International Journal of Legal Medicine

Article	Citations
SARS-Cov-2 fulminant myocarditis: an autopsy and histopathological case study	62
Sudden cardiac death—update	61
Postmortem investigation of fatalities following vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines	42
Accurate age classification using manual method and deep convolutional neural network based on orthopantomogram images	39
Applications of artificial intelligence in forensic sciences: Current potential benefits, limitations and perspectives	39
Automated age estimation of young individuals based on 3D knee MRI using deep learning	38
Infectivity of deceased COVID-19 patients	36
Comparison of different machine learning approaches to predict dental age using Demirjian’s staging approach	34
It is all about the insects: a retrospective on 20 years of forensic entomology highlights the importance of insects in legal investigations	32
Comparative use of aqueous humour 1H NMR metabolomics and potassium concentration for PMI estimation in an animal model	26
GFAP positivity in neurons following traumatic brain injuries	26
A review of visualization techniques of post-mortem computed tomography data for forensic death investigations	26
Forensic nanopore sequencing of STRs and SNPs using Verogen’s ForenSeq DNA Signature Prep Kit and MinION	25
Developmental validation of the MGIEasy Signature Identification Library Prep Kit, an all-in-one multiplex system for forensic applications	25
Macromorphological findings in cases of death in water: a critical view on “drowning signs”	24
Metabolomics in postmortem cerebrospinal fluid diagnostics: a state-of-the-art method to interpret central nervous system–related pathological processes	22
Age estimation based on 3D pulp chamber segmentation of first molars from cone-beam–computed tomography by integrated deep learning and level set	22
Virtual anthropology? Reliability of three-dimensional photogrammetry as a forensic anthropology measurement and documentation technique	21
About the influence of environmental factors on the persistence of DNA — a long-term study	20
Common and much less common scenarios in which botany is crucial for forensic pathologist and anthropologists: a series of eight case studies	20
Progress in the implementation of massively parallel sequencing for forensic genetics: results of a European-wide survey among professional users	19
Evaluation of microhaplotypes in forensic kinship analysis from a Swedish population perspective	19
Estimation of the time since death based on body cooling: a comparative study of four temperature-based methods	19
Cuticular hydrocarbons for the identification and geographic assignment of empty puparia of forensically important flies	18
Attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy: a universal analytical technique with promising applications in forensic analyses	18

Developmental validations of a self-developed 39 AIM-InDel panel and its forensic efficiency evaluations in the Shaanxi Han population	17
Machine learning approaches for sex estimation using cranial measurements	16
The forensic landscape and the population genetic analyses of Hainan Li based on massively parallel sequencing DNA profiling	16
Identification and sequencing of 59 highly polymorphic microhaplotypes for analysis of DNA mixtures	16
Brain/blood ratios of methadone and ABCB1 polymorphisms in methadone-related deaths	15
Twenty-five years of unidentified bodies: an account from Milano, Italy	15
How safe is BDSM? A literature review on fatal outcome in BDSM play	15
Variant interpretation in molecular autopsy: a useful dilemma	15
SARS-CoV-2 viral load and replication in postmortem examinations	15
Taphonomic study on drowned victims in a non-sequestered aquatic environment in the Mediterranean Sea	15
With or without human interference for precise age estimation based on machine learning?	15
Exploring STR sequencing for forensic DNA intelligence databasing using the Austrian National DNA Database as an example	15
Evidence for differences in DNA methylation between Germans and Japanese	14
Detection and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in exhumated corpses	14
Detecting drugs in dry bone: a pilot study of skeletal remains with a post-mortem interval over 23 years	14
Deep learning in forensic gunshot wound interpretation—a proof-of-concept study	14
Age estimation based on computed tomography exploration: a combined method	14
Intra-bone nuclear DNA variability in Second World War metatarsal and metacarpal bones	14
Forensic biomarkers of lethal traumatic brain injury	14
Integrating the salivary microbiome in the forensic toolkit by 16S rRNA gene: potential application in body fluid identification and biogeographic inference	14
