International Journal of Legal Medicine

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Postmortem PF4 antibodies confirm a rare case of thrombosis thrombocytopenia syndrome associated with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 anti-COVID vaccination	91
Can the size of the contact area body-ground influence the presence of acute pulmonary emphysema in cases of incomplete hanging?	45
Prioritising quality: investigating the influence of image quality on forensic facial comparison	37
Bone age and dental age to assess criminal responsibility: Part I	33
Correction to: With or without human interference for precise age estimation based on machine learning?	31
Root canal width as a mandibular maturity marker at the 18-year threshold in the Maltese population	31
Identification of a large off-ladder allele of the D21S2055 locus during population genetics analysis	28
Development and validation of a multiplex assay system for simultaneous detection of HIV-1, HBV, and human STRs for forensic application on CE system	27
Identification of a murder caused by brodifacoum poisoning based on clinical examinations and LC-MS/MS results	27
Development of an age estimation method for the coxal bone and lumbar vertebrae obtained from post-mortem computed tomography images using a convolutional neural network	27
Characterization of male sexual assault in the state of São Paulo, Brazil: an epidemiological study from 2014 to 2017	26
Comparing preservation substrates under field conditions for efficient DNA recovery in bone	24
Changes in tissues and organs through PMCTA carrier substances	24
Sensitivity of temperature-based time since death estimation on measurement location	24
Application of RNA markers in forensic body fluid analysis: from specificity and stability to polymorphism	23
The Repository of Antemortem Injury Response (REPAIR): an online database for skeletal injuries of known ages	23
The evolution of age estimation methods in forensic odontology: a bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2024	22
Candidate biomarkers in brown adipose tissue for post-mortem diagnosis of fatal hypothermia	21
An overview of SNP-SNP microhaplotypes in the 26 populations of the 1000 Genomes Project	21
The role of retinal imaging in the management of abusive head trauma cases	21
Intoxication by 3-MeO-PCP and O-desmethyltramadol: an unusual NPS mix	20
Ballistic long bone fracture pattern: an experimental study	20
Carbofuran self-poisoning: forensic and analytic investigations in twins and literature review	19
Epigenetic analyses in forensic medicine: future and challenges	19
Intelligent deconvolution algorithm for mixed STR profiles based on locus association modeling	19

Effect of diazinon (organophosphate) on the composition and succession of Calliphoridae assemblages in rabbit carcasses in the Eastern Amazon	18
Observing the fragmentation of two expanding bullet types and a full metal-jacketed bullet with computed tomography—a forensic ballistics case study	18
Cell free DNA and MiRNA analysis by quantitative Real-Time polymerase chain reaction in postmortem interval determination	18
Time-dependent expression of high-mobility group box-1 and toll-like receptors proteins as potential determinants of skin wound age in rats: Forensic implication	17
Solving the two-decades-old murder case through joint application of ZooMS and ancient DNA approaches	17
Dying at the gates of Europe – migrant deaths in Croatia	17
First French case of fatal NPS poly-consumption involving bromazolam and 2-MMC: insights from NMR and LC-HRMS	17
Integration of a high-resolution melt curve assay into a commercial quantification kit for preliminary identification of biological mixtures	17
Multimethod combination for age estimation of Sarcophaga peregrina (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) with implications for estimation of the postmortem interval	17
Molecular age estimation based on posttranslational protein modifications in bone: why the type of bone matters	16
Detection of multiple biomarkers associated with satellite cell fate in the contused skeletal muscle of rats for wound age estimation	16
Validation of the Italian, European, North German, Malaysian, and South African black formulas on Cameriere method using panoramic radiographs in Kenyan children	16
Genetic characterization of paternal lineages by Y-STR in three sample populations in Northeastern Brazil	16
Caught in the act: impact of Crematogaster cf. liengmei (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) necrophagous behavior on neonate pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus L.) in the Western Cape Province of South Africa	16
