International Journal of Legal Medicine

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Postmortem PF4 antibodies confirm a rare case of thrombosis thrombocytopenia syndrome associated with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 anti-COVID vaccination	68
Can the size of the contact area body-ground influence the presence of acute pulmonary emphysema in cases of incomplete hanging?	51
Prioritising quality: investigating the influence of image quality on forensic facial comparison	47
Carbofuran self-poisoning: forensic and analytic investigations in twins and literature review	30
Comparing preservation substrates under field conditions for efficient DNA recovery in bone	25
Changes in tissues and organs through PMCTA carrier substances	24
The dental prosthesis (removable and fixed) from the Colecção de Esqueletos Identificados Século XXI (CEI/XXI)	23
The Repository of Antemortem Injury Response (REPAIR): an online database for skeletal injuries of known ages	22
Intoxication by 3-MeO-PCP and O-desmethyltramadol: an unusual NPS mix	22
Observing the fragmentation of two expanding bullet types and a full metal-jacketed bullet with computed tomography—a forensic ballistics case study	21
Bone age and dental age to assess criminal responsibility: Part I	21
Root canal width as a mandibular maturity marker at the 18-year threshold in the Maltese population	21
Correction to: With or without human interference for precise age estimation based on machine learning?	20
Retraction Note: Predicting adult height from DNA variants in a European-Asian admixed population	20
The Identified Skeleton Collection of Évora: importance for forensic science and bioarchaeology in the southern inland of Portugal	20
Identification of a murder caused by brodifacoum poisoning based on clinical examinations and LC-MS/MS results	20
Epigenetic analyses in forensic medicine: future and challenges	19
Sensitivity of temperature-based time since death estimation on measurement location	19
Phylogeographic review of Y chromosome haplogroups in Europe	19
Candidate biomarkers in brown adipose tissue for post-mortem diagnosis of fatal hypothermia	19
Ballistic long bone fracture pattern: an experimental study	19
Characterization of male sexual assault in the state of São Paulo, Brazil: an epidemiological study from 2014 to 2017	19
An overview of SNP-SNP microhaplotypes in the 26 populations of the 1000 Genomes Project	18
The role of retinal imaging in the management of abusive head trauma cases	18
Exploring statistical weight estimates for mitochondrial DNA matches involving heteroplasmy	18

Sex estimation by CT image analysis of the rib cage in a Mediterranean population	18
Caught in the act: impact of Crematogaster cf. liengmei (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) necrophagous behavior on neonate pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus L.) in the Western Cape Province of South Africa	17
Retraction Note: Differentiation analysis for estimating individual ancestry from the Tibetan Plateau by an archaic altitude adaptation EPAS1 haplotype among East Asian populations	17
Commentary on: “An assessment of the Henssge method for forensic death time estimation in the early post-mortem interval” by Heinrich et al	16
Molecular age estimation based on posttranslational protein modifications in bone: why the type of bone matters	16
Integration of a high-resolution melt curve assay into a commercial quantification kit for preliminary identification of biological mixtures	16
Age prediction in sub-adults based on MRI segmentation of 3rd molar tissue volumes	16
Effect of diazinon (organophosphate) on the composition and succession of Calliphoridae assemblages in rabbit carcasses in the Eastern Amazon	16
Detection of multiple biomarkers associated with satellite cell fate in the contused skeletal muscle of rats for wound age estimation	16
Genetic characterization of paternal lineages by Y-STR in three sample populations in Northeastern Brazil	15
Correction to: NSPlex: an efficient method to analyze non‑specific peaks amplified using commercial STR kits	15
Validation of the Italian, European, North German, Malaysian, and South African black formulas on Cameriere method using panoramic radiographs in Kenyan children	15
Correction to: Tortures alleged by migrants in Italy: compatibility and other medicolegal challenges	15
Multimethod combination for age estimation of Sarcophaga peregrina (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) with implications for estimation of the postmortem interval	15
Comparison of three massively parallel sequencing platforms for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping in forensic genetics	15
