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Forensic aspects of water intoxication: Four case reports and review of relevant literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.021
Abstract: Water intoxication (WI) is a rare condition that originates from over-consumption of water, with a potentially fatal outcome. Increased water intake (polydipsia) is followed by urination of ...
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Nemanja Radojevic,
Bojana Bjelogrlic,
Vuk Aleksic,
Nemanja Rancic,
Mira Samardzic,
Stojan Petkovic,
Slobodan Savic
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Review article
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06 February 2012 |
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Studying survivors of near-lethal suicide attempts as a proxy for completed suicide in prisons
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.022
Abstract: Suicides in prisons are common. There is a pressing need to understand more about the causes and prevention of prisoner suicides. A particularly informative approach is through studying surv...
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Adrienne Rivlin,
Seena Fazel,
Lisa Marzano,
Keith Hawton
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06 February 2012 |
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Experimental forensic scenes for the characterization of ground-penetrating radar wave response
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.025
Abstract: Over the last few decades, the use of non-intrusive geophysical techniques, which allows for coverage of an entire crime scene in a reasonable amount of time, in forensic investigation has i...
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Mercedes Solla,
Belén Riveiro,
Marcos X. Álvarez,
Pedro Arias
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06 February 2012 |
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Development of an immunoassay for the differentiation of menstrual blood from peripheral blood
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.020
Abstract: Forensic identification of body fluids is a crucial aspect of the discipline. To date, there are no robust tests to make a distinction between menstrual blood and peripheral blood. Past tech...
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Danielle Gray,
Nunzianda Frascione,
Barbara Daniel
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06 February 2012 |
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The first international proficiency test on ketamine and norketamine in hair
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.017
Abstract: This paper discusses the organization of the first international proficiency test (PT) programme on ketamine (K) and norketamine (NK) in hair samples. The primary objective of the programme ...
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Vicky W.M. Lee,
Jack Y.K. Cheng,
Samuel T.C. Cheung,
Yiu-chung Wong,
Della W.M. Sin
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03 February 2012 |
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Quantitative analysis of methamphetamine in hair of children removed from clandestine laboratories – Evidence of passive exposure?
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.003
Abstract: In New Zealand many children have been removed from clandestine laboratories following Police intervention. In the last few years it has become standard procedure that these children have ha...
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T. Bassindale
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03 February 2012 |
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Morphology of preimaginal stages of Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 (Diptera, Calliphoridae): A comparative study
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.009
Abstract: A comparative morphological study of preimaginal stages (larvae and pupae) of Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 is presented. The entomological samples came from laboratory colonies ...
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Nicolás Ubero-Pascal,
Raquel López-Esclapez,
María-Dolores García,
María-Isabel Arnaldos
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02 February 2012 |
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Three-dimensional computer-assisted craniometrics: A comparison of the uncertainty in measurement induced by surface reconstruction performed by two computer programs
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.008
Abstract: Digital investigation of anthropological material through computed tomography (CT) offers several new opportunities in morphometrics. However, an object measured with computer-assisted metho...
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Pierre Guyomarc’h,
Frédéric Santos,
Bruno Dutailly,
Pascal Desbarats,
Christophe Bou,
Hélène Coqueugniot
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01 February 2012 |
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Score-based likelihood ratios for handwriting evidence
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.009
Abstract: Score-based approaches for computing forensic likelihood ratios are becoming more prevalent in the forensic literature. When two items of evidential value are entangled via a scorefunction, ...
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Amanda B. Hepler,
Christopher P. Saunders,
Linda J. Davis,
JoAnn Buscaglia
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01 February 2012 |
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Styryl dye coated metal oxide powders for the detection of latent fingermarks on non-porous surfaces
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.006
Abstract: Conventional fingermark powders rely on contrast induced by absorption/reflection (e.g. black powder) or luminescence in the visible region (e.g. Blitz Green®). In most cases, these powders ...
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Scott Chadwick,
Philip Maynard,
Paul Kirkbride,
Chris Lennard,
Andrew McDonagh,
Xanthe Spindler,
Claude Roux
et al.
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30 January 2012 |
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Investigation of morphine and morphine glucuronide levels and cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 2D6 genotype in codeine-related deaths
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.019
Abstract: Compared to morphine and morphine-6-glucuronide (M6G), codeine and its other major metabolites codeine-6-glucuronide and norcodeine have weak affinity to opioid μ-receptors. Analgesic effect...
