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    Journal of Forensic Sciences: Volume 57, Issue 4

    859-1149
    July 2012
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Anthropology

Papers

Morphoscopic Trait Expressions Used to Identify Southwest Hispanics

Carolyn V. Hurst M.A., 
  • Pages: 859-865
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Skeletal Indicators of Pregnancy and Parturition: A Historical Review

Douglas H. Ubelaker Ph.D.,  Jade S. De La Paz B.A., 
  • Pages: 866-872
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

The Use of Crossover Immunoelectrophoresis to Detect Human Blood Protein in Soil from an Ambush Scene in Kosovo

Hugh Tuller M.A.,  Rebecca Saunders Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 873-879
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Pathology/Biology

Papers

Prediction of Eye Color from Genetic Data Using Bayesian Approach

Ewelina Pośpiech M.S.,  Jolanta Draus-Barini M.S.,  Tomasz Kupiec Ph.D.,  Anna Wojas-Pelc Ph.D., M.D.,  Wojciech Branicki Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 880-886
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Criminalistics

Papers

STR Melting Curve Analysis as a Genetic Screening Tool for Crime Scene Samples

Quang Nguyen B.S.,  Jason McKinney Ph.D.,  Donald J. Johnson M.S.,  Katherine A. Roberts Ph.D.,  Winters R. Hardy Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 887-899
  • First Published: 06 April 2012

Addressing the National Academy of Sciences’ Challenge: A Method for Statistical Pattern Comparison of Striated Tool Marks

Nicholas D. K. Petraco Ph.D.,  Peter Shenkin Ph.D.,  Jacqueline Speir M.S.,  Peter Diaczuk B.S.,  Peter A. Pizzola Ph.D.,  Carol Gambino M.S.,  Nicholas Petraco M.S., 
  • Pages: 900-911
  • First Published: 03 April 2012

Confocal Microscopy Analysis of Breech Face Marks on Fired Cartridge Cases from 10 Consecutively Manufactured Pistol Slides

Todd J. Weller M.S.,  Alan Zheng B.S.,  Robert Thompson B.S.,  Fred Tulleners M.A., 
  • Pages: 912-917
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Evolution of the Content of THC and Other Major Cannabinoids in Drug-Type Cannabis Cuttings and Seedlings During Growth of Plants

Benjamin De Backer M.Sc.,  Kevin Maebe M.Sc.,  Alain G. Verstraete M.D., Ph.D.,  Corinne Charlier Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 918-922
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Trace Detection of Meglumine and Diatrizoate from Bacillus Spore Samples Using Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Catherine Swider B.S.,  Kelly Maguire M.S.,  Michael Rickenbach Ph.D.,  Madeline Montgomery B.S.,  Matthew J. Ducote Ph.D.,  Craig A. Marhefka Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 923-931
  • First Published: 26 April 2012

Engineering Sciences

Papers

Forensic Fluid Dynamics and the Indian Spring (1991) Cave Collapse Problem

Doron Nof Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 932-938
  • First Published: 11 January 2012

General

Papers

An Investigation into the Differentiating Characteristics Between Car Key Burglars and Regular Burglars

Rachel Chapman M.Sc.,  Lisa L. Smith M.Sc.,  John W. Bond D.Phil., 
  • Pages: 939-945
  • First Published: 15 February 2012

General; Pathology/Biology

Papers

Stress-Related Temporary Hearing Loss—Evaluation of Bio-Humoral Parameters: Forensic and Criminological Applications

Vito Borraccia M.D.,  Sara Sblano M.D., Ph.D.,  Felice Carabellese M.D.,  Rosalisa De Sario M.D.,  Roberto Zefferino M.D.,  Francesco Vinci M.D., 
  • Pages: 946-951
  • First Published: 11 April 2012

Jurisprudence

Papers

Weakening Forensic Science in Spain: From Expert Evidence to Documentary Evidence

Jose-Juan Lucena-Molina M.Sc.,  Virginia Pardo-Iranzo Ph.D.,  Joaquin Gonzalez-Rodriguez Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 952-963
  • First Published: 13 February 2012

