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Lerer, Leonard Brian. "Forensic epidemiology : the interface between forensic science and public health." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25827.

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陳家麗 and Ka-lai Chan. "Some statistical aspects in forensic science." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2000. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31222237.

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Rinke, Caitlin. "Selective Multivariate Applications in Forensic Science." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2012. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/5459.

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A 2009 report published by the National Research Council addressed the need for improvements in the field of forensic science. In the report emphasis was placed on the need for more rigorous scientific analysis within many forensic science disciplines and for established limitations and determination of error rates from statistical analysis. This research focused on multivariate statistical techniques for the analysis of spectral data obtained for multiple forensic applications which include samples from: automobile float glasses and paints, bones, metal transfers, ignitable liquids and fire d

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Chan, Ka-lai. "Some statistical aspects in forensic science /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 2000. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B2148241X.

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Wheate, Rhonda Marie Physical Environmental &amp Mathematical Sciences Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW. "Jury comprehension and use of forensic science." Awarded by:University of New South Wales - Australian Defence Force Academy. School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences, 2007. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/38644.

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The ability of jurors and juries to comprehend and utilise scientific evidence in Australian criminal trials has been examined. From mock jury surveys relating to DNA profiling evidence, it was determined that most respondents were able to comprehend some basic and applied statistics, although their ability was in part related to their knowledge of English and their level of education. The point at which mock jurors were prepared to convict an accused solely on the basis of DNA profiling evidence was examined and found to be low compared with the strength of DNA profiling evidence commonly pre

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Chow, W. M. L. "Capilliary column gas chromatography in forensic science." Thesis, University of Strathclyde, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.371945.

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Vidaki, Athina. "Novel uses of epigenetics in forensic science." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 2015. http://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/novel-uses-of-epigenetics-in-forensic-science(24bcb357-bc36-4a6e-8e66-fda2bb423015).html.

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Body fluids such as blood are amongst the most important biological evidence recovered from crime scenes. Identification of the donor can be achieved through STR profiling; however, extracting additional information regarding the tissue type or the donor’s physical appearance such as age could prove very useful in police investigations. Firstly, the performance of existing tissue-specific mRNA-based systems was assessed via collaborative exercises. All proposed methods have shown to be highly sensitive; however, issues regarding markers’ specificity, especially for the vaginal detection, were

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Sust, Luise. "Forensic science in combat of human trafficking." Thesis, Sust, Luise (2021) Forensic science in combat of human trafficking. Masters by Coursework thesis, Murdoch University, 2021. https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/64890/.

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Although Forensic Science has become a crucial part of the investigation of many types of crime, the low number of scientific publications on the usage of Forensic Science to eliminate Human Trafficking or to speed up crime investigation, has given rise to the idea of conducting research on the role of Forensic Science in the investigation of Human Trafficking cases. The following literature review aims at judging the current importance of Forensic Science in solving and preventing Human Trafficking cases, at gathering ideas for the introduction of novel techniques and at identifying gaps of r

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Swann, Lisa. "Chemical markers of decomposition for forensic science." Thesis, Curtin University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2103.

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This thesis describes investigations that were carried out to determine the chemical compounds produced during the decomposition of an animal model in the absence of a soil matrix. In order to do this, several analytical methods were developed for various classes of compounds. Stillborn piglets and whole adult pig carcasses were used to model the decomposition process.Samples for analysis were collected from field trials conducted at decomposition research facilities in Perth and Canada. Two separate locations were used to provide a ‘compare and contrast’ approach to the identities of compound

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Ward, Jennifer. "Origins and development of forensic medicine and forensic science in England, 1823-1946." Thesis, n.p, 1993. http://ethos.bl.uk/.

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Salem, Roberta Sue. "Developing a one-semester course in forensic chemical science for university undergraduates." Diss., Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/1333.

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Reidy, Lisa Jayne. "Stable isotope analysis : a new forensic science tool." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.479310.

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Al-Dusri, Fahad. "The effectiveness of forensic science service in the State of Kuwait in criminal investigations and proceedings : forensic science practice in Kuwait." Thesis, University of Exeter, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.288002.

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Hamby, James Edward. "Forensic firearms examination." Thesis, University of Strathclyde, 2001. http://oleg.lib.strath.ac.uk:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=27327.

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The history of forensic firearms examination was evaluated to determine how the field has developed during the past 200 years; especially within the past 100 years. As aresult of this evaluation, some related issues were identified for study. The economic and general uses of firearms reference collections were considered as the collections represent potential security considerations within forensic laboratories. A survey was conducted to determine how firearms examiners used their collections, as well as their receptivity to augmenting the collections with modem technology such as photographs

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Williams, Graham Andrew. "Identification and resolution of capability gaps in forensic science." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 2012. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/17500/.

