Journal of Forensic Sciences

Article	Citations
Research on detection techniques for pattern modifications of playing cards used in illegal gambling operations	33
Lack of fermentation in antemortem blood samples stored unstoppered in various locations	27
Beretta barrel fired bullet validation study	24
Spatial frequency of randomly acquired characteristics on outsoles	23
Structural and optical characterization of banknotes using spectral‐domain optical coherence tomography	21
Preliminary validation of Amped FIVE software for subject height estimation	21
Elemental profiling of total gunshot residue using total reflection X‐ray fluorescence spectrometry	20
Metric forensic anthropology decisions: Reliability and biasability of sectioning‐point‐based sex estimates	18
Gabapentin in drugged driving investigations	18
Using cadaver temperatures to estimate time of death: A case‐specific numerical approach	17
Fatal suicidal injury of a radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula	17
Pediatric sudden unexpected death due to undiagnosed mediastinal T‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma: A series of three cases	17
Forensic integrity verification of video recordings based on MTS files	17
The impact of antimeric lower limb length asymmetry on adult stature estimation	16
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification	15
Mapping the neurocircuitry of impulsive aggression through the pharmacologic review of anti‐impulsive aggressive agents	15
Vein pattern recognition based on RGB images using Monte Carlo simulation and ridge tracking	15
Managing large volume data sets in the process of identifying missing persons: Contributions from the International Commission on Missing Persons	15
DentAge: Deep learning for automated age prediction using panoramic dental X‐ray images	14
Cross entropy and log likelihood ratio cost as performance measures for multi‐conclusion categorical outcomes scales	14
Review of: Handbook of bloodstain pattern analysis By Toby L.Wolson (Ed.), Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2024	14
Cutting edge document examination: The physical fit of machine‐cut edges of paper	13
Optical and spectroscopic characterization of crystalline structures in cannabis extracts	13
The October 7 forensic DNA identification operation: Lessons learned from the management of the largest mass causality event in Israel	13
Of rodents and foxes: Faunal activity and scavenging at carcasses in a Central European (Swiss) forest	13

Visualization of latent fingerprints using fluorescence lifetime imaging on paper emitting strong fluorescence	13
Photoluminescence of blood by acidic hydrogen peroxide—A preliminary test	13
Anthropological examination of the hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage, and cricoid cartilage in suicidal hangings	13
Definitions and terminology regarding child alignments, estrangement, and alienation: A survey of custody evaluators	13
Author's response	13
Development of forensic blood substitute: Focusing on luminol reaction functionality	13
Assessing three soil removal methods for environmental DNA analysis of mock forensic geology evidence	12
Issue Information	12
Vehicular Locard’s principle and patterned tire markings	12
Soft tissue scavenging patterns of mice on human remains	12
We are meeting on Microsoft Teams: Forensic analysis in Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems	11
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Veldt fires in South Africa: Implications on osteometry and the biological profile	11
Evaluation of in‐house drug evidence testing by King County Medical Examiner's Office in “real‐time” fatal overdose surveillance	11
Characterization of an odor permeable membrane device for the storage of explosives and use as canine training aids	11
Correlations of facial soft tissue thicknesses with craniometric dimensions improve craniofacial identification estimates: Fact or fiction?	11
A pilot study regarding the feasibility and efficacy of an outpatient treatment program for young adult high‐risk offenders (YAHOP)	11
Issue Information	10
Capturing high‐resolution digital images for use in forensic document examination	10
Morphometric analysis for determination of larval instars in Dermestes frischii Kugelann and Dermestes undulatus Brahm (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)	10
Evaluating novel and conventional cell‐separation techniques for sexual assault investigations	10
A tale of two PG systems: A comparison of the two most widely used continuous probabilistic genotyping systems in the United States	10
Sixty‐eight cases of postmortem pink teeth observed in dental autopsies of unidentified cadavers	10
