Science & Justice

Article	Citations
Applications of drone in disaster management: A scoping review	174
Consensus on validation of forensic voice comparison	53
Bloodstain age estimation through infrared spectroscopy and Chemometric models	41
Shifting forensic science focus from means to purpose: A path forward for the discipline?	34
Mapping the knowledge of traffic collision Reconstruction: A scientometric analysis in CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and SciMAT	29
Shedder status: Exploring means of determination	26
The distinction between discriminability and reliability in forensic science	24
Predicting the postmortem interval using human intestinal microbiome data and random forest algorithm	21
Can computer forensic tools be trusted in digital investigations?	20
Recovery of single source DNA profiles from mixtures by direct single cell subsampling and simplified micromanipulation	19
Unboxing the digital forensic investigation process	17
Twenty years of femicide in Milan: A retrospective medicolegal analysis	17
Extended reality (XR) virtual practical and educational eGaming to provide effective immersive environments for learning and teaching in forensic science	16
A forensic international market survey of condom lubricants and personal hygiene products using ATR-FTIR coupled to chemometrics	15
The forensic investigation of vehicle–pedestrian collisions: A review	14
Sub-surface characterisation of latest-generation identification documents using optical coherence tomography	14
Student mentoring to enhance graduates’ employability potential	14
The importance of forensic evidence for decisions on criminal guilt	13
Atomic force microscopy as a biophysical tool for nanoscale forensic investigations	12
Identifying the scene of a crime through pollen analysis	12
Performance of the supervised learning algorithms in sex estimation of the proximal femur: A comparative study in contemporary Egyptian and Turkish samples	12
Pedagogical access and ethical considerations in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology	12
Transfer of DNA without contact from used clothing, pillowcases and towels by shaking agitation	11
Printed artificial sweat as replacement for natural fingermarks: Qualitative and quantitative approach considering an amino acid reagent	11
On the discrimination between facial creams of different brands using Raman Spectroscopy and partial least squares discriminant analysis for forensic application	11

Probabilistic genotyping of single cell replicates from complex DNA mixtures recovers higher contributor LRs than standard analysis	10
Screening and elucidation of fragmentations of 23 diuretics in dietary supplements using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap	10
Near-infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics to classify cosmetic foundations from a crime scene	10
Evaluating the use of hypoxia sensitive markers for body fluid stain age prediction	10
Impurities, adulterants and cutting agents in cocaine as potential candidates for retrospective mining of GC-MS data	10
Model for the prediction of mechanical asphyxia as the cause of death based on four biological indexes in human cardiac tissue	9
Approaches to decolonising forensic curricula	9
Half a century of systematic research on heat-induced colour changes in bone – A review	9
Rapid and non-destructive differentiation of Shahtoosh from Pashmina/Cashmere wool using ATR FT-IR spectroscopy	9
Attitudes towards police use of consumer/private DNA databases in investigations	9
A review of the current understanding of burned bone as a source of DNA for human identification	9
Ricochet of AK bullets (7,62 × 39 mm) on concrete and cement surfaces; a forensic-based study	9
“Sex change” in skeletal remains: Assessing how heat-induced changes interfere with sex estimation	9
Technological innovation in the recovery and analysis of 3D forensic footwear evidence: Structure from motion (SfM) photogrammetry	8
Unlocking the potential of forensic traces: Analytical approaches to generate investigative leads	8
Detection and visualization of human tears using alternate light sources for forensic purposes	8
“Blood, Bucks and Bias”: Reliability and biasability of crime scene investigators’ selection and prioritization of blood traces	8
RemoteForensicCSI: Enriching teaching, training and learning through networking and timely CPD	8
The different types of reports produced in digital forensic investigations	8
Whole bovine blood use in forensic research: Sample preparation and storage considerations	8
Effect of swabbing technique and duration on forensic DNA recovery	8
The effectiveness of forensic evidence in the investigation of volume crime scenes	8
Bayesian mixture modelling for glass refractive index measurement	8
An investigation of two methods of DNA recovery from fired and unfired 9 mm ammunition	8
DNA-based and taxonomic identification of forensically important Sarcophagidae (Diptera) in southeastern Spain	8
Sex and age biological variation of the mandible in a Portuguese population- a forensic and medico-legal approaches with three-dimensional analysis	7
