Forensic Science International

Article	Citations
Hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase: A biomarker for authentication of death from mechanical asphyxia	46
Editorial Board	45
A systematic approach to the analysis of illicit drugs for DNA with an overview of the problems encountered	45
X-STR analysis: Allele and haplotype diversity in the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina	36
Molecular identification of fungi associated with advanced decomposition at a human taphonomy facility in Canada	34
A Survey on forensic odontologists’ activity in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic	34
The panoramic radiograph archive of the human craniological collection housed at the Human Anatomy Museum in Turin	34
Forensic intelligence-led prevention of drug-facilitated sexual assaults.	31
The population of textile fibres on parapets of high-rise housing in Singapore	31
A NEW WAY BACK TO AN ARTIFICIAL FUTURE for BioMedicoLegal and Forensic Sciences	30
Perspectives and opportunities in forensic human, animal, and plant integrative genomics in the Pangenome era	29
T1 and T2 signal appearance of different age stages of intracranial hemorrhage in post-mortem MRI	29
Use of potassium ion channel and spliceosome proteins as diagnostic biomarkers for sudden unexplained death in schizophrenia	29
Recovery of DNA from acetaminophen exploring physical state and sampling methods	29
Kirk’s ‘Ontogeny of Criminalistics’ revisited under the lens of the Sydney Declaration	26
Dental age assessment based on CBCT images using machine learning algorithms	25
Automated sex and age estimation from orthopantomograms using deep learning: A comparison with human predictions	23
Detection and characterisation of a new nitazene analogue, butodesnitazene: A collaborative approach to the identification of novel psychoactive substances through Drug Checking	22
Environmental DNA as a tool for detecting illegal wildlife trade	22
Technical note: The impact of image size on bloodstain pattern analysis using machine learning	22
Outside-in hair contamination by blood containing opiates and opioids	21
Commentary on “Zupanic Pajnic and Leskovar. Nondestructive automated DNA extraction method from the tooth root surface”	21
Centre of gravity of motor vehicles	21
Emerging nuclear methods for historical painting authentication: AMS-14C dating, MeV-SIMS and O-PTIR imaging, global IBA, differential-PIXE and full-field PIXE mapping	21
From degraded to deciphered: Applying ATAC-seq to forensic molecular diagnosis under degradation conditions	21

Diagnostic value of serum thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC) in fatal asthma	21
Forensic behavior of dental posts under high temperatures: macroscopic and imaging evaluations	20
Preliminary study on characterization of gut microbiota and individual tracing in migratory populations	20
The transparency and reproducibility of systematic reviews in forensic science	20
Applicability of the Madymo Pedestrian Model for forensic fall analysis	19
Exploring the influence of washing activities on the transfer and persistence of fibres in forensic science	19
HPLC-MS/MS determination and the postmortem distribution or postmortem redistribution of paraquat and its metabolites in four fatal intoxication cases	19
Wischnewsky spots relate to ketosis/ketoacidosis regardless of the cause of death – A systematic autopsy study	18
Recycled paints: Are they as variable as they seem?	18
The microbiome of fly organs and fly-human microbial transfer during decomposition	18
Analysis of Y-STR diversity and DNA methylation variation among Black and Indian males from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	18
An evidence-based approach to forensic life-threat assessments using spleen injuries as an example	18
Mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis of biological stains identifies body fluids specific markers	18
Map silences and chronic humanitarian crises: Spatial patterns of migrant mortality in South Texas, 2009–2020	18
The impact of substrate dampness on the transfer of glass fragments to upper garments when breaking windows	18
Detection of gasoline residues on household materials up to 60 days: Comparison of two extinguishing methods	18
Automated ‘lights-out’ searching of all recovered fingerprints: Review of the current workflow for latent fingerprint processing in Queensland, Australia	18
Hungarian legislation regarding implementing a forensic DNA elimination database	18
