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Short tandem repeat (STR) analysis is a crucial technique in forensic science, providing high-resolution DNA profiling for criminal investigations, paternity tests, and identification of missing persons. This document outlines the key stages of STR analysis, including sample collection and preservation, DNA extraction and quantification, PCR amplif...

Forensic nursing is a specialized field that intersects healthcare and the legal system, focusing on the care of patients who have experienced trauma or violence, and the collection and preservation of evidence critical to legal proceedings. Forensic nurses play a vital role in various contexts, including sexual assault cases, domestic violence inc...

The Supreme Court vide the order dated 12.07.2019 had directed the Registry to register a Suo Moto Writ Petition under the caption “In Re Alarming rise in the number of reported child rape incidents,” and requested the Learned Senior Counsel Mr. V. Giri to assist the Court in formulating the directions that may be required to be issued. The said co...

Introduction: The Chapel of St. Dominic of the Cathedral of 'Al - Tahira' in Qaraqosh (Iraq) allegedly contained human remains belonging to two martyrs, according to the testimonies of locals. In this article, the authors discuss the recovery and study of human remains that took place there in May 2022. Methods: A team of Forensic Anthropologist an...

Ilmu kedokteran forensik memainkan peran penting dalam sistem penegakan keadilan dengan membantu mengungkap fakta-fakta dalam kasus-kasus pidana. Melalui analisis bukti-bukti medis dan penerapan pengetahuan kedokteran, ilmu kedokteran forensik dapat membantu menentukan penyebab kematian, mengidentifikasi korban, dan mengungkap tindak pidana. Dalam...

Diatoms are a group of unicellular algae distributed throughout the world in a wide range of aquatic environments. Their unique biological and structural properties have propelled their applications in two critical fields: water environment monitoring and forensic science. In the presented paper, we surveyed the diatom distribution of the main lake...

A Odontologia Legal desempenha um papel fundamental na identificação humana, especialmente em contextos onde métodos tradicionais, como análise de impressões digitais ou reconhecimento facial, não são viáveis. Situações como desastres em massa, carbonizações, decomposição avançada ou mutilações exigem técnicas alternativas que garantam a individual...

ANALISIS TEKNIKAL TRAGEDI PUSAT DATA NASIONAL Investigasi Forensik, Keamanan Sistem, dan Rekomendasi Mitigasi

This article explains why the application of admissibility rules to the opinion of a forensic pathologist in Lang v The Queen (‘Lang’) (and forensic pathologists in Velevski v The Queen, and indirectly an anatomist in Honeysett v The Queen) seems insufficiently attentive to the expressed need for specialised knowledge and, inextricably, the actual...

Bioprinting is an advanced technology that enables the fabrication of complex three-dimensional (3D) biological structures by layering bio-inks embedded with cells to replicate natural tissues. Environmental bioprinting, an emerging field at the intersection of biotechnology and forensic science, presents new possibilities for forensic pathology by...

Since the beginnings of modern genetics, we have studied the human genome in terms of its natural mutations, its heritability, and its role in species evolution. But what would happen if one could generate an inverted image of a human genome by applying a systematic transformation algorithm? This bold and unsettling question lies at the heart of th...

Biometrics relates to the identification of individuals by their distinctive physical traits. It may rely on facial recognition, iris patterns, fingerprints, and DNA analysis. This study introduces IRIS (Intelligent Recognition & Investigation System), a sophisticated, AI-driven forensic analytical instrument intended to transform crime scene inves...

The technological revolution has impacted every facet of life, including crime and law enforcement. Following the adoption of digital evidence, artificial intelligence, and CT scans, scientists and legal professionals have now turned to three-dimensional (3D) printing to present evidence more clearly in a court of law. 3D printing is a process of c...

The birthday problem-the likelihood of shared birthdays in a random sample-illustrates how combinatorial growth and probabilistic limits interact. Beginning with an intuitive statement of the paradox, this paper develops the exact probability of a collision, motivates the Poisson limit that underpins the classic "23 people" rule, and then moves sys...

This article comprehensively traces the development of justice from its roots in primal law within tribal societies to the complex and codified structures of contemporary criminal justice systems. It investigates how early societies maintained order and resolved conflict through rituals, customs, and communal consensus-systems that lacked formal en...

The study of serial killers has long been a topic of fascination and concern within criminology, psychology, and forensic science. Delving into the complex interplay of factors that contribute to the making of a serial killer is essential for gaining insights into the prevention, detection, and understanding of these heinous crimes (Miller, 2013)....

