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    Journal of Forensic Sciences: Volume 63, Issue 1

    1-349
    January 2018
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  • Pages: 1-5
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

President's Editorial

There are No Sides in Forensic Science

Betty Layne DesPortes J.D., M.S., 
  • Pages: 6-8
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Criminalistics

Critical Review

Fate and Behavior of Gunshot Residue—A Review

Lauren S. Blakey B.Sc.,  George P. Sharples Ph.D.,  Kal Chana G.R.S.C.,  Jason W. Birkett Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 9-19
  • First Published: 23 May 2017

Anthropology

Papers

Age Estimation of Infants Through Metric Analysis of Developing Anterior Deciduous Teeth

Joan Viciano Ph.D.,  Stefano De Luca Ph.D.,  Javier Irurita Ph.D.,  Inmaculada Alemán Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 20-30
  • First Published: 06 April 2017

A Decision Tree for Nonmetric Sex Assessment from the Skull

Natalie R. Langley Ph.D.,  Beatrix Dudzik Ph.D.,  Alesia Cloutier M.S., 
  • Pages: 31-37
  • First Published: 16 May 2017

Assessing Impact Direction in 3-point Bending of Human Femora: Incomplete Butterfly Fractures and Fracture Surfaces

Mariyam I. Isa M.A.,  Todd W. Fenton Ph.D.,  Trevor Deland M.S.,  Roger C. Haut Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 38-46
  • First Published: 23 April 2017

Criminalistics

Papers

An Optimized DNA Analysis Workflow for the Sampling, Extraction, and Concentration of DNA obtained from Archived Latent Fingerprints

April D. Solomon M.S.,  Madison E. Hytinen B.S.,  Aryn M. McClain M.S.,  Marilyn T. Miller Ed.D.,  Tracey Dawson Cruz Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 47-57
  • First Published: 06 April 2017

A Comprehensive Study of the Alteration of Ignitable Liquids by Weathering and Microbial Degradation

Dee A. Turner Ph.D.,  Mary Williams M.S.,  Michael A. Sigman Ph.D.,  John V. Goodpaster Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 58-65
  • First Published: 02 May 2017

The Capability of Raman Microspectroscopy to Differentiate Printing Inks

Chelsea E. Johnson M.S.,  Paul Martin Ph.D.,  Katherine A. Roberts Ph.D.,  Tatiana Trejos Ph.D.,  Ruthmara Corzo B.S.,  Jose R. Almirall Ph.D.,  Alan M. Safer Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 66-79
  • First Published: 24 May 2017

Provenance Establishment of Stingless Bee Honey Using Multi-element Analysis in Combination with Chemometrics Techniques

Aidil Fahmi Shadan M.Sc.,  Naji A. Mahat Ph.D.,  Wan Aini Wan Ibrahim Ph.D.,  Zaiton Ariffin M.Sc.,  Dzulkiflee Ismail Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 80-85
  • First Published: 06 April 2017

Characterizing the Performance of Pipe Bombs

Jimmie C. Oxley Ph.D.,  James L. Smith Ph.D.,  Evan T. Bernier Ph.D.,  Fredrick Sandstrom M.S.,  Gregory G. Weiss M.S.,  Gunther W. Recht B.A.,  David Schatzer B.S., 
  • Pages: 86-101
  • First Published: 24 May 2017

Digital & Multimedia Sciences

Papers

Two-stage Keypoint Detection Scheme for Region Duplication Forgery Detection in Digital Images

Mahmoud Emam M.Sc.,  Qi Han Ph.D.,  Hongli Zhang Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 102-111
  • First Published: 02 March 2017

Analyzing Data Remnant Remains on User Devices to Determine Probative Artifacts in Cloud Environment

Abdulghani Ali Ahmed Ph.D.,  Chua Xue Li B.Sc., 
  • Pages: 112-121
  • First Published: 10 April 2017

General

Papers

Evaluation of Lip Prints on Different Supports Using a Batch Image Processing Algorithm and Image Superimposition