Lipophilicity of fentalogs: Comparison of experimental and computationally derived data	10
Classification modeling method for hyperspectral stamp‐pad ink data based on one‐dimensional convolutional neural network	10
Top interpretable neural network for handwriting identification	10
Forensic cardiac device analysis at the Los Angeles County Department of the Coroner: A 20‐year experience	10
A study of DNA transfers onto plastic packets placed in personal bags	10
Fast and reliable analysis of veterinary metomidate and etomidate in human blood samples by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) in a postmortem case	10
DNA analysts' experiences with human factors: A quantitative and qualitative snapshot	10
The influence of altitude on the abundance and occurrence of species of the family Calliphoridae (Diptera) in corpses in a Mediterranean area	9
Unusual subcutaneous emphysema extending to the limbs following blunt chest injury	9
Evaluation and classification of fentanyl‐related compounds using EC‐SERS and machine learning	9
A case study in forensic soil comparison	9
Solvent‐free method for developing latent fingerprints by applying superfine ninhydrin powder	9
Automated detection of regions of interest in cartridge case images using deep learning	9
Deaths in animal attacks: A 10‐year retrospective forensic analysis of direct and indirect causes	9
Romantic attachment, childhood stability, depression, and PTSD in couples with an incarcerated partner	9
Suicide of an adolescent girl with sodium nitrite ordered on the internet	9
Fatal rupture of hepatic adenomatosis: Autopsy case and review of the literature	9
Investigating error in saw mark minimum kerf width measurements	9
Linking ammonium nitrate‐aluminum (AN‐AL) post‐blast residues to pre‐blast explosive materials using isotope ratio and trace elemental analysis for source attribution	9
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	9
Heat and let dye: Part II – Rapid heat‐fixing of blood traces	9
Dokha brand differentiation by elemental analysis measured by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry	9
Heroin and fentanyl in Dallas County: A 5‐year retrospective review of toxicological, seized drug, and demographical data	9
Optimization of crystal violet technique for enhanced fingerprint detection on various surfaces	9
Nail analysis for the assessment of caffeine abuse in Northwest China: A population‐based study	9
Authors’ Response to Obenson Commentary on	9
The impact of lipid degradation on fingerprint quality on fired firearm cartridges	9

Reliability of dentin translucency and incremental cemental lines in age estimation using light and stereomicroscopes: A comparative study	9
Could synovial fluid be a useful substrate for the forensic analysis of diatoms?	9
Temperature and pH‐dependent stability of fentanyl analogs: Degradation pathways and potential biomarkers	9
A proposal for cut marks classification using machine learning: Serrated vs. non‐serrated, single vs. double‐beveled knives	9
Microsoft Teams desktop application forensic investigations utilizing IndexedDB storage	9
Authors’ response	9
Isolation and characterization of reference standard candidates for cocaine and benzoylecgonine obtained from illicit substances seized	9
Issue Information	8
Report of forensically relevant insects collected from pig and rabbit remains during two forensic entomology workshops in Eastern Massachusetts	8
Forensic application of sandpaper spray ionization mass spectrometry (SPS‐MS): Direct analysis of solid pharmaceutical formulations and edible cannabis products	8
Pressure sensitive adhesives and paper spray‐mass spectrometry for the collection and analysis of fentanyl‐related compounds from shipping materials	8
Study on efficiency of the half‐volume GlobalFiler™ PCR protocol: Internal validation, degraded trace analysis, and comparison with full‐volume protocol using casework samples	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
Advances in commingled human remains analysis between 2014 and 2023	8
Detection of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and ketamine in hair specimens from purposive samples of American and Italian populations	8
Environmental assessment of gunshot residue particles in the public domain of the United Kingdom	8
Analysis of female strangulation homicides in King County, Washington, from 1978 to 2022	8
Redefining the documentation of outdoor surface scatter scenes using geographic information systems	8
Development of the house fly, Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae), on pork tissue at two temperatures	8
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
High‐throughput seminal fluid identification by automated immunoaffinity mass spectrometry	8