Facial morphology is a distinctive biometric marker, offering invaluable insights into personal identity, especially in forensic science. In the context of high‐throughput sequencing, the reconstruction of 3D human facial images from DNA is becoming a revolutionary approach for identifying individuals based on unknown biological specimens. Inspired...

Expert forensic evidence can be of great assistance in criminal proceedings. However, the question that must be answered is whether and to what extent there is science in any forensic science discipline. In the last twenty years there have been growing concerns about the admissibility and reliability of expert evidence in criminal trials. Many comm...

The medical profession has a high moral and legal responsibility in carrying out its medical practice. Violation of medical professional ethics not only damages public trust but can also have legal consequences. This article discusses violations of medical ethics from a forensic perspective, covering the basic principles of medical ethics such as a...

The relevance of this study is driven by the rapid digitalization of society and the necessity for forensic science to adapt to contemporary realities. Traditional methods of collecting, examining, and utilizing evidence are becoming insufficient for addressing the challenges of modern criminal proceedings, as an increasing number of offenses leave...

Background: Acne is a widespread skin condition primarily affecting teenagers & young adults, resulting from alterations in the pilosebaceous glands. It presents with inflammation, the formation of comnones, and bacterial growth, with hormonal, dietary, and environmental influences playing a role. Although acne is typically self-limiting, it can ca...

Forensic pathology plays a critical role in Zambia’s criminal justice system and public health infrastructure, yet the field faces significant challenges, including resource constraints, workforce shortages, and gaps in standardized protocols. This report identifies and prioritizes key research areas to advance forensic pathology in Zambia, leverag...

Biological sex determination is essential for analyzing human skeletal remains in archaeology, anthropology, and forensic science. This study investigates whether Raman spectroscopy of intact human dental enamel can be used as a non-destructive method for sex estimation. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) and logistic...

In this paper we present what we believe to be the mechanisms for success in the acquisition skills and competence in evaluation and reporting. We discuss the different means of online and certifying education we developed to tailor the curriculum to the role of the learner. At one extreme, there are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) or short sing...

Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di era digital telah mendorong pergeseran bentuk kejahatan dari konvensional ke dunia maya, salah satunya adalah transformasi perjudian konvensional menjadi judi online. Judi online menjadi ancaman serius dalam kategori kejahatan siber (cyber crime) karena bersifat lintas batas, anonim, dan sulit dila...

Мета дослідження. Метою дослідження є теоретичне обґрунтування психолінгвістичного профайлінгу як самостійного наукового напряму, що перебуває на стику психології, лінгвістики, когнітивних наук та криміналістики. Психолінгвістичний профайлінг розглядається як інноваційна міждисциплінарна парадигма, яка ґрунтується на системному аналізі мовлення для...

Recent advances in next-generation sequencing have opened up new possibilities for applying the human microbiome in various fields, including forensics. Researchers have capitalized on the site-specific microbial communities found in different parts of the body to identify body fluids from biological evidence. Despite promising results, microbiome-...

Forensic science integrates diverse scientific disciplines to uncover facts related to unexplained events of legal significance. It is a vital component of modern investigations, involving the careful examination of physical evidence from crime scenes or suspects. Forensic biology, a key subfield, focuses on analyzing biological evidence to provide...

This paper demonstrates how to formulate relevant sets of propositions in cases involving alleged possession of illegal content on electronic devices. The primary purpose of exploring how to formulate propositions is to enable a balanced and transparent evaluation of digital evidence, ideally using a likelihood ratio (LR). We present five categorie...

Handwriting is a highly complex motor skill that has long fascinated researchers and forensic experts alike. This study investigates how writing speed affects handwriting after an individual reaches’ graphic maturity. Graphic maturity refers to the stage where handwriting becomes a mostly automatic process, requiring minimal conscious effort. The r...

Latent fingerprints are essential to forensic investigations, especially when it comes to identifying people at crime scenes. It is still difficult to create cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and efficient techniques for latent fingerprint visualisation on non-porous surfaces. This work investigates the creation of a unique powder for la...

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur variabel lingkungan yang mempengaruhi perkembangan larva Lalat Hijau (Calliphoridae), seperti temperatur, ketinggian, kondisi cuaca harian, serta selisih waktu perkembangan larva di dua lokasi: Medan dan Pangururan. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan penelitian prospe...