What does a digital forensics opinion look like? A comparative study of digital forensics and forensic science reporting practices	7
Augmented reality in forensics and forensic medicine – Current status and future prospects	7
Finding the missing and unknown: Novel educational approaches to warming up cold cases	7
Preliminary efficiency evaluation of development methods applied to aged sebaceous latent fingermarks	7
Stature estimation using foot dimensions via 3D scanning in Taiwanese male adults	7
The effect of corrosive substances on fingermark recovery: A pilot study	7
The potential of digital technologies in problem-based forensic learning activities	7
Beyond CSI: Calibrating public beliefs about the reliability of forensic science through openness and transparency	7
Proposing Problem-Based Learning for teaching future forensic speech scientists	6
A retrospective comparative study to evaluate the reliability of post-mortem interval sources in UK and US medico-legal death investigations	6
Hyperspectral imaging in forensic science: An overview of major application areas	6
A comprehensive study into false positive rates for ‘other’ biological samples using common presumptive testing methods	6
A broken system? Examining the perilous state of quality assurance in crime scene practice	6
PRECEPT-4-Justice: A bias-neutralising framework for digital forensics investigations	6
Forensic human identification: Investigation into tooth morphotype and DNA extraction methods from teeth	6
Evaluation of alizarin and purpurin dyes for their ability to visualize latent fingermark on porous surfaces	6
What does method validation look like for forensic voice comparison by a human expert?	6
Extraction of the relevant population from a forensic database	6
From crime scene to courtroom: A review of the current bioanalytical evidence workflows used in rape and sexual assault investigations in the United Kingdom	6
Identifying forensically relevant urban scavengers in Johannesburg, South Africa	6
Comparative performance of the Phadebas® Forensic Press Test at room temperature and 37 °C for the detection of saliva stains on fabric exhibits	6
Studies into exfoliation and coating of Egyptian blue in methanol for application to the detection of latent fingermarks	6
High-throughput DNA sequencing of environmentally insulted latent fingerprints after visualization with nanoscale columnar-thin-film technique	6
Informing regional taphonomy research using retrospective forensic anthropology cases in the Western Cape, South Africa	6

Kinship assignment with the ForenSeq™ DNA Signature Prep Kit: Sources of error in simulated and real cases	6
The contact area of static and dynamic footprints: Forensic implications	5
Mineralogical and elemental data for soil discriminating and geolocation tracing	5
Profiling and imaging of forensic evidence – A pan-European forensic round robin study part 1: Document forgery	5
An efficient method to detect series of fraudulent identity documents based on digitised forensic data	5
Digital evidence and the crime scene	5
Thermal requirements of immature stages of Chrysomya albiceps (Diptera: Calliphoridae) as a common forensically important fly	5
Expert Reliability in Legal Proceedings: “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, With Which Expert Should We Go?”	5
Preparation of a low-cost fingerprint powder that harnesses white light to emit long-lived phosphorescence	5
Minor or adult? Introducing decision analysis in forensic age estimation	5
Sampling of explosive residues: The use of a gelatine-based medium for the recovery of ammonium nitrate	5
Methods for ensuring the highest DNA concentration and yield in future and retrospective trace DNA extracts	5
Adult sex estimation from the minimum supero-inferior femoral neck diameter in a contemporary osteological sample from Buenos Aires, Argentina	5
Rapid, presumptive identification of seed-based toxins using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) and its variants	5
Use of Bayesian networks in forensic soil casework	5
Development of a Dundee Ground Truth imaging protocol for recording indoor crime scenes to facilitate virtual reality reconstruction	5
Investigating the morphology and genetics of scalp and facial hair characteristics for phenotype prediction	5
Just by being here, you aren’t halfway there: Structured active learning and its integration in virtual learning environments and assessment	5
Simulation-based reconstruction of traffic incidents from moving vehicle mono-camera	5
Degradation of polymer banknotes through handling, and effect on fingermark visualisation	5
Improving the technological readiness of time of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry for enhancing fingermark recovery - towards operational deployment	5
“Identified”, “probable”, “possible” or “exclude”: The influence of task-irrelevant information on forensic odontology identification opinion	4
Multi-agent scavenging patterns in Hawai‘i: A forensic archaeological and skeletal case study	4