Comparison of the third molar maturity index (I3M) between left and right lower third molars to assess the age of majority: a multi-ethnic study sample	14
A systematic overview of dental methods for age assessment in living individuals: from traditional to artificial intelligence-based approaches	14
The impact of age mimicry bias on the accuracy of methods for age estimation based on Kvaal’s pulp/tooth ratios: a bootstrap study	14
Aquaporin 1 and 3 as local vitality markers in mechanical and thermal skin injuries	13
Spatio-temporal distribution and habitat preference of necrophagous Calliphoridae based on 160 real cases from Switzerland	13
Cytokines as new biomarkers of skin wound vitality	13
Accuracies of discriminant function equations for sex estimation using long bones of upper extremities	13
Postmortem CT and autopsy findings in nine victims of terrorist attack	13
DNA methylation of decedent blood samples to estimate the chronological age of human remains	13
Histological quantification of decomposed human livers: a potential aid for estimation of the post-mortem interval?	13
Human identification: a review of methods employed within an Australian coronial death investigation system	13
Spinal cord injury as an indicator of abuse in forensic assessment of abusive head trauma (AHT)	13
A potential method for sex estimation of human skeletons using deep learning and three-dimensional surface scanning	13
Signatures of vaginal microbiota by 16S rRNA gene: potential bio-geographical application in Chinese Han from three regions of China	13
Estimation of the post-mortem interval in human bones by infrared spectroscopy	12
An in-field evaluation of rapid DNA instruments for disaster victim identification	12
Towards developing forensically relevant single-cell pipelines by incorporating direct-to-PCR extraction: compatibility, signal quality, and allele detection	12
Phylogeographic review of Y chromosome haplogroups in Europe	12
A survey of case studies on the use of forensic three-dimensional printing in England and Wales	12
Myelin basic protein and neurofilament H in postmortem cerebrospinal fluid as surrogate markers of fatal traumatic brain injury	12
Age estimation based on the acetabulum using global illumination rendering with computed tomography	12
Complex challenges of estimating the age and vitality of muscle wounds: a study with matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors on animal and human tissue samples	12
The rights of migrants to the identification of their dead: an attempt at an identification strategy from Italy	12
Forensic characterization of 124 SNPs in the central Indian population using precision ID Identity Panel through next-generation sequencing	12
Age-related differences in cranial sexual dimorphism in contemporary Europe	12
Anabolic steroids and extreme violence: a case of murder after chronic intake and under acute influence of metandienone and trenbolone	12
Involuntary 5F-ADB-related intoxication following e-cigarette use	11
Forensic and phylogenetic analyses of populations in the Tibetan-Yi corridor using 41 Y-STRs	11
Comparison of DNA preservation between adult and non-adult ancient skeletons	11
Development and validation of a novel 133-plex forensic STR panel (52 STRs and 81 Y-STRs) using single-end 400 bp massive parallel sequencing	11

Endoplasmic reticulum stress-related secretory proteins as biomarkers of early myocardial ischemia-induced sudden cardiac deaths	11
Impact of excessive alcohol abuse on age prediction using the VISAGE enhanced tool for epigenetic age estimation in blood	11
The dignity of the human corpse in forensic medicine	11
European Council of Legal Medicine (ECLM) on-site inspection forms for forensic pathology, anthropology, odontology, genetics, entomology and toxicology for forensic and medico-legal scene and corpse	11
Multimethod combination for age estimation of Sarcophaga peregrina (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) with implications for estimation of the postmortem interval	11
A preliminary study on early postmortem submersion interval (PMSI) estimation and cause-of-death discrimination based on nontargeted metabolomics and machine learning algorithms	11
Validation of forensic facial comparison by morphological analysis in photographic and CCTV samples	11
Re-evaluation of single nucleotide variants and identification of structural variants in a cohort of 45 sudden unexplained death cases	11
Magnetic resonance imaging of the proximal tibial epiphysis is suitable for statements as to the question of majority: a validation study in forensic age diagnostics	11