We recommended designing this system to be as efficient as possible in the detection of tattoos from missing persons, unidentified individuals, and unclaimed bodies for the purpose of gathering biometric data in terms of personal identification. The program will be revising in stages, classifying and labeling different kinds of tattoos to establish...

Nanopore sequencing represents a paradigm shift in how we read and interpret the genetic and epigenetic information of living organisms. Unlike traditional sequencing methods that rely on amplification and fragmentation, nanopore sequencing enables the direct, real-time analysis of native DNA and RNA molecules, preserving structural integrity and e...

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a powerful elemental analysis technique that uses laser-induced plasma to determine the composition of materials. By using a high-energy laser pulse on a material’s surface, plasma is generated, and its emission spectrum is analyzed to identify the elements present. LIBS offers fast, on-site analysis w...

Plain language summary How we use language patterns to identify people: A review of tools for forensic and digital profiling This review explores how language patterns, also known as idiolect markers, can be used to identify personal traits, such as personality and communication habits, across different fields like forensic science and digital prof...

Event reconstruction is a technique that examiners can use to attempt to infer past activities by analyzing digital artifacts. Despite its significance, the field suffers from fragmented research, with studies often focusing narrowly on aspects like timeline creation or tampering detection. This paper addresses the lack of a unified perspective by...

Zusammenfassung Die revidierte Version der Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R) wird im strafrechtlichen und forensischen Kontext im deutschsprachigen Raum häufig zur Diagnostik, aber auch im Zusammenhang mit der Fragestellung des weiteren Risikos von Delinquenz verwendet. Da aktuelle Studien zeigen, dass im Kontext der Forensik häufig auch komorbide Inte...

Forensic science is a known science popularised by movies and media. It is a broad spectrum of sciences to investigate the situations after getting the facts and to establish what happened through crime reconstruction. Forensic crime scene investigators play a vital role in solving crimes mostly based on non-living physical evidence such as footpr...

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan Bentuk dan Makna Tuturan Defamasi dalam Media Sosial Tiktok (Kajian Linguistik Forensik). Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif. Dengan demikian penelitian ini termasuk kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data penelitian ini yakni empat akun media sosial Tiktok...

Objectives Actual determination of height and physical characteristics of an individual is very difficult from skeletal which remains and is a challenge in forensic science. In cases of environmental disasters, it is challenging to extract long bones for exact determination of stature and these situations demands aid for the identification of indiv...

From 1945 to 1963, hundreds of atmospheric nuclear detonations fundamentally altered not just geopolitics, but the very composition of Earth’s atmosphere. Among their unexpected legacies was the global release of carbon-14, a radioactive isotope that quickly entered the carbon cycle and became incorporated into all living things. This sharp rise—an...

Growing calls for better standards and quality assurance, particularly in crime scene investigations, have raised questions about the impact and suitability of these regulatory mechanisms on the forensic process. However, to date, debates on whether quality management strategies are “fit‐for‐purpose” have often overlooked how standards may influenc...

Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is the conventional method for separating and detecting amplified DNA fragments for forensic human identification (HID). The Applied Biosystems™ SeqStudio™ Genetic Analyzer, referred to herein as the SeqStudio™, is the most recent CE platform introduced for forensic purposes. The SeqStudio™ includes an all-in-one reag...

The proliferation of digital crimes in the modern era poses significant challenges to traditional forensic investigation methods, particularly in ensuring the integrity, authenticity, and chain of custody of digital evidence. This paper explores the potential of blockchain technology as a transformative solution for secure evidence authentication i...

Fingerprints are utilized for personal identification, as well as to identify ethnicity, blood type and gender. They are permanent and remain unchanged throughout lifetime, unless an injury causes skin damage. This study aims to examine the variation in fingerprint patterns among students at OSO University, considering ethnic and gender differences...

Detection, examination and use of digital traces of crime are important tasks of forensic science. However, the effective use of these objects is impossible in many cases due to their destruction by an offender himself or other persons. For the first time ever this article deals with a detailed scientific systematization of methods for destroying d...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition marked by intense emotions, unstable relationships, and a distorted self-image, which often leads to impulsive and self-destructive behaviors. Individuals with BPD frequently engage in deliberate foreign body ingestion (DFBI), a behavior that can result in severe outcomes if dangero...

Microplastics have emerged as pervasive environmental pollutants, raising significant concerns about their potential impact on both ecological systems and human health. Detected in a variety of biological matrices-including faeces, sputum, saliva, blood, and placenta-microplastics have been associated with numerous health disorders such as cancer,...