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Although forensic biology is a powerful tool in criminal investigations, there are a number of capability gaps; namely, the interpretation of low-level DNA mixtures, associating the DNA profile with a body fluid, and the issue of consent in sexual offences. A research strategy was developed that utilises whole genome amplification (WGA), messenger RNA and microRNA analysis, DNA profiling, and clothing damage analysis. An evaluation of a WGA technique – multiple displacement amplification - with and without a macromolecular crowding agent, indicated that this may be of use for DNA samples conta

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Lawless, Christopher James. "Helping with inquiries : theory and practice in forensic science." Thesis, Durham University, 2009. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/2098/.

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This thesis investigates the reasoning practices of forensic scientists, with specific focus on the application of the Bayesian form of probabilistic reasoning to forensic science matters. Facilitated in part by the insights of evidence scholarship, Bayes Theorem has been advocated as an essential resource for the interpretation and evaluation of forensic evidence, and has been used to support the production of specific technologies designed to aid forensic scientists in these processes. In the course of this research I have explored the ways in which Bayesian reasoning can be regarded as a so

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Gueham, M. "Automatic classification of shoeprints for use in forensic science." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.557608.

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Shoeprints are routinely left at crime scenes and are reported to be present more frequently than fingerprints. It has been reported that 35 percent of crime scenes present shoe marks that can be recovered and used as forensic evidence. During investigations, a scene of crime shoeprint can be matched against a database of known shoeprints in order to identify the brand and the model of the corresponding shoe. TIlls is known as shoeprint classification and is, currently, performed manually or using some semi-automatic systems. These current approaches are time consuming and are not very reliabl

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Houck, Max Michael. "An investigation into the foundational principles of forensic science." Thesis, Curtin University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1568.

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This thesis lays the groundwork for a philosophy of forensic science. Forensic science is a historical science, much like archaeology and geology, which operates by the analysis and understanding of the physical remnants of past criminal activity. Native and non-native principles guide forensic science’s operation, application, and interpretations. The production history of mass-produced goods is embedded in the finished product, called the supply chain. The supply chain solidifies much of the specificity and resolution of the evidentiary significance of that product. Forensic science has not

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Tse, Wai-hin Kenneth, and 謝維軒. "Forensic analysis using FAT32 file cluster allocation patterns." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2011. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B46605733.

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Regupathi, Sonita. "A critical review of the applications of DART in forensic science and its relevance to forensic investigations." Thesis, Regupathi, Sonita (2018) A critical review of the applications of DART in forensic science and its relevance to forensic investigations. Masters by Coursework thesis, Murdoch University, 2018. https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/43233/.

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Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) was only introduced in 2005 and in this short period of time it has already proven to be an excellent analytical tool. Its ability to analyse samples in seconds without any sample preparation has allowed DART to perform exceedingly well in various applications. It even addresses the shortcomings of certain developed analytical techniques. In the field of forensic science, DART has the potential of becoming a key analytical tool as it is non-destructive and hence maintains the integrity of the sample. In this review, an overview of DART is given before the ap

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Day, Donnah Marie. "Development of immature blowflies and their application to forensic science." Access electronically, 2006. http://www.library.uow.edu.au/adt-NWU/public/adt-NWU20060731.111615/index.html.

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McEwen, Gordon John. "Colour image processing for textile fibre matching in forensic science." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.336101.

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Hartshorne, A. W. "The characterisation of single fibres in forensic science by microspectrophotometry." Thesis, Heriot-Watt University, 1988. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.380723.

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Valiér, Claire Elizabeth. "Looking for the criminal : forensic science, criminal investigation, and subjectivity." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2001. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.620966.

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Apple, Kendra Kea. "Inquiry-based science for high school students: a forensic unit." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2000. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2585/.

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This project constitutes an instructional unit for honors biology that involves the use of science in the field of criminal investigation and forensics. Before beginning the unit, the learners should have mastered basic laboratory skills, including use of the microscope. They should also have an understanding of the basic structure and function of DNA and its role in heredity and protein synthesis. The standard time frame is 24 days with 70-minute periods, but can be easily adjusted to meet classroom needs. Several instructional strategies enhance student learning and make science fun. The uni

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Tanui, Cecilia. "Development of a good practice frameworks in forensic science research." Thesis, Tanui, Cecilia (2019) Development of a good practice frameworks in forensic science research. Masters by Coursework thesis, Murdoch University, 2019. https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/53899/.

