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Allele frequencies of 31 autosomal short tandem repeat (auSTR) loci obtained using the Precision ID GlobalFiler™ NGS STR Panel v2 in 322 individuals from the Japanese population	29
Sudden death of a child associated with invasive non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae infection with underlying IgG2 subclass deficiency	27
Lethal hemopericardium caused by infection of mitral annular calcification: An autopsy case report	24
Analyses of physical factors that contribute to the blood carboxyhemoglobin saturation in autopsy cases of house fire fatalities	21
The influence of fixing condition on myoglobin stainability of striated muscle as a tool for forensic diagnosis	21
Descriptive analyses of differentially expressed proteins during intrapuparial stage based on the label-free proteomics technique between Chrysomya megacephala and Synthesiomyia nudiseta	20
Atypical suicide by single incising cut to the throat without hesitation marks: Case report and review of the literature	20
Suicide by sodium nitrite: Autopsy case report	19
Causes of death of forensic autopsy cases tested positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan	19
Post-mortem transmission risk of infectious disease: A systematic review	18
When suicide mimics homicide: a forensic analysis of three cases involving multiple sharp-force injuries	17
When fire burns the evidence – Lesson 1: It is not always what it seems	17
Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism (rs27434) in the ERAP1 gene with plural tissue weight	16
Factors that delay discovery in cases of death at home in Japan	16
Biometric sex assessment from the femur and tibia in a modern Greek population	16
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination: correspondence	15
Comparison of the accuracy and bias of Demirjian’s method for East Asian children and development of Japanese population-specific age estimation formulae	15
Association between serum catecholamine levels and VNTR polymorphism in the promoter region of the monoamine oxidase A gene in forensic autopsy cases	15
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Rapid determination of five common toxic alkaloids in blood by UPLC–MRM–IDA–EPI: Application to poisoning case	15
Development of a deep-learning algorithm for age estimation on CT images of the vertebral column	14
Two medicolegal autopsy cases of multinodular and vacuolating neuronal tumor revealed by postmortem MRI	14
Sudden death due to undiagnosed cardiac metastasis of malignant melanoma revealed by autopsy: a case report	13
Estimation of postmortem interval in decomposed remains using insect evidence: A report of two cases	13
Application of RNA sequencing to cause-of-death investigation: A pilot study	12

Regression analysis of nasal shape from juvenile to adult ages for forensic facial reconstruction	11
The stability of novel synthetic cannabinoids in blood samples in different storage conditions	11
Lethal trajectory: a case of fatal injury from an accidentally projected metal fragment	11
Validation of a novel fluorescent probe-based real-time PCR assay to detect saliva-specific unmethylated CpG sites for saliva identification	11
Assessment of blood 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid concentrations: Age and sex differences, and correlation with carboxyhemoglobin in fire victims	11
Possible formation of trioxidocarbonate(•1−) (CO3•−) instead of hydroxyl radical (HO•) from superoxide anions (O2•−) during paraquat poisoning under physiological conditions	11
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Injuries and victim	11
An autopsy case report of aortic dissection complicated with histiolymphocytic pericarditis and aortic inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination	11
Highly sensitive sex determination method using the exon 1 region of the amelogenin gene	10
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Increased expression of calpain-1 and −2 within cardiac mitochondria and adjacent to the contraction bands in rat myocardium after 14-day cocaine administration: A preliminary study	9
Micro-CT evaluation of morphological degenerative features of sterno-clavicular joint for age-at-death estimation in forensic anthropology – A qualitative analysis	9
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Determination of multiple psychostimulants and antipsychotics in postmortem dried blood spot samples by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	9
An autopsy case of fatal Japanese spotted fever in Wakayama	9
Importance of the details in person identification	9