Provenance is the chronology of things, resonating with the fundamental pursuit to uncover origins, trace connections, and situate entities within the flow of space and time. As artificial intelligence advances towards autonomous agents capable of interactive collaboration on complex tasks, the provenance of generated content becomes entangled in t...

Lip prints are acquiring popularity in forensic science because they are unique, stable, and capable of providing personal identification. Human identification is on the rise in this new millennium because of rising crime, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks. Lip prints are a unique pattern comprising the sulci labiorum, or wrinkles and groove...

Latent fingerprint plays an important role in forensic science as it helps in personal identification. These latent prints are trace evidences found in crime scenes which are developed and visualized using various developing methods; the one such common method of developing latent fingerprint is the powder dusting method. In this study, commerciall...

Objectives: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of an improvised fuming device as a cost-efficient alternative for developing latent fingerprints. Specifically, it evaluates its practical application, identifies the challenges encountered by the Philippine National Police Forensic Group (PNPFG), and offers recommendations to improve the eff...

Lanthanide-doped luminescent nanomaterials have a wide variety of applications in the fields of anti-counterfeiting, solar cells, sensors, photocatalysis, forensic science, bio-imaging, and therapy, etc. This is the first time that europium doped strontium bismuth fluoride (Sr2BiF7: x% Eu³⁺, 0 ⩽ x ⩽ 20) luminescent nanoparticles (NPs) have been syn...

Human hair is a significant biological sample in forensic science, biomedical research, and the cosmetic industry, with the presence of essential nutrients like zinc, copper, and silicon being indicative of health. This study aimed to investigate the elemental composition of human hair using Laser‐Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to assess dif...

El sistema de justicia penal se basa en derechos y principios fundamentales orientados a su funcionamiento justo y equitativo. Precisamente, la legalidad y la proporcionalidad forman parte de esta base de principios dado que, se destacan por su relevancia y aplicabilidad universal. Por una parte, la legalidad responde a la necesidad de que ninguna...

Background Forensic odontology has been one of the most rapidly advancing fields within forensic science for decades. It goes beyond simply determining age and gender, playing a crucial role in estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI), which remains a vital element of forensic investigations. By analyzing post-mortem tissue changes histologically,...

ABSTRACT A significant development in forensic science, crime scene reconstruction, and 3D visualization granted investigators the ability to more accurately and clearly assess and explain complicated crime scenarios. This multidisciplinary method recreates and visualizes the events at a crime scene by combining forensic evidence, physics, digital...

A remarkable optical and electronic properties of halide double perovskites attracted researchers of all corner of globe. Nevertheless, the instability at ambient condition and toxicity of materials hold ups the commercial use. This study describes a straightforward, low-energy, and scalable solution method using reflux temperature to induce the fo...

The estimation of time since death (TSD) is a critical component of forensic science, aiding in criminal investigations and legal proceedings. Accurate estimation involves considering factors such as Algor Mortis, Rigor Mortis, Lividity (Livor Mortis), chemical changes, metabolic processes, RNA, DNA, protein degradation, and radiological imaging sy...

La Argentina enfrenta una crisis en su sistema judicial donde personas inocentes son condenadas injustamente debido a pericias científicas erróneas, problema que se agrava con la transición hacia sistemas penales acusatorios donde la evidencia científica adquiere mayor relevancia sin que existan controles efectivos sobre su calidad; este fenómeno,...

Introduction: Personal identification is a critical aspect of forensic sciences, security, and healthcare. While conventional biometrics systems such as DNA profiling and iris scanning offer high accuracy, they are time-consuming and costly. Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between fingerprint patterns and ABO blood group classi...

Ear print analysis has emerged as a significant forensic tool for criminal identification, offering a unique alternative to traditional fingerprint and DNA evidence. Unlike fingerprints, ear prints are difficult to manipulate, making them more resistant to falsification. This paper explores the reliability, techniques, and legal considerations of e...

DNA lab National Institute of Forensic Science participated first AsianForensic Sciences Network Inter-Laboratory Collaborative Exercise, organized by theDNA Profiling Laboratory, Health Sciences Authority Singapore, was to determine andcompare the efficiencies of the DNA extraction methods.A total of 10 laboratories of the Asian Forensic Sciences...

The rapid expansion of forensic data has created an urgent demand for advanced analytical techniques. Quantum Machine Learning (QML) is emerging as a transformative approach, leveraging the unparalleled processing capabilities of quantum computing to enhance forensic investigations. This paper examines the integration of QML in forensic data cluste...