Correction to: NSPlex: an efficient method to analyze non‑specific peaks amplified using commercial STR kits	15
Experimental Biomechanical study on the consequences of dashboard injury of the pelvis after total hip replacement	15
Forensic facial reconstruction: A computer tomography study of facial soft tissue thickness in Nigerian adult male multi-ethnic population	15
Correction to: Evaluation of the cardiovascular risk induced by cannabis use from a series of 43 autopsy cases	15
A probability model for estimating age in young individuals relative to key legal thresholds: 15, 18 or 21-year	15
Proteomic analysis discovers potential biomarkers of early traumatic axonal injury in the brainstem	15
Age prediction in sub-adults based on MRI segmentation of 3rd molar tissue volumes	15
Exploring statistical weight estimates for mitochondrial DNA matches involving heteroplasmy	15
Technical note: A comparison between rehydrating solutions in the pretreatment of mummified and corified skin for forensic microscopic examination	15
Post-mortem genetic testing in sudden cardiac death and genetic screening of relatives at risk: lessons learned from a Czech pilot multidisciplinary study	15
A multi-method assessment of 3D printed micromorphological osteological features	14
Statistical methods for discrimination of STR genotypes using high resolution melt curve data	14
A machine learning approach for estimating Eastern Asian origins from massive screening of Y chromosomal short tandem repeats polymorphisms	14
Sex estimation by CT image analysis of the rib cage in a Mediterranean population	14
Development of a novel forensic age estimation strategy for aged blood samples by combining piRNA and miRNA markers	14
Development of a protocol for standardized use of a water-soluble contrast agent with polyethylene glycol in post-mortem CT angiography	14
Effect of vaporizing cannabis rich in cannabidiol on cannabinoid levels in blood and on driving ability – a randomized clinical trial	14
Commentary on: “An assessment of the Henssge method for forensic death time estimation in the early post-mortem interval” by Heinrich et al	14
Comparison of three massively parallel sequencing platforms for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping in forensic genetics	14
Suspension-associated dislocation of the jaw in hanging	14
Accuracy of forensic age estimation using cementum annulation and dentin translucency in adult: a systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Skeletal injuries after cesarean section — a rare differential diagnosis of child abuse	13
Suicide in subjects under the age of 30: a retrospective analysis	13
Postmortem CT angiography of fetuses, infants and children up to 12 years old a systematic review and conceptual decision tree	13
Water-related atmospheric agents and solubility: two parameters of validation in toxicological screening on clothing worn by skeletal remains	13
Development of artificial intelligence-based algorithms for the process of human identification through dental evidence	13
The structure of Legal Medicine in Germany – an overview	13
Optimization of InnoXtract™ extraction and purification system for DNA extraction from skeletal samples	13
Exploration and application of microorganisms related to the inference of the time since deposition (TsD) in semen and blood stains	13
Forensic analysis of deaths from train and subway surfing	13
Letter to the Editor regarding the article ‘ER stress-related protein, CHOP, may serve as a biomarker of mechanical asphyxia: a primary study’ by Hu and colleagues	13
DXAGE 2.0 — adult age at death estimation using bone loss in the proximal femur and the second metacarpal	12
Radiological age assessment based on clavicle ossification in CT: enhanced accuracy through deep learning	12
Systematically improving the efficiency of complex kinship identification through the addition of genetic markers and reference individuals	12
Fatal intoxications and inherited cardiac disorders in the young: where to draw the line?	12
The influence of age on greater sciatic notch morphology: testing the Walker method in an Australian population	12

3D printed skulls in court — a benefit to stakeholders?	12
Computer tomography-based radiomics combined with machine learning for predicting the time since onset of epidural hematoma	12
The use of brain tissue mechanics for time since death estimations	12
A fundamental study on postmortem submersion interval estimation by metabolomics analyzing of gastrocnemius muscle from submersed rat models in freshwater	12
Cardiac effects of 5F-Cumyl-PEGACLONE	12
Intracranial needle insertion into an infant’s brain: a case report revealing an unprecedented computed tomography discovery	12