Exploring unified methods of killing and storing insect samples for forensic entomotoxicology using diazepam in Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae	18
A forensic toolkit for the “cheese skipper”: Larval identification and thermal requirements of the immature stages of Piophila casei (L.) (Diptera: Piophilidae)	18
Instrument-independent chemometric models for rapid, calibration-free NPS isomer differentiation from mass spectral GC-MS data	17
Development of a multiplex PCR assay and quantification of microbial markers by ddPCR for identification of saliva and vaginal fluid	17
Letter to the Editor	17
Reliability of ordinal outcomes in forensic black-box studies	17
A forensic procedure based on GC–MS, HPLC-HRMS and IBA to analyse products containing sildenafil or the doping agent oxandrolone	17
Poison hemlock determination in postmortem samples	17
Reliability of predictive models based on the mesiodistal and buccolingual diameters of permanent canine teeth for sex estimation in forensic contexts: A systematic review and meta-analysis	16
Editorial Board	16
Forensic DNA profiling in the southern border provinces of Thailand: Ethical and regulatory issues	16
Editorial Board	16
Season matters: Timing of cadaver deposition influences soil biogeochemical changes in a temperate human taphonomic facility	15
A long-amplicon nanopore sequencing and analysis method for human whole mitochondrial genome	15
Technical Note: Validation of Recon-3D, iPhone LiDAR for bullet trajectory documentation	15
Intimate partner femicide (IPF): Medico-legal investigation at the Institutes of Legal Medicine of Freiburg (Germany) and Padova (Italy)	15
Using convolutional neural networks to support examiners in duct tape physical fit comparisons	15
Unlocking Uranium ore origins: An REE and multivariate statistical approach	15
One-tube, two-step isothermal amplification of histatin 3 mRNA for saliva screening	15
Economic valuation of illegal Brazilian Amazon deforestation: A framework based on Habitat Equivalency Analysis and ecosystem services restoration	15
Second- and third-degree kinship analysis by NGS-based SNP genotyping and evaluation of 2045-SNP performance on limited or degraded DNA	15
A review on forensic analysis of bio fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluid, menstrual blood, urine, saliva): Spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic technique	15
Review: Recent advancements and moving trends in chemical analysis of fire debris	15
Long time stability of 35 small endogenous biomolecules in dried urine spotted on various surfaces and environmental conditions	15
Hemoglobin subunit beta protein as a novel marker for time since deposition of bloodstains at crime scenes	15
Microscopic characterisation of dental fractures caused by firearm projectiles	14
The influence of storage conditions on fingermarks developed with 1,2-indanedione-ZnCl	14
Secular trends in femoral measurements and their implications for skeletal sex estimation in the Portuguese population	14
Are palatal rugae reliable markers for 3D superimposition and forensic human identification after palatal expansion? A systematic review	14
DNA methylation profiling reveals potential biomarkers of β-lactams induced fatal anaphylactic shock	14
Two-year review of firearm-related DNA casework evidence: A triage process to improve quality and efficiency	14
Editorial	13

Ketamine in DUID cases in the greater Cologne area	13
Operational relevance of the Sydney Declaration: The example of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Forensics Command	13
Individual application patterns of Cannabis-based Medicines in Germany – Descriptive evaluation of a patient survey and discussion from a forensic perspective	13
The choice of spectral similarity algorithms influences suspected soil sample provenance	13
Interpretation of GSR evidence at activity level: Feasible or impossible?	13
Identification and structural elucidation of 2,6-dichloro-3-fluoroetomidate: A new psychoactive substance in e-liquids	13
Evaluation of a hybridization capture-based hereditary panel for forensic DNA analysis using next-generation sequencing	13
Paint it white: Non-toxic white powder suspensions for enhancing bloody fingermarks on dark substrates	13
How changes to the substrate’s physical characteristics can influence the deposition of touch and salivary deposits	13
The anatomical basis of suspension-related torture of the shoulders (reverse hanging)	13