Cognitive bias is widespread, hidden, and difficult to deal with. It impacts each and every aspect of the justice and legal systems, from the initial engagement of police officers attending the crime scene, through the forensic examination, and all the way to the final outcome of the jurors’ verdict and the judges’ sentencing. It impacts not only t...

We analyze on nowadays or past development of forensic organization’s operations, structure, andhow to produce its human resource in this paper. We also study the ways of developing it in the future, estimateand offer some recommendation. in addition, we compare other countries’ educational systems of preparinghuman resource, structure and operatio...

Background: We reviewed the literature on forensic genetics from 1991 to 2022, emphasizing short tandem repeats. The objectives were to assess the caliber of research and draw attention to issues facing scientists and practitioners. Methods: Except for China, a metrological study was performed on forensic literature from 1991 to 2022 using the Web...

Hingga saat ini pertumbuhan sistem operasi Android di perangkat smartphone sedang populer. Bagaimana pun, dibalik popularitas tersebut platform Android juga menjadi target peluang kejahatan dunia maya terhadap ancaman keamanan siber seperti malware. Mengidentifikasi malware ini sangat penting untuk menjaga keamanan dan privasi pengguna. Karena pros...

In the institutions of forensic science in developed foreign countries such as the United States,Russia, China, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Belarus criminology research methodology on fabric materials is usedfor the review and resolution of crimes and conflicts

GC-MS operates as a robust analytical method that chemistry labs commonly use because it effectively separates chemicals while identifying their components with precise accuracy. Research instruments like GC-MS provide high quality separation and molecular identification which makes them indispensable for environmental studies as well as pharmaceut...

Textile fibers are an essential component of daily necessities and are often used as forensic evidence, making their characterization crucial in forensic science. Different types of textile fibers can be identified using their unique Raman spectral characteristic peaks. In this study, we achieved the visualization of single-component, multi-compone...

A vast and intricate segment of the internet remains concealed beneath the surface of conventional indexing mechanisms, classified into the deep web and its more enigmatic subset, the dark web. While the deep web encompasses an extensive repository of legitimate yet inaccessible content, including academic databases, proprietary research archives...

Bone age assessment (BAA) means challenging tasks in forensic science especially in some extreme situations like only skulls found. This study aimed to develop an accurate three-dimensional deep learning (DL) framework at skull CT metadata for BAA and try to explore new skull markers. In this study, retrospective data of 385,175 Skull CT slices fro...

Smart functional fluorophores that own unique optical features are always of high demand for forensic science and printing applications. A new anthracene-thiophene hybrid (ATH) with UV/blue light induced fluorescence and good photostability is prepared through an easy, one-step synthetic protocol. ATH is found to be highly effective for detection o...

Este trabajo examina cómo las ciencias forenses, al vincularse con valores humanistas como la transparencia, la colaboración y la honestidad, pueden servir como un medio para promover la cultura de paz. En concreto, mediante el desarrollo de tres simuladores digitales narrativos, diseñados en la plataforma Twine, se han creado actividades pedagógic...

Identification of a person is central in forensic science, security, and healthcare. Methods such as iris scanning and genomic profiling are more accurate but expensive, time-consuming, and more difficult to implement. This study focuses on the relationship between the fingerprint patterns and the ABO blood group as a biometric identification tool....

This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of existing dental age estimation models, including the Lamendin, Prince & Ubelaker, Fialho, and modified Fialho methods, within a Portuguese population. Dental techniques, particularly those involving root transparency and periodontosis, are examined due to their relevance in forensic age estimation. A samp...

This study aims to uncover fraud behavior in the supply cycle through forensic accounting and investigative auditing methods using whistleblowing as an intervening variable. The study uses a quantitative approach based on post-positivist philosophy with purposive sampling. Data were obtained from 45 respondents and analyzed using Partial Least Squa...

Handwriting and document analysis is a major area of forensic science. The present research attempts to study the line quality of handwritten documents, which is useful for comparing and analyzing questioned documents. This study examines the differences in line quality produced by 0.5mm ballpoint pens, commonly used in daily life. The objective is...

Death is an inevitable truth and is defined as the permanent and irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain life. In India, an inquest is conducted in unnatural or suspected deaths by either the police or a magistrate under Sections 194 and 196 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 respectively replacing the earl...