Automated detection and classification of counterfeit banknotes using quantitative features captured by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography	4
TraceBase; A database structure for forensic trace analysis	4
A preliminary study into the impact of using three-dimensional models in forensic anthropology learning and teaching	4
Partnership between academics and practitioners – Addressing the challenges in forensic science	4
An empirical study on the close-range post-ricochet orientation of AK bullets (7.62 mm × 39 mm)	4
Estimation of the post-mortem interval: Effect of storage conditions on the determination of vitreous humour [K+]	4
Use of Eucalyptus DNA profiling in a case of illegal logging	4
Impinging blood droplets on different wettable surfaces: Impact phenomena, contact line motion, post-impact oscillation and dried stains	4
Preliminary studies into fluorescent semiconductor nanorods for the detection of latent fingermarks: Size matters, shape matters	4
Lockdown labs: Pivoting to remote learning in forensic science higher education	4
Application of LC−QTOF/MS for the validation and determination of organic explosive residues on Ionscan® swabs	4
Forensic botany: who?, how?, where?, when?	4
Swapping Carrots for Sticks: Forensic science provider views of the Forensic Regulator Act 2021	4
Can a machine be used to replicate the biomechanics of human stabbing performance?	4
Application of fragment analysis based on methylation status mobility difference to identify vaginal secretions	4
The use of COVID-19 contact tracing app data as evidence of a crime	4
Performance of forensic facial comparison by morphological analysis across optimal and suboptimal CCTV settings	4
Prognosis of sexual dimorphism with unfused hyoid bone: Artificial intelligence informed decision making with discriminant analysis	4
Identifying background microbiomes in an evidence recovery laboratory: A preliminary study	4
Entomological identification of the post-mortem colonization of wolf cadavers in different decomposition stages	4
Developmental validation of the Microreader™ Y Prime Plus ID System: An advanced Y-STR 38-plex system for forensic applications	4
Beyond bagging and tagging — An empirical investigation into the roles, designations and responsibilities of crime scene practitioners	4
Interdisciplinary approaches to the teaching of forensic science in the Forensic Science Undergraduate Program of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, before and after COVID-19	4
Forensic examination of effects of Parkinsonism on various handwriting characteristics	4
Characterisation and discrimination of so-called metallised fibres found in clothing and decorative materials originating from the consumer market	4
Interim recommendations for the management of forensic investigation during the COVID-19 pandemic: An Italian perspective	4
Inter-observer error for area of origin analysis using FARO Zone 3D	4
Drilling down into ethics: A thematic review of ethical considerations for the creation and use of 3D printed human remains in crime reconstruction	4
Digital evidence strategies for digital forensic science examinations	4
On a knife edge: A preliminary investigation of clothing damage using rounded-tip knives	4
Teaching Forensic Entomology, Forensic Anthropology, and Haematology & Serology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Practical activities for distance learning	4
In depth investigation of the capabilities and limitations of combined proteomic-MALDI MS based approach for the forensic detection of blood	4
Quantitative evaluation of latent fingermarks with novel enhancement and illumination	3
Effects of cocaine and heroin, and their combination, on the development rate of Calliphora vomitoria (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	3
Impact of plastic wrapping on carcass decomposition and arthropod colonisation in northern Africa during spring	3
Preliminary investigations using Recover Latent Fingerprint Technology on unfired ammunition and fired cartridge cases	3
A preliminary study investigating the overlay method in forensic podiatry for comparison of insole footprints	3
The use of simulated crime scenes in teaching undergraduate forensic sciences: Implementing an active learning approach to forensics	3
Influence of storage on larval length and age determination of the forensically important blow fly Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	3
Forensic genetic value of 27 Y-STR loci (Y-Filer® Plus) in the South African population	3
The web of plenty: Leveraging the abundance of free, on-demand online forensic content	3
Illuminating the benefits and limitations of forensic light sources	3
Corrigendum to “Communicating forensic science opinion: An examination of expert reporting practices” [Sci. Justice 60 (3) (2020) 216–224]	3
Lipidic compounds found in soils surrounding human decomposing bodies and its use in forensic investigations – A narrative review	3
Investigating the uses of mobile phone evidence in China criminal proceedings	3
Chemical trace XRF analysis to detect sharp force trauma in fresh and burned bone	3
