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Misidentifications of alphanumeric characters in serial number restorations

J. R Waszczuka Centre for Forensic Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia;b Firearms Identification & Armoury Team, Australian Federal Police, Majura, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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L. Peacocka Centre for Forensic Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
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S. Chadwicka Centre for Forensic Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2006-9841
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P. Maynarda Centre for Forensic Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4953-9114
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J. Raymondc Science and Research Unit, Forensic Evidence & Technical Services Command, New South Wales Police Force, Sydney, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0691-4105
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C. Rouxa Centre for Forensic Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3610-420X
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Pages 168-188 | Received 09 Jul 2022, Accepted 06 Nov 2022, Published online: 06 Dec 2022

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