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Congenital transmesocolic internal hernia as a cause of sudden death – autopsy case report	9
Association of age, sexual intercourse history, and vaginal discharge with bacterial vaginosis among child victims of sexual violence: a case-control medicolegal study from Southeast Sulawesi, Indones	8
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Research trends on forensic entomology for five decades worldwide	8
Forensic age progression application in a morphological study of an Italian family: A case report	8
Post-mortem microbiology (PMM) as diagnostic tool in sudden unexpected childhood deaths	8
An autopsy case of intoxication caused by drug interaction with multiple psychotropic drugs, fluvoxamine, levomepromazine, and trihexyphenidyl	8
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Extended evaluation of the impact of dropout probability on likelihood ratios calculated in parent–child and full sibling analysis	8
Lethal vortioxetine poisoning? A forensic investigation	8
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Towards an integrative approach to the biological profile	8
Postmortem changes in porcine eyes on computed tomography images	8
Microbial toxins in forensic science: detection, classification, and biosecurity implications − a comprehensive review	7
Statistical analysis of biomechanical properties and size of the sternum and its fracture risk in a Japanese sample	7
Systemic amyloidosis with amyloid goiter: An autopsy report	7
Availability of death review of children using death certificates and forensic autopsy results	7
Filamin C (FLNC) truncating mutation in a fatal arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy (ALVC)	7
Innovative approaches to future expenses: integrating multidisciplinary methodologies	7
Heart rupture as an acute complication of cocaine abuse: A case report	7
Corrigendum to “Exploring health professionals’ knowledge of end of life in Italy” [Leg. Med. 71 (2024) 102542]	7
Child abuse and neglect: Are future medical doctors prepared?	7
Development and validation of a SYBR green-based mitochondrial DNA quantification method by following the MIQE and other guidelines	7
CircSMARCC1 and CircLRBA are potential biomarkers in forensic postmortem diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction	7
Objective evaluation of chest findings in infants by postmortem computed tomography	7
Reliability in distinguishing murder from accidental event with current forensic criteria in traumatic head injury	7
Latent fingerprint visualization with berberine from Berberis vulgaris: A spectroscopic and surface-dependent performance evaluation	7
Postmortem computed tomography-based evaluation of brain decomposition: Correlation with postmortem interval and cause-of-death determinability	7
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Vaccine inequity-induced COVID-19 dilemma: Time to sober up	6
Current major problems with the establishment of effective measures to prevent suicide among children in Japan: Collaborative studies between legal medicine and public health are needed to address the	6
Over 30-year retrospective analyses of moped-motorcycle fatal road accidents in the northern area of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna and review of the literature: Aiming for further preventive me	6

“Immunohistochemical analysis of Sigma-1 receptor (σ-1R) expression in human pineal gland in relation to different causes of death”	6
A multidisciplinary approach in pre-pubertal child sexual assault cases – forensic evaluation and suggestions	6
Genetic diversity and forensic parameters of autosomal STR markers included PowerPlex® CS7 panel in the general population of the Russian Federation	6
The role of legal medicine in the reconstruction of fatalities due to tractor rollovers: from evidence to proof	6
NF-κB and SIRT1 evaluation to discriminate antemortem from postmortem wounds. Potential markers of skin wound vitality in forensic practice	6
Estimating the way of deposition of saliva stains using quantitative analysis of forensic salivary biomarkers	6
Quantification of nimetazepam and its metabolite in human hair samples using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Case report	6
Development of formulae for dental age estimation using digital radiographs in the Mongolian population	6
The effects of ketamine and methamphetamine on neurotransmitters, glutamate receptors, and conditioned place preference in rat	6
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Dying at home during the SARS-CoV-2 endemic: The importance of defining the exact mechanism of death	6
Development and internal validation of the thyroid-weight-adjusted neck compression score (NCS) using postmortem serum free triiodothyronine	6
