Journal of Forensic Sciences

Article	Citations
Research on detection techniques for pattern modifications of playing cards used in illegal gambling operations	56
Preliminary validation of Amped FIVE software for subject height estimation	49
Managing large volume data sets in the process of identifying missing persons: Contributions from the International Commission on Missing Persons	32
The impact of antimeric lower limb length asymmetry on adult stature estimation	27
Cross entropy and log likelihood ratio cost as performance measures for multi‐conclusion categorical outcomes scales	25
A novel method for extracting forensic evidence from aluminum foil that has been used as part of a “foil impressioning” kit, using toolmarks comparison techniques	24
Forensic integrity verification of video recordings based on MTS files	24
Correction to “Determination of erythrocyte degradation levels and estimation of age blood spot using atomic force microscopy”	24
Review of: Handbook of bloodstain pattern analysis By Toby L.Wolson (Ed.), Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2024	23
Of rodents and foxes: Faunal activity and scavenging at carcasses in a Central European (Swiss) forest	23
A feasibility study on the application of MICRO XRF for latent fingermark detection on porous surfaces	22
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification	21
Atypical short tandem repeat allelic patterns in a sexual assault case involving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation	19
Serial maternal filicide as evidence of Munchausen syndrome by proxy	19
Cross‐comparison of barefoot and sock‐clad footprint evidence using an enhanced Siamese network approach	19
Analysis of circumstances in police‐related fatalities comparing medical examiner records with a public database	18
Development of forensic blood substitute: Focusing on luminol reaction functionality	18
Addressing the mental health needs of non‐sworn crime scene investigators: Vicarious trauma and the consequences of structural neglect	18
Neuropathologic findings and age‐related differences in Finnish pediatric medico‐legal autopsies	18
Spatial frequency of randomly acquired characteristics on outsoles	18
Lack of fermentation in antemortem blood samples stored unstoppered in various locations	17
Issue Information	16
DentAge: Deep learning for automated age prediction using panoramic dental X‐ray images	16
Applying humanitarian principles within forensic medico‐legal investigations to better support families impacted by the MMIWG2 + crisis	16
CT analysis of bone density changes following hot water maceration in forensic contexts	16

Gabapentin in drugged driving investigations	16
Anthropological examination of the hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage, and cricoid cartilage in suicidal hangings	15
Author's response	15
The October 7 forensic DNA identification operation: Lessons learned from the management of the largest mass causality event in Israel	15
Issue Information	14
Assessing three soil removal methods for environmental DNA analysis of mock forensic geology evidence	14
Beyond the numbers: Critical analysis of the role of postmortem tryptase in the forensic diagnosis of anaphylaxis	14
Capturing high‐resolution digital images for use in forensic document examination	14
Lipophilicity of fentalogs: Comparison of experimental and computationally derived data	13
Deaths in animal attacks: A 10‐year retrospective forensic analysis of direct and indirect causes	13
Cutting edge document examination: The physical fit of machine‐cut edges of paper	13
Occupational burnout in forensic pathology practice: Balancing caseload, emotional resilience, and quality of work	13
Temperature and pH‐dependent stability of fentanyl analogs: Degradation pathways and potential biomarkers	13
Issue Information	13
Soft tissue scavenging patterns of mice on human remains	13
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A pilot study regarding the feasibility and efficacy of an outpatient treatment program for young adult high‐risk offenders (YAHOP)	13
Veldt fires in South Africa: Implications on osteometry and the biological profile	12
Morphometric analysis for determination of larval instars in Dermestes frischii Kugelann and Dermestes undulatus Brahm (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)	12
DNA analysts' experiences with human factors: A quantitative and qualitative snapshot	12
3D printed object topography analysis and the viability for forensic examination	12
Correlations of facial soft tissue thicknesses with craniometric dimensions improve craniofacial identification estimates: Fact or fiction?	12
Visualization of latent fingerprints using fluorescence lifetime imaging on paper emitting strong fluorescence	12
We are meeting on Microsoft Teams: Forensic analysis in Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems	12
Evaluation of in‐house drug evidence testing by King County Medical Examiner's Office in “real‐time” fatal overdose surveillance	12
A tale of two PG systems: A comparison of the two most widely used continuous probabilistic genotyping systems in the United States	12