In forensic science, forensic dentistry has become a crucial component that helps identify deceased people who cannot be identified visually or through other means. Dental records are inspected and assessed before presentation in the interest of justice and the law. Identification is difficult in medicolegal cases where people’s responses are erron...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in forensic science is transforming investigative methodologies by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and predictive capabilities. AI-driven forensic techniques, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and natural language processing (NLP), facilitate the rapid analysis of evidence, detectio...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional forensic techniques are no longer sufficient to combat cybercrime and secure sensitive assets. This combined publication explores two critical frontiers in modern cyber forensics and cybersecurity strategy: Digital DNA and Zero Trust Security. The first segment introduces Digital DNA as a para...

El artículo analiza los aportes de la teoría sociológica clásica a la victimología para ello, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica, en donde se expone las principales corrientes sociológicas, con la finalidad de explicar los grandes marcos teóricos de la victimología. Desde un análisis teórico, se cuestiona cómo se aborda objetivamente el fenómeno...

Our goal in this research is to demonstrate the bold outlines of our contemporary approach to the fingerprint. This approach includes multiple steps that require further refinement and investigation. We have come to the conclusion that the importance of 3D modeling of the fingerprint is perquisite to understand how the fingerprint is generated and...

Editorial Dr. C. Jorge Luis León-González Agotamiento laboral en docentes universitarios: una perspectiva desde la autoexigencia y el perfeccionismo Teresa de Jesús Molina-Gutiérrez, Wilmer Medardo Arias-Collaguazo, Daniel Alfredo Meza-Molina, Lenin Horacio Burbano-García Caso de estudio sobre simulación de datos para investigaciones académicas med...

The growing reliance on digital and forensic evidence in the modern criminal justice system has introduced various challenges related to authentication, the prosecution of cybercrime, and ensuring fair trials. The rapid evolution of technology magnifies these challenges, the complexities of cross-jurisdictional issues, and the need to balance priva...

Electromagnetic gun has different ballistic dynamics and criminal traces as opposed to traditional firearms. Portable railgun and coilgun systems and similar weapons introduce new challenges in forensic investigations due to their portability and the possibility of being made at home. The ballistic effects of such weapons, physical traces they leav...

Este livro, editado por Samara Testoni, Claudio Pereira e Rafael Ortiz, consiste em uma abordagem de diversas áreas muito importantes nas ciências forenses. Utiliza exemplos das áreas de geociências forenses, investigação de drogas, obras de arte, crimes ambientais e outros. Esta publicação ilustra como a excelente ciência estratégica aplicada em m...

Background: Age estimation from dental tissues plays a crucial role in forensic science, especially in cases involving unidentified individuals or legal disputes. Cementum, a mineralized tissue in teeth, forms incremental lines that serve as biomarkers for age determination. Aim: The study aims to explore the use of cemental line counts (CLC), mine...

MicroPADs or microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) have been drawing huge interest due to their accessibility and possible point-of-care applications. The imperfect nature of most paper patterning processes is a key drawback of µPAD fabrication. The present study describes a simple technique for fabricating high-quality laser-printed...

Forensic pathology plays a critical role in Zambia's criminal justice system and public health infrastructure, yet the field faces significant challenges, including resource constraints, workforce shortages, and gaps in standardized protocols. This report identifies and prioritizes key research areas to advance forensic pathology in Zambia, leverag...

Perkembangan teknologi artificial intelligence (AI) yang semakin pesat memunculkan teknologi deepfake yang menggunakan basis algoritma seperti generative adversarial networks (GANs) untuk memanipulasi citra wajah dengan tingkat realisme yang tinggi. Fenomena ini memunculkan tantangan dalam keamanan digital karena potensi penyalahgunaan, disinformas...

Seiring dengan meningkatnya permintaan akan layanan yang cepat dan efektif, perkembangan teknologi dan telekomunikasi global juga meningkat. Setiap kantor desa salah satunya Belo Laut harus memiliki jaringan internet untuk melayani masyarakat dalam mengakses data masyarakat, oleh karena itu perkembangan teknologi dan telekomunikasi juga sangat pent...

Different types of blood pattern are found at the scene of violent crimes. Within the discipline of forensic science, bloodstain pattern analysis uses blood evidence to draw conclusions about criminal activity. Bloodstains' form and convergence can be used to determine the homicide. Identifying the weapon and the attack's place of origin is essenti...

Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is an underreported and underrecognized complication of chronic alcohol use disorder, which may present as a sudden death with few diagnostic clues. The most frequent history is that the affected individual stops eating and uses alcohol as one’s primary source of nutritional intake, with the subsequent development of na...