Gunshot homicides in Denmark 1992–2016	11
Multiorgan tropism of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7	11
The diversity of shedder tests and a novel factor that affects DNA transfer	10
Internal validation and improvement of mitochondrial genome sequencing using the Precision ID mtDNA Whole Genome Panel	10
Computer-aided superimposition of the frontal sinus via 3D reconstruction for comparative forensic identification	10
The Cameriere, Haavikko, Demirjian, and Willems methods for the assessment of dental age in Croatian children	10
Molecular clocks in ancient proteins: Do they reflect the age at death even after millennia?	10
Tau protein in cerebrospinal fluid: a novel biomarker of the time of death?	10
Scopolamine fatal outcome in an inmate after buscopan® smoking	10
“I’ve never been at the crime scene!” — gloves as carriers for secondary DNA transfer	10
3D segmentation of dental crown for volumetric age estimation with CBCT imaging	10
Third molar eruption in orthopantomograms as a feature for forensic age assessment—a comparison study of different classification systems	10
A novel method for determining postmortem interval based on the metabolomics of multiple organs combined with ensemble learning techniques	10
Estimation of the time of death by measuring the variation of lateral cerebral ventricle volume and cerebrospinal fluid radiodensity using postmortem computed tomography	10
Infant urinary metabolomic profile in a fatal acute methadone intoxication	10
Aquaporin-1 and aquaporin-9 gene variations in sudden infant death syndrome	10
The role of retinal imaging in the management of abusive head trauma cases	10
Review of Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Diptera: Muscidae) as a useful tool in forensic entomology	10
Analysis of interrater reliability in age assessment of minors: how does expertise influence the evaluation?	10
Revisiting informed consent in forensic genomics in light of current technologies and the times	10
Forensic age estimation in males by MRI based on the medial epiphysis of the clavicle	9
Ultrasound in legal medicine—a missed opportunity or simply too late? A narrative review of ultrasonic applications in forensic contexts	9
Thermal bone injuries: postmortem computed tomography findings in 25 cases	9
Large fragment demineralization: an alternative pretreatment for forensic DNA typing of bones	9
Use of third molar eruption based on Gambier’s criteria in assessing dental age	9
A fatal case of accidental oral formaldehyde poisoning and its pathomorphological characteristics	9
Massively parallel sequencing of human skeletal remains in Vietnam using the precision ID mtDNA control region panel on the Ion S5™ system	9
Sex assessment using the radius bone in a French sample when applying various statistical models	9
The distal femoral epiphysis in forensic age diagnostics: studies on the evaluation of the ossification process by means of T1- and PD/T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging	9
A global perspective of forensic entomology case reports from 1935 to 2022	9
Combined metabolomics and machine learning algorithms to explore metabolic biomarkers for diagnosis of acute myocardial ischemia	9
Forensic bone age estimation of adolescent pelvis X-rays based on two-stage convolutional neural network	9
Tortures alleged by migrants in Italy: compatibility and other medicolegal challenges	9
Detection of insulins in postmortem tissues: an optimized workflow based on immunopurification and LC–MS/HRMS detection	9
E-scooter driving under the acute influence of alcohol—a real-driving fitness study	9
Does the choice of the reference model affect the results of 3D-3D superimposition procedure? A comparison of different protocols for personal identification	9
Validation of the Applied Biosystems RapidHIT ID instrument and ACE GlobalFiler Express sample cartridge	9
Forensic age estimation based on magnetic resonance imaging of the proximal humeral epiphysis in Chinese living individuals	9
Evaluation of time passed since death by examination of oxidative stress markers, histopathological, and molecular changes of major organs in male albino rats	9
An efficient method for building a database of diatom populations for drowning site inference using a deep learning algorithm	9
Development and validation of simultaneous identification of 26 mammalian and poultry species by a multiplex assay	9
Accurate age estimation from blood samples of Han Chinese individuals using eight high-performance age-related CpG sites	8
Analytical validation of an RI sample cartridge with the RapidHIT® ID system	8
