Establishing a Pan-European, multi-disciplinary taphonomic research Infrastructure: The ‘UK-Netherlands decomposition experimental research (UNDER) Group’

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Science & Justice Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.scijus.2024.12.007

J. Brooks , A. Jantzi , K. Brown , W. Birch , L.Lijcklama a Nijeholt , C. Rogers , H. Mickleburgh , P. Randolph-Quinney , L. Kootker , M. Aalders , R.J. Oostra , A. Williams , C. Hiley , J. Everett , J.P. Cassella

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This study unveils the establishment of the United Kingdom-Netherlands Decomposition Experimental Research (UNDER) working group, marking a pioneering initiative in practical Forensic Taphonomy within the UK. Our primary objective was to craft a cohesive multidisciplinary framework, designed to ethically orchestrate, execute, and assess human decomposition. Concurrently, we aimed to amass data through human burials, fostering collaboration among diverse forensic experts across Europe. The compilation of data collected over the year, elucidates the comprehensive utilisation of cadavers through a multifaceted scientific methodology. This paper discusses the triumphs, challenges, and innovative solutions encountered during this undertaking, providing a blueprint for forthcoming European research in Forensic Taphonomy. Our efforts support the comparability of longitudinal studies and give strategies to address the challenges posed by the scarcity and diversity of human donors in forensic science. Moreover, we propose the adoption of a dynamic scientific research management framework, which includes thorough identification, measurement, analysis, and application of solutions. Emphasis is also placed on adeptly managing business processes to ensure sustained relevance in both research and other stakeholders.

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Science & Justice 医学-病理学

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4.20

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81 days

期刊介绍： Science & Justice provides a forum to promote communication and publication of original articles, reviews and correspondence on subjects that spark debates within the Forensic Science Community and the criminal justice sector. The journal provides a medium whereby all aspects of applying science to legal proceedings can be debated and progressed. Science & Justice is published six times a year, and will be of interest primarily to practising forensic scientists and their colleagues in related fields. It is chiefly concerned with the publication of formal scientific papers, in keeping with its international learned status, but will not accept any article describing experimentation on animals which does not meet strict ethical standards. Promote communication and informed debate within the Forensic Science Community and the criminal justice sector. To promote the publication of learned and original research findings from all areas of the forensic sciences and by so doing to advance the profession. To promote the publication of case based material by way of case reviews. To promote the publication of conference proceedings which are of interest to the forensic science community. To provide a medium whereby all aspects of applying science to legal proceedings can be debated and progressed. To appeal to all those with an interest in the forensic sciences.