Voicing concerns: The balance between data protection principles and research developments in forensic speech science	3
Pressing need for national governmental recognition of forensic anthropology in South Africa as illustrated in a medico-legal case	3
What is she doing here? Klinefelter syndrome in forensic casework	3
The accuracy and validity of the Sheffield Features of Gait Tool	3
Application of non-contact scanning to forensic podiatry: A feasibility study	3
Footwear-to-feet examination and analysis: Comparing worn footwear to persons and human remains	3
Interpretation, confidence and application of the standardised terms: Identified, Probable, Possible, Exclude and Insufficient in forensic odontology identification	3
Simple and simultaneous quantification of cyanide, ethanol, and 1-propanol in blood by headspace GC–MS/NPD with Deans switch dual detector system	3
BITACORA: An isotopic database of modern human tissues (keratin, teeth) for Argentina	3
Retrospective analysis of factors affecting rate of skeletonization within a tropical climate	3
DNA isolation success rates from dried and fresh wood samples of selected 20 tropical wood tree species for possible consideration in forensic forestry	3

An investigation into the accuracy of follow-on GPRS/mobile data CDRs	3
Evaluation of photometric stereo and elastomeric sensor imaging for the non-destructive 3D analysis of questioned documents – A pilot study	3
Suspect graveyard burial (South Armagh, N. Ireland): Combined search, forensic anthropology and radiocarbon dating	2
Edwards curve digital signature algorithm for video integrity verification on blockchain framework	2
Rapid changes in profiles from stored materials used in scent training of explosive detection dogs	2
Technical Note: Analyzing the effect of repeated fusing on toner to examine printing alterations made by the same laser printer	2
The role of alternative hypotheses in reducing bias in forensic medical experts’ decision making	2
Developing a virtual laboratory module for forensic science degree programmes	2
Time burnt away: The impact of heat-induced changes on skeletal age-at-death diagnostic features	2
Examination of misconceptions surrounding fatal fire victims	2
Using sketchnoting as a revision aid with forensic students	2
Forensic laboratory backlog: The impact of inconclusive results of marijuana analysis and the implication on analytical routine	2
A study of dispersion of gunshot residue from a frequently used Serbian ammunition cal. 7.65 mm to support selected aspects of casework in North Macedonia	2
Parental reference photos do not always improve the accuracy of forensic age progressions	2
Why teach crime scene management to forensic university students?	2
Post-mortem interval estimation using miRNAs of road traffic accident cases: A forensic molecular approach	2
Shoeprint image retrieval and crime scene shoeprint image linking by using convolutional neural network and normalized cross correlation	2
Testing the validity of population-specific sex estimation equations: An evaluation based on talus and patella measurements	2
Partial validation of multiplexed real-time quantitative PCR assays for forensic body fluid identification	2
Examining the transfer of male DNA onto female underwear in simulated non sexual social interaction versus digital penetration to assist in the evaluation of results in casework scenarios	2
The impact of force, time, and rotation on the transfer of ammonium nitrate: A reductionist approach to understanding evidence dynamics	2
Comprehensive analysis and investigation of accident/occupational disease responsibility rates: A case study for accidental CO poisoning	2
The laboratory perspective: Confirming the integrity of fingermark enhancement reagents	2
Outcome of sex determination from ulnar and radial ridge densities of Brazilians’ fingerprints: Applying an existing method to a new population	2
Weight of authorship evidence with multiple categories of stylometric features: A multinomial-based discrete model	2
Digital traces and physical activities: opportunities, challenges and pitfalls	2
Evaluative approach to semen transfer in a case of alleged sexual assault: A case study	2
Calibrating the perceived strength of evidence of forensic testimony statements	2
A quantitative assessment of the extent and distribution of textile fibre transfer to persons involved in physical assault	2
Estimate of the random match frequency of acquired characteristics in a forensic footwear database	2
Application of augmented reality for crime scene investigation training and education	2
Addressing the alternate hypothesis: Transfer and persistence of saliva beneath fingernails	2
Reliability of a two-dimensional sock-clad footprint linear measurement method	1
DNA profiling in India: Addressing issues of sample preservation, databasing, marker selection, & statistical approaches	1
Thousands of years of Malay and Chinese population history in Indonesia and its implication on Paternity Index in DNA paternity testing	1