A critical test of twelve methods for estimating age using radiographic staging of developing teeth on a sample of 6- to 15-year-old children from Mérida, Yucatán (México)	8
CT-based evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population	8
Third molar maturity index (I3M) assessment according to different geographical zones: a large multi-ethnic study sample	8
Metabolomics investigation of post-mortem human pericardial fluid	8
Phosphorescence of thermally altered human bone	8
Forensic entomology in research and practice: an overview of forensic experts’ perceptions and scientific output in Brazil	8
Understanding the burden of unidentified bodies: a systematic review	8
A novel set of short microhaplotypes based on non-binary SNPs for forensic challenging samples	8
Carbofuran self-poisoning: forensic and analytic investigations in twins and literature review	8
The logic of forensic pathology opinion	8
Sex estimation through geometric morphometric analysis of the frontal bone: an assessment in pre-pubertal and post-pubertal modern Spanish population	8
Average thickness of the bones of the human neurocranium: development of reference measurements to assist with blunt force trauma interpretations	8
Age-dependent gene expression of Calliphora vicina pupae (Diptera: Calliphoridae) at constant and fluctuating temperatures	8
Reevaluation of ambiguous genetic variants in sudden unexplained deaths of a young cohort	8
Forensic age assessments of alleged unaccompanied minors at the Medicolegal Institute of Montpellier: a 4-year retrospective study	8
Males as victims of intimate partner violence — results from a clinical-forensic medical examination centre	8
An overview of SNP-SNP microhaplotypes in the 26 populations of the 1000 Genomes Project	8
Exploring the potential of cranial non-metric traits as a tool for personal identification: the never-ending dilemma	8
Development of SSR and SNP markers for identifying opium poppy	8
Analysis of the performance of machine learning and deep learning methods for sex estimation of infant individuals from the analysis of 2D images of the ilium	8
Diagnostic accuracy of the third molar maturity index (I3M) to assess the age of legal majority in Northern Brazil—population-specific cut-off values	8
Postmortem CT pulmonary findings in SARS-CoV-2-positive cases: correlation with lung histopathological findings and autopsy results	8
Age estimation by evaluation of osteophytes in thoracic and lumbar vertebrae using postmortem CT images in a modern Japanese population	8
Prediction of eye and hair pigmentation phenotypes using the HIrisPlex system in a Brazilian admixed population sample	8
Evaluation of one-step RT-PCR multiplex assay for body fluid identification	8
Modeling microbial ethanol production by S. aureus, K. pneumoniae, and E. faecalis under aerobic/anaerobic conditions — applicability to laboratory cultures and real postmortem cases	7
A small RNA, microRNA as a potential biomolecular marker to estimate post mortem interval in forensic science: a systematic review	7
Quantitative evidence of suppressed TMEM119 microglial immunohistochemistry in fatal morphine intoxications	7

Stability of exosomes in the postmortem serum and preliminary study on exosomal miRNA expression profiling in serum from myocardial infarction cadavers	7
Targeted S5 RNA sequencing assay for the identification and direct association of common body fluids with DNA donors in mixtures	7
A unique case of death by MDPHP with no other co-ingestion: a forensic toxicology case	7
Forensic investigative issues in a fireworks production factory explosion	7
PMI estimation through metabolomics and potassium analysis on animal vitreous humour	7
Volatile organic compounds in variably aged carrion impacted by the presence of the primary colonizer, Cochliomyia macellaria (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	7
Gene variants associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in relation to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)	7
The role of PMCT for the assessment of the cause of death in natural disaster (landslide and flood): a Sicilian experience	7
Decomposition and insect succession on human cadavers in a humid, continental (Dfb) climate (Quebec, Canada)	7
Evaluation of the trnK-matK-trnK, ycf3, and accD-psal chloroplast regions to differentiate crop type and biogeographical origin of Cannabis sativa	7
Postmortem coronary artery calcium score in cases of myocardial infarction	7
A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks: searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic	7
Technical note: multi-alleles at the DYS385ab locus with high frequency in a Han Chinese population from southwestern China	7