Concordance analysis of diatom types and patterns in lung tissue and drowning medium in laboratory animal model	12
Comparing tooth development timing between ethnic groups, excluding nutritional and environmental influences	12
Forensic taphonomic experimental design matters: a study assessing clothing and carrion biomass load on scavenging in Cape Town, South Africa	12
Application of 3D printing in assessment and demonstration of stab injuries	12
Post-mortem oxycodone blood concentrations of hospitalized cancer and surgery patients compared with fatal poisonings	12
Unveiling decomposition dynamics: leveraging 3D models for advanced forensic analysis	11
Internal validation study to assess the SeqStudio™ for human identification’s performance	11
Magnetic bead-based separation of sperm cells from semen-vaginal fluid mixed stains using an anti-ACRBP antibody	11
Axonal injury is detected by βAPP immunohistochemistry in rapid death from head injury following road traffic collision	11
Significance of chondrocyte viability in postmortem interval assessments and chondrocyte viability assay	11
Exploring optimal methods for age-at-death estimation using pulp/tooth area ratios: a South African study	11
Use of third molar eruption based on Gambier’s criteria in assessing dental age	11
Understanding methiopropamine, a new psychoactive substance: an in-depth review on its chemistry, pharmacology and implications to human health	11
Cranial sutures as an age indicator: verification of the method using postmortem CT acquisition material	11
Estimation of population affinity using proximal femoral measurements based on computed tomographic images in the Japanese and western Australian populations	11
Semi-supervised automatic dental age and sex estimation using a hybrid transformer model	11
Metabolomics investigation of post-mortem human pericardial fluid	10
Repeated poisoning of the life partner by thallium — a case of questionable Munchausen by adult proxy syndrome with ensuing attempted murder	10
Correction to: A probability model for estimating age in young individuals relative to key legal thresholds: 15, 18 or 21-year	10
The oriental latrine fly Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) as a new forensic indicator in SW Europe	10
Killing of sons and daughters: a systematic review for analysing the elements to distinguish the different features and circumstances related to these filicides	10
A cost–benefit analysis for use of large SNP panels and high throughput typing for forensic investigative genetic genealogy	10
The prevalence of genital injuries in post-pubertal females presenting for forensic examination after reported sexual violence: a systematic review	10
Improving kinship probability in analysis of ancient skeletons using identity SNPs and MPS technology	10
A case of intrauterine fetal death related to furcate cord insertion: a brief review of the literature and professional liability considerations	10
Validation of the PowerPlex®35GY System: a novel eight-dye STR multiplex kit on the Spectrum Compact CE System	10
Skin laceration caused by a short distance shot from a pepper spray launcher: a case report	10
What we see is what we touch? Sex estimation on the pelvis in virtual anthropology	10
A multidisciplinary approach to forensic biological profiling on a single tooth and nail sample	10
Evaluating the accuracy of population-specific versus generic stature estimation regression equations in a South African sample	9
Post mortem computed tomography meets radiomics: a case series on fractal analysis of post mortem changes in the brain	9
Dental age estimation using the London atlas– which tooth and which tooth stage predict age best (excluding 3rd molars)?	9
Human Decedent Identification Unit: identifying the deceased at a South African medico-legal mortuary	9
Screening a new set of microhaplotypes in exonic regions for sample identity testing and paternity testing during whole exome sequencing analysis	9
Craniofacial superimposition: a review of focus distance estimation methods and an extension to profile view photographs	9
Diagnostic tips for multi-phase post-mortem computed tomography angiography interpretation in upper gastro-intestinal bleeding	9
What we see is what we touch? Sex estimation on the skull in virtual anthropology	9
Forensic age estimation in adults based on multidetector computed tomography analysis of bone density in the medial meta-epiphyseal region of clavicle	9
Assessing retinal hemorrhages with non-invasive post-mortem fundus photographs in sudden unexpected death in infancy	9
A case of fatal intoxication with the novel synthetic opioid N-pyrrolidino protonitazene	9
