Journal of Forensic Sciences

Article	Citations
Research on detection techniques for pattern modifications of playing cards used in illegal gambling operations	51
Lack of fermentation in antemortem blood samples stored unstoppered in various locations	43
Preliminary validation of Amped FIVE software for subject height estimation	29
The impact of antimeric lower limb length asymmetry on adult stature estimation	25
Managing large volume data sets in the process of identifying missing persons: Contributions from the International Commission on Missing Persons	25
Cross entropy and log likelihood ratio cost as performance measures for multi‐conclusion categorical outcomes scales	24
Addressing the mental health needs of non‐sworn crime scene investigators: Vicarious trauma and the consequences of structural neglect	24
Forensic integrity verification of video recordings based on MTS files	24
A novel method for extracting forensic evidence from aluminum foil that has been used as part of a “foil impressioning” kit, using toolmarks comparison techniques	23
The October 7 forensic DNA identification operation: Lessons learned from the management of the largest mass causality event in Israel	22
Correction to “Determination of erythrocyte degradation levels and estimation of age blood spot using atomic force microscopy”	22
Atypical short tandem repeat allelic patterns in a sexual assault case involving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation	20
DentAge: Deep learning for automated age prediction using panoramic dental X‐ray images	18
Cross‐comparison of barefoot and sock‐clad footprint evidence using an enhanced Siamese network approach	18
Serial maternal filicide as evidence of Munchausen syndrome by proxy	18
Neuropathologic findings and age‐related differences in Finnish pediatric medico‐legal autopsies	17
Gabapentin in drugged driving investigations	16
Anthropological examination of the hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage, and cricoid cartilage in suicidal hangings	16
CT analysis of bone density changes following hot water maceration in forensic contexts	16
Of rodents and foxes: Faunal activity and scavenging at carcasses in a Central European (Swiss) forest	16
Review of: Handbook of bloodstain pattern analysis By Toby L.Wolson (Ed.), Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2024	15
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification	15
A feasibility study on the application of MICRO XRF for latent fingermark detection on porous surfaces	15
Structural and optical characterization of banknotes using spectral‐domain optical coherence tomography	14
Author's response	14

Spatial frequency of randomly acquired characteristics on outsoles	14
Development of forensic blood substitute: Focusing on luminol reaction functionality	14
Analysis of circumstances in police‐related fatalities comparing medical examiner records with a public database	14
Issue Information	14
A proposal for cut marks classification using machine learning: Serrated vs. non‐serrated, single vs. double‐beveled knives	13
Forensic cardiac device analysis at the Los Angeles County Department of the Coroner: A 20‐year experience	13
Assessing three soil removal methods for environmental DNA analysis of mock forensic geology evidence	13
Beyond the numbers: Critical analysis of the role of postmortem tryptase in the forensic diagnosis of anaphylaxis	13
Automated detection of regions of interest in cartridge case images using deep learning	13
Capturing high‐resolution digital images for use in forensic document examination	13
Issue Information	12
Characterization of an odor permeable membrane device for the storage of explosives and use as canine training aids	12
Soft tissue scavenging patterns of mice on human remains	12
Evaluation of in‐house drug evidence testing by King County Medical Examiner's Office in “real‐time” fatal overdose surveillance	12
Visualization of latent fingerprints using fluorescence lifetime imaging on paper emitting strong fluorescence	12
Temperature and pH‐dependent stability of fentanyl analogs: Degradation pathways and potential biomarkers	12
Evaluating novel and conventional cell‐separation techniques for sexual assault investigations	12
A pilot study regarding the feasibility and efficacy of an outpatient treatment program for young adult high‐risk offenders (YAHOP)	12
Cutting edge document examination: The physical fit of machine‐cut edges of paper	12
Deaths in animal attacks: A 10‐year retrospective forensic analysis of direct and indirect causes	12
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Lipophilicity of fentalogs: Comparison of experimental and computationally derived data	11
Morphometric analysis for determination of larval instars in Dermestes frischii Kugelann and Dermestes undulatus Brahm (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)	11
Veldt fires in South Africa: Implications on osteometry and the biological profile	11
Commentary on: Fogarty‐Harnish O, Yeakel JK, Pauley TL, Svirbely ET, Barry SP. Ethanol depletion dynamics in non‐recirculating system breath alcohol simulators. J Forensic Sci. 2025;71 (2):1032–9. 10.	11
