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Reducing use of seclusion on a male medium secure forensic ward

BMJ Open Quality
The reduction of restrictive practices is a priority for mental health inpatient services. Often such practices are considered to increase patients’ feelings of anger, loneliness, hopelessness and vulnerability.
Mark Hancock, David Francis Hunt, Kathryn Amy Rowsell, Ayodele Akinbola, Tsitsi Nyambayo, Zoe Jackson   +5 more
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Effects of chemical and biological warfare agent decontaminants on trace survival: Impact on fingermarks deposited on paper

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Chemical and biological events present a challenging environment for forensic scientists to perform their work. This research is the follow‐up of the previous article that investigated the impact of decontaminants on fingermarks deposited on glass.
Isabelle Radgen‐Morvant, Natalie Kummer, Christophe Curty, Olivier Delémont   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Deceptively Simple: Framing, Intuition, and Judicial Gatekeeping of Forensic Feature-Comparison Methods Evidence [PDF]

, 2018
This Article explains how courts have skirted the reliability problem of FCM evidence and argues that judges perceive the question of FCM evidence to be a simple problem that cross-examination can solve. Relying on insights from cognitive science to help
Moriarty, Jane Campbell
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Population‐specific validation of long bone linear discriminant analysis against morphoscopic pelvic methods for sex estimation in contemporary Italian skeletal remains

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Sex estimation represents a fundamental step in forensic identification protocols, traditionally relying on morphoscopic pelvic assessment. However, the increasing integration of machine learning approaches and population‐specific validation requirements necessitate comprehensive evaluation of alternative methodologies. This study provides the
Siam Knecht, Paolo Morandini, Lucie Biehler‐Gomez, Mustapha Ouladsine, Christophe Roman, Cristina Cattaneo, Pascal Adalian   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cross-examining suggestibility: memory, childhood, expertise - children’s testimony between psychological research and juridical practice [PDF]

, 2005
Although research into children’s eyewitness testimony has become more and more refined findings do not translate smoothly into practice. While competing scientific approaches produce complex results, practice is haunted by polarised debates that divert ...
Motzkau, Johanna
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Combining medial clavicular epiphysis ossification and clavicle length on conventional radiography for forensic age estimation: A multivariable regression approach

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Accurate age estimation is crucial in forensic contexts, yet current methods have limitations. This study evaluates whether integrating clavicle length with medial clavicular epiphysis (MCE) ossification improves age estimation on conventional chest radiographs.
Giorgio De Donno, Federica Mele, Valeria Santoro, Antonio Amato Stabile Ianora, Arnaldo Scardapane, Antonio De Donno   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serial maternal filicide as evidence of Munchausen syndrome by proxy

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP), or Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII), is a form of physical and emotional child abuse and maltreatment that remains frequently under‐detected due to a significant lack of clinical awareness. This case report aims to highlight the challenges of diagnosing MSBP, its impact on victims, and the ethical ...
Ahlem Mtiraoui, Oussama Ajmi, Asma Allaya, Amel Braham, Jaafar Nakhli   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using 3DF Zephyr to determine body‐worn camera position

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Photogrammetry has been used consistently in forensic settings to document crime scenes three‐dimensionally. Traditionally, a large number of still photos are taken, and information from those photos is used to create a three‐dimensional (3D) model.
Cheryl Fung, Eugene Liscio
wiley   +1 more source

The Use of Criminal Profilers in the Prosecution of Serial Killers [PDF]

, 2015
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the concept of criminal profiling in terms of serial killers in the United States. The research provided in this paper was found using the most recent research available on the topic.
van Aken, Chelsea
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A quantitative method to assess DNA extraction efficiency

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Obtaining an accepted minimum amount of extracted and purified DNA is critical for generating complete forensic short tandem repeat (STR) profiles. Certain sample types encountered in forensic laboratories may pose challenges in obtaining the desired target amount of extracted DNA, which can be compounded when an extraction yields low recovery,
Lauren E. Mullen, Erica L. Romsos, Peter M. Vallone   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source