Odontology

Papers

Accuracy and Reliability of Cone Beam Computed Tomography of the Jaws for Comparative Forensic Identification: A Preliminary Study

Michael Murphy B.Sc., B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S., M.Sc., FDS(OS),  Nicholas Drage B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S., D.D.R.R.C.R.,  Romina Carabott B.Ch.D., M.Sc.,  Catherine Adams D.C.R.R., B.D.S., M.Sc., 
  • Pages: 964-968
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Pathology/Biology

Papers

Circumstances of Death and Diagnostic Difficulties in Brushfire Fatalities

Roger W. Byard M.D.,  John D. Gilbert F.R.C.P.A.,  Chris Kostakis B.Sc.,  Karen J. Heath F.R.C.P.A., 
  • Pages: 969-972
  • First Published: 06 February 2012

Further Investigations into the Speed of Cerebral Swelling Following Blunt Cranial Trauma

Roger W. Byard M.D.,  Levon Gabrielian M.D.,  Stephen C. Helps Ph.D.,  Emma Thornton Ph.D.,  Robert Vink Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 973-975
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

An Assessment of the Usefulness of Routine Histological Examination in Hanging Deaths

Rexson Tse M.B., B.S.,  Neil Langlois M.D.,  Calle Winskog M.D.,  Roger W. Byard M.D., 
  • Pages: 976-978
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Alcohol Intoxication May Exacerbate the Effects of Blunt Cranial Trauma Through Changes in Brain Free Magnesium Levels

Robert Vink Ph.D.,  Roger W. Byard M.D., 
  • Pages: 979-982
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Vegetation Dynamics as a Tool for Detecting Clandestine Graves

Marco Caccianiga Ph.D.,  Stefania Bottacin M.Sc.,  Cristina Cattaneo Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 983-988
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Papers

Developmental Incompetence to Stand Trial in Juvenile Courts

Philip C. O’Donnell M.J., Ph.D.,  Bruce Gross J.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 989-996
  • First Published: 02 March 2012

Questioned Documents

Papers

Examination of Heterogeneous Crossing Sequences Between Toner and Rollerball Pen Strokes by Digital Microscopy and 3-D Laser Profilometry

Isabelle Montani M.Sc.,  Williams Mazzella Ph.D.,  Marion Guichard B.Sc.,  Raymond Marquis Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 997-1002
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Reliability of Paper Brightness in Authenticating Documents

James A. Green B.S., 
  • Pages: 1003-1007
  • First Published: 15 February 2012

Toxicology

Papers

Interaction of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine and Methamphetamine During Metabolism by In Vitro Human Metabolic Enzymes and in Rats

Kenji Kuwayama Ph.D.,  Kenji Tsujikawa Ph.D.,  Hajime Miyaguchi Ph.D.,  Tatsuyuki Kanamori Ph.D.,  Yuko T. Iwata Ph.D.,  Hiroyuki Inoue Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1008-1013
  • First Published: 28 December 2011

The Forensic Deaths Caused by Pesticide Poisoning Between the Years 2006 and 2009 in Izmir, Turkey

Nuri İdiz M.D., Ph.D.,  Akan Karakus M.D.,  Mustafa Dalgıç M.D., 
  • Pages: 1014-1016
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Anthropology

Technical Notes

Testing the Effectiveness of Two Cranial Base Foramina for Metric Sex Assessment of Fragmentary Remains

P. James Macaluso Jr. Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1017-1021
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Criminalistics

Technical Notes

AutoMate Express™ Forensic DNA Extraction System for the Extraction of Genomic DNA from Biological Samples

Jason Y. Liu Ph.D.,  Chang Zhong Ph.D.,  Allison Holt Ph.D.,  Robert Lagace B.S.,  Michael Harrold M.S.,  Alan B. Dixon M.S.F.S.,  Maxim G. Brevnov Ph.D.,  Jaiprakash G. Shewale Ph.D.,  Lori K. Hennessy Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1022-1030
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Pathology and Biology