Complete investigations (autopsy, toxicology, and histology) in a death due to apixaban overdose	9
Scanning electron microscope analysis of elements in amalgam restorations to determine when a deceased person may have lived. A method based on data from Scandinavia	9
Sensitivity and specificity of post-mortem computed tomography in skull fracture detection—a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Average thickness of the bones of the human neurocranium: development of reference measurements to assist with blunt force trauma interpretations	9
Development of a novel panel for blood identification based on blood-specific CpG-linked SNP markers	9
Conventional and machine learning-based analysis of age, body weight and body height significance in knot position-related thyrohyoid and cervical spine fractures in suicidal hangings	8
Machine learning using random forest to differentiate between blow and fall situations of head trauma	8
Identity of the numerous bloodstains at the murder scene: molecular identification of fly artifacts and fly species by CO1 analysis	8
Sex and blood group determination from hair using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics	8
DNA forensics at forty: the way forward	8
Asphyxia homicides in Denmark 1992–2016	8
An X-ray bone age assessment method for hands and wrists of adolescents in Western China based on feature fusion deep learning models	8
Role of integrin and its potential as a novel postmortem biomarker in traumatic axonal injury	8
Comparison of classic Sanger and next generation sequencing mitotypes of second world war victims from Konfin I mass grave	8
A qualitative assessment of anabolic–androgenic steroid use among gym users in Jordan: motives, perception, and safety	8
E-scooter driving under the acute influence of alcohol—a real-driving fitness study	8
Computer-aided craniofacial superimposition validation study: the identification of the leaders and participants of the Polish-Lithuanian January Uprising (1863–1864)	8
The logic of forensic pathology opinion	8
Validation of computational models simulating injury-related kinematics with muscle activation – obtaining data under general anaesthesia	8
Exploring radiomic features of lateral cerebral ventricles in postmortem CT for postmortem interval estimation	8
Direct STR profiling from laundered bloodstains: an investigation of different factors of laundering	8
Exploring transcriptomic signatures in sudden unexplained death (SUD) cases	8
Adventure Legal Medicine: a free online serious game for supplementary use in undergraduate medical education	8
Thanatochemistry and the role of hypoxanthine in the post-mortem interval estimation: a systematic literature review	8
Artificial intelligence in the practice of forensic medicine: a scoping review	8
Reviewing hereditary connective tissue disorders: Proposals of harmonic medicolegal assessments	8
Radiocarbon dating of dental tissues for determining time since death in forensic cases: a systematic review	8
Evaluating artificial intelligence for comparative radiography	8
Molecular biology research progress in post-mortem interval (PMI) estimation in forensic medicine	8
The Free State Collection for Anthropological Research (FS-CAR): a new contemporary identified skeletal collection in South Africa	7
Comparison of different dental age estimation methods with deep learning: Willems, Cameriere-European, London Atlas	7
Forensic sex classification by convolutional neural network approach by VGG16 model: accuracy, precision and sensitivity	7
Identification of sudden cardiac death from human blood using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning	7
The influence of biological relatedness on sexual dimorphism and sex classification based on external morphology of the frontal bone	7

Establishment of a multiplex PCR-CE assay for the simultaneous and rapid analysis of age markers for Calliphora vicina pupae	7
Development and validation of a novel 26-plex system for prenatal diagnosis with forensic markers	7
Allele frequencies and minor contributor match statistic convergence using simulated population replicates	7
Integrating the salivary microbiome in the forensic toolkit by 16S rRNA gene: potential application in body fluid identification and biogeographic inference	7
Multiple nail gun injuries: suicide or homicide?	7
Forensic personal identification using two-dimensional computed tomographic imaging of the frontal sinus: a comparative analysis of feature matching algorithms	7
Global characterization of extrachromosomal circular DNAs in four body fluids	7
Altered DNA methylation at age-associated CpG sites in children with growth disorders: impact on age estimation?	7