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Joachim Frost,
Arne Helland,
Ivar S. Nordrum,
Lars Slørdal
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30 January 2012 |
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Establishing forensic search methodologies and geophysical surveying for the detection of clandestine graves in coastal beach environments
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.010
Abstract: A 2010 UK police search for a clandestine burial highlighted the need for more information and quantitative data to aid coastal beach searches. This study aimed to address this by establishi...
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Jamie K. Pringle,
Claire Holland,
Katie Szkornik,
Mark Harrison
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Short communication
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30 January 2012 |
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Evaluation of human brain damage in fatalities due to extreme environmental temperature by quantification of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), S100β and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) immunoreactivities
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.015
Abstract: Fatalities due to extreme environmental temperatures involving hypothermia (cold exposure) and hyperthermia (heat stroke) might present with poor or nonspecific morphological pathologies, wh...
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Qi Wang,
Takaki Ishikawa,
Tomomi Michiue,
Bao-Li Zhu,
Da-Wei Guan,
Hitoshi Maeda
et al.
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30 January 2012 |
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Evaluation of postmortem redistribution phenomena for commonly encountered drugs
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.016
Abstract: We described the findings of a study into the post-mortem redistribution (PMR) of 76 drugs found in 129 drug-related cases between 2006 and 2009. Seventy six drugs (psychotropic drugs (n=14)...
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Eunyoung Han,
Eunmi Kim,
Hyojeong Hong,
Sujin Jeong,
Jihyun Kim,
Sangwhan In,
Heesun Chung,
Sangki Lee
et al.
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30 January 2012 |
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Factitious disorder comorbid with bipolar I disorder. A case report
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.011
Abstract: We describe a case of factitious disorder with physical and psychological symptoms comorbid with bipolar I disorder in a 37-year-old woman. Since the onset of bipolar disorder, which occurre...
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Antonio Del Casale,
Stefano Ferracuti,
Chiara Rapinesi,
Daniele Serata,
Alessio Simonetti,
Matteo Caloro,
Paolo Roma,
Valeria Savoja,
Georgios D. Kotzalidis,
Gabriele Sani,
Roberto Tatarelli,
Paolo Girardi
et al.
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Short communication
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30 January 2012 |
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Detection of drugs of abuse in simultaneously collected oral fluid, urine and blood from Norwegian drug drivers
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.001
Abstract: Blood and urine samples are collected when the Norwegian police apprehend a person suspected of driving under the influence of drugs other than alcohol. Impairment is judged from the finding...
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V. Vindenes,
H.M.E. Lund,
W. Andresen,
H. Gjerde,
S.E. Ikdahl,
A.S. Christophersen,
E.L. Øiestad
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30 January 2012 |
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The use of moxibustion scars in the identification of individuals in forensic medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.016
Abstract: The use of moxibustion today does not only take place in Eastern Asia, but recently also in Europe and the United States. Moxibustion scars are often seen in autopsy cases in Japan. However,...
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Masaaki Sakabe,
Daisuke Miyamori,
Stuart Mclean,
Natsuko Shinmen,
Hideaki Kato,
Kanji Yoshimoto,
Hiroshi Ikegaya
et al.
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Short communication
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27 January 2012 |
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A study of quantitative comparisons of photographs and video images based on landmark derived feature vectors
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.014
Abstract: An abundunce of surveillance cameras highlights the necessity of identifying individuals recorded. Images captured are often unintelligible and are unable to provide irrefutable identificati...
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Krista F. Kleinberg,
J. Paul Siebert
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27 January 2012 |
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Quantitative monitoring of corticosteroids in cosmetic products manufactured in Korea using LC–MS/MS
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.011
Abstract: Some cosmetic products manufactured in Korea for the treatment of eczema, seborrhea and psoriasis have been suspected to contain anti-inflammatory corticosteroids such as prednisolone, hydro...
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Yun Sik Nam,
Il Keun Kwon,
Yeonhee Lee,
Kang-Bong Lee
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Short communication
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27 January 2012 |
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Maximum flight velocity of blood drops in analysing blood traces
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.005
Abstract: When analysing blood spatters, traces often occur which regarding the collision angle, cannot be allocated to any supposed centre of origin. Drops following highly curved (ballistic) traject...
