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Regional variations in left ventricular myocyte diameter and nuclear length in post mortem population: implications in assessing myocyte hypertrophy
Jack Garland, Melissa Thompson, Benjamin Ondruschka, Ugo Da Broi & Rexson Tse
Published online: 03 Jun 2024
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Genotype characteristics of Y-chromosome in the Balkan population: review of haplogroup frequencies
Renata Jankova, Ivana Jovcevska, Katarina Kouter, Silvana Filipova & Alja Videtič Paska
Published online: 02 Jun 2024
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3D dental records in Australian dental practice – a hidden gold mine for forensic identification
Harry Perkins, Toby Hughes, Alex Forrest & Denice Higgins
Published online: 29 May 2024
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Post-mortem intervals estimation by determination of insect diversity
Esha Hamid, Saffora Riaz, Maira Munir & Farkhanda Manzoor
Published online: 29 May 2024
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Reference genes to normalize body fluid identification data obtained using RT-qPCR
Courtney R.H. Lynch & Rachel Fleming
Published online: 20 May 2024
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Sequencing DNA sampling and fingerprint development using DNA-free consumables: fingermark obliteration versus DNA recovery is not a zero-sum game
Julie Gardiner, Michael Banasiak & Matt N. Krosch
Published online: 28 Apr 2024
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The application of statistical and novel unsupervised machine learning methodology to forensic hair analysis
Melissa Airlie, James Robertson, Wanli Ma & Elizabeth Brooks
Published online: 22 Apr 2024
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Wounding potential of muzzle-loaded projectiles discharged from unmodified blank pistols
Wen-Nan Yu & Hsien-Hui Meng
Published online: 18 Apr 2024
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Quantification of total human DNA using qPCR in mixture samples of Crimes Against Sexual Freedom to estimate the success of analysis with autosomal STRs and Y-STRs
Edher Llamocca, Erik Mercado, María E. Bermejo, Bruce Budowle & Carlos D. Neyra-Rivera
Published online: 11 Apr 2024
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Investigative opportunities from smart heating technology: a preliminary evaluation
Graeme Horsman
Published online: 27 Mar 2024
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Comparing endpoint and real-time PCR for forensic body fluid identification
Courtney R. H. Lynch & Rachel Fleming
Published online: 25 Mar 2024
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Classification of Malaysian individuals using Fordisc 3 based on four craniofacial measurements
Salina Hisham & Mohamad Azaini Ibrahim
Published online: 24 Mar 2024
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Age estimation by hand and wrist radiographs using the Greulich and Pyle method in a southern Thailand population
Suttiwat Jeamtrakool, Phuwadon Duangto, Pornpat Theerasopon, Chairat Charoemratrote & Pennipat Nabheerong
Published online: 07 Mar 2024
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Using Bayes factors to limit forensic testimony to forensics: composite hypotheses
Joseph B. Kadane & Anders Nordgaard
Published online: 12 Feb 2024
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Attraction of common Australian blowflies to algal affected remains, and the specific effect of algae present in the food substrate on growth and survival of Calliphora stygia
S.K. Bray, X.A. Conlan & M.L. Harvey
Published online: 05 Feb 2024
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Towards a smart PCR process
Caitlin McDonald, Duncan Taylor & Adrian Linacre
Published online: 31 Jan 2024
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Application of forensic post-mortem techniques in a rapid autopsy to facilitate cancer research - an illustrative case report
Rexson Tse, Tamsin Robb, Simon Stables, Nicole Kramer, Kate Parker, Esther Coats, Cherie Blenkiron, Cris Print & Ben Lawrence
Published online: 31 Jan 2024
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Forensic facial reconstruction: an anthropometric study of the ear
Flavia Vanessa Greb Fugiwara, Flávia Nicolle Stefani Vassallo, Deisy Satie Moritsugui, Luiz Eugênio Nigro Mazzilli & Rodolfo Francisco Haltenhoff Melani
Published online: 21 Jan 2024
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Fatal bleeding following scalp laceration: an uncommon cause of death in adults
Dario Raniero, Andrea Uberti, Stefania Turrina & Domenico De Leo
Published online: 08 Jan 2024
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The potential of bioacoustics for surveying carrion insects
Elena Gorgeva, James Robertson, Sasha Voss & Jurian Hoogewerff
Published online: 18 Dec 2023
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A soil-based approach on human taphonomy from five Portuguese public cemeteries
Angela Silva-Bessa, Áurea Madureira-Carvalho, Rui M. S. Azevedo, Lorna Dawson, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira, Shari L. Forbes & Maria Teresa Ferreira
Published online: 13 Dec 2023
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Differentiating fatal one-punch assaults from standing height falls based on skeletal trauma: a pilot study
Samantha K. Rowbotham, Calvin G. Mole, Hans H. de Boer, Stephen M. Cordner & Soren Blau
Published online: 10 Dec 2023
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Cardiac dimensions measured from post-mortem photographs: are they accurate?