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This paper focuses on the current best practices in the research methodology in the medical/ biomedical and biosciences disciplines and based on their recommendations and practices, developing best practice frameworks in forensic science research. Robust procedures have been identified and tested against several forensic papers that have been recently published to prove if they meet the selected criteria. The study will access the information acquired from previous forensic research papers and express the expectations of ideal forensic research, and this will lead to the development of a foren

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Turner, Mary Anne. "Intent to aggress in forensic settings." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2015. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/11806/.

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This PhD examines the role of individual and environmental characteristics in the intent to aggress, resulting in the development of a model to understand the intent to aggress in forensic settings. Study one focused on individual characteristics of aggressors in a prison sample of adult men (n=200). The study confirmed the importance of personality traits and beliefs in engagement in aggression in forensic settings. Aggressors reported low levels of agreeableness and high neuroticism and greater aggressive supportive beliefs, although the variance explained by personality traits and beliefs w

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Smith, Lisa L. "The role of pre-trial attitudes about forensic science evidence : developing and testing a forensic evidence evaluation bias scale." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/9896.

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The unique decision making task entrusted to lay juries in adversarial legal systems has attracted the attention of legal psychologists for decades, but more recently technological advances in forensic science have highlighted the importance of understanding how jurors perceive this often ambiguous and complicated type of evidence. This thesis begins by investigating the forensic awareness of lay participants, and the ability of mock jurors to discriminate between varying probative values of forensic evidence. The findings suggest that the perception of weak forensic evidence is affected by co

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Steenberg, Lindsay. "Sexy/dead : gender and forensic science in the contemporary crime thriller." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.501746.

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Since the early 1990s, there has been a dramatic shift in the crime genre. The hunches and action-driven narratives of previous investigations have made way for experts whose knowledge of criminalistics and profiling has become the genre's primary procedure and spectacle. Similarly, female investigators are joining hyper-masculine and hardboiled detectives in scrutinising the genre's typically female murder victims. That specialised expert knowledge and female investigators should become a preoccupation of the genre at the same cultural moment demands further scrutiny. This thesis argues that

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James, Sarah Jane. "Changing faces, facing changes : forensic science in search of new horizons." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/10173.

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The focus of this thesis is a study of change in a public sector environment and the effect it has on that environment. It is a combination of an empirical study of the author’s former employer, specifically the Police Scientific Support Department, and a critical analysis of the technique used to carry out the study and its application, Soft Systems Analysis. The thesis is multi‐layered through the additional use of a diary, which gives a more personal view of what the author experienced during the project, along with a third more clinical and critical review of the project and its outcomes t

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Roux, Brian. "Application of Digital Forensic Science to Electronic Discovery in Civil Litigation." ScholarWorks@UNO, 2012. http://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1554.

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Following changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in 2006 dealing with the role of Electronically Stored Information, digital forensics is becoming necessary to the discovery process in civil litigation. The development of case law interpreting the rule changes since their enactment defines how digital forensics can be applied to the discovery process, the scope of discovery, and the duties imposed on parties. Herein, pertinent cases are examined to determine what trends exist and how they effect the field. These observations buttress case studies involving discovery failures in large

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Jackson, Graham. "The development of Case Assessment and Interpretation (CAI) in forensic science." Thesis, Abertay University, 2011. https://rke.abertay.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/f257a491-8061-4bfd-ba08-d1477092ebcb.

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Expert opinion has been, and still is, of undoubted assistance in the investigation of crime and the administration of criminal justice. It has also been the cause of a number of celebrated miscarriages of justice. Technological advances and greater investment in forensic science resources in the latter half of the 20 century meant that forensic science could be applied to many more cases than ever before. It also meant that forensic scientists had to meet new challenges in the way they formed and expressed opinions about their findings. The creation of a commercial market for forensic science

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Hendry, Stephen John. "Application of metallic profiling of teeth for environmental and forensic science." Thesis, University of the West of Scotland, 2016. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.738485.

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Natha, Khilona. "Molecular Forensic Investigations into Animal Sexual Abuse." Master's thesis, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32938.

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Animal sexual abuse (ASA) involves the sexual molestation of animals by humans. The identification of semen provides a legally-accepted indicator that sexual activity occurred, while forensic DNA analysis provides a lead to a potential suspect. After conducting a systematic literature review, no previous research investigating semen and/or DNA recovery from animals over time was found. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to assess the recovery of human semen and DNA from animal fur over a two-week period to establish baseline data pertaining to evidence retention in the ASA context. This pioneer

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Nelson, Alexander J. "Software signature derivation from sequential digital forensic analysis." Thesis, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10140317.