Comparative analysis of DNA preservation in permanent and deciduous teeth of adults and non-adults: Implications for archaeological and forensic research	13
Analysing the impact of legal and procedural frameworks on the socio-cultural and political dynamics of extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances	13
Commentary on “A 70-year study of femicides at the Forensic Medicine department, University of Bologna (Italy)”	13
Changing trends and characteristics of one punch deaths in Australia (2012–2018)	12
Postmortem correlation of ethanol and minor metabolites ethylglucuronide and ethylsulfate in blood, vitreous humor and bile	12
Reproducibility and validation of a targeted and flexible epigenetic clock for forensic applications	12
The effect of postmortem penetrative trauma on oviposition behavior of Calliphora vicina	12
The impact of time and storage conditions on samples containing OC pepper sprays on the quantitative ratios of capsaicinoids	12
Towards harmonised practices in tracing staining inks from activated Intelligent Banknote Neutralisation Systems (IBNS): Findings from a multinational European survey	12
Technical Note: A novel method for simultaneous recovery of DNA, RNA, and proteins from trace biological samples for forensic application	12
Non-fentanyl new synthetic opioids – An update	12
Quality Management in forensic science: A closer inspection	12
Benzidine color-crystal test; modified test to confirm the presence of blood stain	12
Editorial Board	12
Editorial Board	12
Fibres in the nasal cavity: A pilot study of the recovery, background, and transfer in smothering scenarios	12
Determination of nitrite and nitrate in postmortem whole blood samples of 10 sodium nitrite poisoning cases: The importance of nitrate in determining nitrite poisoning	12
The influence of intra-personal variations in human hand odor on the determination of sample donor	12
Assessing the knot in a noose position by thyrohyoid and cervical spine fracture patterns in suicidal hangings using machine learning algorithms: A new insight into old dilemmas	12
Developmental validation of a complementary Y-STR system for the amplification of forensic samples	11
Corrigendum to “Replacing Synperonic® N in the Physical Developer fingermark visualisation process: Reformulation” [Forensic Sci. Int. 323 (2021) 110786]	11
Scaling up pangolin detection: Profiling pangolin volatilomes for wildlife forensic investigations	11
Clinical and forensic evaluation of 66 cases of alcohol intoxication: Insights into substitute alcohols detected by HS-GC/MS	11
The use of brain biomechanics in forensic pathology	11
Seized party drugs: New substances, combination mixtures, and polydrug use	11
Development of diagnostic SNP markers and a novel SNP genotyping assay for distinguishing opium poppies	11
Age assessment using the second molar maturation index (I2M): A systematic review	11
Retraction notice to “DNA evidence in illicit drug trafficking: A forensic analysis of transfer DNA between packaging materials” [Forensic Sci. Int. 374 (2025) 112546]	11
An overview of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in northeast Brazil: NMR-based identification and analysis of ecstasy tablets by GC-MS	11
Pursuing drug laboratories: Analysis of drug precursors with High Kinetic Energy Ion Mobility Spectrometry	11
Drug driving in Italy. The results of the first roadside drug testing service utilizing on-site confirmatory analysis between 2019 and 2022	11
Lessons from the “Trial of the Century” and early forensic science efforts: Beginnings of U.S. forensic science and the little-known role of the National Bureau of Standards	11
Interlaboratory and cross-platform accessibility of time-of-flight wood identification database	11
Utilization of accelerator and reactor based nuclear analytical techniques for chemical characterization of automobile windshield glass samples and potential of statistical analyses using trace elemen	11
Metal-organic frameworks as solid-phase microextraction adsorbents for the determination of triacetone triperoxide by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry	11
Corrigendum to “Assessing the knot in a noose position by thyrohyoid and cervical spine fracture patterns in suicidal hangings using machine learning algorithms: A new insight into old dilemmas”, [vol	11
Editorial Board	11
Standardizing fingerprint minutiae: A comprehensive inventory and statistical analysis based on Brazilian data	11