Solvent‐free method for developing latent fingerprints by applying superfine ninhydrin powder	11
3D printed object topography analysis and the viability for forensic examination	11
Occupational burnout in forensic pathology practice: Balancing caseload, emotional resilience, and quality of work	11
DNA analysts' experiences with human factors: A quantitative and qualitative snapshot	11
We are meeting on Microsoft Teams: Forensic analysis in Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems	11
A tale of two PG systems: A comparison of the two most widely used continuous probabilistic genotyping systems in the United States	10
Commentary on: Beer T, Bäckström B, Ottosson A, Rietz A, Michard J‐F, Loisel J, et al. The utility of histology in assessing the cause of death in medico‐legal autopsies in selected trauma	10
A study of DNA transfers onto plastic packets placed in personal bags	10
Correlations of facial soft tissue thicknesses with craniometric dimensions improve craniofacial identification estimates: Fact or fiction?	10
Heat and let dye: Part II – Rapid heat‐fixing of blood traces	10
Optimization of crystal violet technique for enhanced fingerprint detection on various surfaces	9
Analysis of a case involving the seizure of heroin and 4‐acetamidophenyl acetate	9
The impact of lipid degradation on fingerprint quality on fired firearm cartridges	9
Unusual subcutaneous emphysema extending to the limbs following blunt chest injury	9
A rare case of self‐inflicted throat incision in a patient with psychotic depressive disorder: A case report and literature review	9
Isolation and characterization of reference standard candidates for cocaine and benzoylecgonine obtained from illicit substances seized	9
Could synovial fluid be a useful substrate for the forensic analysis of diatoms?	9
Linking ammonium nitrate‐aluminum (AN‐AL) post‐blast residues to pre‐blast explosive materials using isotope ratio and trace elemental analysis for source attribution	9
Authors’ response	9
Pressure sensitive adhesives and paper spray‐mass spectrometry for the collection and analysis of fentanyl‐related compounds from shipping materials	9
Fatal rupture of hepatic adenomatosis: Autopsy case and review of the literature	9
A stochastic optimization approach for shredded document reconstruction in forensic investigations	9
Environmental assessment of gunshot residue particles in the public domain of the United Kingdom	9
Evaluation and classification of fentanyl‐related compounds using EC‐SERS and machine learning	9
Nail analysis for the assessment of caffeine abuse in Northwest China: A population‐based study	9

Diagnostic accuracy of paranasal sinus measurements on multislice computed tomography for sex estimation: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression	9
The influence of altitude on the abundance and occurrence of species of the family Calliphoridae (Diptera) in corpses in a Mediterranean area	9
Heroin and fentanyl in Dallas County: A 5‐year retrospective review of toxicological, seized drug, and demographical data	9
Who are the most highly cited forensic scientists in the United States?	8
Recurrent violent behavior following medication discontinuation in chronic schizophrenia: A longitudinal forensic case report	8
Introduction to JFS Special Section on Vicarious Trauma in Forensic Scientists	8
On the challenge of unambiguous identification of fentanyl analogs: Exploring measurement diversity using standard reference mass spectral libraries	8
Assessing the effectiveness of alternate light sources in the search for skeletal remains	8
DNA analyst's refusal to answer an activity level question did not violate the defendant's right to confrontation	8
Fatal splenic artery aneurysm rupture at medicolegal autopsy: A case series and review of the literature	8
Issue Information	8
Modification of the Marmarou and Foda model of diffuse axonal injury (DAI) improves percentage survival of rats at 24 h and increases the amount of DAI identified	8
Concordance study between PowerPlex ® ESI 16 Fast Kit and Investigator® 24plex	8
From crime scene to laboratory: A case study of a comprehensive investigation into an IBX‐induced explosion	8
Study on efficiency of the half‐volume GlobalFiler™ PCR protocol: Internal validation, degraded trace analysis, and comparison with full‐volume proto	8
Suicide of an adolescent girl with sodium nitrite ordered on the internet	8
A novel method for linking reciprocating saw blades, suspected of being used for theft, to a stolen catalytic converter by using toolmarks comparison techniques	8
Forensic authentication method for audio recordings generated by Voice Recorder application on Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series	8
Investigation of the impact of a sound suppressor on the weapon's memory effect and gunshot residue formation	8
An analysis of firearm legality and lethality in 625 U.S.‐based mass murders involving firearms	8
Advances in commingled human remains analysis between 2014 and 2023	8
Investigating error in saw mark minimum kerf width measurements	8
