OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Science & Justice is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
The application of dual energy X-ray soil screening in forensic archaeology	61
Enhancing forensic shoeprint analysis: Application of the Shoe-MS algorithm to challenging evidence	46
BM1: Events Guide	36
A global survey of the attitudes and perspectives of cognitive bias in forensic anthropology	31
Evaluation of the effect of ozone disinfection on forensic identification of blood, saliva, and semen stains	26
Quantification of smokeless powder (SLP) additives on hands after direct handling of bulk samples via a filter-and-shoot method	20
Inkjet printer prediction under complicated printing conditions based on microscopic image features	19
Corrigendum to “Quantification of smokeless powder (SLP) additives on hands after direct handling of bulk samples via a filter-and-shoot method” [Sci. Justice (2025) 101262]	19
From digital trace to evidence: Challenges and insights from a trial case study	18
Evaluation of silver mirror chemical delamination on dusted fingermarks	17
Fingermark development on silver mirror surfaces: A comparative study between mirror chemical delamination assessment and established techniques	16
Establishing a Pan-European, multi-disciplinary taphonomic research Infrastructure: The ‘UK-Netherlands decomposition experimental research (UNDER) Group’	16
IFC: Editorial Board	15
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	15
Using sketchnoting as a revision aid with forensic students	15
IFC: Editorial Board	15
Martian microbes research and lessons learnt for forensic science	14
Drilling down into ethics: A thematic review of ethical considerations for the creation and use of 3D printed human remains in crime reconstruction	14
BM1: Events Guide	13
Correspondence by the Association of Forensic Science Providers (AFSP), Body Fluid Forum (BFF) on an article written by N. Dawnay and K. Sheppard: “From crime scene to courtroom: A review of the curre	13
Realistic solutions for practising forensic scientists – A response to Morrison (2023)	13
BM2: Council Information	13
Letter to the editor: “Edwards curve digital signature algorithm for video integrity verification on blockchain framework”	13
Estimate of the random match frequency of acquired characteristics in footwear: Part II — Impressions in dust	13
Investigating handheld near-infrared spectroscopy for forensic body fluid analysis	12

Advancing forensic firearm examination protocol: Shotgun firing pin impressions	12
Effects of ultraviolet exposure on latent fingermark visualization on expanded polystyrene surfaces	12
Lens correction techniques and their application in forensic photogrammetry	12
Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Calliphoridae): A potentially forgotten forensically important species in Malaysia	11
The application of TreadMatch scans to aid the process of footwear mark comparison	11
Bloodstain pattern analysis & Bayes: A case report	11
Hyperspectral imaging in forensic science: An overview of major application areas	11
A response to Busey & Klutzke (2022): Regarding subjective assignment of likelihood ratios	10
BM1: Events Guide	10
A United Nations academic impact global hub: Embedding sustainability throughout a forensic science degree programme	10
Investigating DNA barcodes of plants growing in some areas of Iran with high crime rate: Quercus brantii, Curpressus arizonica, Crataegus pentagyna, Ziziphus Spina-chtista, and Buxus hyrcana	10
BM1: Events Guide	10
BM2: Council Information	10
BM1: Events Guide	10
An efficient method to detect series of fraudulent identity documents based on digitised forensic data	10
Oxygen isotope variation in drinking water in Oaxaca, Mexico and its implications for forensic provenancing efforts	10
The microbiome and volatile organic compounds reflecting the state of decomposition in an indoor environment	10
Publisher's note	9
Prelim 3: Contents	9
Chemical profiling of counterfeit perfumes: insights within a forensic intelligence approach	9
Can criminal justice be predicted? Using regression analysis to predict judges’ decisions on petitions for new criminal trials	9
Estimate of the random match frequency of acquired characteristics in footwear: Part I — Impressions in blood	9
The impact of accelerant facilitated fire on blood detection and the efficacy of subsequent soot removal methods	9
Assessing the background levels of body fluids on hands	9
Effects of cocaine and heroin, and their combination, on the development rate of Calliphora vomitoria (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	9
Odor exposure and recall of a virtual reality crime scene: A preliminary study	9
Application of deep learning for detecting implants in computed tomography scout images with multi-institution and multi-vendor for personal identification	8
In depth investigation of the capabilities and limitations of combined proteomic-MALDI MS based approach for the forensic detection of blood	8