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<p> Hierarchical storage system namespaces are notorious for their immense size, which is a significant hindrance for any computer inspection. File systems for computers start with tens of thousands of files, and the Registries of Windows computers start with hundreds of thousands of cells. An analysis of a storage system, whether for digital forensics or locating old data, depends on being able to reduce the namespaces down to the features of interest. Typically, having such large volumes to analyze is seen as a challenge to identifying relevant content. However, if the origins of files ca

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Rayaud, Sophie. "Stable isotope analyses of keratin for human provenance : implications for forensic science." Thesis, University of Reading, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.590134.

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This research explores the application of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen isotopic analysis of modem human hair and nail tissues for forensic purposes. Carbon and nitrogen isotopic signatures are transferred from the environment to plants and to human tissues through trophic levels, therefore reflecting the diet. Oxygen and hydrogen isotopes are closely linked to the geographical location of the individuals through precipitation. drinking water and food products. The use of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen isotopic analysis of "hair and nail tissues can therefore be applied to diet-

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Yang, Chi-ting, and 楊志婷. "Pharmacokinetics of alcohol using breath measures and some statisticalaspects in forensic science." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2011. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B46506159.

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Schober, Cassandra C. (Cassandra Carolyn). "The Evolution, Applications, and Statistical Interpretations of DNA Typing in Forensic Science." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1997. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332776/.

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This thesis examines the evolution, applications, and statistical interpretations of DNA typing as a tool in the field of forensic science as well as in our criminal justice system. The most controversial aspect of DNA typing involves the determination of how likely it is that two people share the same DNA profile. This involves the use of population genetics and databases of allelic frequencies as well as some assumptions about population structuring.

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Kruger, Jaco-Louis. "Digital forensic readiness for IOT devices." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/73385.

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The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved to be an important part of modern society. IoT devices can be found in several environments such as smart homes, transportation, the health sector, smart cities and even facilitates automation in organisations. The increasing dependence on IoT devices increases the possibility of security incidents in the physical or cyber environment. Traditional methods of digital forensic (DF) investigations are not always applicable to IoT devices due to their limited data processing resources. A possible solution for conducting forensic investigations on IoT device

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Vuko, Loyiso Abongile Marvin. "Post-mortem toxicogenetics: determining the suitable of blood samples collected for routine toxicological analyses for use in subsequent genetic analyses." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29525.

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South Africa has one of the highest prevalences of drug misuse and abuse in Africa. Salt River Mortuary (Cape Town, South Africa), along with other national Forensic Pathology Service providers, receives many cases of suspected drug-related deaths. In some cases, the traditional autopsy – when viewed together with the decedent's history – is not able to indicate whether a drug-related death is accidental or suicidal in relation to altered drug metabolism. Literature has shown that this can be investigated by sequencing gene(s) encoding the implicated metabolising enzyme(s) in a postmortem gene

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Burkey, Chris Rush, Tusty ten Bensel, and Jeffery T. Walker. "Forensic Investigation of Sex Crimes and Sexual Offenders." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://www.amzn.com/0323228046.

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The investigation of sex crimes is a specific function for many law enforcement agencies, requiring an understanding of how to investigate, process crime scenes, interact with victims and offenders, and prepare for court. Drawing on new methods of investigation and the effects of such crimes on victims, Forensic Investigation of Sex Crimes and Sexual Offenders provides in-depth coverage in these areas, offering a valuable supplement for criminal justice courses and an accessible guide for law enforcement.<br>https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu_books/1134/thumbnail.jpg

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Patterson, Farrah M. "The implications of virtual environments in digital forensic investigations." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2011. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4819.

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This research paper discusses the role of virtual environments in digital forensic investigations. With virtual environments becoming more prevalent as an analysis tool in digital forensic investigations, it's becoming more important for digital forensic investigators to understand the limitation and strengths of virtual machines. The study aims to expose limitations within commercial closed source virtual machines and open source virtual machines. The study provides a brief overview of history digital forensic investigations and virtual environments, and concludes with an experiment with four

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Saks, Michael J., Thomas Albright, Thomas L. Bohan, et al. "Forensic bitemark identification: weak foundations, exaggerated claims." OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/622734.

