can provide useful information for an age-estimation of skin wounds obtained from putrifie...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Betz P,Nerlich A,Wilske J,Tübel J,Penning R,Eisenmenger W

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the prosecution and defence of drink-driving cases, forensic practitioners are often required to engage in various blood-alcohol calculations, such as whether or not the statutory limit was exceeded (e.g. 80mg/100mL, 0.08g/100mL or 0.80g/L). For this purpose, most forensic scientists utilize the Widmark equatio...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Maskell PD,Jones AW,Heymsfield SB,Shapses S,Johnston A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to test the diagnostic value of iron (Fe) in fresh water drowning by investigating the postmortem levels of hemodilution in drowning cases compared to control cases. Twenty-six typical fresh water drowning cases were selected from 128 immersion cases autopsied in our Department of Forensic Pat...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： de la Grandmaison GL,Leterreux M,Lasseuguette K,Alvarez JC,de Mazancourt P,Durigon M

更新日期：2006-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:With research providing conflicting results from different habitats across the globe, the effect of clothing on decomposition is unclear; some studies indicate clothing increases decomposition rate by facilitating increased insect activity, and others conclude clothing prolongs the decay process. In South Africa, such...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Spies MJ,Finaughty DA,Friedling LJ,Gibbon VE

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last 2 decades there has been a substantial increase in illicit drug consumption in North America. It has been repeatedly shown that the personal history of drug use is far from being accurate. Fearing legal consequences and embarrassment of admitted illicit substance use, most users tend to deny or, to und...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Klein J,Karaskov T,Koren G

更新日期：2000-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:By definition, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) requires diagnosis through exclusion by conducting an autopsy. To obtain a reliable diagnosis of this disease, an autopsy is essential. However, the frequency with which autopsies are conducted in Japan is not sufficient to meet the need associated with the diagnosis ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Sawaguchi A,Sawaguchi T,Matoba R,Togari H,Nakagawa S,Miyauchi J,Nishida H

更新日期：2002-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of ions in sphenoidal fluid can be a useful index for the diagnosis of drowning. We evaluated the reference ranges of non-drowning cases using statistical methods and three indices: sodium ion (Na+), summation of sodium and potassium ions (SUMNa+K), and summation of sodium, potassium and chloride ions (SUMNa+...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Yajima D,Inokuchi G,Makino Y,Motomura A,Chiba F,Torimitsu S,Yamaguchi R,Hoshioka Y,Malakienė D,Raudys R,Iwase H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to link criminal activity and identity using validated analytical approaches can be of great value to forensic scientists. Herein, the factors affecting the recovery and detection of inorganic and organic energetic material residues within chemically or physically enhanced fingermarks on paper and glass su...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Love C,Gilchrist E,Smith N,Barron L

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Obtaining palynological and other botanical evidence from murder victims is becoming part of routine mortuary protocol in the United Kingdom. Forensic pathologists are often keen to cooperate in the collection of classes of material that have, in the past, been considered to be of little importance in criminal investi...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Wiltshire PE

更新日期：2006-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive (certain, absolute) identification of human remains needs a scientific comparison between ante mortem and post-mortem biologic features, as fingerprint, odontological, radiological or DNA comparisons. X-rays comparison has been extensively used, usually comparing some peculiarities such as outlines of the bon...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Quatrehomme G,Biglia E,Padovani B,du Jardin P,Alunni V

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On Sunday 28 April 1996 a lone gunman killed and injured many people at the historic penal settlement ruins at Port Arthur in South Eastern Tasmania, Australia. Thirty-two victims were shot dead and 19 were injured in a short time inside a cafe and along the roadway leading to the site entrance. The gunman then took o...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Taylor PT,Wilson ME,Lyons TJ

更新日期：2002-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification in forensic anthropology and the definition of a biological profile in bioarchaeology are essential to each of those fields and use the same methodologies. Sex, age, stature and ancestry can be conclusive or dispensable, depending on the field. The Fordisc(®) 3.0 computer program was developed to aid in...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Guyomarc'h P,Bruzek J

更新日期：2011-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of cadavers (the main activity of forensic odontologists and anthropologists) is a crucial issue in forensic pathology, but the official entity of this problem is still poorly known in most countries, apart from a few American reports. In this article the authors present a descriptive study of unide...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Cattaneo C,Porta D,De Angelis D,Gibelli D,Poppa P,Grandi M