Evaluating novel and conventional cell‐separation techniques for sexual assault investigations	11
Characterization of an odor permeable membrane device for the storage of explosives and use as canine training aids	11
Forensic investigation of unexpected multi‐drug overdoses: A case series suggesting potential homicidal poisoning	11
Solvent‐free method for developing latent fingerprints by applying superfine ninhydrin powder	11
Commentary on: Fogarty‐Harnish O, Yeakel JK, Pauley TL, Svirbely ET, Barry SP. Ethanol depletion dynamics in non‐recirculating system breath alcohol simulators. J Forensic Sci. 2025;71(2):1032–9. http	11
Stakeholders' perspectives on integrating point‐of‐care diagnostics into forensic death investigations in South Africa	11
Automated detection of regions of interest in cartridge case images using deep learning	10
A proposal for cut marks classification using machine learning: Serrated vs. non‐serrated, single vs. double‐beveled knives	10
Heat and let dye: Part II – Rapid heat‐fixing of blood traces	10
A study of DNA transfers onto plastic packets placed in personal bags	10
Recurrent violent behavior following medication discontinuation in chronic schizophrenia: A longitudinal forensic case report	10
A rare case of self‐inflicted throat incision in a patient with psychotic depressive disorder: A case report and literature review	10
Commentary on: Beer T, Bäckström B, Ottosson A, Rietz A, Michard J‐F, Loisel J, et al. The utility of histology in assessing the cause of death in medico‐legal autopsies in selected trauma	10
Quantitative study on the discriminative value of fingerprint minutiae	10
Linking ammonium nitrate‐aluminum (AN‐AL) post‐blast residues to pre‐blast explosive materials using isotope ratio and trace elemental analysis for source attribution	10
Optimization of crystal violet technique for enhanced fingerprint detection on various surfaces	9
A stochastic optimization approach for shredded document reconstruction in forensic investigations	9
Analysis of a case involving the seizure of heroin and 4‐acetamidophenyl acetate	9
Study on efficiency of the half‐volume GlobalFiler™ PCR protocol: Internal validation, degraded trace analysis, and comparison with full‐volume proto	9
Investigating error in saw mark minimum kerf width measurements	9
The impact of lipid degradation on fingerprint quality on fired firearm cartridges	9
Authors’ response	9
Isolation and characterization of reference standard candidates for cocaine and benzoylecgonine obtained from illicit substances seized	9
Nail analysis for the assessment of caffeine abuse in Northwest China: A population‐based study	9

Pressure sensitive adhesives and paper spray‐mass spectrometry for the collection and analysis of fentanyl‐related compounds from shipping materials	9
Fatal splenic artery aneurysm rupture at medicolegal autopsy: A case series and review of the literature	9
Environmental assessment of gunshot residue particles in the public domain of the United Kingdom	9
The influence of altitude on the abundance and occurrence of species of the family Calliphoridae (Diptera) in corpses in a Mediterranean area	9
Heroin and fentanyl in Dallas County: A 5‐year retrospective review of toxicological, seized drug, and demographical data	9
Fatal rupture of hepatic adenomatosis: Autopsy case and review of the literature	9
DNA analyst's refusal to answer an activity level question did not violate the defendant's right to confrontation	9
Suicide of an adolescent girl with sodium nitrite ordered on the internet	9
Identification, measurement, and evaluation of blood concentrations of insulin glargine and insulin lispro by UPLC–MS–MS in a dead body suspected of insulin overdose	8
Forensic authentication method for audio recordings generated by Voice Recorder application on Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series	8
Concordance study between PowerPlex ® ESI 16 Fast Kit and Investigator® 24plex	8
Introduction to JFS Special Section on Vicarious Trauma in Forensic Scientists	8
Commentary on: Sağlam İ, Aslan R, Akgür SA, Kurtulmuş Y. Abuse of gabapentinoids in individuals with substance use disorders. J Forensic Sci. 2025;70(3):1125–32. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.70028	8
Mycology and palynology: Preliminary results in a forensic experimental laboratory in Colombia, South America	8
Evaluation and classification of fentanyl‐related compounds using EC‐SERS and machine learning	8
Prevalence of new psychoactive substances and drugs of abuse in the hair of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder: Polydrug and emerging pattern of consumption	8
Issue Information	8
An analysis of firearm legality and lethality in 625 U.S.‐based mass murders involving firearms	8
Who are the most highly cited forensic scientists in the United States?	8
Recognition/Appreciation of JFS Guest Reviewers—2024	8
Investigation of the impact of a sound suppressor on the weapon's memory effect and gunshot residue formation	8
Development of the house fly, Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae), on pork tissue at two temperatures	8