Sex estimation from the greater sciatic notch: a comparison of classical statistical models and machine learning algorithms	15
Correction to: Evaluation of the cardiovascular risk induced by cannabis use from a series of 43 autopsy cases	15
Solving the two-decades-old murder case through joint application of ZooMS and ancient DNA approaches	14
Technical note: A comparison between rehydrating solutions in the pretreatment of mummified and corified skin for forensic microscopic examination	14
A multi-method assessment of 3D printed micromorphological osteological features	14
Post-mortem genetic testing in sudden cardiac death and genetic screening of relatives at risk: lessons learned from a Czech pilot multidisciplinary study	14
Forensic facial reconstruction: A computer tomography study of facial soft tissue thickness in Nigerian adult male multi-ethnic population	14
Assessment of renal glomerulosclerosis and thickness of the carotid intima-media complex as a means of age estimation in Western European bodies	14
Development of a novel forensic age estimation strategy for aged blood samples by combining piRNA and miRNA markers	14
A probability model for estimating age in young individuals relative to key legal thresholds: 15, 18 or 21-year	14
Proteomic analysis discovers potential biomarkers of early traumatic axonal injury in the brainstem	14
Time-dependent expression of high-mobility group box-1 and toll-like receptors proteins as potential determinants of skin wound age in rats: Forensic implication	14
Correction to: Effects of blood loss on organ attenuation on postmortem CT and organ weight at autopsy	13
3D printed skulls in court — a benefit to stakeholders?	13
Estimating the time of skeletal muscle contusion based on the spatial distribution of neutrophils: a practical approach to forensic problems	13
Comparing tooth development timing between ethnic groups, excluding nutritional and environmental influences	13
Statistical methods for discrimination of STR genotypes using high resolution melt curve data	13
Fatal intoxications and inherited cardiac disorders in the young: where to draw the line?	13
Letter to the Editor regarding the article ‘ER stress-related protein, CHOP, may serve as a biomarker of mechanical asphyxia: a primary study’ by Hu and colleagues	13
A machine learning approach for estimating Eastern Asian origins from massive screening of Y chromosomal short tandem repeats polymorphisms	13
Exploration and application of microorganisms related to the inference of the time since deposition (TsD) in semen and blood stains	13
Radiological age assessment based on clavicle ossification in CT: enhanced accuracy through deep learning	13
Effect of vaporizing cannabis rich in cannabidiol on cannabinoid levels in blood and on driving ability – a randomized clinical trial	13
Concordance analysis of diatom types and patterns in lung tissue and drowning medium in laboratory animal model	13
The use of brain tissue mechanics for time since death estimations	12
A fundamental study on postmortem submersion interval estimation by metabolomics analyzing of gastrocnemius muscle from submersed rat models in freshwater	12
Suicide in subjects under the age of 30: a retrospective analysis	12
Cardiac effects of 5F-Cumyl-PEGACLONE	12
Water-related atmospheric agents and solubility: two parameters of validation in toxicological screening on clothing worn by skeletal remains	12
Skeletal injuries after cesarean section — a rare differential diagnosis of child abuse	12
Magnetic resonance imaging of the proximal tibial epiphysis is suitable for statements as to the question of majority: a validation study in forensic age diagnostics	12
Forensic taphonomic experimental design matters: a study assessing clothing and carrion biomass load on scavenging in Cape Town, South Africa	12
Application of 3D printing in assessment and demonstration of stab injuries	12
Development of artificial intelligence-based algorithms for the process of human identification through dental evidence	12
Optimization of InnoXtract™ extraction and purification system for DNA extraction from skeletal samples	12

Suspension-associated dislocation of the jaw in hanging	12
DXAGE 2.0 — adult age at death estimation using bone loss in the proximal femur and the second metacarpal	12
Forensic analysis of deaths from train and subway surfing	12
Computer tomography-based radiomics combined with machine learning for predicting the time since onset of epidural hematoma	12
Accuracy of forensic age estimation using cementum annulation and dentin translucency in adult: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Development of a protocol for standardized use of a water-soluble contrast agent with polyethylene glycol in post-mortem CT angiography	12