BM1: Events Guide	8
An evaluation of the ACE-V latent fingerprint examination process in the Indonesian National Police	8
IFC: Editorial Board	8
Horizontal fire spread by foam-backed, polypropylene carpet	8
Preparation of a low-cost fingerprint powder that harnesses white light to emit long-lived phosphorescence	8
IFC: Editorial Board	8
Prelim 3: Contents	7
Cross-border forensic profiling of fraudulent identity and travel documents: A pilot project between France and Switzerland	7
BM2: Council Information	7
Accurate forensic identification of asphyxial deaths: Differentiating strangulation and drowning using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy	7
Mock crime scene challenge as a collaborative tool for student learning	7
Improving the technological readiness of time of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry for enhancing fingermark recovery - towards operational deployment	7
Extended reality (XR) virtual practical and educational eGaming to provide effective immersive environments for learning and teaching in forensic science	7
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	7
Forensic soil comparison for traffic accidents caused by soil clods on roadway	7
Gunshots detection, identification, and classification: Applications to forensic science	7
Suspect graveyard burial (South Armagh, N. Ireland): Combined search, forensic anthropology and radiocarbon dating	7
Transfer and persistence of owner DNA on domestic pets	6
Evaluating the efficacy of three Y-STRs commercial kits in degraded skeletal remains	6
BM2: Council Information	6
From intuitive to structured quality control: implementing checklist-based peer reviews of reports in Norwegian digital forensic units	6
CORRECTION: Letter to the editor regarding the article “The final destination: Incorporating ‘Death by GPS’ into forensic and legal sciences” by Posey, B.M. (2023)	6

IFC: Editorial Board	6
Determination of disperse dyes on polyester fibers by UHPLC–Orbitrap MS	6
A Comparative Analysis of Computed Tomography, Photogrammetry, and Structured Light Scanning for Biological Sex Estimation in Forensic Anthropology – A Review	6
Sequential application of Time of Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry after vacuum metal deposition on glass, polyethylene terephthalate and polyvinyl chloride	5
Pressing need for national governmental recognition of forensic anthropology in South Africa as illustrated in a medico-legal case	5
Integrating archived media sources into cold case review: A systematic method and demonstration case	5
Once upon a twine: The Donna Steele murder investigation and an improved methodology for the comparison of synthetic twine	5
BM2: Council Information	5
Beyond biohazards: teaching forensic biology practicals with synthetic and non-human samples	5
IFC: Editorial Board and IFC: Aims and Scope	5
Prelim 3: Contents	5
Forensic analysis of an alleged improvised explosive device (IED) from a multidisciplinary perspective: Organisation and outcomes of the ENFSI 2023 exercise	5
Protocol developed by the Forensic Science Police of Santa Catarina, Brazil, for identifying wildlife animal species in seized material	5
Degradation of polymer banknotes through handling, and effect on fingermark visualisation	5
Evaluation of indirect transfer mechanisms of semen under varying test conditions	5
A comprehensive study into false positive rates for ‘other’ biological samples using common presumptive testing methods	5
Forensic applications of compound genetic markers: trends and future directions	4
NIST recommended square footage for forensic laboratories compared with actual facilities: Size matters	4
IFC: Editorial Board	4
IFC: Editorial Board	4
That tool is rubbish!…or is it?	4
Use of pollen assemblages as forensic evidence in non-seasonal high-altitude soils	4
A preliminary study investigating the overlay method in forensic podiatry for comparison of insole footprints	4
Scientific imperialism : “The judge made me do it!”	4
IFC: Editorial Board and AIMS and Scope	4
Human factors in triaging forensic items: Casework pressures and ambiguity aversion	4
Rapid changes in profiles from stored materials used in scent training of explosive detection dogs	4
An evaluation of the effect of powders on fingermarks developed with cyanoacrylate fuming	4
Edwards curve digital signature algorithm for video integrity verification on blockchain framework	4
Prelim 3: Contents	4
From novice to expert: Student conceptual growth in understanding experimental error using a hands-on laboratory activity	4
Contextual bias by Forensic Document Examination trainees: An empirical study from China	4
BM1: Events Guide	4
Students’ foundational understanding of chemical reaction in the forensic science bachelor’s degree program at the National Autonomous University of Mexico	4
Lipidic compounds found in soils surrounding human decomposing bodies and its use in forensic investigations – A narrative review	4