更新日期：2010-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The castor bean plant (Ricinus communis L.) or wonder tree is cultivated in many countries as an ornamental annual plant in gardens. The highest concentration of the lectin ricin is present in the seeds and pods. Ricin is considered as one of the most toxic natural poisons. Ricinine is a piperidine alkaloidal toxin pr...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Coopman V,De Leeuw M,Cordonnier J,Jacobs W

更新日期：2009-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the different types and quality of forensic evidence materials, their DNA content can vary substantially, and particularly low quantities can impact the results in an identification analysis. In this study, the quantity of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA was determined in a variety of materials using a previously...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Andréasson H,Nilsson M,Budowle B,Lundberg H,Allen M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Bayesian approach provides a unified and logical framework for the analysis of evidence and to provide results in the form of likelihood ratios (LR) from the forensic laboratory to court. In this contribution we want to clarify how the biometric scientist or laboratory can adapt their conventional biometric system...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Gonzalez-Rodriguez J,Fierrez-Aguilar J,Ramos-Castro D,Ortega-Garcia J

更新日期：2005-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:During a stabbing, apparel fabrics are usually damaged and may be penetrated. Despite numerous studies considering forces required to penetrate skin and human stabbing performance, none have systematically evaluated which variables affect severance appearance from a textile science perspective using a human stabbing p...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Cowper EJ,Carr DJ,Horsfall I,Fergusson SM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When a gun is fired, the majority of gunshot residues are deposited on the shooter's hands. But these residues disappear through contact with surfaces or washing. Therefore, the maximum time frame to find GSR on a suspect's hands is 8h. The mucus, inside of a nostril, forms a surface layer where they are trapped forei...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Aliste M,Chávez LG

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The colour of post-mortem lividity and control skin of 86 cadavers was measured spectrophotometrically to obtain L* (value), a* (chroma) and b* (hue) values. In addition, left heart blood (n = 58), right heart blood (n = 57) and blood from the femoral vein (n = 21) were measured. Using these data, we analysed the rela...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Usumoto Y,Kudo K,Tsuji A,Ihama Y,Ikeda N

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bodies of socially isolated people may remain undiscovered in their own houses for prolonged periods. Occasionally the body is in situ for sufficient time to become skeletonised, or partially so. Medico-legal investigation of these cases is complicated by degradation and contamination of evidence. Thus, a multidis...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Archer MS,Bassed RB,Briggs CA,Lynch MJ

更新日期：2005-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the immunoassay screening of pain management drugs, and the mass spectrometric confirmation of fentanyl in human hair. Hair specimens were screened for fentanyl, opiates (including oxycodone), tramadol, propoxyphene, carisoprodol, methadone, and benzodiazepines and any positive results were conf...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Moore C,Marinetti L,Coulter C,Crompton K

更新日期：2008-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Etizolam is a drug from the thienotriazoldiazepine class, widely prescribed as anxiolytic due to its apparently secure toxicological profile. Nevertheless, some recent cases of etizolam dependence, intoxications and fatalities associated to its abuse have been reported in the international literature. For this reason,...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Busardò FP,Di Trana A,Montanari E,Mauloni S,Tagliabracci A,Giorgetti R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated 40 patients who had died following open heart surgery between January 1990 and May 1992. Between this time, 703 open heart procedures were carried out at the University Medical School of Debrecen, 2nd Department of Surgery's Cardiac Surgery Unit with a mortality rate of 8.3%. We studied each individual...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Herczeg L,Gorombey S,Vaszily M

更新日期：1996-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigates the enhancement of footwear impressions prepared with soils from different locations on a variety of fabric surfaces with different morphology. Preliminary experiments using seventeen techniques were carried out and the best responding reagents were evaluated further. Results indicated that the...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Farrugia KJ,Bandey H,Dawson L,Daéid NN

更新日期：2012-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence of rare disease may be useful in the identification of unknown remains. Osteodystrophy is a condition commonly associated with chronic renal failure. The presence of renal osteodystrophy and medical artifacts associated with the treatment of kidney failure in human remains may provide information about the in...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： London MR,Libbey NP,Shemin DG,Chazan JA

更新日期：1994-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The AmpFlSTR Identifiler kit has recently been accepted for use in DNA databasing of forensic samples in the FBI's National DNA Index System. In the present study, we used this kit to analyze the allele distribution of 15 short tandem repeat markers (STR) in individuals living in Caracas city, Venezuela. The allele fr...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Chiurillo MA,Morales A,Mendes AM,Lander N,Tovar F,Fuentes A,Ramírez JL

更新日期：2003-09-09 00:00:00