Cardiac troponin T as a postmortem biomarker for acute myocardial infarction	11
Editorial Board	11
Explainable AI for sharp injury identification using transfer learning with pre-trained deep neural networks	11
Energies of different assault tools in blunt force trauma	11
Stability in question? A preliminary ddPCR-based study on the stability of 14 miRNAs in five forensic body fluids	10
Do machine learning methods solve the main pitfall of linear regression in dental age estimation?	10
Editorial Board	10
Evaluating findings of fibre comparisons in forensic science. Part 1: Considering the occurrence and background	10
Breaking with trends in forensic dating: A likelihood ratio-based comparison approach	10
Carrion insect succession and beyond: Insect diversity and temporal dynamics in a Monte desert region of Argentina. Part I.	10
Accuracy of automated forensic dental age estimation lab (F-DentEst Lab) on large Malaysian dataset	10
Development and application of hair matrix reference materials for the determination of morphine, cocaine, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, methamphetamine, and their metabolites	10
The utility of dust for forensic intelligence: Exploring collection methods and detection limits for environmental DNA, elemental and mineralogical analyses of dust samples	10
MD-VF-Auto SEM: A method of the forensic diatom test that may help end the longstanding “war-on-diatoms”	10
The inconclusive category, entropy, and forensic firearm identification	10
Do migrants better in reintegration? A multicenter follow-up study on re-delinquency, addiction-related behavior and resocialization after German Forensic Addiction Treatment	10
Postmortem toxicological findings in child suicides: A 23-year retrospective study in Sweden	10
Comparison of carbon and iron oxide based powder suspension formulations	10
Utilizing augmented reality for reconstruction of fractured, fragmented and damaged craniofacial remains in forensic anthropology	10
Culmination of molecular genomic techniques in forensic crime investigation	10
Comparison of visible-light and infrared photography for visualizing hematomas postmortem	10
Data strategies in forensic automatic speaker comparison	10
From data to a validated score-based LR system: A practitioner’s guide	10
Greasy fingermark detection on porous surfaces using Oil red O in a gas phase: Comparison with Oil red O in solution	10
Marine crime scene investigation using Balanus sp. fouling patterns	10
Immunohistochemical markers in the determination of lesion viability in decomposed bodies: A mini literature review	10
Towards a forensic semiotics	10
Gender differences in driving under the influence of psychoactive drugs: Evidence mapping of real case studies and meta-analysis	10
Skin locations inference and body fluid identification from skin microbial patterns for forensic applications	10
Post mortem chiral analysis of MDMA and MDA in human blood and hair	9
Using 2D video analysis and model based image matching to measure joint angles for forensic biomechanical analysis	9
The value of micro-CT imaging in the forensic evaluation of neck trauma	9

3D dental similarity quantification in forensic odontology identification	9
Micro traces of great importance - A case study of microtraces analysis to identify the perpetrator of a car accident involving identical twins	9
Focus on studying the effects of different exposure durations on the microbial structures and characteristics of three types of body fluids	9
The rate and quality of post-mortem hair root changes in relation to melanin content	9
Breakdown and significance of neuropathology consultations in medico-legal autopsies in Southern Finland between 2016 and 2022	9
Qualitative assessment of DNA isolation from fresh, frozen, and ancient human bone using a homogenizer-assisted workflow	9
The 2 stages of cartridge primer toolmark production and the implied impact of cartridge manufacturing tolerances	9
A systematic review on the analysis of trace materials via Raman spectroscopy: Advancements and forensic implications	9
Methanol concentration as a preceding eliminative marker for the authentication of Scotch Whiskies in Taiwan	9
Systematic review on trace processing and forensic science contributions. Part I: Decision-making steps	9
Development of a quantitatively controlled expirated bloodstain generation system using an anatomically-informed oral model	9
Editorial Board	9