Zeena Gadsby, Jeremy Martin, Melissa Thompson, Benjamin Ondruschka, Ugo Da Broi & Rexson Tse
Published online: 04 Dec 2023
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Multidimensional foot measurements-based sex estimation for Taiwanese population in foot length overlapping interval
Yu-Chi Lee & Fan Li
Published online: 29 Nov 2023
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Unmasking the digital deception - a comprehensive survey on image forgery and detection techniques
S. Bharathiraja, B. Rajesh Kanna, S. Geetha & G. Anusooya
Published online: 15 Nov 2023
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The forensic´s scientist craft: toward an integrative theory. Part 2: meso- and macroapproach
Alexandre Giovanelli
Published online: 14 Nov 2023
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Biological sex estimation with femoral dimensions: a study of an adult sample from the osteological collection of Granada (Spain)
Luiza Báo Sobreira, Eugénia Cunha & Francisco Curate
Published online: 25 Oct 2023
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Forensic analysis of planned and unplanned complex suicides: a case series
Margherita Pallocci, Michele Treglia, Pierluigi Passalacqua, Fabio Guidato, Filippo Milano, Giulio Sacchetti & Luigi Tonino Marsella
Published online: 18 Oct 2023
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DNA mixture analyses of autosomal single nucleotide polymorphisms for individual identification using droplet digital polymerase-chain reaction and massively parallel sequencing in combination with EuroFormix
Hsiao-Lin Hwa, Ming-Yih Wu, Pi-Mei Hsu, Hsiang-I Yin, Tsui-Ting Lee & Chih-Wen Su
Published online: 15 Oct 2023
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Proportion of total DNA consistent with the known owner on different areas of law enforcement owned firearms
Rachel H. Oefelein, Sarah Cresswell & Carney Matheson
Published online: 09 Oct 2023
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An evaluation of novice, expert and supervised machine learning model classifications for forensic hair analysis
Melissa Airlie, James Robertson & Elizabeth Brooks
Published online: 26 Sep 2023
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Enhanced Matrix Removal-Lipid (EMR-L): a novel approach for efficient clean-up in systemic toxicological analysis of drugs and pesticides
Muhammad Imran, Asif Raza, Hafiz Faisal Usman, Muhammad Mubasher, Najam Ud Din, Muhammad Amir Nadeem, Muhammad Irfan Ashiq, Muhammad Amjad & Mohammad Ashraf Tahir
Published online: 21 Sep 2023
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Development of a multiplex reverse transcription qPCR assay for identification of saliva, blood, and semen
Kyunghyeon Kwak, Hokwon Choi, Jiwoo Choi, Yebin Kim, Eunbyeol Kim & Si-Keun Lim
Published online: 10 Sep 2023
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An investigation of the coronial jurisdictions of Australia for the relationship between the cause of death provided on a post-mortem examination report and the corresponding coronial finding when the cause of death was determined, indeterminate and undetermined
Emily Bosco, David Ranson, Neil E. I. Langlois & Jacqui Hawkins
Published online: 06 Sep 2023
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Reviewing the devices of those subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs): iOS opportunities, limitations and strategies
Graeme Horsman
Published online: 05 Sep 2023
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Investigation of changing forensic pathology workloads over time, in coronial jurisdictions of Australia
Lana Matteucci, Charles Naylor & Neil Langlois
Published online: 05 Sep 2023
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A technical protocol for using ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography in the search for covert graves
Victoria Berezowski, Xanthé Mallett, Isabella Crebert, Dilan Seckiner, Justin Ellis & Ian Moffat
Published online: 04 Sep 2023
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Transverse dimension measurement of the heart is a good estimator for heart weight
Jack Garland, Melissa Thompson, Benjamin Ondruschka, Ugo Da Broi, Isabella Thompson & Rexson Tse
Published online: 04 Sep 2023
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Validation of the Microreader™ 36A ID System for forensic genetic casework and database construction
Nian Wang, Mengyuan Song, Gangqin Li, Haoyu Gu, Yuxiang Zhou, Zefei Wang, Feng Song, Yong He & Xingbo Song
Published online: 01 Aug 2023
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Fighting passport fraudulence using DNA analyses
Telia Love, Oliva Handt & Adrian Linacre
Published online: 31 Jul 2023
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A comparative evaluation of forensic STR kits and their tolerance to PCR inhibitors
Woo-Cheol Cho, Jong Keun Jung, Dong Gyu Lee, Yoonjung Cho, Ju Yeon Jung & Jinmyung Lee
Published online: 18 Jul 2023
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Decomposition in an artificial lentic environment: approaches to post-mortem interval estimation
S. K. Bray, X. A. Conlan & M. L. Harvey
Published online: 11 Jul 2023
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Establishing a baseline for background and purchaser DNA in new unwashed underwear for the purpose of evaluative reporting
Rachel H. Oefelein, Sarah Cresswell & Carney Matheson
Published online: 09 Jul 2023
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The forensic´s scientist craft: towards an integrative theory. Part 1: microapproach
Alexandre Giovanelli
Published online: 03 Jul 2023
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Unusual ligature mark after strangulation and skin maceration
Michela Schiraldi & Dario Raniero
Published online: 19 Jun 2023
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Designing the future of forensic science: mêtis and forensic intelligence
M. L. Taylor
Published online: 05 Jun 2023
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Age estimation using aortic measurements in a contemporary Japanese population
Suguru Torimitsu, Fumiko Chiba, Yohsuke Makino, Rutsuko Yamaguchi, Shigeki Tsuneya, Kei Kira, Daisuke Yajima, Go Inokuchi, Ayumi Motomura, Yumi Hoshioka, Hisako Saitoh & Hirotaro Iwase
Published online: 03 May 2023
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Detection of fresh blood by luminol and DNA after walking over various substrates
Angela Taylor, R. A. H. van Oorschot & A. Durdle
Published online: 23 Apr 2023
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Verification of a customized skin simulant for forensic examinations
Kate Sloan & James Robertson
Published online: 05 Apr 2023
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Forensic microbiology and geographical location: a systematic review
Bruna Moitas, Inês Morais Caldas & Benedita Sampaio-Maia
Published online: 30 Mar 2023
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