Journal of Forensic Sciences

Article	Citations
Research on detection techniques for pattern modifications of playing cards used in illegal gambling operations	31
Lack of fermentation in antemortem blood samples stored unstoppered in various locations	24
Recognition/Appreciation of JFS Guest Reviewers—2020	23
Beretta barrel fired bullet validation study	22
Spatial frequency of randomly acquired characteristics on outsoles	20
Cross entropy and log likelihood ratio cost as performance measures for multi‐conclusion categorical outcomes scales	19
Preliminary validation of Amped FIVE software for subject height estimation	19
Structural and optical characterization of banknotes using spectral‐domain optical coherence tomography	19
Managing large volume data sets in the process of identifying missing persons: Contributions from the International Commission on Missing Persons	18
The October 7 forensic DNA identification operation: Lessons learned from the management of the largest mass causality event in Israel	17
Elemental profiling of total gunshot residue using total reflection X‐ray fluorescence spectrometry	17
Of rodents and foxes: Faunal activity and scavenging at carcasses in a Central European (Swiss) forest	16
Using cadaver temperatures to estimate time of death: A case‐specific numerical approach	16
Development of forensic blood substitute: Focusing on luminol reaction functionality	16
Pediatric sudden unexpected death due to undiagnosed mediastinal T‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma: A series of three cases	16
DentAge: Deep learning for automated age prediction using panoramic dental X‐ray images	15
The impact of antimeric lower limb length asymmetry on adult stature estimation	14
Forensic integrity verification of video recordings based on MTS files	14
Fatal suicidal injury of a radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula	14
Metric forensic anthropology decisions: Reliability and biasability of sectioning‐point‐based sex estimates	14
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification	14
Gabapentin in drugged driving investigations	13
Photoluminescence of blood by acidic hydrogen peroxide—A preliminary test	13
Vein pattern recognition based on RGB images using Monte Carlo simulation and ridge tracking	13
Author's response	13

Mapping the neurocircuitry of impulsive aggression through the pharmacologic review of anti‐impulsive aggressive agents	13
Optical and spectroscopic characterization of crystalline structures in cannabis extracts	13
Temperature and pH‐dependent stability of fentanyl analogs: Degradation pathways and potential biomarkers	12
Soft tissue scavenging patterns of mice on human remains	12
Sudden unexpected death due to spontaneous pneumothorax caused by ruptured bilateral pulmonary bullae	12
A tale of two PG systems: A comparison of the two most widely used continuous probabilistic genotyping systems in the United States	12
Cutting edge document examination: The physical fit of machine‐cut edges of paper	12
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Visualization of latent fingerprints using fluorescence lifetime imaging on paper emitting strong fluorescence	12
Characterization of an odor permeable membrane device for the storage of explosives and use as canine training aids	12
A pilot study regarding the feasibility and efficacy of an outpatient treatment program for young adult high‐risk offenders (YAHOP)	12
Evaluation of in‐house drug evidence testing by King County Medical Examiner's Office in “real‐time” fatal overdose surveillance	11
Veldt fires in South Africa: Implications on osteometry and the biological profile	11
Top interpretable neural network for handwriting identification	11
Correlations of facial soft tissue thicknesses with craniometric dimensions improve craniofacial identification estimates: Fact or fiction?	11
We are meeting on Microsoft Teams: Forensic analysis in Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems	11
Deaths in animal attacks: A 10‐year retrospective forensic analysis of direct and indirect causes	11
Sixty‐eight cases of postmortem pink teeth observed in dental autopsies of unidentified cadavers	11
A proposal for cut marks classification using machine learning: Serrated vs. non‐serrated, single vs. double‐beveled knives	10
Automated detection of regions of interest in cartridge case images using deep learning	10
A study of DNA transfers onto plastic packets placed in personal bags	10
DNA analysts' experiences with human factors: A quantitative and qualitative snapshot	10
Forensic cardiac device analysis at the Los Angeles County Department of the Coroner: A 20‐year experience	10
Lipophilicity of fentalogs: Comparison of experimental and computationally derived data	10
Issue Information	10
Morphometric analysis for determination of larval instars in Dermestes frischii Kugelann and Dermestes undulatus Brahm (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)	10
Capturing high‐resolution digital images for use in forensic document examination	10
Definitions and terminology regarding child alignments, estrangement, and alienation: A survey of custody evaluators	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
Vehicular Locard’s principle and patterned tire markings	10
Microsoft Teams desktop application forensic investigations utilizing IndexedDB storage	9
Environmental assessment of gunshot residue particles in the public domain of the United Kingdom	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
A case study in forensic soil comparison	9