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Beat P. Kneubuehl
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25 January 2012 |
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Screening and quantification of antipsychotic drugs in human brain tissue by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Application to postmortem diagnostics of forensic interest
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.002
Abstract: A quantitative LC–MS/MS method has been developed for the simultaneous determination of 17 antipsychotic drugs in human postmortem brain tissue. Sample preparation was performed using Hybrid...
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M. Carmen Sampedro,
Nora Unceta,
Alberto Gómez-Caballero,
Luis F. Callado,
Benito Morentin,
M. Aranzazu Goicolea,
J. Javier Meana,
Ramón J. Barrio
et al.
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24 January 2012 |
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Experimental study of the expansion dynamic of 9 mm Parabellum hollow point projectiles in ballistic gelatin
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.007
Abstract: We study in this paper the expanding behaviour of hollow point 9mm Parabellum projectiles (Hornady XTP® and Speer Gold Dot®). We defined a deformation rate that takes into account both the d...
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F. Bresson,
J. Ducouret,
J. Peyré,
C. Maréchal,
R. Delille,
T. Colard,
X. Demondion
et al.
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24 January 2012 |
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Informing the judgments of fingerprint analysts using quality metric and statistical assessment tools
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.017
Abstract: The aim of this research was to evaluate how fingerprint analysts would incorporate information from newly developed tools into their decision making processes. Specifically, we assessed eff...
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Glenn Langenburg,
Christophe Champod,
Thibault Genessay
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24 January 2012 |
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Anabolic androgenic steroids in police cases in Sweden 1999–2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2012.01.004
Abstract: Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are considered drugs of abuse and are controlled substances in Sweden since 1999. Traditionally AAS have been used by elite athletes to enhance performance...
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Yvonne Lood,
Arne Eklund,
Mats Garle,
Johan Ahlner
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24 January 2012 |
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Dental age estimation from the developmental stage of the third molars in western Chinese population
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.015
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide reference data about estimating dental age from third molars of the western Chinese population for comparing with other populations and being applied ...
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Guo Li,
Jiayin Ren,
Shuping Zhao,
Yuanyuan Liu,
Na Li,
Wanhong Wu,
Shanshan Yuan,
Hu Wang
et al.
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24 January 2012 |
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Separation and structural characterization of the synthetic cannabinoids JWH-412 and 1-[(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indol-3yl]-(4-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)methanone using GC–MS, NMR analysis and a flash chromatography system
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.010
Abstract: The ‘herbal highs’ market continues to boom. The added synthetic cannabinoids are often exchanged for another one with a high frequency to stay at least one step ahead of legal restrictions....
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Bjoern Moosmann,
Stefan Kneisel,
Ulrich Girreser,
Volker Brecht,
Folker Westphal,
Volker Auwärter
et al.
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Short communication
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20 January 2012 |
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Application of Kvaal et al.’s age estimation method to panoramic radiographs from Turkish individuals
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.012
Abstract: Age estimation of living adult individuals can be accomplished with limited methods. Radiographic dental methods based on the pulpal narrowing with secondary dentin formation have been prese...
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Hümeyra Özge Erbudak,
Murat Özbek,
Serdar Uysal,
Erdem Karabulut
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19 January 2012 |
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A study of the evaporation of a solvent from a solution—Application to writing ink aging
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.008
Abstract: When writing ink is placed on a substrate, a drying process begins. This process is dependent on the composition of the ink and of the substrate. Lociciro et al. provide an equation that de...
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Antonio A. Cantú
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19 January 2012 |
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Real-time PCR detection and quantification of elephantid DNA: Species identification for highly processed samples associated with the ivory trade
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.006
Abstract: The ivory industry is the single most serious threat to global elephant populations. A highly sensitive, species-specific real-time PCR assay has been developed to detect and quantify Africa...
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Kristyne Michelle Wozney,
Paul J. Wilson
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18 January 2012 |
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Mineralization of mandibular third molars can estimate chronological age—Brazilian indices
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.013
Abstract: Forensic age estimation is an important element of anthropological research, as it produces one of the primary sources of data that researchers use to establish the identity of a person livi...