A critical review of medicolegal research and information asymmetries in investigating cases of extrajudicial executions and forced disappearances	7
Intoxications involving methoxyacetylfentanyl and U-47700: a study of 3 polydrug fatalities	7
Does third molar agenesis influence the second lower molar mineralization?	7
Petrous bones versus tooth cementum for genetic analysis of aged skeletal remains	7
Diagnostic accuracy of rib fracture detection in forensic post-mortem photon counting CT	7
Identification of menstrual blood and vaginal fluid using a 4-plex MSRE-PCR system applicable to alleged sexual assault cases	7
Reference and target sample age distribution impacts between model types in dental developmental age estimation	7
Retrospective analysis-based prioritization and degradation pattern characterization of sudden unexplained death susceptibility genes	7
Hypothermia drives fatty acid transporter 1 upregulation and lipid accumulation in renal tubules: evidence from forensic cases	7
Validating the use of clinical MSCT scans for cranial nonmetric sex estimation in a contemporary Indonesian population	7
Assessing the contribution of orthodontic profiles in predicting facial soft tissue thickness for forensic facial approximation	7
A crime case involving a mixture of three individuals solved using a sample from the daughter of the person of interest	7
Age assessment according to the stages of pulp involution in a Brazilian sample	7
Characterization of fluid in facial sinuses on post-mortem CT in case of death by drowning	7
Correction to: Repeated poisoning of the life partner by thallium — a case of questionable Munchausen by adult proxy syndrome with ensuing attempted murder	7
DNA and protein analyses of hair in forensic genetics	7
Elastic fiber degradation as a possible indicator for PMI estimation on mummified and corified skin: a pilot study	7
The temporal course of third molar mineralization in a black South African population	6
Exploring the genetic implications of demographic dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir using autosomal STRs	6
Further experiments and remarks regarding the possible formation of blood stains on the Turin Shroud: stains attributed to the nailing of the hands	6
An assessment of skeletal fracture patterning resulting from fatal motorcycle crashes	6
Different machine learning methods based on maxillary sinus in sex estimation for northwestern Chinese Han population	6
Correction to: Post-mortem to ante-mortem facial image comparison for deceased migrant identification	6
Fat embolism after intraosseous catheters in pediatric forensic autopsies	6
Quantitative evaluation of endometrium-expressed mRNAs for the purpose of discriminating between menstruation and traumatic vaginal injury in sexual assault cases	6
Evaluation of Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) in serum and cerebrospinal fluid following fatal traumatic brain injury	6
Fatal atomoxetine overdose in Japan: a forensic autopsy case report	6
An experimental rat model of electric shock injury with isolated electric shock and water conduction: the histopathological changes on the skin and internal organs and the effect on biochemical parame	6
Correction to: Population substructure affects kinship testing in multi-ethnic areas of China	6
Gunshot residues found at the exit wound: a case report	6
Understanding the burden of unidentified bodies: a systematic review	6
Insights into dental age estimation: introducing multiple regression data from a Black South African population on modified gustafson’s criteria	6
A morphoscopic exploration of cranial sexual dimorphism among modern South Africans using computed tomography scans	6
Global trends in DNA research on aged human skeletal remains: a bibliometric analysis (1989–2024)	6
A comprehensive epidemiological assessment of female rape in São Paulo State, Brazil: trends, patterns, and implications for public health	6
Evaluating juror understanding of traumatic head injury with different formats of evidence presentation in court: a follow up study	6
Severe 25E-NBOH intoxication associated with MDPHP intake: a case report, metabolism study, and literature review	6
Influence of light conditions (colour temperature and illuminance) on the evaluation of root translucency for the application of Lamendin’s age-at-death estimation technique	6
Projectile deformation on human bone and on a polyurethane simulant	6
Charting the growth through intelligence: A SWOC analysis on AI-assisted radiologic bone age estimation	6
Microbiota signature of the lung as the promising bioindicator for drowning diagnosis and postmortem submersion interval estimation	6