Identification, measurement, and evaluation of blood concentrations of insulin glargine and insulin lispro by UPLC–MS–MS in a dead body suspected of insulin overdose	8
Detection of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and ketamine in hair specimens from purposive samples of American and Italian populations	7
Recognition/Appreciation of JFS Guest Reviewers—2024	7
The effect of handedness and biological sex on fingermark ridge height and volume as examined by 3D imaging	7
Metastatic seminoma: Initial diagnosis at autopsy due to fatal pulmonary thromboembolism	7
Analysis of female strangulation homicides in King County, Washington, from 1978 to 2022	7
Evaluating bromazolam trends in toxicological and seized drugs casework from 2021 to second quarter 2025 in Virginia	7
Issue Information	7
Enhancing malware detection and classification in network traffic using deep learning techniques	7
Development of the house fly, Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae), on pork tissue at two temperatures	7
Mycology and palynology: Preliminary results in a forensic experimental laboratory in Colombia, South America	7
Dimensions and position of the eye for facial approximations in a South African cone beam computed tomography sample	7
Report of forensically relevant insects collected from pig and rabbit remains during two forensic entomology workshops in Eastern Massachusetts	7
Forensic application of sandpaper spray ionization mass spectrometry (SPS‐MS): Direct analysis of solid pharmaceutical formulations and edible cannabis products	7
Development of real‐time PCR and droplet digital PCR assays for the simultaneous quantification of	7
A systematic approach to improve downstream single‐cell analysis for the DEPArray™ technology	7
Differentiating homicidal, suicidal, and autoerotic neck compression deaths	7
Redefining the documentation of outdoor surface scatter scenes using geographic information systems	7
Prevalence of new psychoactive substances and drugs of abuse in the hair of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder: Polydrug and emerging pattern of consumption	7
Commentary on: Sağlam İ, Aslan R, Akgür SA, Kurtulmuş Y. Abuse of gabapentinoids in individuals with substance use disorders. J Forensic Sci. 2025;70(3):1125–32. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.70028	7
Applicability, reliability, and accuracy of age‐at‐death estimation methods on a contemporary Italian population	7
Patterns of observer error in scoring macromorphoscopic traits for population affinity	7
Wrongful convictions and claims of false or misleading forensic evidence	7
Post‐mortem formation of ethanol: Is 1‐propanol a reliable marker? A proof‐of‐concept study using an in vitro putrefactive environment setup	7
A fatal case of torsemide abuse based on forensic autopsy findings	7
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The repeatability of standard cranial measurements on dry bones and MSCT images	6
Older adults sex offender: Five case series in a Brazilian population	6
Damage characteristics of fabrics created by TASER probes	6
Correction to: “Commentary on: Elkhazeen A, Poulos C, Zhang X, Cavanaugh J, Cain M. A TikTok ™ “Benadryl challenge” death—A case report and review of	6
Interpretation of bloodstain patterns on fabrics	6
Comparative evaluation of artifact extraction performance and usability in digital forensic tools: A study of Cellebrite UFED , <	6
Discrimination between right‐ and left‐handed writers based on sister lines	6
Toward multidimensional information: A derivatization‐free UHPLC‐QqQ MS/MS method for amino acid components of fingerprint	6
Influence of anticoagulant on the spectroscopic analysis of drying bovine blood pools	6
Methods to prevent overdevelopment of fingermarks with 1,2‐indanedione/zinc	6
AI as a decision support tool in forensic image analysis: A pilot study on integrating large language models into crime scene investigation workflows	6
Clarifying the complex chemistry of cobalt(II) thiocyanate‐based tests for cocaine using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and spectroscopic techniques	6
Three methods of estimating age‐at‐death using three different regions on the os coxa	6
An exploratory view into allelic drop‐out of sequenced autosomal STRs	6
Review of: Statistics and the evaluation of evidence for forensic scientists, 3rd edn	6
Commentary on: Chang K, Vincenti DM, Troncoso JC. Temporal lobe uncal herniation with contralateral superior cerebellar artery infarct. J Forensic Sci. 2024;69(1):337–40. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556‐	6
Distinguishing lone from group actor terrorists: A comparison of attitudes, ideologies, motivations, and risks	6
Characteristics of skin injuries caused by power drill	6
Increased lung weight in fatal intoxications is not unique to opioid drugs	6
Issue Information	6
Crowdsourcing forensics: Creating a curated catalog of digital forensic artifacts	6
Assessing uncertainty in forensic alcohol calculations: The case for using percentile ranges	6
Reporting likelihood ratio for casework in firearm evidence identification	6
Screening of volatiles from explosive initiators and plastic‐bonded explosives (PBX) using headspace solid‐phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (SPME/GC–MS)	6
