Effect of fabric washing on the presumptive identification of bloodstains.

abstract：:Teeth development is widely used for age estimation in forensic science. The aims of this study were as follows: first, to establish Indian data on canine and first premolar development for age estimation and second, to investigate population differences in teeth development. Orthopantomograms of 340 Indian children a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pathak HV,Dixit P,Shrigiriwar M,Bardale R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate quantification of DNA samples is an important step in obtaining accurate and reproducible short tandem repeat (STR) profiles. Quantitative real-time-PCR has improved the speed and accuracy of DNA quantification over earlier methods, albeit at significantly greater cost per reaction. Here, the performance of r...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Westring CG,Kristinsson R,Gilbert DM,Danielson PB

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forensically significant digital trace evidence that is frequently present in sectors of digital media not associated with allocated or deleted files. Modern digital forensic tools generally do not decompress such data unless a specific file with a recognized file type is first identified, potentially resulting in mis...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Garfinkel SL

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythrocyte acid phosphatase is a useful system for the crime laboratory for both fresh and degraded blood and bloodstains, provided the inherent problems of phenotyping this particular enzyme system are recognized. Because of the great number of variables affecting this enzyme system in vitro, phenotyping should not ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Zajac PL,Grunbaum BW

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive identification of human remains is often achieved by comparing antemortem and postmortem radiographs. Usually, radiographs contain a number of markers that can serve as reference for comparison, one of these markers is the trabecular bone pattern depicted in the roentgenograms. In the present case, densitomet...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Kahana T,Hiss J

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The RSID-saliva test and the SALIgAE-saliva test are two recently developed forensic saliva detection kits. In this study, we compared the sensitivity and the specificity of the two test kits with the Phadebas amylase test by analyzing amylases from various sources including human, animals, plants, and micro-organism....

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pang BC,Cheung BK

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the accuracy of contact and laser 3D scanners in tooth mark analysis. Ten dental casts were scanned with both 3D scanners. Seven linear measurements were made from the 3D images of dental casts and biting edges generated with DentalPrint© software (University of Granada, Gran...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Molina A,Martin-de-las-Heras S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low recovery rate of intact crania in conflict-related contexts necessitates the use of postcranial elements for ancestry estimation. This study aimed to develop a new method to discriminate between Korean and U.S. White casualties from the Korean War using vertebrae. Maximum body heights of C2 through L5 were measure...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Jeong Y,Jeong G,Pergande S,Lee K

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this article are to report experimental findings and to validate prior selected studies that examined handwriting comparisons and alcohol consumption. Subjects who participated in this experiment were given handwriting testing forms which were completed at assigned intervals throughout the testing peri...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Stinson MD

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absorption extraction on diatomaceous earth was examined and found to be compatible with typical postmortem blood specimens encountered in forensic toxicology. The effects of solvent, solvent volume, eluate flow rate, and pH on drug recovery and extract quality were investigated. It was concluded that the best method ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Logan BK,Stafford DT

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work compares epidemiological and sociological data on persons having committed suicide in 2002 and in 2012 through a retrospective study of every suicide case having led to an autopsy at the Institute for Forensic Medicine of Lyon in 2002 and in 2012. The study included sociodemographic data, medical data, and t...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Franchi A,Bagur J,Lemoine P,Maucort-Boulch D,Malicier D,Maujean G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a practical procedure for rapidly searching a large database of cocaine signatures to identify database entries that closely resemble a given reference cocaine exhibit using a personal computer (PC). The procedure takes advantage of the pattern recognition capability of the multilayer perceptron...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Casale JF,Watterson JW

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few sexual fatalities show ambiguous or conflicting evidence of manner of death or, in cases involving partners, of the partner's intent. In such equivocal cases, postmortem behavioral analysis and reconstruction aid in understanding what happened and provide an explainable basis for expert judgment and opinion, eve...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hazelwood RR,Dietz PE,Burgess AW

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To understand how time and temperature could affect latent fingerprints, wooden pallets were used to construct five units that each housed ten 60-watt incandescent light bulbs. Fingerprints were deposited on the top, middle, and base of the globes. The bulbs were powered on (except the control bulb in each unit) for 1...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Colella O,Miller M,Boone E,Buffington-Lester S,Curran FJ 3rd,Simmons T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated death (ID) (i.e., dying alone without anyone noticing for several days) has been suggested to be related to social isolation, mental disorder, and alcohol and/or drug abuse. A major transfer of patients with a mental disorder and/or alcohol and/or drug abuse from institutionalized care to treatment as outpati...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Thiblin IB,Fugelstad AB,Leifman AG,Romelsjö AP,Agren GS,Sorimachi Y