Lara Maria Herrera M.Sc.,  Clemente Maia da Silva Fernandes Ph.D.,  Mônica da Costa Serra Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 122-129
  • First Published: 06 April 2017

Pathology/Biology

Papers

The Modern Compound Bow

LokMan Sung M.D.,  Kilak Kesha M.D.,  Sarah Avedschmidt M.D.,  Kelly Root,  Leigh Hlavaty M.D., 
  • Pages: 130-139
  • First Published: 12 June 2017

Morphology of Modern Arrowhead Tips on Human Skin Analog

LokMan Sung M.D.,  Kilak Kesha M.D.,  Jeffrey Hudson M.D.,  Kelly Root,  Leigh Hlavaty M.D., 
  • Pages: 140-150
  • First Published: 12 April 2017

The Forensic Implications of Amphetamine Intoxication in Cases of Inflicted Blunt Craniocerebral Trauma

Roger W. Byard M.D.,  James Donkin Ph.D.,  Robert Vink Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 151-153
  • First Published: 06 April 2017

Morphological Features of Regurgitate and Defecatory Stains Deposited by Five Species of Necrophagous Flies are Influenced by Adult Diets and Body Size

David B. Rivers Ph.D.,  Andrew McGregor M.S., 
  • Pages: 154-161
  • First Published: 23 February 2017

Psychiatry & Behavioral Science

Papers

Understanding Suicide Across the Lifespan: A United States Perspective of Suicide Risk Factors, Assessment & Management

Ian H. Steele M.D.,  Natasha Thrower M.D.,  Paul Noroian M.D.,  Fabian M. Saleh M.D., 
  • Pages: 162-171
  • First Published: 21 June 2017

De Novo Advanced Adult-Onset Offending: New Evidence from a Population of Federal Correctional Clients

Matt DeLisi Ph.D.,  Katherine N. Tahja M.A.,  Alan J. Drury Ph.D.,  Michael J. Elbert Ph.D.,  Daniel E. Caropreso M.A.,  Timothy Heinrichs Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 172-177
  • First Published: 11 May 2017

Questioned Documents

Papers

Relative Width and Height of Handwritten Letter

Joseba Lizega Rika M.Math., 
  • Pages: 178-190
  • First Published: 28 February 2017

Toxicology; Pathology/Biology

Papers

Heroin-related Deaths from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office from 2004 Through 2015

Sara A. Love Ph.D.,  Jessica Lelinski M.D.,  Julie Kloss M.B.A., M.T.(ASCP),  Owen Middleton M.D.,  Fred S. Apple Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 191-194
  • First Published: 19 April 2017

Report of Increasing Overdose Deaths that include Acetyl Fentanyl in Multiple Counties of the Southwestern Region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2015–2016

Jessica B. Dwyer M.D.,  Jennifer Janssen M.S.,  Todd M. Luckasevic D.O.,  Karl E. Williams M.D., 
  • Pages: 195-200
  • First Published: 12 June 2017

Anthropology

Technical Notes

Sex, Parity, and Scars: A Meta-analytic Review

Clare McFadden B.A. (Hons),  Marc F. Oxenham Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 201-206
  • First Published: 24 February 2017

An Analysis of Systematic Elemental Changes in Decomposing Bone

Steven J. Walden M.Sc.,  Jacqui Mulville Ph.D.,  Jeffrey P. Rowlands H.N.D.,  Sam L. Evans Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 207-213
  • First Published: 10 March 2017

Accuracy and Reliability of the Klales et al. (2012) Morphoscopic Pelvic Sexing Method

Kate M. Lesciotto M.S., J.D.,  Lily J. Doershuk B.S., 
  • Pages: 214-220
  • First Published: 06 April 2017

Eyeball Position in Facial Approximation: Accuracy of Methods for Predicting Globe Positioning in Lateral View

Pavla Zednikova Mala M.Sc.,  Jana Veleminska Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 221-226
  • First Published: 21 July 2017

Criminalistics

Technical Notes

Evaluation of Skin Surface as an Alternative Source of Reference DNA Samples: A Pilot Study

