Georgina E. Meakin, Katelyn Hare, Natasha Robinson, Felicity Poulsen, Catherine Hitchcock, Mark Best, Brett Griffin, Jennifer Raymond
{"title":"Initial testing of an applicator prototype to facilitate forensic DNA recovery by tapelifting","authors":"Georgina E. Meakin, Katelyn Hare, Natasha Robinson, Felicity Poulsen, Catherine Hitchcock, Mark Best, Brett Griffin, Jennifer Raymond","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2324753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2324753","url":null,"abstract":"A tapelift used for DNA recovery can be prone to user contamination due to excessive handling when applying it to a surface and placing it into an extraction tube. Here, we present initial results ...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140839651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katharina Draxel, Elise Verkerk, Perle K.M. Russel, Monroe Drinhuijzen, Koen Herlaar, Yvonne van de Wal, Jan A. de Koeijer, Linda Koomen
{"title":"Secondary transfer of latent fingermarks by adhesive tape","authors":"Katharina Draxel, Elise Verkerk, Perle K.M. Russel, Monroe Drinhuijzen, Koen Herlaar, Yvonne van de Wal, Jan A. de Koeijer, Linda Koomen","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2324743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2324743","url":null,"abstract":"Despite major implications for forensic casework, limited research has been done on investigating secondary transfer of latent fingermarks. Adhesive tapes, such as duct tape, can potentially lift l...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140839672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two interesting banknote cases","authors":"C. M. Pang","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2324713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2324713","url":null,"abstract":"Two interesting banknote cases are reported, one regarding a 50 Euro note and the other a Philippine 200 Peso note. Both questioned banknotes were examined and compared with their respective contro...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140839708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monique Zacher, Roland A. H. van Oorschot, Oliva Handt, Mariya Goray
{"title":"Face reality - consider face touching behaviour on subsequent DNA analysis","authors":"Monique Zacher, Roland A. H. van Oorschot, Oliva Handt, Mariya Goray","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2324735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2324735","url":null,"abstract":"Face touching is a common habit that can have implications on the outcome of criminal investigations. When conducting activity level assessments, it is important to be aware of any factors that may...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"105 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140839872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Norhasmira Mohammad, Rohana Ahmad, Anuar Mikdad Muad
{"title":"Development and validation of automated Forensic Dental Age Estimation Lab (F-DentEst Lab)","authors":"Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Norhasmira Mohammad, Rohana Ahmad, Anuar Mikdad Muad","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2324739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2324739","url":null,"abstract":"When a disaster occurs, the authority must prioritize two things. First, the search and rescue of lives, and second, the identification and management of deceased individuals. However, with thousan...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"247 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140840097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wounding potential of muzzle-loaded projectiles discharged from unmodified blank pistols","authors":"Wen-Nan Yu, Hsien-Hui Meng","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2343495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2343495","url":null,"abstract":"Blank pistols are considered non-lethal-purpose imitation firearms that have been modified to function as real weapons in many countries. In Taiwan, gang members use unmodified blank pistols to fir...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140628202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edher Llamocca, Erik Mercado, María E. Bermejo, Bruce Budowle, Carlos D. Neyra-Rivera
{"title":"Quantification of total human DNA using qPCR in mixture samples of Crimes Against Sexual Freedom to estimate the success of analysis with autosomal STRs and Y-STRs","authors":"Edher Llamocca, Erik Mercado, María E. Bermejo, Bruce Budowle, Carlos D. Neyra-Rivera","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2340473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2340473","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, 241 mixed autosomal STR genetic profiles (swabs − 172, slides − 69) from processed casework samples were analysed. From these samples, DNA was extracted and quantified by qPCR; the r...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"119 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140584162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigative opportunities from smart heating technology: a preliminary evaluation","authors":"Graeme Horsman","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2333360","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2333360","url":null,"abstract":"This work provides a case study documenting one of the first digital forensic examinations of a smart home heat system – Hive. The case study tries to address the forensic questions that law enforc...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140323643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparing endpoint and real-time PCR for forensic body fluid identification","authors":"Courtney R. H. Lynch, Rachel Fleming","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2331532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2331532","url":null,"abstract":"Identifying the body fluid source of stains can give an indication of activities, prioritize samples for DNA profiling, and provide probative evidence when the presence of DNA alone does not. Messe...","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"143 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140323474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What can we learn from the past as we look to the future?","authors":"James Robertson","doi":"10.1080/00450618.2024.2331331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2024.2331331","url":null,"abstract":"Published in Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Ahead of Print, 2024)","PeriodicalId":8613,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140171361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}