A method for bone marrow extraction of diatoms for forensic science applications	6
A nondestructive technique for the sex identification of third instar Cochliomyia macellaria larvae	6
Cervicothoracic junction in disaster victim identification: Idiosyncrasies and relevance of body position for advanced chest radiograph comparisons	6
A rare case of sudden death due to hemorrhage in a gastrointestinal stromal tumor	6
3D scene reconstruction from body‐worn camera video using 3DF Zephyr	6
Deaths associated with electric shock injuries in children and adults: A 10‐year retrospective examination in Şanlıurfa, Southeast Turkey (2012–2022)	6
Detection and discrimination of sedative‐hypnotics in spiked beverage dry residues using attenuated total reflectance‐Fourier transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy combined	6
Accurate felt‐tip pen brands classification based on a convolutional neural network using data augmentation	6

Issue Information	6
Classification of firing pin impressions using HOG‐SVM	6
Postmortem genetic testing in sudden unexplained death: A public health laboratory experience	6
Using social network analysis to examine gun violence	6
Elucidation of the effect of heat exposure on hair colored by permanent and semipermanent colorants using surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy	5
How signature complexity affects expert and lay ability to distinguish genuine, disguised and simulated signatures	5
Performance of DRNNAGE for macroscopic age‐at‐death estimation in contemporary Brazilian identified skeletons	5
The use of liquid latex as a pre‐treatment to recover debris‐covered latent fingerprints from exterior surfaces of vehicles	5
Using ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning for forensic hair identification	5
Assessing the reliability of saw mark features: A comparative study using stereomicroscopy, micro‐ XCT , and 3D	5
Carrion flies (Insecta: Diptera) found on human cadavers in Chiba prefecture, Honshu, Japan, with the first record of Fannia prisca from a human corpse	5
Impact of Marabunta ants on post‐mortem interval estimation in pigs: Insights from Okuku, Nigeria	5
Development of a 3D ‐printed skull positioning device for forensic dental radiography	5
Sex estimation using metrics of the innominate: A test of the DSP2 method	5
Digital otoscopic examination of tympanic membranes in confirmed suicidal hanging deaths: Preliminary autopsy study	5
Identifying bromazolam, etizolam, and flualprazolam in blood using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry	5
Recognizing and mitigating the effects of occupational exposure to traumatic death in forensic anthropology	5
Evaluating the impact of hot water killing larvae on gene expression using the transformer gene in Cochliomyia macellaria	5
Fatal spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma in a patient on anticoagulant therapy	5
Assessing vicarious trauma and attitudes toward mental health services for forensic sciences professionals	5
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Issue Information	5
Global survey on evaluative reporting on DNA evidence with regard to activity‐level propositions	5
Sex estimation based on odontometry of maxillary anterior teeth and arch dimensions predicted by machine learning algorithms	5
Interpreting DNA under fingernails given activity level propositions	5
Response to Authors' reply	5
Neurodevelopmental and environmental pathways to psychopathy: Insights from minor physical anomalies in forensic psychiatric population	5
Optimization and validation of a method for rapid quantitation of fentanyl in seized‐drug samples using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART‐MS)	5
Incidents of sudden death during restraint of agitated individuals in Sweden between 1992 and 2024	5
Authors' response	5
Obstructive coronary ostial thromboemboli mimicking vegetation	5
Authors’ response to Scurich et al Commentary on	5
A comparative review of error rates in forensic handwriting examination	5
Psychopathy among condemned capital murderers	5
IoT forensics: Exploiting log records from the DAHUA technology CCTV systems	5
Negative histopathology of Lichtenberg figures in lightning deaths supports physiologic phenomena as the cause	5
Forensic odontology in DVI—A path forward	5
Forensic analysis of iOS binary cookie files	5
The taphonomic impact of scavenger guilds in peri‐urban and rural regions of central and southern Alberta. Part I – Identification of forensically relevant vertebrate scavengers	5
IoT forensics: Exploiting unexplored log records from the HIKVISION file system	5
Death‐certificate–recorded autopsy utilization in U.S. intoxication deaths, 2003–2023: National trends, benchmark comparison, and state heterogeneity	5
The rise and rise of fentanyl in postmortem casework	5
Assessment of the drowning index in diagnosing freshwater drowning: A comparative study	5
Serial killer and necrophilia: Report of twenty‐five years of treatment and management in a rare case	5
Two autopsy cases of necrotizing soft‐tissue infection in which the causative organism was inferred by 16S rRNA gene analysis	5