Mohammed H. Albujja M.Sc.,  Abdul Aziz Bin Dukhyil Ph.D.,  Abdul Rauf Chaudhary M.Phil.,  Ahmed Ch. Kassab Ph.D.,  Ahmed M. Refaat Ph.D.,  Saranya Ramesh Babu M.Sc.,  Mohammad K. Okla Ph.D.,  Sachil Kumar Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 227-233
  • First Published: 23 February 2017

Preparation of Artificial Blood from the Extract of Legume Root Nodules, and the Creation of Artificial Latent Fingermarks in Blood Using Artificial Blood

Sungwook Hong Ph.D.,  Chaewon Kim M.Sc.,  Soyoung Jeon M.Sc.,  Eunhye Lee M.Sc., 
  • Pages: 234-238
  • First Published: 07 March 2017

Magazine Influence on Cartridge Case Ejection Patterns with Glock Pistols

Wim Kerkhoff,  Ivo Alberink Ph.D.,  Erwin J.A.T. Mattijssen M.Sc., 
  • Pages: 239-243
  • First Published: 13 April 2017

Palynological Investigation of Mummified Human Remains

Karl J. Reinhard Ph.D.,  Marina Milanello do Amaral M.S.,  Nicole Wall M.F.S., 
  • Pages: 244-250
  • First Published: 10 March 2017

X-ray Diffraction and Rietveld Refinement in Deferrified Clays for Forensic Science

Luis V. Prandel Ph.D.,  Vander de F. Melo Ph.D.,  André M. Brinatti Ph.D.,  Sérgio da C. Saab Ph.D.,  Fábio A. S. Salvador Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 251-257
  • First Published: 23 February 2017

General

Technical Notes

Human Factors Effecting Forensic Decision Making: Workplace Stress and Well-being

Amy M. Jeanguenat M.F.S.,  Itiel E. Dror Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 258-261
  • First Published: 02 May 2017

Pathology/Biology; Criminalistics

Technical Notes

Autopsy Fingerprint Technique Using Fingerprint Powder

Lee O. Morgan A.A.S.,  Marty Johnson B.S.,  Jered B. Cornelison Ph.D.,  Carolyn V. Isaac Ph.D.,  Joyce L. deJong D.O.,  Joseph A. Prahlow M.D., 
  • Pages: 262-265
  • First Published: 03 May 2017

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science; Jurisprudence

Technical Notes

The Griffiths Question Map: A Forensic Tool For Expert Witnesses’ Assessments of Witnesses and Victims’ Statements

Olivier Dodier M.Sc.,  Vincent Denault LL.M., 
  • Pages: 266-274
  • First Published: 27 February 2017

Questioned Documents

Technical Notes

A Prototype of Mathematical Treatment of Pen Pressure Data for Signature Verification

Chi-Keung Li Ph.D.,  Siu-Kay Wong Ph.D.,  Lai-Chu Joyce Chim Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 275-284
  • First Published: 26 March 2017

Source Determination of Red Gel Pen Inks using Raman Spectroscopy and Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy combined with Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficients and Principal Component Analysis

Muhammad Naeim Mohamad Asri B.Sc.,  Wan Nur Syuhaila Mat Desa Ph.D.,  Dzulkiflee Ismail Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 285-291
  • First Published: 08 May 2017

Anthropology

Case Reports

White-tailed Deer as a Taphonomic Agent: Photographic Evidence of White-tailed Deer Gnawing on Human Bone

Lauren A. Meckel M.A.,  Chloe P. McDaneld M.A.,  Daniel J. Wescott Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 292-294
  • First Published: 02 May 2017

Anthropology; Pathology/Biology

Case Reports

DNA Identification of Commingled Human Remains from the Cemetery Relocated by Flooding in Central Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jasmina Čakar Ph.D.,  Amela Pilav M.A.,  Mirela Džehverović B.A.,  Anesa Ahatović M.A.,  Sanin Haverić Ph.D.,  Jasmin Ramić M.Sc.,  Damir Marjanović Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 295-298
  • First Published: 11 May 2017