The effects of four different solvent vapours on the restoration of obliterated stamp markings from five different wooden surfaces	1
Planning and developing a method for collecting ground truth data relating to footwear mark evidence	1
Trace evidence dynamics of cocaine on banknotes: A comparison study of paper and polymer banknotes	1
IRMS based evidence passes the test	1
Determination of disperse dyes on polyester fibers by UHPLC–Orbitrap MS	1
Enzyme activity, DNA degradation and drying times of semen, saliva and vaginal material	1
The application of dual energy X-ray soil screening in forensic archaeology	1
Placing the suspect at a PC: A preliminary study involving fingerprints on keyboards and mice	1
Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) detection limits for blood on fabric: Orientation and coating uniformity effects	1
Triaging digital device content at-scene:- Formalising the decision-making process	1
Interpreting digital traces:- 8 foundational pillars to support the formation of opinion in digital forensics	1
Do we need a forensic science teaching network?	1
The forensic imaging technique of age progression used within missing people cases: The Italian Missing Children association realizing age progression for Missing Child Kenya	1
A single test pair does not a method validation make: A response to Kirchhübel et al. (2023)	1
Development of the first DNA database and identification portal for identification of Unidentified bodies in India – UMID	1
Odor exposure and recall of a virtual reality crime scene: A preliminary study	1
Effects of particle size, storage conditions, and chemical pretreatments on carbon and oxygen isotopic measurements of modern tooth enamel	1
Technical note: Comparison of forensic swabs for intravaginal sampling	1
Assessing the potential fire risk of laundered fabrics after contamination with emollients using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics	1
Forensic measurement comparison of foot insole impressions	1
Public and family support and concerns for providing DNA to law enforcement in long-term missing person cases	1
Blood and sperm traces on human hair. A study on preservation and detection after 3-month outdoor exposure	1
Latent justice? A review of adversarial challenges to fingerprint evidence	1
Assessing the background levels of body fluids on hands	1
The effects of a range of projectiles on bullet ricochet evidence from 1 mm sheet metal	1
Collaborative practise in forensic science and academia: The development of a documentation strategy for fingerprint examinations in an English fingerprint bureau in the ISO 17025 era	1
Forensic application of isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) for human identification	1
Oxygen isotope variation in drinking water in Oaxaca, Mexico and its implications for forensic provenancing efforts	1
CSI-CSI: Comparing several investigative approaches toward crime scene improvement	1
Analysis of some commonly found inhalants using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC MS) – Effect of substrates on the identification of inhalants	1
Comparison of DNA recovery methods and locations from regularly-worn hooded jumpers before and after use by a second wearer	1
Non-destructive latent fingerprint development and background elimination by Mueller Polarimetry	1
Ghosting phenomenon in static and dynamic footprints in India and the United States	1
That tool is rubbish!…or is it?	1
Macroscopic assessment of environmental trace evidence dynamics in forensic settings	1
Towards molecular autopsies: Development of a FFPE tissue DNA extraction workflow	1
Background levels of body fluids and DNA on the shaft of the penis and associated underpants in the absence of sexual activity	1
Guiding proposition setting in forensic DNA interpretation	1
Considerations on the application of a mutation model for Y-STR interpretation	1
The application of TreadMatch scans to aid the process of footwear mark comparison	1
Investigation of the variability in the tool marks produced by modified blank firing pistols on fired 7.65 mm projectiles	1
Evaluation of direct PCR for routine DNA profiling of non-decomposed deceased individuals	1
Enhancing the student learning experience through memes	1
Inkjet printer prediction under complicated printing conditions based on microscopic image features	1
Forensic databases, a perspective from the penitentiary centers of Spain	1
Dehydration-Induced alterations to sharp force trauma on Sus domesticus radii	1
Estimate of the random match frequency of acquired characteristics in footwear: Part I — Impressions in blood	1
Cross-border forensic profiling of fraudulent identity and travel documents: A pilot project between France and Switzerland	1
Cell site analysis: Changes to networks with time	1
Use of different imaging techniques in stab wound analysis	1
The effect of NucleoSpin® Forensic Filters on DNA recovery from trace DNA swabs	1
Perceptions of blind proficiency testing among latent print examiners	1
Towards the protection of ammunition headstamps during fingermark enhancement processing; a preliminary study	1