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Postmortem submergence interval (PMSI) and human decomposition in anthropogenically constructed aqueous environments (pools, bathtubs, hot tubs, and spas)

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Postmortem decomposition changes of bodies in aquatic environments may offer valuable insights into the postmortem submergence interval (PMSI) for medicolegal death investigators. However, the effects of immersion on the onset of such changes are poorly understood.
Vienna C. Lam   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

From bias awareness to governance control: Regulating human factors across the forensic science evidence lifecycle

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Cognitive bias is widely recognized as a persistent source of error in forensic science, yet mitigation efforts continue to emphasize examiner awareness, ethical vigilance, and training‐based interventions. Empirical evidence from cognitive science demonstrates that such approaches are insufficient to reliably control bias under real‐world ...
Michael P. Kessler
wiley   +1 more source

Europium‐ and dysprosium‐modified strontium aluminate: A luminescent marker system for enhanced gunshot residue detection

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Forensic ballistics is essential in analyzing evidence from firearm use in criminal investigations, with gunshot residue (GSR) detection providing key information about the firearm and shooting conditions. Traditional methods like spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have limitations in sensitivity, cost, and accessibility ...
Paulo Tonin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insights from a six‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated crimes involving vulnerable population cases

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Hair analysis is a well‐established matrix in forensic toxicology, offering a valuable alternative or complement to traditional matrices in diverse contexts, including drug‐facilitated crimes (DFC), elder abuse, and accidental exposure in children.
Amandine Fort   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insights from a 6‐year hair drug analysis compendium in drug‐facilitated sexual assault cases

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Drug‐facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) may involve a diverse array of substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, and over‐the‐counter pharmaceuticals. Hair analysis has emerged as a valuable forensic tool, offering an extended window of detection spanning several months. However, interpreting drug concentrations in hair can
Amandine Fort   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐term regular follow‐up yields important benefits in forensic psychiatric patients with psychosis: A 2‐year longitudinal study on psychopathology, general health, quality of life, and functioning

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Forensic psychiatric patients often present with severe psychopathology, functional impairment, and poor quality of life. Longitudinal follow‐up studies in forensic psychiatric outpatient populations remain limited. The objective is to assess psychopathology, quality of life, global functioning, and general health in forensic psychiatric ...
Panagiota Bali   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Author Guidelines: The Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine (AJFSFM)

open access: yesArab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine, 2017
The Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine (AJFSFM) is a peer-reviewed, open access (CC BY-NC), international journal for publishing original contributions in various fields of forensic science.
Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine
doaj   +1 more source

Advancing fetal autopsy in cases of maceration: Underwater dissection technique and its forensic relevance

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Fetal autopsy remains essential for determining the cause of intrauterine death and for supporting clinical, genetic, and forensic evaluations. However, in cases of advanced maceration, autolysis severely compromises tissue integrity, often preventing adequate identification of anatomical structures and limiting the diagnostic and medico‐legal
Francesca Buffelli   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recovery of male DNA acquired from carrion‐feeding insects in a simulated sexual assault scenario

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract When bodies of sexual assault victims are discovered in advanced stages of decomposition, the recovery of direct DNA evidence is often compromised, posing a challenge in criminal investigations. This study aimed to determine insect colonization and succession patterns on pig carcasses inoculated with semen and to assess the feasibility of ...
Tinotenda Angel Mupfumi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance of DRNNAGE for macroscopic age‐at‐death estimation in contemporary Brazilian identified skeletons

open access: yesJournal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract In global forensic literature, methods for estimating age in young individuals are more commonly addressed than those applicable to adults. This trend is also evident in Brazil. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the DRNNAGE software for age estimation in Brazilian identified human skeletons. The sample consisted of 400 skeletons (
André Marquim Nogueira da Fonte Cornélio   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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