Could synovial fluid be a useful substrate for the forensic analysis of diatoms?	8
The effect of handedness and biological sex on fingermark ridge height and volume as examined by 3D imaging	8
A novel method for linking reciprocating saw blades, suspected of being used for theft, to a stolen catalytic converter by using toolmarks comparison techniques	8
Assessing the effectiveness of alternate light sources in the search for skeletal remains	8
On the challenge of unambiguous identification of fentanyl analogs: Exploring measurement diversity using standard reference mass spectral libraries	8
Metastatic seminoma: Initial diagnosis at autopsy due to fatal pulmonary thromboembolism	8
A novel relationship between time offsets in capillary electrophoresis and DNA sequence variations in short tandem repeats	8
Dimensions and position of the eye for facial approximations in a South African cone beam computed tomography sample	8
A fatal case of torsemide abuse based on forensic autopsy findings	7
Issue Information	7
Applicability, reliability, and accuracy of age‐at‐death estimation methods on a contemporary Italian population	7
Patterns of observer error in scoring macromorphoscopic traits for population affinity	7
Human‐supervised LLM triage of pig butchering complaints: A validation study of multi‐model identifier extraction	7
Damage characteristics of fabrics created by TASER probes	7
Wrongful convictions and claims of false or misleading forensic evidence	7
Gunshot residues in fly puparia and soil around pig carcasses: A new perspective on forensic expertise	7
Post‐mortem formation of ethanol: Is 1‐propanol a reliable marker? A proof‐of‐concept study using an in vitro putrefactive environment setup	7
Enhancing malware detection and classification in network traffic using deep learning techniques	7
A nondestructive technique for the sex identification of third instar Cochliomyia macellaria larvae	7
Detection of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and ketamine in hair specimens from purposive samples of American and Italian populations	7
Report of forensically relevant insects collected from pig and rabbit remains during two forensic entomology workshops in Eastern Massachusetts	7
Unintentional fatal overdose of veterinary levamisole in a human subject	7
Differentiating homicidal, suicidal, and autoerotic neck compression deaths	7
A systematic approach to improve downstream single‐cell analysis for the DEPArray™ technology	7
A forensic evaluation method of stable diffusion‐generated images using feature‐based likelihood ratio by deep learning features	7
Forensic application of sandpaper spray ionization mass spectrometry (SPS‐MS): Direct analysis of solid pharmaceutical formulations and edible cannabis products	7
Analysis of female strangulation homicides in King County, Washington, from 1978 to 2022	7
Redefining the documentation of outdoor surface scatter scenes using geographic information systems	7
Modification of the Marmarou and Foda model of diffuse axonal injury (DAI) improves percentage survival of rats at 24 h and increases the amount of DAI identified	7
Development of real‐time PCR and droplet digital PCR assays for the simultaneous quantification of	7
Older adults sex offender: Five case series in a Brazilian population	7
Advances in commingled human remains analysis between 2014 and 2023	7
From crime scene to laboratory: A case study of a comprehensive investigation into an IBX‐induced explosion	7
Evaluating bromazolam trends in toxicological and seized drugs casework from 2021 to second quarter 2025 in Virginia	7
Discrimination between right‐ and left‐handed writers based on sister lines	6
Assessing uncertainty in forensic alcohol calculations: The case for using percentile ranges	6
Cervicothoracic junction in disaster victim identification: Idiosyncrasies and relevance of body position for advanced chest radiograph comparisons	6
Postmortem genetic testing in sudden unexplained death: A public health laboratory experience	6
An exploratory view into allelic drop‐out of sequenced autosomal STRs	6
Three methods of estimating age‐at‐death using three different regions on the os coxa	6
A method for bone marrow extraction of diatoms for forensic science applications	6
Carrion flies (Insecta: Diptera) found on human cadavers in Chiba prefecture, Honshu, Japan, with the first record of Fannia prisca from a human corpse	6
Elucidation of the effect of heat exposure on hair colored by permanent and semipermanent colorants using surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy	6
Variations of dental diagenesis between submerged and buried samples over the first postmortem year in clandestine environments	6
Accurate felt‐tip pen brands classification based on a convolutional neural network using data augmentation	6
Interpreting DNA under fingernails given activity level propositions	6
A rare case of sudden death due to hemorrhage in a gastrointestinal stromal tumor	6
Interpretation of bloodstain patterns on fabrics	6
GenoEye : A machine learning‐based framework for the prediction of intermediate eye color phenotypes	6