Heroin and fentanyl in Dallas County: A 5‐year retrospective review of toxicological, seized drug, and demographical data	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
Diagnostic accuracy of paranasal sinus measurements on multislice computed tomography for sex estimation: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression	9
Investigating error in saw mark minimum kerf width measurements	9
Heat and let dye: Part II – Rapid heat‐fixing of blood traces	9
Could synovial fluid be a useful substrate for the forensic analysis of diatoms?	9
Assessing three soil removal methods for environmental DNA analysis of mock forensic geology evidence	9
Authors’ response	9
Pressure sensitive adhesives and paper spray‐mass spectrometry for the collection and analysis of fentanyl‐related compounds from shipping materials	9
Nail analysis for the assessment of caffeine abuse in Northwest China: A population‐based study	9
Authors’ Response to Obenson Commentary on	9
Fatal rupture of hepatic adenomatosis: Autopsy case and review of the literature	9
Reliability of dentin translucency and incremental cemental lines in age estimation using light and stereomicroscopes: A comparative study	9
Classification modeling method for hyperspectral stamp‐pad ink data based on one‐dimensional convolutional neural network	9
Optimization of crystal violet technique for enhanced fingerprint detection on various surfaces	9
Dokha brand differentiation by elemental analysis measured by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry	9

Romantic attachment, childhood stability, depression, and PTSD in couples with an incarcerated partner	9
The impact of lipid degradation on fingerprint quality on fired firearm cartridges	9
Unusual subcutaneous emphysema extending to the limbs following blunt chest injury	9
Dimensions and position of the eye for facial approximations in a South African cone beam computed tomography sample	8
An “order of data acquisition” for digital forensic investigations	8
From crime scene to laboratory: A case study of a comprehensive investigation into an IBX‐induced explosion	8
Issue Information	8
Analysis of female strangulation homicides in King County, Washington, from 1978 to 2022	8
Suicide of an adolescent girl with sodium nitrite ordered on the internet	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
Assessing the effectiveness of alternate light sources in the search for skeletal remains	8
Patterns of observer error in scoring macromorphoscopic traits for population affinity	8
The effect of handedness and biological sex on fingermark ridge height and volume as examined by 3D imaging	8
Isolation and characterization of reference standard candidates for cocaine and benzoylecgonine obtained from illicit substances seized	8
Redefining the documentation of outdoor surface scatter scenes using geographic information systems	8
Advances in commingled human remains analysis between 2014 and 2023	8
Forensic application of sandpaper spray ionization mass spectrometry (SPS‐MS): Direct analysis of solid pharmaceutical formulations and edible cannabis products	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
Report of forensically relevant insects collected from pig and rabbit remains during two forensic entomology workshops in Eastern Massachusetts	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
High‐throughput seminal fluid identification by automated immunoaffinity mass spectrometry	8
The influence of altitude on the abundance and occurrence of species of the family Calliphoridae (Diptera) in corpses in a Mediterranean area	8
Evaluation and classification of fentanyl‐related compounds using EC‐SERS and machine learning	8
Older adults sex offender: Five case series in a Brazilian population	7
A simulated crime scene footwear impression database for teaching and research purposes	7
Forensic documentation of non‐fatal strangulation	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
Post‐mortem formation of ethanol: Is 1‐propanol a reliable marker? A proof‐of‐concept study using an in vitro putrefactive environment setup	7
Detection of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and ketamine in hair specimens from purposive samples of American and Italian populations	7
Just say no to postmortem drug dose calculations	7
Who are the most highly cited forensic scientists in the United States?	7
Heat and let dye: Fixing blood‐contaminated fingermarks using heat	7
Reflections on the aconitine poisoning	7
A fresh scientific look at transfer and persistence: From a materials science and tribology perspective	7
Lethal self‐administration of propofol and atracurium	7
Using social network analysis to examine gun violence	7
Discrimination of electrical tapes using ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics	7
Wrongful convictions and claims of false or misleading forensic evidence	7
A method for bone marrow extraction of diatoms for forensic science applications	7
A fatal case of torsemide abuse based on forensic autopsy findings	7
A nondestructive technique for the sex identification of third instar Cochliomyia macellaria larvae	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
Applicability, reliability, and accuracy of age‐at‐death estimation methods on a contemporary Italian population	7
Effects of content trimming iPhone 12 Pro Max video files in iOS 14	7
A rare suicide case involving fatal bleeding from varicose veins	7
AI as a decision support tool in forensic image analysis: A pilot study on integrating large language models into crime scene investigation workflows	7