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Phenice method for the estimation of sex of an individual from the pelvis was tested on 198 individuals of known sex from the Terry collection by an individual with training in the technique, but no additional training in forensic anthropology. Sex was correctly estimated in 88.4% of all individuals and more accur...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ubelaker DH,Volk CG

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on the use of a surgically implanted device, an EBI osteostimulator, as a means of establishing the identification of a homicide victim. The use of such an appliance for securing positive identification has not been previously reported. Additionally we stress the importance of intensive and accurate excavati...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Bennett JL,Benedix DC

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The questionable reliability of the conventional procedures for detection of ingested drug packages triggered us to evaluate the accuracy of a method of contrast study of the bowel in 23 nonsurgically managed cocaine body-packers. A single dose (60 mL) of a water-soluble contrast compound (amidotrizoate + meglumine) w...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Marc B,Baud FJ,Aelion MJ,Gherardi R,Diamant-Berger O,Blery M,Bismuth C

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medico-legal death investigation in China has a long history that can be traced back to the Chhin era in the third century BC. We conducted a national study on the current medico-legal death investigation system in China. Our study showed that, at present, medico-legal death investigations in China are conducted by c....

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Chang L,Zhang B,Yan P,Fowler D,Li L

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, there has been a growing openness about the importance of human factors in forensic work. However, most of it focused on cognitive bias, and neglected issues of workplace wellness and stress. Forensic scientists work in a dynamic environment that includes common workplace pressures such as worklo...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Jeanguenat AM,Dror IE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated female experiences of stalking by former partners following the dissolution of heterosexual romantic relationships. It aimed to identify those characteristics of former partners that were associated with stalking as opposed to other post-relationship experiences of minor harassment or no-harass...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Roberts KA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of forensic age estimation in living subjects has grown over the last few years. In dental age estimation, tooth eruption is a parameter of developmental morphology that can be analyzed by either clinical examination or by evaluation of dental X-rays. In the present study, we determined the stage of wis...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Olze A,van Niekerk P,Schulz R,Schmeling A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four individuals died as the result of a propane explosion. As with many propane explosions, the question was raised as to the adequacy of the product's odorization after the autopsy studies had been conducted. In most cases, this question leads to litigation. Ethyl mercaptan is a widely used odorant for propane and w...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lowry WT,Gamse B,Armstrong AT,Corn JM,Juarez L,McDowell JL,Owens R

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure for the multisystem analysis of bloodstains using the simultaneous separation of the enzymes glyoxalase I, esterase D, and phosphoglucomutase has been developed. The amount of bloodstain required has therefore been reduced threefold without any loss in resolution and sensitivity. Bloodstains at least seven...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Wraxall BG,Stolorow MD

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores the usefulness of forensic medical examination (FME) irrespective of police request and police-reporting practices at a self-referral Sexual Assault Centre (SAC). The study is retrospective, descriptive: a 2-year series of cases from a Scandinavian SAC and corresponding police files. Among 354 SAC ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Nesvold H,Ormstad K,Friis S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malingering by proxy (MAL-BP) is a form of maltreatment that involves a caregiver who fabricates or induces signs or symptoms in a child, dependent adult, or pet in pursuit of external, tangible incentives. Rarely studied, MAL-BP has an unknown prevalence, and is a challenging diagnosis for healthcare professionals. T...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Amlani A,Grewal GS,Feldman MD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred thirty cases of sudden infant death occurring in Wayne County, Michigan, (population 2.7 million) were analyzed for possible drugs. The toxicological protocol has been outlined. Six cases were found to be positive, and in five of these the drugs found had been prescribed for a variety of illnesses. In one ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Smialek JE,Monforte JR

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, the authors discuss the problem of forensic authentication of digital audio recordings. Although forensic audio has been addressed in several articles, the existing approaches are focused on analog magnetic recordings, which are less prevalent because of the large amount of digital recorders available...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Faundez-Zanuy M,Lucena-Molina JJ,Hagmüller M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several nondestructive and semidestructive analyses were used to discriminate colorless transparent polyethylene bags. Transparent plastic bags made from low-density and linear low-density polyethylene usually contain antiblocking agents to prevent sticking of the film, which makes it difficult to open the mouths of p...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hashimoto T,Mizuhata M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celebratory gunfire injuries from "falling bullets" occur when guns are fired into the air during celebrations without realizing that this can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. Fatal celebratory gunfire injury is an uncommonly reported event in the continental United States. Our electronic database was querie...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rapkiewicz AV,Shuman MJ,Hutchins KD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00