General

Case Reports

Forensic Case Reports Presenting Immersion Pulmonary Edema as a Differential Diagnosis in Fatal Diving Accidents

Julie Vinkel M.D.,  Peter Bak M.D.,  Peter Juel Thiis Knudsen Ph.D.,  Ole Hyldegaard Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 299-304
  • First Published: 02 May 2017

Pathology/Biology

Case Reports

Fatal Acute Hemorrhagic Bowel Infarction Caused by Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis

Supawon Srettabunjong M.D., MSc., MTox., LLB., 
  • Pages: 305-308
  • First Published: 20 April 2017

The Cane Sword

Timothy R. Wysozan B.S.,  Joseph A. Prahlow M.D., 
  • Pages: 309-311
  • First Published: 02 May 2017

Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis

Samuel P. Prahlow B.S.,  Patrick Kosciuk M.D.,  Joseph A. Prahlow M.D., 
  • Pages: 312-315
  • First Published: 23 June 2017

An Incidental Diffuse Midline Glioma Found at Autopsy

Meggen Walsh D.O.,  William Hamilton M.D.,  Vektra Casler M.D.,  Anthony Yachnis M.D., 
  • Pages: 316-317
  • First Published: 16 May 2017

Fatality During Servicing of Fire Extinguisher

Nilesh Keshav Tumram M.D.,  Vipul Namdeorao Ambade M.D.,  Pradeep Gangadhar Dixit M.D., 
  • Pages: 318-320
  • First Published: 02 May 2017

Toxicology

Case Reports

Lethal Bentazone Intoxication – A Report of Two Cases

Petar Škavić M.D.,  Zijad Duraković M.D., Ph.D.,  Marina Nestić Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 321-325
  • First Published: 13 April 2017

Fatal Overdose of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate Acid After Ingestion of 1,4-Butanediol

Erwan Le Garff M.D.,  Vadim Mesli M.D.,  Raphael Cornez M.D.,  Christophe Demarly M.D.,  Gilles Tournel M.D., Ph.D.,  Valery Hédouin M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 326-329
  • First Published: 20 April 2017

Death From Butane Inhalation Abuse in Teenagers: Two New Case Studies and Review of the Literature

Véronique Alunni M.D., Ph.D.,  Yvan Gaillard Pharm.D., Ph.D.,  François Castier MD.,  Marie-Dominique Piercecchi-Marti M.D., Ph.D.,  Gérald Quatrehomme M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 330-335
  • First Published: 18 July 2017

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor—Elbow Grease and OxiClean™ for Cleaning Fentanyl- and Acetylfentanyl-contaminated Surfaces

Noah M. Froelich,  Jon E. Sprague Ph.D.,  Travis J. Worst Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 336-338
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Letter to the Editor—Appropriate Standards for Verification and Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems

Nathaniel Adams B.S.,  Roger Koppl Ph.D.,  Dan Krane Ph.D.,  William Thompson J.D., Ph.D.,  Sandy Zabell Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 339-340
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Letter to the Editor—A Contribution to Contextual Information Management in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Preliminary Idea for a Two-Step Method of Analysis

Michael C. Taylor Ph.D.,  Nikola K. P. Osborne Ph.D., 
  • Page: 341
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Commentary on: An objective measure of splitting in parental alienation: the Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire. J Forensic Sci https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.13625. Epub 2017 Aug 17

Vincenzo Puppo M.D., 
  • Page: 342
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Author's Response

William Bernet M.D., 
  • Pages: 343-344
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Commentary on: Jiang B, Zhu F, Cao L, Presley BR, Shen MS, Yang KH. Computational study of fracture characteristics in infant skulls using a simplified finite element model. J Forensic Sci 2017;62(1):39–49

L. Dutch Johnson Ph.D.,  Roland Auer M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C., 
  • Pages: 345-348
  • First Published: 05 January 2018

Erratum

Free Access

Erratum

  • Page: 349
  • First Published: 05 January 2018