Size and shape of human mandible: Sex differences and influence of age on sex estimation accuracy	6
Lethal threat in the use of glass doors at home: A case report	6
An autopsy case of sudden infant death caused by cardiac fibroma	6
Population affinity estimation on a Spanish sample: Testing the validity and accuracy of cranium and mandible online software methods	5
Research progress and application of the third-generation sequencing technologies in forensic medicine	5
Educating Japanese elementary students on proper smartphone use and social media risks: Reflecting on post-COVID-19 crime trends	5
Fatal plaque rupture of mild atherosclerotic coronary artery following basketball-related blunt chest trauma: A case report with forensic disputes	5
Analytical pit-holes in the determination of carboxyhemoglobin saturation in thermally denatured coagulated blood samples	5
Retrospective study on solitary deaths (kodoku-shi) from the aspects of forensic and social medicine	5
Femicide and forensic pathology: Proposal for a shared medico-legal methodology	5
Cadavers found outdoor in whom fungal growth was observed on the body surface: Consideration of the role of mycology in forensic medicine	5
The relevance of taurodontism in forensic dental age estimation	5
Molecular biological effect of Rbm20 I538T knock-in mice on skeletal muscle	5
A rare case of sequential visceral artery aneurysm rupture associated with multifocal vascular abnormalities	5
Traumatic axonal injury: Clinic, forensic and biomechanics perspectives	5
Physical assessment of tortures: Interobserver analysis of medico-legal degrees of consistency based on the Istanbul protocol	5
The role of the sacroiliac joint in sex estimation: Analysis of morphometry and variation types using machine learning techniques	5
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Forensic significance of quantitatively analyzing methamphetamine in male reproductive organs	5
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 1: Clues to the motives of the murder	5
The screening and validation of lnc-SLC25A39 and lnc-LINC00279-202 for distinguishing tissue origins of peripheral blood and semen samples by RT-qPCR	5
Beyond the virus: Examining the impact of COVID-19 on violent fatalities	5
Age estimation using CT images of the pubic symphysis of Lebanese living individuals	5
Sex estimation using foramen magnum measurements, discriminant analyses and artificial neural networks on an eastern Turkish population sample	5
Mixed planned and unplanned complex suicide by cut-throat and poisoning in a hemiplegic person − case report	5
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Postmortem kinetic CT of the cervical spine and an objective index for diagnosing anterior disc space widening: A retrospective utility analysis	5
Assessing head injury risks in electric scooter accidents: A multi-body simulation study with insights into sex differences	5
An optimal skeletal element for DNA testing: Evaluation of DNA quantity and quality from various bone types in routine forensic practice	5
The various pathological manifestations of a lightning strike exemplified in a single four-fatality incident – A case report and review of a literature	5
Diagnosis of cardiac rupture using PMeCT by direct large-vessel puncture and CT-guided biopsy: A case report	5
Development of a simultaneous analysis method for 13 neonicotinoids and related insecticides in whole blood by LC–MS/MS using a Novum simplified liquid extraction column	5
Non-Fatal accidental strangulation in a stroke patient	5
The role of myocardial bridge of the left anterior descending artery in a sudden death of a ketamine and cannabis user. Addressing the uncertainties on the cause of death in a forensic pathologist’s c	5
Advancements in estimating post-mortem interval in medico-legal practice: A comprehensive review	5
Post-splenectomy gastric perforation- case report and literature review	5
Hyperthermia: Is it always an accidental death?	4
Absence of ethyl glucuronide (EtG) production in ethanol-fed Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae: a pilot study for forensic applications	4
Potential of photoautotrophic microbial organisms in deciphering forensic issues	4
Carbon monoxide related deaths: A Verona case series. When cooperation becomes compulsory	4
Forensic DNA phenotyping: Prediction of eye and hair colour and allelic frequency estimation in the Italian population for the development of a reference dataset	4
A descriptive medicolegal study of femicides in Zagazig City, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt	4
Suicidal hanging with complete decapitation: A forensic case report with review of biomechanics	4