Diagnostic accuracy of paranasal sinus measurements on multislice computed tomography for sex estimation: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression	8
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
Dimensions and position of the eye for facial approximations in a South African cone beam computed tomography sample	7
Investigation of the impact of a sound suppressor on the weapon's memory effect and gunshot residue formation	7
A nondestructive technique for the sex identification of third instar Cochliomyia macellaria larvae	7
Differentiating homicidal, suicidal, and autoerotic neck compression deaths	7
A simulated crime scene footwear impression database for teaching and research purposes	7
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 the literature.” J Forensic Sci. 2023;68	7
Assessing the effectiveness of alternate light sources in the search for skeletal remains	7
A fatal case of torsemide abuse based on forensic autopsy findings	7
Heat and let dye: Fixing blood‐contaminated fingermarks using heat	7
On the challenge of unambiguous identification of fentanyl analogs: Exploring measurement diversity using standard reference mass spectral libraries	7
An “order of data acquisition” for digital forensic investigations	7
A systematic approach to improve downstream single‐cell analysis for the DEPArray™ technology	7
Applicability, reliability, and accuracy of age‐at‐death estimation methods on a contemporary Italian population	7
Forensic documentation of non‐fatal strangulation	7
Cervicothoracic junction in disaster victim identification: Idiosyncrasies and relevance of body position for advanced chest radiograph comparisons	7
Effects of content trimming iPhone 12 Pro Max video files in iOS 14	7
From crime scene to laboratory: A case study of a comprehensive investigation into an IBX‐induced explosion	7
An analysis of firearm legality and lethality in 625 U.S.‐based mass murders involving firearms	7
Who are the most highly cited forensic scientists in the United States?	7
Forensic authentication method for audio recordings generated by Voice Recorder application on Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series	7
The effect of handedness and biological sex on fingermark ridge height and volume as examined by 3D imaging	7
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	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
Mycology and palynology: Preliminary results in a forensic experimental laboratory in Colombia, South America	7
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‐	7
Influence of anticoagulant on the spectroscopic analysis of drying bovine blood pools	7
Patterns of observer error in scoring macromorphoscopic traits for population affinity	7
Wrongful convictions and claims of false or misleading forensic evidence	7
Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of Papaver based on ITS2 barcoding	6
Separation of overlapping fingerprints by principal component analysis and multivariate curve resolution–alternating least squares analysis of hyperspectral imaging data	6
Lethal self‐administration of propofol and atracurium	6
Discrimination of electrical tapes using ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics	6
Characteristics of skin injuries caused by power drill	6
Authors’ Response to Oliver Commentary on	6
A comparative review of error rates in forensic handwriting examination	6
Reporting likelihood ratio for casework in firearm evidence identification	6
Review of direct PCR and Rapid DNA approaches to streamline sexual assault kit testing	6
A rare case of sudden death due to IgG4‐related giant coronary artery aneurysms	6
A fresh scientific look at transfer and persistence: From a materials science and tribology perspective	6
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
Issue Information	6
Review of: Statistics and the evaluation of evidence for forensic scientists, 3rd edn	6
Commotio cordis: A case report of a fatal blow	6
Authors’ Response to Young Commentary on	6
IoT forensics: Exploiting unexplored log records from the HIKVISION file system	6
Distinguishing lone from group actor terrorists: A comparison of attitudes, ideologies, motivations, and risks	6
The repeatability of standard cranial measurements on dry bones and MSCT images	6
Evaluating small vessel neutrophils as a marker for sepsis	6
Older adults sex offender: Five case series in a Brazilian population	6
An exploratory view into allelic drop‐out of sequenced autosomal STRs	6
A method for bone marrow extraction of diatoms for forensic science applications	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
Using social network analysis to examine gun violence	6