Evaluating the use of a novel expert system for interpretation of media authentication results	6
Commentary on: Chang K, Vincenti DM, Troncoso JC. Temporal lobe uncal herniation with contralateral superior cerebellar artery infarct. J Forensic Sci. 2024;69(1):337–40. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556‐	6
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Screening of volatiles from explosive initiators and plastic‐bonded explosives (PBX) using headspace solid‐phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (SPME/GC–MS)	6
Neurodevelopmental and environmental pathways to psychopathy: Insights from minor physical anomalies in forensic psychiatric population	6
AI as a decision support tool in forensic image analysis: A pilot study on integrating large language models into crime scene investigation workflows	6
A comparative review of error rates in forensic handwriting examination	6
Death‐certificate–recorded autopsy utilization in U.S. intoxication deaths, 2003–2023: National trends, benchmark comparison, and state heterogeneity	6
Deaths associated with electric shock injuries in children and adults: A 10‐year retrospective examination in Şanlıurfa, Southeast Turkey (2012–2022)	6

Development of a 3D ‐printed skull positioning device for forensic dental radiography	6
3D scene reconstruction from body‐worn camera video using 3DF Zephyr	6
Using social network analysis to examine gun violence	6
Characteristics of skin injuries caused by power drill	6
Issue Information	6
Influence of anticoagulant on the spectroscopic analysis of drying bovine blood pools	6
Correction to: “Commentary on: Elkhazeen A, Poulos C, Zhang X, Cavanaugh J, Cain M. A TikTok ™ “Benadryl challenge” death—A case report and review of	6
Issue Information	6
Sex estimation based on odontometry of maxillary anterior teeth and arch dimensions predicted by machine learning algorithms	6
Assessing the reliability of saw mark features: A comparative study using stereomicroscopy, micro‐ XCT , and 3D	6
Incidents of sudden death during restraint of agitated individuals in Sweden between 1992 and 2024	6
Detection and discrimination of sedative‐hypnotics in spiked beverage dry residues using attenuated total reflectance‐Fourier transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy combined	6
Sex estimation using metrics of the innominate: A test of the DSP2 method	5
Authors’ response to Scurich et al Commentary on	5
Increased lung weight in fatal intoxications is not unique to opioid drugs	5
Comparative evaluation of artifact extraction performance and usability in digital forensic tools: A study of Cellebrite UFED , <	5
Methods to prevent overdevelopment of fingermarks with 1,2‐indanedione/zinc	5
Classification of firing pin impressions using HOG‐SVM	5
IoT forensics: Exploiting unexplored log records from the HIKVISION file system	5
Serial killer and necrophilia: Report of twenty‐five years of treatment and management in a rare case	5
Impact of Marabunta ants on post‐mortem interval estimation in pigs: Insights from Okuku, Nigeria	5
Forensic odontology in DVI—A path forward	5
Fatal spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma in a patient on anticoagulant therapy	5
Assessing vicarious trauma and attitudes toward mental health services for forensic sciences professionals	5
Issue Information	5
Optimization and validation of a method for rapid quantitation of fentanyl in seized‐drug samples using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART‐MS)	5
Response to Authors' response	5
Obstructive coronary ostial thromboemboli mimicking vegetation	5
The use of liquid latex as a pre‐treatment to recover debris‐covered latent fingerprints from exterior surfaces of vehicles	5
HFGA ‐Net: High‐frequency guided attention network for deepfake detection and localization	5
Vehicle‐assisted suicidal strangulation: A case report and literature review	5
Two autopsy cases of necrotizing soft‐tissue infection in which the causative organism was inferred by 16S rRNA gene analysis	5
Toward multidimensional information: A derivatization‐free UHPLC‐QqQ MS/MS method for amino acid components of fingerprint	5
Reporting likelihood ratio for casework in firearm evidence identification	5
Psychopathy among condemned capital murderers	5
Evaluating the impact of hot water killing larvae on gene expression using the transformer gene in Cochliomyia macellaria	5
Touch DNA recovery from side curtain airbags	5
The rise and rise of fentanyl in postmortem casework	5
The false promise of firearms examination validation studies: Lay controls, simplistic comparisons, and the failure to soundly measure misidentification rates	5
Clarifying the complex chemistry of cobalt(II) thiocyanate‐based tests for cocaine using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and spectroscopic techniques	5
Using ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning for forensic hair identification	5
How signature complexity affects expert and lay ability to distinguish genuine, disguised and simulated signatures	5