Issue Information	7
Separation of overlapping fingerprints by principal component analysis and multivariate curve resolution–alternating least squares analysis of hyperspectral imaging data	7
Cervicothoracic junction in disaster victim identification: Idiosyncrasies and relevance of body position for advanced chest radiograph comparisons	7
Investigation of the impact of a sound suppressor on the weapon's memory effect and gunshot residue formation	7
An analysis of firearm legality and lethality in 625 U.S.‐based mass murders involving firearms	7
Forensic authentication method for audio recordings generated by Voice Recorder application on Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series	7
On the challenge of unambiguous identification of fentanyl analogs: Exploring measurement diversity using standard reference mass spectral libraries	7
A systematic approach to improve downstream single‐cell analysis for the DEPArray™ technology	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
Review of: Statistics and the evaluation of evidence for forensic scientists, 3rd edn	7
Characteristics of skin injuries caused by power drill	7
Increased lung weight in fatal intoxications is not unique to opioid drugs	6
Reporting likelihood ratio for casework in firearm evidence identification	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
Damage characteristics of fabrics created by TASER probes	6
Authors’ Response to Oliver Commentary on	6
The repeatability of standard cranial measurements on dry bones and MSCT images	6
Influence of anticoagulant on the spectroscopic analysis of drying bovine blood pools	6
Methods to prevent overdevelopment of fingermarks with 1,2‐indanedione/zinc	6
Issue Information	6
Distinguishing lone from group actor terrorists: A comparison of attitudes, ideologies, motivations, and risks	6
Toward multidimensional information: A derivatization‐free UHPLC‐QqQ MS/MS method for amino acid components of fingerprint	6
An exploratory view into allelic drop‐out of sequenced autosomal STRs	6
Review of direct PCR and Rapid DNA approaches to streamline sexual assault kit testing	6
Authors’ Response to Young Commentary on	6
Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of Papaver based on ITS2 barcoding	6
Reference:CawoodJS. Threat and violence interventions: The effective application of influence. London, U.K.: Academic Press; 2021. 194 pp.	6
Elucidation of the effect of heat exposure on hair colored by permanent and semipermanent colorants using surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy	6
A comparative review of error rates in forensic handwriting examination	6
IoT forensics: Exploiting unexplored log records from the HIKVISION file system	6
Accurate felt‐tip pen brands classification based on a convolutional neural network using data augmentation	6
Postmortem genetic testing in sudden unexplained death: A public health laboratory experience	6
As forensic scientists and as people, we must not confuse objectivity with neutrality	6

Commotio cordis: A case report of a fatal blow	6
A rare case of sudden death due to IgG4‐related giant coronary artery aneurysms	6
Evaluating small vessel neutrophils as a marker for sepsis	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
Detection and discrimination of sedative‐hypnotics in spiked beverage dry residues using attenuated total reflectance‐Fourier transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy combined	5
The use of serum protein analysis in the diagnosis of fatal envenomation via Crotalus horridus (timber rattlesnake)	5
Proactive forensic science in biometrics: Novel materials for fingerprint spoofing	5
Perimortem dynamics of blood potassium concentration in patients dying in intensive care unit: A prospective nested cohort study	5
Deaths associated with electric shock injuries in children and adults: A 10‐year retrospective examination in Şanlıurfa, Southeast Turkey (2012–2022)	5
Medicolegal death investigator workplace safety hazards: A scoping review of the literature	5
Authors’ Response to Peterson et al Response	5
Identifying bromazolam, etizolam, and flualprazolam in blood using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry	5
Forensic odontology in DVI—A path forward	5
Psychopathy among condemned capital murderers	5
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	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
Authors' response	5
The use of liquid latex as a pre‐treatment to recover debris‐covered latent fingerprints from exterior surfaces of vehicles	5
Exploring likelihood ratios assigned for siblings of the true mixture contributor as an alternate contributor	5
The false promise of firearms examination validation studies: Lay controls, simplistic comparisons, and the failure to soundly measure misidentification rates	5
Forensic analysis of iOS binary cookie files	5
IoT forensics: Exploiting log records from the DAHUA technology CCTV systems	5
Fatal spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma in a patient on anticoagulant therapy	5
Classification of firing pin impressions using HOG‐SVM	5
Authors' response	5
Validation and beyond: Next generation sequencing of forensic casework samples including challenging tissue samples from altered human corpses using the MiSeq FGx system	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
Crowdsourcing forensics: Creating a curated catalog of digital forensic artifacts	5
Authors’ Response to Tse et al Commentary on	5