Artificial intelligence and dental age estimation: development and validation of an automated stage allocation technique on all mandibular tooth types in panoramic radiographs	6
The current state of forensic imaging – post mortem imaging	6
High-voltage electrocution at a hydroelectric plant: a case report with SEM-EDS analysis of electrical wounds	6
The tall order of stature estimation in burnt skeletal remains: a performance test in the Portuguese population	6
Fatal and nonfatal sharp force injuries to the limbs: a study of forensic autopsies in Sweden (2010–2019)	6
Validation of age estimation methods through the scapula in a Mediterranean non-adult population	6
Violence against women in North-East Piedmont, Italy: a cross-sectional study on patients accessing the emergency department (2017–2020)	6
Effect of the luminol test on blood mRNA detection: A pilot study	6
Comparison of DNA preservation between ribs and vertebrae	6
Age estimation in infant skeletal remains by measurements of the pars lateralis	6
Enhancing trace DNA recovery from disposable face masks: insights from the COVID-19 era and beyond	6
"Shedding the status"—a meta-analysis on the individual propensity to shed skin material in the context of forensic trace analysis	6
Technical note: Y-chromosome short tandem repeat inconsistent typing for loci Y_GATA_H4, DYS481, DYS444, DYS635, DYS437, DYS533 and DYS570	5
A critical review of “Artificial intelligence in the practice of forensic medicine: a scoping review”	5
The first rib as a method of adult age-at-death estimation in a modern South African sample	5
Standards of practice in forensic age estimation with CT of the medial clavicular epiphysis—a systematic review	5
Insufficient evidence for the applicability of the neonatal line as evidence for live birth in forensic odontology: a systematic review	5
Comprehensive investigation of the Applied Biosystems™ SeqStudio™ Genetic Analyzer platform for forensic DNA typing	5
Methods for the optimal preservation of blow fly intra-puparial forms for morphological analysis in forensic casework	5
Forensic species identification: practical guide for animal and plant DNA analysis	5
Quantifying the potential of morphological parameters for human dental identification: part 2—selecting the strongest identifiers in mandibular permanent teeth	5
Unveiling STRs instability in a colorectal cancer FFPE sample: a case report	5
A statistical evaluation of the sexual dimorphism of the acetabulum in an Iberian population	5
Applicable Forensic Biomarker for Drowning Diagnosis: Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase 2 (ERK2)	5
Comparison of DNA preservation between adult and non-adult ancient skeletons	5
Fatal road traffic accidents and injuries: a preliminary study	5
Characterization of challenging forensic DNA traces using advanced molecular technologies	5
Differing sizes of bullet entrance holes in skin of the anterior and posterior trunk	5
Variance in intraindividual stability of vitreous humor for thanatochemistry	5
Identification score for robust and secure identification using ante- and post-mortem skull CT scans	5
An assessment of the Henssge method for forensic death time estimation in the early post-mortem interval	5
Spinal cord injury in abusive and accidental head injury in children, a neuropathological investigation	5
Effects of solvent-based adhesive removal on the subsequent dual analysis of fingerprint and DNA	5
Variability and forensic efficiency of 12 X-STR markers in Namibian populations	5
Metric evaluation of the anterior nasal spine to estimate sex and population group in South African individuals	5
DNA quality and STR success rate in different formalin-fixed tissues	5
DNA methylation-based age estimation for adults and minors: considering sex-specific differences and non-linear correlations	5
Influence of the toxicological status on the diagnosis of fatal drowning	5
Automatic rib fracture detection on postmortem CT data using deep learning	5
Evaluation of the ForenSeq® Kintelligence Kit and the FORensic Capture Enrichment Panel for Unidentified and Missing Persons Casework	5
Comparison of genotyping and weight of evidence results when applying different genotyping strategies on samples from a DNA transfer experiment	5
Improving the forensic genital examination for trans and gender diverse sexual assault complainants: three case reports	5
Mechanical or thermal damage: differentiating between underlying mechanisms as a cause of bone fractures	5
Postmortem morphology of honeybee stings induced fatal anaphylaxis	5
Development of a multiplex panel with 31 multi-allelic InDels for forensic DNA typing	5
Commentary on: “Impact of (forensic) expert opinions according to the Istanbul Protocol in Germany—results and insights of the in: Fo-project”	5