Commentary on: Downing NR, Scafide KN, Ali Z, Hayat MJ. Visibility of inflicted bruises by alternate light: Results of a randomized controlled trial. J Forensic Sci. 2	5
Variations of dental diagenesis between submerged and buried samples over the first postmortem year in clandestine environments	5
The false promise of firearms examination validation studies: Lay controls, simplistic comparisons, and the failure to soundly measure misidentification rates	5
Verification testing in a multi‐laboratory system using ANSI / ASB Standard 020	5
PUMAA : Establishing a protocol for utilizing machine learning in forensic anthropological analyses	5
Death by compaction in a robotic dumpster	4
Introduction to the JFS Special Section on Fentanyl and its Analogs in Forensic Science	4
Letter to the editor—Answering the call for a scientific consensus regarding the application of retrograde extrapolation to determine blood alcohol content in DUI cases	4
Bayesian network tool for analyzing the cost‐effectiveness of bulk forensic trace DNA profiling	4
Investigation of eosin Y as a colorimetric sensor for the detection of fentanyl hydrochloride and fentanyl freebase	4
Diagnostic correction based on toxicology: A case of combined dichlorvos ( DDVP ), ethanol, and pesticide co‐solvent intoxication	4
Preserving evidence integrity in full file system extractions: Assessing hash inconsistencies and potential solutions	4
A comprehensive ATR‐FTIR spectroscopic analysis for the identification and differentiation of lip balms	4
Using 3DF Zephyr to determine body‐worn camera position	4
Toward maintaining canine training aid integrity: Visualizing contamination and testing storage materials for a non‐hazardous canine training aid	4
Handling finding counts in handwriting analysis – Avoiding the overrepresentation of unusual writing scenarios	4
A murder in Austin Texas: A case report featuring evaluation given activity level propositions	4
A fatal case of potassium gold cyanide poisoning	4
Author's response	4
Micro X‐ray computed tomography (μCT) for forensic investigation of wood	4
The random presence of glass and paint on the clothing and footwear of members of the general population: A US baseline survey at various seasons	4
The Hawthorne effect in studies of firearm and toolmark examiners	4
Improve the visualization effect of fingerprint immunolabeling based on biotin‐avidin system	4
Post‐mortem CT detection of fatal air embolism after aerosolized fibrin glue for bladder bleeding	4
Paired stable carbon and oxygen isotope analyses of human enamel for forensic human geolocation: An exploratory study	4
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XIV: Identification of Naphthol Red (C.I. Pigment Red 170) in finish layers and in color‐coordinated primers	4
Air DNA forensics: Novel air collection method investigations for human DNA identification	4
Issue Information	4
Disaster victim identification: Stable isotope analysis and the identification of unknown decedents	4
Commentary on: Gutierrez RE, Prokesch EJ. The false promise of firearms examination validation studies: Lay controls, simplistic comparisons, and the failure to soundly measure m	4
Identifying reliable ions for the statistical differentiation of structurally similar fentanyl analogs	4
Isolated injury of the caudate lobe of the liver due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation	4
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Tarasoff in Missouri: The jurisprudence of a mental health provider's duty to warn and protect non‐patients of potential risks from patients	4
A preliminary study of the evaluation of breech face impressions produced by various manufacturing methods	4
Cutaneous skin defects overlying tangential gunshot wounds: A case series	4
Assessment of body fluid identification and DNA profiling after exposure to tropical weather conditions	4
The use of serum protein analysis in the diagnosis of fatal envenomation via Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake)	4
Internal validation of reduced PCR reaction volume of the Qiagen Investigator® Argus X‐12 QS Kit from blood samples on FTA cards	4
Stability studies of ALD‐52 and its homologue 1P‐LSD	4
Intentional overdose of glargine insulin: Determination of the parent compound in postmortem blood by LC‐HRMS	4
Evaluation of portable gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for the analysis of fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other synthetic opioids	4
Monitoring cell loss through repetitive deposition	4
Homicidal electrocution disguised as an accidental death	4
Research on temperature‐dependent visualization and enhancement mechanism of latent fingermarks deposited on steel container	4
Law enforcement‐associated fatalities: Thirty years of data from the King County Medical Examiner's Office, Seattle, Washington	4
Authors' response	4
Pulp volume quantification methods in cone‐beam computed tomography for age estimation: A critical review and meta‐analysis	4
Crossbow impact effect on clothing and potential associated injuries	4
Subnuclear renal tubular vacuoles in alcohol use disorder	4