Shotgun slug wads as a marker of range of fire: A case report and novel firearm testing data	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
Interpreting DNA under fingernails given activity level propositions	5
Quantitative evaluation of footwear evidence: Initial workflow for an end‐to‐end system	5
Handling finding counts in handwriting analysis – Avoiding the overrepresentation of unusual writing scenarios	5
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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	5
Issue Information	5
Sex estimation using metrics of the innominate: A test of the DSP2 method	5
Impact of Marabunta ants on post‐mortem interval estimation in pigs: Insights from Okuku, Nigeria	5
Serial killer and necrophilia: Report of twenty‐five years of treatment and management in a rare case	5
Evaluating the impact of hot water killing larvae on gene expression using the transformer gene in Cochliomyia macellaria (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	5
Development of a 3D‐printed skull positioning device for forensic dental radiography	5
Authors’ response to Scurich et al Commentary on	5
Discrimination between right‐ and left‐handed writers based on sister lines	5
A unique case of direct lightning strike	5
Methamphetamine and alcohol detection in vehicle‐driver fatalities in South Australia: A 10‐year survey (2008–2018)	5
Characterization and differentiation of aluminum powders used in improvised explosive devices. Part 2: Micromorphometric method refinement and preliminary statistical analysis	5
Clarifying the complex chemistry of cobalt(II) thiocyanate‐based tests for cocaine using single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and spectroscopic techniques	5
Negative histopathology of Lichtenberg figures in lightning deaths supports physiologic phenomena as the cause	5
The rise and rise of fentanyl in postmortem casework	5
Evaluation of extraction parameters in authentic hair reference material using statistical design of experiments	5
A fatal case of potassium gold cyanide poisoning	5
Quantitative analysis of smokeless powder particles in post‐blast debris via gas chromatography/vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy (GC/VUV)	5
Endogenous carbon monoxide due to hemolytic anemia: A forensic red herring	5
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How signature complexity affects expert and lay ability to distinguish genuine, disguised and simulated signatures	5
Global survey on evaluative reporting on DNA evidence with regard to activity‐level propositions	5
Authors’ response	4
Monitoring cell loss through repetitive deposition	4
Exploring the use of machine learning for the assessment of skeletal fracture morphology and differentiation between impact mechanisms: A pilot study	4
From overkill to beheading: A case report of a schizophrenic matricide	4
Issue Information	4
The systemic error in the vertical component of handgun bullet trajectory reconstructions	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
Homicidal electrocution disguised as an accidental death	4
American forensicDNApractitioners' opinion on activity level evaluative reporting	4
The Hawthorne effect in studies of firearm and toolmark examiners	4
A comparison of different maceration techniques on burnt remains	4
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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
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
Advantages of micro‐CT in the case of a complex dismemberment	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
Author's response	4
Death by compaction in a robotic dumpster	4
Fatal bilateral pneumothoraces after electroacupuncture treatment: A case report and literature review	4
Stability studies of ALD‐52 and its homologue 1P‐LSD	4
Evaluation of portable gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for the analysis of fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other synthetic opioids	4
Pulp volume quantification methods in cone‐beam computed tomography for age estimation: A critical review and meta‐analysis	4
Introduction to the JFS Special Section on Fentanyl and its Analogs in Forensic Science	4
The impacts of thermocouple insulation failure on the accuracy of temperature measurement data in forensic fire‐death scenarios—Part II: Low electrical resistance and contamination	4
Review of: EMS in crime scene: Role of medical emergency teams in forensic cases.	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
New method for the absolute dating of paper by radiocarbon measurements	4
Subnuclear renal tubular vacuoles in alcohol use disorder	4
Air DNA forensics: Novel air collection method investigations for human DNA identification	4
Intentional overdose of glargine insulin: Determination of the parent compound in postmortem blood by LC‐HRMS	4
The characterization of disperse dyes in polyester fibers using DART mass spectrometry	4
Disaster victim identification: Stable isotope analysis and the identification of unknown decedents	4
Usefulness of a tissue optical clearing technique for forensic autopsy	4
Isobutylene contamination of blood collected in 10‐ml evacuated blood collection tubes with gray conventional rubber stoppers	4
Assessment of body fluid identification and DNA profiling after exposure to tropical weather conditions	4
Classification algorithm using halftone features of counterfeit bills and CNN	4
Twenty‐eight days later: The recovery of DNA from human remains submerged in aggressive household chemicals	4