Technical Notes

Evaluation of 96 SNPs in 14 Populations for Worldwide Individual Identification

Zhaoshu Zeng Ph.D.,  Li Wang M.D.,  Qingchuan Feng Ph.D.,  Lirong Zhang M.D., Ph.D.,  Li Lee M.D.,  Lei Wang M.D.,  Yangli Yue M.D.,  Yu Fang M.D., Ph.D.,  Weihong Yang M.D.,  Hanmei Qiu M.D.,  Ziming Dong M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1031-1035
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Criminalistics

Technical Notes

Applicability of DNA Analysis on Adhesive Tape in Forensic Casework

Wolf-Dieter Zech M.D.,  Naseem Malik M.Sc.,  Michael Thali M.D., 
  • Pages: 1036-1041
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Validation Study of KPICS SpermFinder™ by NicheVision Forensics, LLC for the Identification of Human Spermatozoa

Angela Mitchell M.S., 
  • Pages: 1042-1050
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Determination of an Effective Housekeeping Gene for the Quantification of mRNA for Forensic Applications

Lilliana I. Moreno M.A., M.FS.,  Courtney M. Tate Ph.D.,  Erika L. Knott B.S.,  Jade E. McDaniel B.S.,  Stephanie S. Rogers B.S.,  Barbara W. Koons M.S.,  Mark F. Kavlick B.S.,  Rhonda L. Craig M.S.,  James M. Robertson Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1051-1058
  • First Published: 06 February 2012

Comparison of New Ampac Bags and FireDebrisPAK® Bags as Packaging for Fire Debris Analysis

Rafal Borusiewicz Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1059-1063
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

A New Kind of Molotov? Gasoline–Pool Chlorinator Mixtures

Katherine Hutches Ph.D.,  James Lord M.S., 
  • Pages: 1064-1069
  • First Published: 15 February 2012

Effect of Chloride Ion Concentration on the Galvanic Corrosion of α Phase Brass by Eccrine Sweat

Andrew Meekins M.Chem.,  John W. Bond D.Phil.,  Penelope Chaloner Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1070-1074
  • First Published: 13 February 2012

Performance Evaluation of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems for Specific Conditions Observed in Casework Using Simulated Fingermarks

Arent de Jongh Ph.D.,  Crystal M. Rodriguez M.Sc., 
  • Pages: 1075-1081
  • First Published: 27 March 2012

Odontology

Technical Notes

Orthopantomographic Evaluation of Canine and First Premolar Using Demirjian’s Stages in Central India: New Approach to Forensic Age Estimation

Hrishikesh V. Pathak M.D.,  Pradeep Dixit M.D.,  Manish Shrigiriwar M.D.,  Rajesh Bardale M.D., 
  • Pages: 1082-1086
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Questioned Documents

Technical Notes

Characterization and Dating of Blue Ballpoint Pen Inks Using Principal Component Analysis of UV–Vis Absorption Spectra, IR Spectroscopy, and HPTLC

Samir Senior Ph.D.,  Ezzat Hamed Ph.D.,  Mamdouh Masoud Ph.D.,  Eman Shehata M.Sc., 
  • Pages: 1087-1093
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Anthropology

Case Reports

Radiographic Comparison of a Fractured Clavicle Exhibiting a Pseudo-Arthrosis

Matthew P. Rhode Ph.D.,  William W. Goodhue Jr. M.D.,  Carl N. Stephan Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1094-1097
  • First Published: 12 March 2012

Criminalistics

Case Reports

A Search for Obligatory Paternal Alleles in a DNA Database to Find an Alleged Rapist in a Fatherless Paternity Case

Mark Barash M.Sc.,  Ayeleth Reshef M.Sc.,  Lev Voskoboinik M.Sc.,  Ashira Zamir M.Sc.,  Uzi Motro Ph.D.,  Ron Gafny Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1098-1101
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

The Identification of Two Unusual Types of Homemade Ammunition

Hsieh-Chang Lee M.Sc.,  Hsien-Hui Meng Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1102-1107
  • First Published: 12 March 2012

Engineering Sciences

Case Reports

Wind-Drag Estimation in a Traffic Accident Involving a Motor Scooter and a Tractor–Trailer