Postmortem genetic testing in sudden unexplained death: A public health laboratory experience	6
Detection and discrimination of sedative‐hypnotics in spiked beverage dry residues using attenuated total reflectance‐Fourier transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy combined	6
Reference:CawoodJS. Threat and violence interventions: The effective application of influence. London, U.K.: Academic Press; 2021. 194 pp.	6
Methods to prevent overdevelopment of fingermarks with 1,2‐indanedione/zinc	6

Damage characteristics of fabrics created by TASER probes	6
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Interpreting DNA under fingernails given activity level propositions	5
Toward multidimensional information: A derivatization‐free UHPLC‐QqQ MS/MS method for amino acid components of fingerprint	5
Elucidation of the effect of heat exposure on hair colored by permanent and semipermanent colorants using surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy	5
Negative histopathology of Lichtenberg figures in lightning deaths supports physiologic phenomena as the cause	5
Clarifying the complex chemistry of cobalt(II) thiocyanate‐based tests for cocaine using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and spectroscopic techniques	5
Global survey on evaluative reporting on DNA evidence with regard to activity‐level propositions	5
Deaths associated with electric shock injuries in children and adults: A 10‐year retrospective examination in Şanlıurfa, Southeast Turkey (2012–2022)	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
The use of liquid latex as a pre‐treatment to recover debris‐covered latent fingerprints from exterior surfaces of vehicles	5
Perimortem dynamics of blood potassium concentration in patients dying in intensive care unit: A prospective nested cohort study	5
Issue Information	5
Medicolegal death investigator workplace safety hazards: A scoping review of the literature	5
The rise and rise of fentanyl in postmortem casework	5
Forensic odontology in DVI—A path forward	5
Quantitative analysis of smokeless powder particles in post‐blast debris via gas chromatography/vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy (GC/VUV)	5
Authors’ response to Scurich et al Commentary on	5
IoT forensics: Exploiting log records from the DAHUA technology CCTV systems	5
Digital otoscopic examination of tympanic membranes in confirmed suicidal hanging deaths: Preliminary autopsy study	5
Accurate felt‐tip pen brands classification based on a convolutional neural network using data augmentation	5
Methamphetamine and alcohol detection in vehicle‐driver fatalities in South Australia: A 10‐year survey (2008–2018)	5
Serial killer and necrophilia: Report of twenty‐five years of treatment and management in a rare case	5
Increased lung weight in fatal intoxications is not unique to opioid drugs	5
Evaluation of extraction parameters in authentic hair reference material using statistical design of experiments	5
Proactive forensic science in biometrics: Novel materials for fingerprint spoofing	5
Authors' response	5
Crowdsourcing forensics: Creating a curated catalog of digital forensic artifacts	5
Commentary on: Zheng J, Huo D, Wen H, Shang Q, Sun W, Xu Z. Corneal‐smart phone: A novel method to intelligently estimate postmortem interval. J Forensic Sci. 2021;66(1):356–64. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029	5
The false promise of firearms examination validation studies: Lay controls, simplistic comparisons, and the failure to soundly measure misidentification rates	5
Authors’ Response to Tse et al Commentary on	5
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Validation and beyond: Next generation sequencing of forensic casework samples including challenging tissue samples from altered human corpses using the MiSeq FGx system	5
Assessment of the drowning index in diagnosing freshwater drowning: A comparative study	5
Development of a 3D‐printed skull positioning device for forensic dental radiography	5
Classification of firing pin impressions using HOG‐SVM	5
Authors’ Response to Peterson et al Response	5
Identifying bromazolam, etizolam, and flualprazolam in blood using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry	5
Forensic analysis of iOS binary cookie files	5
Carrion flies (Insecta: Diptera) found on human cadavers in Chiba prefecture, Honshu, Japan, with the first record of Fannia prisca from a human corpse	5
Evaluating the impact of hot water killing larvae on gene expression using the transformer gene in Cochliomyia macellaria (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	5
Discrimination between right‐ and left‐handed writers based on sister lines	5