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Several forensic sciences, especially of the pattern-matching kind, are increasingly seen to lack the scientific foundation needed to justify continuing admission as trial evidence. Indeed, several have been abolished in the recent past. A likely next candidate for elimination is bitemark identification. A number of DNA exonerations have occurred in recent years for individuals convicted based on erroneous bitemark identifications. Intense scientific and legal scrutiny has resulted. An important National Academies review found little scientific support for the field. The Texas Forensic Science

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Alenizi, Mohammad Abdullah. "The application of DNA profiling to the identification of victims in the Gulf War (1990-1991)." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2009. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/20370/.

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This project was designed and developed in response to the need to improve the methodology employed in the DNA profiling of the Kuwaiti victims of the First Gulf War (1990-1991). The main challenges have involved developing the methodology in an attempt to increase the DNA recovery from the skeletal remains and also assess the preservation of DNA in the remains. In addition, work was undertaken to assess two commercial STR amplification kits, the Identifiler® and MiniFilerTM, to establish allele frequency databases for use in Kuwait and to assess the concordance of the two kits. In order to as

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Zahra, Nathalie. "The development of PCR internal controls (PICs) for forensic DNA analysis." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2009. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/20515/.

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Proper interpretation of DNA profiles depends on the quality of the DNA samples, the amplification efficiency and the success of post-PCR processing. Chemicals associated with forensic samples can affect the amplification process while random errors occurring during pipetting and electrokinetic injection can cause variability. This can lead to either a reduced signal or lack of DNA profiles. As recommended by the SWGDAM, laboratories carrying out DNA profiling have to adopt standardise and validate procedures, which lead to high levels of quality assurance and control. During amplification, mo

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Hassan, Nur Haliza Binti. "Evaluation of insertion/deletion polymorphisms (INDELs) applied to forensic casework in Malaysia." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2017. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/20673/.

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In Malaysia, as well as other forensic laboratories in tropical climates many of the crime scene samples received at the forensic laboratory are less than ideal. They are often present low amounts and/or degraded due to environmental exposure to high temperatures, sun and humidity for days or even months. STR analysis is widely accepted by forensic community, but sometimes this technique gives unreliable results when profiling degraded samples as the amplicons size are relatively larger (100 bp to 450 bp). While, miniSTR is a reduced size of STR amplicons which enables higher recovery of infor

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Afolabi, Olatunde Abimbola. "An evaluation of genetic markers for forensic identification of human body fluids." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2017. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/20739/.

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Body fluids are commonly recovered from crime scenes by forensic investigators and their identification are necessary part of forensic casework study. Current body fluid identification techniques rely on enzymatic tests, which have limited sensitivity and specificity, they require large amount of template, use separate assays for various body fluids, and are prone to contamination. Various genes are expressed in different body fluids that could be used as genetic markers for body fluid identification, and are used in forensic investigations. The aim of this study was to use mRNA markers to ide

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Baptista, Lais Vicente. "Methods for improving challenging DNA profiles and molecular preservation of soft tissue samples." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2018. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/23801/.

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Degradation of DNA can lead to either poor quality, imbalanced, or even no profiles. Therefore, appropriate collection and storage methods are critical to minimize its impact. If the DNA is degraded prior to sample collection, then the degradation process can only be arrested and other methods have to be employed to try to improve the quality of the DNA profile. The major aims of this thesis were to assess alternative methods for molecular preservation of muscle tissue samples and to obtain better DNA profiles from degraded samples. Assessment of DNA degradation was undertaken using an in-hous

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Gallo, Jenny M. "Elemental analysis of cotton fiber evidence for use in the field of forensic science." FIU Digital Commons, 2009. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3440.

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The purpose of this research is to introduce a method for the forensic elemental analysis of cotton fibers for the purpose of increasing the discrimination between otherwise similar cotton evidence using microwave digestion Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Laser Ablation- Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). A quadrupole ICP-MS and UV laser ablation (266nm) instruments were used for the analysis. A cotton standard reference material (IAEA V-9) was used to validate the developed methods producing good accuracy with typically 10 % bias and good preci

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Corbin, George. "The Google Chrome operating system forensic artifacts." Thesis, Utica College, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1571599.

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<p> The increased popularity of Google Chromebooks due to their ease of use, security features and low price have contributed to explosive growth in terms of their market share in the personal computing marketplace. This growing market share will result in Chromebooks becoming part of new and ongoing forensic investigations. It is important for forensic investigators to have a strong understanding of the forensic artifacts found on a Google Chromebook. The investigators need to know what these artifacts mean and how to acquire them. A Google Chromebook uses the Google Chrome Operating System f

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