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Fernando Toledo de Oliveira,
Ana Lúcia Álvares Capelozza,
José Roberto Pereira Lauris,
Izabel Regina Fischer Rubira de Bullen
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18 January 2012 |
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The PMMA epidemic in Norway: Comparison of fatal and non-fatal intoxications
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.014
Abstract: During a 6 month period (July 2010–January 2011) we observed 12 fatal intoxications and 22 non-fatal cases related to the drug paramethoxymethamphetamine (PMMA) in Norway (4.8 mill inhabitan...
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Merete Vevelstad,
Elisabeth Leere Øiestad,
Gerrit Middelkoop,
Inger Hasvold,
Peer Lilleng,
Gerd Jorunn M. Delaveris,
Tormod Eggen,
Jørg Mørland,
Marianne Arnestad
et al.
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18 January 2012 |
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Detection of fingermarks by colloidal gold (MMD/SMD) – beyond the pH 3 limit
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.024
Abstract: This work is part of a continuing goal to improve the multimetal deposition technique (MMD), as well as the single-metal deposition (SMD), to make them more robust, more user-friendly, and l...
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Andy Becue,
Aurèle Scoundrianos,
Sébastien Moret
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10 January 2012 |
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Fundamental studies of bloodstain formation and characteristics
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.002
Abstract: A detailed understanding of blood droplet impact dynamics and stain formation is an essential prerequisite to the interpretation of both individual bloodstains and spatter patterns. The curr...
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Craig D. Adam
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09 January 2012 |
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Comparison of quantitative PCR and culture-based methods for evaluating dispersal of Bacillus thuringiensis endospores at a bioterrorism hoax crime scene
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.003
Abstract: Since the anthrax mail attacks of 2001, law enforcement agencies have processed thousands of suspicious mail incidents globally, many of which are hoax bioterrorism threats. Bio-insecticide ...
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Taryn Crighton,
Rebecca Hoile,
Nicholas V. Coleman
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09 January 2012 |
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Identification process in mass graves from the Spanish Civil War II
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.021
Abstract: The identification process of a mass grave from the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) is presented. The presumed location of the grave, as well as the presumed number and identities of the perso...
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Luis Ríos,
Almudena García-Rubio,
Berta Martínez,
Andrea Alonso,
Jorge Puente
et al.
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Short communication
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09 January 2012 |
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Quantitative determination of sibutramine in adulterated herbal slimming formulations by TLC-image analysis method
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.004
Abstract: A simple thin layer chromatographic (TLC)-image analysis method was developed for rapid determination and quantitation of sibutramine hydrochloride (SH) adulterated in herbal slimming produc...
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Panadda Phattanawasin,
Uthai Sotanaphun,
Tasamaporn Sukwattanasinit,
Jariya Akkarawaranthorn,
Sarunyaporn Kitchaiya
et al.
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09 January 2012 |
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Evaluation of the catalytic decomposition of H2O2 through use of organo-metallic complexes – A potential link to the luminol presumptive blood test
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.005
Abstract: Forensic scientists use several presumptive tests to detect latent blood stains at crime scenes; one of the most recognizable being the luminol reagent. Luminol, under basic conditions, reac...
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Thomas J. Soderquist,
Olivia M. Chesniak,
Matthew R. Witt,
Alan Paramo,
Victoria A. Keeling,
Jason J. Keleher
et al.
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09 January 2012 |
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Raman spectroscopy and laser desorption mass spectrometry for minimal destructive forensic analysis of black and color inkjet printed documents
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.12.001
Abstract: Inkjet ink analysis is the best way to discriminate between printed documents, or even though more difficult, to connect an inkjet printed document with a brand or model of printers. Raman s...
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Laetitia Heudt,
Delphine Debois,
Tyler A. Zimmerman,
Laurent Köhler,
Fouzia Bano,
Franck Partouche,
Anne-Sophie Duwez,
Bernard Gilbert,
Edwin De Pauw
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09 January 2012 |
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Fatal hypernatraemia after laparoscopic treatment of hydatid liver cyst: Medical and legal concerns of a rare complication
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.029
Abstract: A case of fatal hypernatraemia after laparoscopic treatment of hydatid livers cysts is presented in order to highlight the risks associated with the implementation of newer techniques and th...
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Manolis Michalodimitrakis,
Despoina Nathena,
Anna Mavroforou,
Asteria Papavdi,
Elena F. Kranioti
et al.