Not a firearm: A case report of a fatal penetrating pseudo‐ballistic neck injury from defective airbag deployment	5
Performance of DRNNAGE for macroscopic age‐at‐death estimation in contemporary Brazilian identified skeletons	5
Verification testing in a multi‐laboratory system using ANSI / ASB Standard 020	5
Negative histopathology of Lichtenberg figures in lightning deaths supports physiologic phenomena as the cause	5
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Digital otoscopic examination of tympanic membranes in confirmed suicidal hanging deaths: Preliminary autopsy study	5
Global interlaboratory study: Assessing consistency and accuracy for determining source of face, hands, and clothing images across forensic practitioners and laypersons	5
Commentary on: Downing NR, Scafide KN, Ali Z, Hayat MJ. Visibility of inflicted bruises by alternate light: Results of a randomized controlled trial. J Forensic Sci. 2	5
Assessment of the drowning index in diagnosing freshwater drowning: A comparative study	5
Recognizing and mitigating the effects of occupational exposure to traumatic death in forensic anthropology	5
IoT forensics: Exploiting log records from the DAHUA technology CCTV systems	5
The taphonomic impact of scavenger guilds in peri‐urban and rural regions of central and southern Alberta. Part I – Identification of forensically relevant vertebrate scavengers	5
Distinguishing lone from group actor terrorists: A comparison of attitudes, ideologies, motivations, and risks	5
Global survey on evaluative reporting on DNA evidence with regard to activity‐level propositions	5
Identifying bromazolam, etizolam, and flualprazolam in blood using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry	5
Authors' response	5
PUMAA : Establishing a protocol for utilizing machine learning in forensic anthropological analyses	5
Forensic analysis of iOS binary cookie files	5
Stability studies of ALD‐52 and its homologue 1P‐LSD	4
Intentional overdose of glargine insulin: Determination of the parent compound in postmortem blood by LC‐HRMS	4
Monitoring cell loss through repetitive deposition	4
Disaster victim identification: Stable isotope analysis and the identification of unknown decedents	4
The random presence of glass and paint on the clothing and footwear of members of the general population: A US baseline survey at various seasons	4
Identifying reliable ions for the statistical differentiation of structurally similar fentanyl analogs	4
Effects of language mismatch in automatic forensic voice comparison using deep learning embeddings	4
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Authors' response	4
Assessment of body fluid identification and DNA profiling after exposure to tropical weather conditions	4
Letter to the editor—Answering the call for a scientific consensus regarding the application of retrograde extrapolation to determine blood alcohol content in DUI cases	4
Post‐mortem CT detection of fatal air embolism after aerosolized fibrin glue for bladder bleeding	4
Improve the visualization effect of fingerprint immunolabeling based on biotin‐avidin system	4
Preserving evidence integrity in full file system extractions: Assessing hash inconsistencies and potential solutions	4
A comprehensive ATR‐FTIR spectroscopic analysis for the identification and differentiation of lip balms	4
Homicidal electrocution disguised as an accidental death	4
Investigation of eosin Y as a colorimetric sensor for the detection of fentanyl hydrochloride and fentanyl freebase	4
Subnuclear renal tubular vacuoles in alcohol use disorder	4
Pulp volume quantification methods in cone‐beam computed tomography for age estimation: A critical review and meta‐analysis	4
A murder in Austin Texas: A case report featuring evaluation given activity level propositions	4
The Hawthorne effect in studies of firearm and toolmark examiners	4
Using 3DF Zephyr to determine body‐worn camera position	4
Evaluation of portable gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for the analysis of fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other synthetic opioids	4
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XIV: Identification of Naphthol Red (C.I. Pigment Red 170) in finish layers and in color‐coordinated primers	4
Issue Information	4
Paired stable carbon and oxygen isotope analyses of human enamel for forensic human geolocation: An exploratory study	4
Introduction to the JFS Special Section on Fentanyl and its Analogs in Forensic Science	4
Law enforcement‐associated fatalities: Thirty years of data from the King County Medical Examiner's Office, Seattle, Washington	4
Author's response	4
Bayesian network tool for analyzing the cost‐effectiveness of bulk forensic trace DNA profiling	4
Micro X‐ray computed tomography (μCT) for forensic investigation of wood	4
A preliminary study of the evaluation of breech face impressions produced by various manufacturing methods	4
The use of serum protein analysis in the diagnosis of fatal envenomation via Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake)	4
Handling finding counts in handwriting analysis – Avoiding the overrepresentation of unusual writing scenarios	4