Exploring likelihood ratios assigned for siblings of the true mixture contributor as an alternate contributor	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
A unique case of direct lightning strike	5
Issue Information	5
Characterization and differentiation of aluminum powders used in improvised explosive devices. Part 2: Micromorphometric method refinement and preliminary statistical analysis	5
How signature complexity affects expert and lay ability to distinguish genuine, disguised and simulated signatures	5
Quantitative evaluation of footwear evidence: Initial workflow for an end‐to‐end system	4
The characterization of disperse dyes in polyester fibers using DART mass spectrometry	4
Commentary on: Gutierrez RE, Prokesch EJ. The false promise of firearms examination validation studies: Lay controls, simplistic comparisons, and the failure to soundly measure m	4
Homicidal electrocution disguised as an accidental death	4
Author's response	4
Death by compaction in a robotic dumpster	4
A comparison of different maceration techniques on burnt remains	4
Isolated injury of the caudate lobe of the liver due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation	4
New method for the absolute dating of paper by radiocarbon measurements	4
A preliminary study of the evaluation of breech face impressions produced by various manufacturing methods	4
A fatal case of potassium gold cyanide poisoning	4
Authors' response	4
Crossbow impact effect on clothing and potential associated injuries	4
The use of serum protein analysis in the diagnosis of fatal envenomation via Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake)	4
American forensicDNApractitioners' opinion on activity level evaluative reporting	4
Psychopathy among condemned capital murderers	4
Profile of explosives's use in ATMs/cash safes robberies in Brazil	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
Commentary on: Dror IE, Melinek J, Arden JL, Kukucka J, Hawkins S, Carter J, et al. Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions. J Forensic Sci. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556‐4029.14697. Epub 2021 F	4
Disaster victim identification: Stable isotope analysis and the identification of unknown decedents	4
Identifying reliable ions for the statistical differentiation of structurally similar fentanyl analogs	4
The systemic error in the vertical component of handgun bullet trajectory reconstructions	4
Introduction to the JFS Special Section on Fentanyl and its Analogs in Forensic Science	4
The role of DNA in criminal indictments in Israel	4
Improve the visualization effect of fingerprint immunolabeling based on biotin‐avidin system	4
Using ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning for forensic hair identification	4
Handling finding counts in handwriting analysis – Avoiding the overrepresentation of unusual writing scenarios	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
RETRACTION: Evaluating Cardiac Risks of TASER: An In‐Depth Case Study Through Probable Current Analysis	4
Impact of Marabunta ants on post‐mortem interval estimation in pigs: Insights from Okuku, Nigeria	4
Paired stable carbon and oxygen isotope analyses of human enamel for forensic human geolocation: An exploratory study	4
Sex estimation using metrics of the innominate: A test of the DSP2 method	4
Internal validation of reduced PCR reaction volume of the Qiagen Investigator® Argus X‐12 QS Kit from blood samples on FTA cards	4
Research on temperature‐dependent visualization and enhancement mechanism of latent fingermarks deposited on steel container	4
From overkill to beheading: A case report of a schizophrenic matricide	4
Intentional overdose of glargine insulin: Determination of the parent compound in postmortem blood by LC‐HRMS	4
Issue Information	4
Cutaneous skin defects overlying tangential gunshot wounds: A case series	4
Assessment of body fluid identification and DNA profiling after exposure to tropical weather conditions	4
Effects of language mismatch in automatic forensic voice comparison using deep learning embeddings	4
The influence of biological sex on latent fingermark aging as examined by the color contrast technique	4
The accuracy and reliability of the Suchey–Brooks pubic symphysis age estimation method: Systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
A murder in Austin Texas: A case report featuring evaluation given activity level propositions	4
Endogenous carbon monoxide due to hemolytic anemia: A forensic red herring	4
The Hawthorne effect in studies of firearm and toolmark examiners	4
Fatal spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma in a patient on anticoagulant therapy	4
Micro X‐ray computed tomography (μCT) for forensic investigation of wood	4