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Prevalence of organic gunshot residues in police vehicles [PDF]

open access: yesScience & Justice, 2020
The present study investigated the organic gunshot residue (OGSR) background level of police vehicles in Switzerland. Specimens from 64 vehicles belonging to two regional police services were collected and analysed by LC-MS in positive mode. The driver's and back seats were sampled separately to monitor potential differences between locations and to ...
Gassner, Anne-Laure, Weyermann, Céline
openaire   +4 more sources

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of an Amorphous and Photoluminescent Mixed Eu/Zr Coordination Compound, a Potential Marker for Gunshot Residues

open access: yesSci, 2022
Hydrogels based on mixed zirconium/europium ions and benzene tricarboxylic acid were synthesized by hydrothermal reaction. A solid glass-like material is formed upon drying, showing strong reddish luminescence. The system was characterized by solid-state
Ayla Roberta Borges Serra   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transforming a Poaching Hotspot: Embedded NGO Governance Between State and Community in Southern China

open access: yesPublic Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines how a local environmental NGO in southern China transformed Guantouling Hill, once a prominent poaching hotspot along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, into a recognised model of community‐based biodiversity conservation.
Zheng Lin, Miao Chen
wiley   +1 more source

Photoluminescent detection of lead dust in gunshot residue [PDF]

open access: yes
Gunshot residue (GSR) analysis is essential for the forensic investigation of shooting incidents, but oftentimes still slow, cumbersome, and with limited spatial resolution.
Lukas, Helmbrecht   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Digital surveillance of animals and nature recovery

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Digital surveillance technologies (DSTs) are widely applied in nature recovery for their potential to generate novel data on species and ecosystems through digital tracking, automation (e.g. from hazardous locations) and from newly recruited citizen scientists.
William M. Adams
wiley   +1 more source

Possibilities to Solve Scientific and Practical Tasks Using Results of Comparative Analysis of Gunshot Residues Formed when Shooting from Modern Models of Pistols Chambered for 9 x 19 mm (Luger)

open access: yesТеория и практика судебной экспертизы
The article provides substantiation for the pattern of occurrence of similar parameters of a shot phenomenon and characteristics of a gunshot residues when shooting from different models of pistols chambered for 9x19 mm (Luger).
I. V. Latyshov
doaj   +1 more source

Impact-disrupted gunshot residue: A sub-micron analysis using a novel collection protocol

open access: yesDefence Technology, 2017
The analysis of gunshot residue (GSR) has played an integral role within the legal system in relation to shooting cases. With a characteristic elemental composition of lead, antimony, barium, and a typically discriminative spheroidal morphology, the ...
V. Spathis
doaj   +1 more source

Methodological Features of Validating Forensic Expert Techniques

open access: yesТеория и практика судебной экспертизы, 2023
The article reviews and summarizes the experience of validating forensic expert techniques in the Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
A. I. Usov   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation as an ancillary treatment following nerve repair surgery

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Neuropathic pain after peripheral nerve injury severely degrades quality of life. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PN‐Stim) is cleared by the U.S, Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. This broad indication supports its potential use at the time of peripheral nerve repair in patients reporting ...
Shyam Maisuria   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of type of firearm and shooting distance on pattern distribution, particle dispersion and amount of gunshot residue

open access: yesEgyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2021
Background Evidence can be defined as the object’s availability and/or information that indicates whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. Gunshot residue (GSR) is an important evidence that can serve many roles in ballistic investigation such ...
Zainiharyati Mohd Zain   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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