Chan-Seong Park Ph.D.,  Seung-Won Jeon M.E.,  Kyu-Jung Lee Ph.D.,  Jun-Suk Kim M.E.,  Jae-Geun Oh Ph.D.,  Jong-Chan Park Ph.D.,  Hong-Seok Lee Ph.D.,  Young-Shik Choi Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1108-1113
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Odontology

Case Reports

Orthodontic Surgery and Professional Liability: The Homozygote Twin Case

Emilio Nuzzolese Ph.D.,  Nunzio Cirulli Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1114-1117
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Pathology/Biology

Case Reports

Fatal Paradoxical Air Embolism Diagnosed by Postmortem Imaging and Autopsy

Masaki Fujioka M.D., Ph.D.,  Daisuke Niino M.D.,  Masahiro Ito M.D., Ph.D.,  Yohjiro Matsuoka M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1118-1119
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Medical Responsibility in the Operating Room: The Example of an Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Nicolas Franchitto M.D.,  Vincent Minville M.D.,  Fabrice Dédouit M.D., Ph.D.,  Norbert Telmon M.D., Ph.D.,  Daniel Rougé M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 1120-1123
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Death of a 6-Year-Old Boy with Mental Retardation: Accident Versus Child Abuse

Mary Dudley M.D., M.S., R.N.,  BreAnna M. Chapman B.S., 
  • Pages: 1124-1128
  • First Published: 23 March 2012

Upon a Failure to Equal Entry and Exit Wounds: A Possible Case of Tandem Bullets in View of the Literature

Gokhan Ersoy M.D.,  Ahmet Selcuk Gurler M.D.,  Mehmet Ozbay M.D., 
  • Pages: 1129-1133
  • First Published: 05 March 2012

Pathology and Biology

Case Reports

Digital UV/IR Photography for Tattoo Evaluation in Mummified Remains

William R. Oliver M.D., M.S., M.P.A.,  Lisa Leone M.A., 
  • Pages: 1134-1136
  • First Published: 12 March 2012

Pathology/Biology

Case Reports

Ecstasy and Suicide

Tarini Fernando M.B.B.S.,  John D. Gilbert F.R.C.P.A.,  Christine M. Carroll B.Sc.,  Roger W. Byard M.D., 
  • Pages: 1137-1139
  • First Published: 28 February 2012

Letters to the Editor

Commentary on: Sterling K. The rate of dissipation of mouth alcohol in alcohol positive subjects. J Forensic Sci 2012. In press. DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.02023.x

Okorie Okorocha B.A., J.D., 
  • Page: 1140
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Author’s Response

Kari Sterling B.S., B.A., 
  • Page: 1141
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Commentary on: Page M, Taylor J, Blenkin M. Forensic identification science evidence since Daubert: Part I—a quantitative analysis of the exclusion of forensic identification science evidence. J Forensic Sci 2011;56(5):1180–4.

Linton A. Mohammed Ph.D.,  Kirsten Singer M.F.S., 
  • Page: 1142
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Authors’ Response

Mark Page B.D.Sc. (Hons), Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent., G.C.Ed.,  Jane Taylor B.D.S., B.Sc.Dent., M.D.Sc., Ph.D.,  Matt Blenkin B.D.Sc., M.Sc.Dent., 
  • Page: 1143
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Commentary on: Chi JH, Wu SH, Shu CM. Using fire dynamics simulator to reconstruct a hydroelectric power plant fire accident. J Forensic Sci 2011;56(6):1639-44

Douglas J. Carpenter M.Sc.F.P.E., C.F.E.I., P.E., 
  • Page: 1144
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Book Reviews

Review of: Disaster Victim Identification: Experience and Practice

Bradley J. Adams Ph.D., 
  • Page: 1145
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Review of: Healthcare Crime: Investigating Abuse, Fraud, and Homicide by Caregivers

Kim A. Collins M.D., 
  • Pages: 1146-1147
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Review of: Forensic Pathology Reviews, Vol. 6

Owen Middleton M.D., 
  • Page: 1148
  • First Published: 02 July 2012

Review of: Bone Histology: An Anthropological Perspective

MariaTeresa A. Tersigni-Tarrant Ph.D., 
  • Page: 1149
  • First Published: 02 July 2012