Quantification of the benzimidazole opioid analog isotonitazene in human hair using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry	4
Conventional diatom testing using strong acid: influence of postmortem contamination on diatoms in closed organs and lungs of highly decomposed immersed bodies	4
Genetic discrimination in workplace, insurance industry and legal system: A review	4
Investigating sexual dimorphism of the mastoid, bimastoid, occipital, and facial triangles in different craniofacial skeletal patterns using three dimensional models generated from CT scans	4
N-acetylcysteine alleviates arsenic trioxide-induced reductions in hepatic catalase gene expression both in vitro and in vivo	4
Genetic data of 22 autosomal STR loci in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan population of Pakistan using PowerPlex® fusion system	4
Sex estimation using post-mortem computed tomographic images of the clavicle in a Malaysian population	4
High-resolution mass spectrometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of residual botulinum concentrations in a mouse model of botulism	4
Depressed fractures of the skull due to direct kick and the contribution of 3D CT reconstruction	4
Age estimation based on the metamorphosis of the clavicle end: A test of Falys and Prangle method in two contemporary samples	4
DNA methylation-based age estimation and quantification of the degradation levels of bisulfite-converted DNA	4
Assessment of consistency of minimum post-mortem intervals estimated by thermal summation-based methods in medico-legal cases associated with blowflies	4
Three deaths, one diagnosis: Forensic perspectives on giant ovarian tumors	4
Novel indel variation of LTBP4 gene associates with risk of sudden cardiac death in Chinese populations with coronary artery disease	4
Let’s “game” it!: Dangerous games, a new health challenge	4
Quantification of fluvoxamine, desmethyl fluvoxamine and fluvoxamine acid by LC–MS/MS in body fluids and solid tissues obtained from a deceased using the standard addition method	4
Incomplete decapitation in suicidal vehicle-assisted ligature strangulation: A case report and a review of the literature	4
Singular stab wounds to the trunk: Is this suicidal or homicidal?	4
Overkilling: A specific type of homicide – Constructing the definition: Perpetrator, weapon and circumstances	4
Evaluation of an RNA extraction method to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNAemia in postmortem whole blood	4
Forensic assessment of a life-threatening penetrating abdominal air gun injury	4
Crossbow injuries: A case of suicide	4
Histiocytic myocarditis: A rare and complex cause of cardiogenic shock	4
Before blaming SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for aortic dissection, alternative causes need to be ruled out	4
Corrigendum to “Efficacy of machine learning assisted dental age assessment in local population” [Legal Med. 59 (2022) 102148]	4

The development of the novel 22 X- indel multiplex system for forensic genetics	4
A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 2: Clues to its epidemiology, prediction and prevention	4
The down-regulation of STC2 mRNA may serve as a biomarker for death from mechanical asphyxia	4
The utility of drowning site inference through metagenomic diatom analysis	4
Corrigendum to “Distinguishing true from pseudo hematoma in the cervical spinal canal using postmortem computed tomography” [Leg. Med. 66 (2024) 102358]	4
Stature estimation based on the mandibular bone measurements using three-dimensional images from postmortem computed tomography in a Japanese population	4
Fetal movement during delivery can lead to damage to the umbilical vessels and endanger the life of the fetus	4
106 Cases of homicide poisoning in China-A retrospective study	4
On Baecchi’s staining method with reference to Nakagawa et al. (2021): “Advantages of filtration method for sperm-DNA genotyping in sexual assault cases”	4
Penetrating craniocerebral injury caused by bladed weapons: Three homicide cases	4
Sex estimation of Malaysian sub-adults using craniometrics: A computed tomography study	4
Deep learning in sex estimation from photographed human mandible using the Human Osteological Research Collection	4
Accurate Detection and Quantification of Human Nuclear DNA	4
Establishment of a random forest regression model to estimate the age of bloodstains based on temporal colorimetric analysis	4
Answer to the letter to the editor by J. Finsterer concerning “A case of fatal multi-organ inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination” by H. Nushida et al. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.10	4