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Short communication
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04 January 2012 |
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Estimating sex of the human skeleton based on metrics of the sternum
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.034
Abstract: Estimating the sex of skeletal remains is critical in creating the biological profile of an adult individual. Previous research has shown that analyzing the sternum may lead to an accurate e...
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Rosanne Bongiovanni,
M. Katherine Spradley
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Short communication
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30 December 2011 |
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Do century-specific equations provide better estimates of stature? A test of the 19–20th century boundary for the stature estimation feature in Fordisc 3.0
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.026
Abstract: A sample (n=28) from the Terry Collection was selected to include only White males who were born and had their entire growth and development period before 1900 to assess the effects year of ...
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John Albanese,
Stephanie E. Osley,
Andrew Tuck
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Short communication
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29 December 2011 |
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Estimation of age at death from the pubic symphysis and the auricular surface of the ilium using a smoothing procedure
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.031
Abstract: We discuss here the estimation of age at death from two indicators (pubic symphysis and the sacro-pelvic surface of the ilium) based on four different osteological series from Portugal, Grea...
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Rui Martins,
Paulo Eduardo Oliveira,
Aurore Schmitt
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Short communication
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29 December 2011 |
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Spatial patterning of vulture scavenged human remains
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.030
Abstract: This article presents the results of a pilot study on the effects of vulture modification to human remains. A donated body from the Willed Body Donation Program was placed at the Forensic An...
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M. Katherine Spradley,
Michelle D. Hamilton,
Alberto Giordano
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28 December 2011 |
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First practical applications of eye temperature measurements for estimation of the time of death in casework. Report of three cases
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.027
Abstract: This paper presents first three successive cases of death where at scene measurements of the internal eyeball temperature soon after death allowed to precisely estimate the times of deaths b...
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Michał Kaliszan
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Short communication
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26 December 2011 |
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Analyses of sexual dimorphism of reconstructed pelvic computed tomography images of contemporary Japanese using curvature of the greater sciatic notch, pubic arch and greater pelvis
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.032
Abstract: Three-dimensional pelvic images were reconstructed from multi-slice CT data of contemporary Japanese (males: 124; females: 104, 25–92 years old), and curvature analysis to examine sexual dim...
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Hitoshi Biwasaka,
Yasuhiro Aoki,
Kei Sato,
Toyohisa Tanijiri,
Sachiko Fujita,
Koji Dewa,
Kunihiro Yoshioka,
Makiko Tomabechi
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Short communication
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26 December 2011 |
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Diploe thickness and cranial dimensions in males and females in mid-Anatolian population: An MRI study
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.033
Abstract: Background: The objective of this study is the classification of the thickness of diploe and dimensions of cranium at different points of cranium in men and women according to age groups. Ma...
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Vedat Sabancıoğulları,
Mehmet İlkay Koşar,
İsmail Şalk,
Fatma Hayat Erdil,
İbrahim Öztoprak,
Mehmet Çimen
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Short communication
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26 December 2011 |
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Nature, frequency and duration of genital lesions after consensual sexual intercourse—Implications for legal proceedings
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.028
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to make a normative description of the nature and duration of genital lesions sustained during consensual sexual intercourse, using the three most co...
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Birgitte Schmidt Astrup,
Pernille Ravn,
Jens Lauritsen,
Jørgen Lange Thomsen
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22 December 2011 |
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Managing commingled remains from mass graves: Considerations, implications and recommendations from a human rights case in Chile
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.035
Abstract: This paper focuses on a little discussed part of Chilean history and the efforts to resolve Human Rights cases from the period 1973 to 1990. A case file is presented to illustrate the differ...
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Claudia Garrido Varas,
Marisol Intriago Leiva
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Short communication
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22 December 2011 |
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Adult Fanniidae associated to pig carcasses during the winter season in a semiarid environment: Initial examination of their potential as complementary PMI indicators
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.019
Abstract: Besides the dominant necrophagous dipteran of the families Sarcophagidae and Calliphoridae usually used for post mortem interval (PMI) estimations, species of other families such as Fanniida...
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Fernando H. Aballay,
M. Cecilia Domínguez,
Florencia Fernández Campón
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Short communication
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21 December 2011 |
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Comments on “The database search problem” with respect to a recent publication in Forensic Science International
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.023
In a recent paper in Forensic Science International the so-called “database search problem” or “database debate” is addressed, and the existing arguments within this debate are illustrated with the u...