Technical Note: Individuals identified by radiographic comparison: A sample of demographics and the region of body used for identification in Clark County, Nevada, USA (2017–2020)	9
Effect of UV exposure on DNA deposited on drug capsules	9
Application of the DBS/LC-MS method in the analysis of forensic samples	9
MicroRNA transcriptome analysis for post-mortem interval estimation	9
Technical note: A preliminary assessment of UV-C imaging using the Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS-II) for the detection of latent fingermarks	9
Retrospective screening of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in post mortem samples from 2014 to 2021	9
Illuminating the dark web market of fraudulent identity documents and personal information: An international and Australian perspective	9
Analysis of the health conditions of migrants and asylum seekers in reception centers: From scene investigation to the evaluation of signs of torture	9
Hair root staining with Hematoxylin: Increasing the rate of obtaining DNA profiles in forensic casework	9
Analytical reproducibility evaluated from duplicate measurements of authentic ante- and postmortem blood samples by LC–MS/MS compared with long-term imprecision estimates from quality control samples	9
Direct relationship between evapotranspiration rate (ETO) and vertebrate decomposition rate	9
Neurological symptoms in pediatric abusive head trauma: Multi-center data for clinical forensic medicine	9
Area of origin estimation from multiple arbitrarily oriented surfaces using marker-guided structure from motion	9
A meta-analysis of lung weight in drowning deaths	9
A responsible artificial intelligence framework for forensic science	8
Thoracic cavity fluid as an alternative specimen for carboxyhaemoglobin measurement in post-mortem toxicology	8
A retrospective analysis of 88 anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning cases: Characteristics and forensic implications	8
Age estimation by palatal suture using modified Kamijo’s method	8
Chronology of forensic bloodstain age estimation using UV–Vis spectroscopy—A comprehensive review	8
Investigation of iron oxide powders for use in powder suspension formulations in fingermark development	8
A robust interpolation-based method for forensic soil provenancing: A Bayesian likelihood ratio approach	8
Detection of myosin light chain 1 from a forensic biological material to identify human striated muscle	8
Trends in counterfeit drugs and pharmaceuticals before and during COVID-19 pandemic	8
Influences of hair dyeing on the distribution shapes of zolpidem and methoxyphenamine in hair	8
A novel droplet digital PCR method for assessing the quantity and quality of degraded samples	8
Technical note: Forensic investigation of mosquito nets	8
The wristwatch – A supplemental tool for determining time of death	8
Exploring the techniques and challenges for recovering human touch DNA from white rhino (Ceratotherium simum) to combat poaching	8
Journey of unidentified bodies towards DNA identification: A social, medico-legal and forensic perspective from New Delhi in India	8
Macroscopic and histological examination of human bridging veins	8
Androgen receptor (CAG)n repeat polymorphism and risk of sudden cardiac death originated from coronary artery disease: Correspondence	8
A new synthetic opioid threat: A comprehensive review on MT-45	8
Short-term stability evaluation of synthetic opioids, cathinones and ketamine in dried urine spots. Method validation and application to real cases	8
Corrigendum to “STEFA G03 – Joint collaborative exercise for document examination, DNA, fingerprints and handwriting” [Forensic Sci. Int. 370 (2025) 112459]	8
A holistic approach for the selection of forensic DNA swabs	8
Development, validation and applications of a GC/MS method for the simultaneous determination of 9 amphetamines and 12 NPS analogues in blood and urine	8
Re-examining so-called ‘secondary identifiers’ in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI): Why and how are they used?	8
Hair fixative traces on footwear – Establishing a link between footwear and the victim’s hair after kicks to the head	8
Editorial Board	8
Ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography surveys with a subsequent intrusive investigation in search for the missing Beaumont children in Adelaide, South Australia	8
Smart tech meets forensics: Enhancing crime scene investigation with digital simulations	8