Sensitivity and specificity of post-mortem computed tomography in skull fracture detection—a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Post-mortem genetic investigation in sudden cardiac death victims: complete exon sequencing of forty genes using next-generation sequencing	7
Forensic age estimation based on fast spin-echo proton density (FSE PD)–weighted MRI of the distal radial epiphysis	7
Analytical findings in a non-fatal intoxication with the synthetic cannabinoid 5F-ADB (5F-MDMB-PINACA): a case report	7
Forensic age prediction and age classification for critical age thresholds via 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging of the knee in the Chinese Han population	7
Reference and target sample age distribution impacts between model types in dental developmental age estimation	7
“Spice”-related deaths in and around Munich, Germany: A retrospective look at the role of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists in our post-mortem cases over a seven-year period (2014–2020)	7
A multi-method assessment of 3D printed micromorphological osteological features	7
Consequences of the lack of clinical forensic medicine in emergency departments	7
Blood concentrations of new synthetic opioids	7
MaSTR™: an effective probabilistic genotyping tool for interpretation of STR mixtures associated with differentially degraded DNA	7
Developmental validation of the Microreader™ RM-Y ID System: a new rapidly mutating Y-STR 17-plex system for forensic application	7
Semi-supervised automatic dental age and sex estimation using a hybrid transformer model	7
Population genetic analysis of 12 X-chromosomal STRs in a Swiss sample	7
Fatal outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection (B1.1.7) in a 4-year-old child	7
Scientometric evaluation of highly cited scientists in the field of forensic science and legal medicine	7
Development and validation of novel 8-dye short tandem repeat multiplex system for forensic applications	6
Identification of antemortem and postmortem fractures in a complex environment by FTIR spectroscopy based on a rabbit tibial fracture self-control model	6
DXAGE 2.0 — adult age at death estimation using bone loss in the proximal femur and the second metacarpal	6
Development of a 16 X-STR multiplex PCR system for kinship analysis and its applicability for the Sinhalese population in Sri Lanka	6
Ultrasonographic assessment of ossification of the distal radial epiphysis for estimating forensic age	6
Death in the sauna-vitality markers for heat exposure	6
Knife cut marks inflicted by different blade types and the changes induced by heat: a dimensional and morphological study	6
The Identified Skeleton Collection of Évora: importance for forensic science and bioarchaeology in the southern inland of Portugal	6
Evaluation of the effect of impaction on the mineralization of mandibular third molars and forensic age estimation in a sample of south Indian children	6
Validation of BMI genetic risk score and DNA methylation in a Korean population	6
Fractures of the neuro-cranium: sensitivity and specificity of post-mortem computed tomography compared with autopsy	6
Population data and genetic structure analysis based on 29 Y-STR loci among the ethnolinguistic groups in Burkina Faso	6
Population data and genetic characteristics of 12 X-STR loci using the Investigator® Argus X-12 Quality Sensor kit for the Kedayan population of Borneo in Malaysia	6
Sex discrimination from urine traces for forensic purposes using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and multivariate data analysis	6
Performance of three mathematical models for estimating age-at-death from multiple indicators of the adult skeleton	6
Post-mortem genetic testing in sudden cardiac death and genetic screening of relatives at risk: lessons learned from a Czech pilot multidisciplinary study	6
A standard protocol for the analysis of postmortem muscle protein degradation: process optimization and considerations for the application in forensic PMI estimation	6
Shape morphing technique can accurately predict pelvic bone landmarks	6
Forensic features and genetic legacy of the Baloch population of Pakistan and the Hazara population across Durand line revealed by Y-chromosomal STRs	6
Use of cadaveric vitreous humor as an innovative substrate for diatoms research and forensic diagnosis of drowning	6
Computed tomographic evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population using principal component analysis and regression models	6
Intrathrombotic appearances of AQP-1 and AQP-3 in relation to thrombus age in murine deep vein thrombosis model	6