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Anders Nordgaard,
Karin Hedberg,
Christina Widén,
Ricky Ansell
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Correspondence
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20 December 2011 |
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The effect of sodium fluoride preservative and storage temperature on the stability of cocaine in horse blood, sheep vitreous and deer muscle
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.001
Abstract: The in vitro stability of cocaine in horse blood, sheep vitreous humour (VH) and homogenised deer muscle is described. The stability of cocaine in horse blood was of interest because many to...
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Kelly A. Rees,
Nicola S. Jones,
Poppy A. McLaughlin,
Saskia Seulin,
Vilma Leyton,
Mauricio Yonamine,
M. David Osselton
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20 December 2011 |
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The effect of sodium fluoride preservative and storage temperature on the stability of 6-acetylmorphine in horse blood, sheep vitreous and deer muscle
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.002
Abstract: This study examined the in vitro stability of 6-acetylmorphine (6AM) in horse blood, sheep vitreous humour (VH) and homogenised deer muscle stored under different storage conditions. The sta...
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Kelly A. Rees,
Nicola S. Jones,
Poppy A. McLaughlin,
M. David Osselton
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20 December 2011 |
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Molecular autopsy in young sudden cardiac death victims with suspected cardiomyopathy
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.020
Abstract: The aim of this investigation was to identify and characterise pathogenic mutations in a sudden cardiac death (SCD) cohort suspected of cardiomyopathy in persons aged 0–40 years. The study m...
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M.K. Larsen,
P.H. Nissen,
K.E. Berge,
T.P. Leren,
I.B. Kristensen,
H.K. Jensen,
J. Banner
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16 December 2011 |
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Concentrations of trace element in human dentin by sex and age
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.012
Abstract: Teeth are recently drawing attention for their potential as biological modeling investigation samples due to their ability to be collected and their slow substance metabolism. There is no ac...
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Akiko Kumagai,
Yuji Fujita,
Shigeatsu Endo,
Kazuyoshi Itai
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16 December 2011 |
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The modern holy shroud
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.025
Abstract: Testimonies disclosed that a 44-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a truck while she was roaming on the motorway; at the time of collision, the truck was travelling at a speed of abou...
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Bettina Schrag,
Sophie Pitteloud,
Beat Horisberger,
Tony Fracasso,
Patrice Mangin
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Short communication
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15 December 2011 |
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Sex assessment using measurements of the first lumbar vertebra
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.022
Abstract: Sex determination is a vital part of the medico-legal system but can be difficult in cases where the integrity of the body has been compromised. The purpose of this study was to develop a te...
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Wen Xu Zheng,
Fu Bo Cheng,
Kai Liang Cheng,
Yong Tian,
Ying Lai,
Wen Song Zhang,
Ya Juan Zheng,
You Qiong Li
et al.
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Short communication
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15 December 2011 |
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Foreign object ingestion in complex suicide: A case report and review of the literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.015
Abstract: Foreign body ingestion frequently occurs accidentally in the paediatric population as well as intentionally in prisoners to achieve hospitalisation, but is relatively uncommon in forensic ca...
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Fidelia Cascini,
Francesca Longo,
Matteo Polacco,
Ilaria Scafetta
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Short communication
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14 December 2011 |
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Estimation of stature from static and dynamic footprints
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.018
Abstract: The ability to estimate accurately from known parameters is a fundamental aspect of science and is evident as an emerging approach in the area of footprints and stature estimation within the...
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Sarah Reel,
Simon Rouse,
Wesley Vernon OBE,
Patrick Doherty
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Short communication
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12 December 2011 |
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Estimation of sex from sternal measurements in a Western Australian population
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.008
Abstract: In Australia, particularly Western Australia, there is a relative paucity of contemporary population-specific morphometric standards for the estimation of sex from unknown skeletal remains. ...
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Daniel Franklin,
Ambika Flavel,
Algis Kuliukas,
Andrea Cardini,
Murray K. Marks,
Charles Oxnard,
Paul O’Higgins
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Short communication
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12 December 2011 |
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An assessment of early mandibular growth
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.11.014
Abstract: Quantification of skeletal data has been shown to be an effective and reliable method of demonstrating variation in human growth as well as for monitoring and interpreting growth. In South A...
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E.F. Hutchinson,
E.N. L’Abbé,
A.C. Oettlé
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09 December 2011 |