Succession patterns of sarcosaprophagous insects on pig carcasses in different months in Yangtze River Delta, China	8
3D–3D dentition superimposition for individual identification: A study of an Eastern Chinese population	8
Digital color analysis and machine learning for ballpoint pen ink clustering and aging investigation	8
Design of experiments (DOE) analysis of the effects of environmental conditions on bloodstain degradation using spectroscopic methods	8
Nationwide study on forensic genetic analyses in criminal cases in Denmark	8
FIGG at 5: An update on U.S. public perspectives on forensic investigative genetic genealogy five years after its introduction to criminal investigations	8
Dental pattern diversity in a military population and its usefulness for assessing the degree of certainty in dental identification	8
Publisher Note	8
Innovations in forensic science: Comprehensive review of hyperspectral imaging for bodily fluid analysis	7
‘Corrigendum to “PCR combined with lateral flow immunochromatographic assay to differentiate the narcotic Mitragyna speciosa from related species and detect it in forensic evidence” [Forensic Sci. Int	7
Estimating the age at death for forensic cases using quantitative computed tomography	7
Microscopic characteristics of peri- and postmortem fracture surfaces	7
Computational ballistic analysis of the cranial shot to John F. Kennedy	7
Corrigendum to “Studies on the phase I metabolites of the new designer drug 1-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)-2(pyrrolidine-1-yl)butan-1-one (5-PPDI) in human urine” Forensic Sci. Int. 310 (2020) 110214	7
In vitro monoamine reuptake inhibition and forensic case series in Sweden of the synthetic cathinones 2-, 3-, and 4-Me-alpha-PiHP	7
Post-mortem formation of GHB: A retrospective study of forensic autopsies	7
Concentrations of LSD, 2-oxo-3-hydroxy-LSD, and iso-LSD in hair segments of 18 drug abusers	7
Fostering the use of nuclear analytical techniques for forensic science	7
Using the refractive index of latent fingerprints for the quantification and characterisation of sample deposition	7
Agreement and error rates associated with standardized data collection protocols for skeletal and dental data on 3D virtual subadult crania	7
Rare, fatal pulmonary fat embolism after acupuncture therapy: A case report and literature review	7
Influence of the relative humidity on the blood drip stain formation on jeans fabrics	7
Technical note: N-Isopropylbutylone unveiled – Differentiating the new synthetic cathinone in ecstasy from its close analogues with GC-MS and NMR spectroscopy	7
A novel method for assessing the shedding of fibre in forensic science: Investigating the effects of washing	7
Efficiency evaluation of common forensic genetic markers for parentage identification involving close relatives	7
Do long-term acoustic-phonetic features and mel-frequency cepstral coefficients provide complementary speaker-specific information for forensic voice comparison?	7
The transfer of fibres between garments in a choreographed assault scenario	7
Where did they come from? The accumulation of fibres from the home environment on daily wear	7
Quantitative analysis of respiratory viral distribution in forensic autopsy cases	7
A forensic application of genetic markers for distinction between drug-type and fiber-type Cannabis sativa L.	7
Evaluation of three commercial kits effective identification of menstrual blood based on the D-dimer	7
A Swedish nationwide forensic study of the manner of death in single stab injuries to the trunk	7
Effects of chemical & biological warfare agent decontaminants on trace survival: Impact on DNA profiling from blood and saliva	7
Less lethal projectile wound pattern identification using synthetic skin	7
Detection of contraband drugs in forensic-correctional mental health services using TeknoScan-a gas chromatography tool	7
Inhalation and oral administration of HHC products – Quantification of (9R)-, (9S)-Hexahydrocannabinol and metabolites in plasma and detectability in on-site drug tests for urine and oral fluid	7
A study of examiner accuracy in cartridge case comparisons. Part 1: Examiner error rates	7
The persistence of bloodstains on buried fabrics and robustness of the leucomalachite green test in detecting aged bloodstains on buried fabrics	7
Editorial Board	7
Editorial Board	7
Evaluating the effects of silent genes on pairwise kinship testing	7
Further research into alternative carrier solvents for the detection of latent fingermarks	7