Axonal injury is detected by βAPP immunohistochemistry in rapid death from head injury following road traffic collision	6
Volatile compounds reveal age: a study of volatile organic compounds released by Chrysomya rufifacies immatures	6
Characterization of in vitro phase I metabolites of methamnetamine in human liver microsomes by liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry	6
Discovery of donor age markers from bloodstain by LC-MS/MS using a metabolic approach	6
Ten years of molecular ballistics—a review and a field guide	6
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	6
Altered DNA methylation at age-associated CpG sites in children with growth disorders: impact on age estimation?	6
Forensic age estimation in Barcelona: analysis of expert reports issued between 2011 and 2018	6
First experiences with the Spectrum Compact CE System	6
Human identification performed with skull’s sphenoid sinus based on deep learning	6
Mycobacterium chimaera: a report of 2 new cases and literature review	6
Forensic age estimation in adults by pubic bone mineral density using multidetector computed tomography	5
Intra-bone nuclear DNA variability and STR typing success in Second World War first ribs	5
Current status of undergraduate teaching in forensic & legal medicine in Europe	5
Stature estimation by semi-automatic measurements of 3D CT images of the femur	5
Enhanced mixture interpretation with macrohaplotypes based on long-read DNA sequencing	5
Assessment of Illumina® Human mtDNA Genome assay: workflow evaluation with development of analysis and interpretation guidelines	5
The potential of micro-CT for dating post-cranial bone fractures: a macroscopic, radiographic, and microtomography study of fractures of known post-traumatic ages	5
A guide to classify tattoo motives in Mexico as a tool to identify unknown bodies	5
Mummification in a forensic context: an observational study of taphonomic changes and the post-mortem interval in an indoor setting	5
Forensic human identification: retrospective investigation of anthropological assessments in the Western Cape, South Africa	5
Searching for improvements in predicting human eye colour from DNA	5
Age-dependent decrease in dental pulp cavity volume as a feature for age assessment: a comparative in vitro study using 9.4-T UTE-MRI and CBCT 3D imaging	5
Possibility of drug-distribution measurement in the hair of drowned bodies: evaluation of drug stability in water-soaked hair using micro-segmental analysis	5
Population-specific age estimation in Black Americans and Chinese people based on pulp chamber volume of first molars from cone beam computed tomography	5
Accuracy of forensic age estimation using cementum annulation and dentin translucency in adult: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Assessing wound vitality in decomposed bodies: a review of the literature	5
Exploring the Western Mediterranean through X-chromosome	5
Exploring statistical weight estimates for mitochondrial DNA matches involving heteroplasmy	5
Why identification matters: an explorative study on six cases of family reunification	5
Demonstrating the empirical effect of population specificity of anthropological standards in a contemporary Australian population	5
Study of 17 X-STRs in Native American and Mestizo populations of Central America for forensic and population purposes	5
From Deutsche Zeitschrift to International Journal of Legal Medicine—100 years of legal medicine through the lens of journal articles	5
Dismembered porcine limbs as a proxy for postmortem muscle protein degradation	5
A cost–benefit analysis for use of large SNP panels and high throughput typing for forensic investigative genetic genealogy	5
Development of a multiplex methylation-sensitive restriction enzyme-based SNP typing system for deconvolution of semen-containing mixtures	5
DNA methylation-based age estimation for adults and minors: considering sex-specific differences and non-linear correlations	5
Improving 3D-3D facial registration methods: potential role of three-dimensional models in personal identification of the living	5
Will tetrahydrocannabinol be formed from cannabidiol in gastric fluid? An in vivo experiment	5
Fractures and skin lesions in pediatric abusive head trauma: a forensic multi-center study	5
Age assessment in unaccompanied minors: assessing uniformity of protocols across Europe	5
Incarcerated diaphragmatic hernia after right hepatectomy: an autopsy case with a review of 45 previous cases	5
Human Decedent Identification Unit: identifying the deceased at a South African medico-legal mortuary	5
Improving kinship probability in analysis of ancient skeletons using identity SNPs and MPS technology	5