Estimation of population affinity using proximal femoral measurements based on computed tomographic images in the Japanese and western Australian populations	11
Metabolomics investigation of post-mortem human pericardial fluid	11
The influence of age on greater sciatic notch morphology: testing the Walker method in an Australian population	11
Cranial sutures as an age indicator: verification of the method using postmortem CT acquisition material	11
Internal validation study to assess the SeqStudio™ for human identification’s performance	11
Skin laceration caused by a short distance shot from a pepper spray launcher: a case report	11
Post-mortem oxycodone blood concentrations of hospitalized cancer and surgery patients compared with fatal poisonings	11
Systematically improving the efficiency of complex kinship identification through the addition of genetic markers and reference individuals	11
Unveiling decomposition dynamics: leveraging 3D models for advanced forensic analysis	11
A case of intrauterine fetal death related to furcate cord insertion: a brief review of the literature and professional liability considerations	11
Axonal injury is detected by βAPP immunohistochemistry in rapid death from head injury following road traffic collision	11
Repeated poisoning of the life partner by thallium — a case of questionable Munchausen by adult proxy syndrome with ensuing attempted murder	11
Magnetic bead-based separation of sperm cells from semen-vaginal fluid mixed stains using an anti-ACRBP antibody	11
Understanding methiopropamine, a new psychoactive substance: an in-depth review on its chemistry, pharmacology and implications to human health	11
Exploring optimal methods for age-at-death estimation using pulp/tooth area ratios: a South African study	11
Case report: fatal bleeding from a duodenal ulcer—Dieulafoy’s lesion?	10
Use of third molar eruption based on Gambier’s criteria in assessing dental age	10
Developmental validation of the Microreader™ RM-Y ID System: a new rapidly mutating Y-STR 17-plex system for forensic application	10
A multidisciplinary approach to forensic biological profiling on a single tooth and nail sample	10
Semi-supervised automatic dental age and sex estimation using a hybrid transformer model	10
Validation of the PowerPlex®35GY System: a novel eight-dye STR multiplex kit on the Spectrum Compact CE System	10
Internal validation and improvement of mitochondrial genome sequencing using the Precision ID mtDNA Whole Genome Panel	10
Sensitivity and specificity of post-mortem computed tomography in skull fracture detection—a systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Correction to: A probability model for estimating age in young individuals relative to key legal thresholds: 15, 18 or 21-year	10
Detection and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 in exhumated corpses	10
A cost–benefit analysis for use of large SNP panels and high throughput typing for forensic investigative genetic genealogy	10
An unusual suicide by self-waterboarding: forensic pathological issues	10
Craniofacial superimposition: a review of focus distance estimation methods and an extension to profile view photographs	10
Screening a new set of microhaplotypes in exonic regions for sample identity testing and paternity testing during whole exome sequencing analysis	10
Evidence for differences in DNA methylation between Germans and Japanese	9
Identity of the numerous bloodstains at the murder scene: molecular identification of fly artifacts and fly species by CO1 analysis	9
A qualitative assessment of anabolic–androgenic steroid use among gym users in Jordan: motives, perception, and safety	9
Average thickness of the bones of the human neurocranium: development of reference measurements to assist with blunt force trauma interpretations	9
What we see is what we touch? Sex estimation on the skull in virtual anthropology	9
Forensic age estimation in adults based on multidetector computed tomography analysis of bone density in the medial meta-epiphyseal region of clavicle	9
The prevalence of genital injuries in post-pubertal females presenting for forensic examination after reported sexual violence: a systematic review	9
Direct STR profiling from laundered bloodstains: an investigation of different factors of laundering	9
Conventional and machine learning-based analysis of age, body weight and body height significance in knot position-related thyrohyoid and cervical spine fractures in suicidal hangings	9
The logic of forensic pathology opinion	9
Sex and blood group determination from hair using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics	9
Development of a novel panel for blood identification based on blood-specific CpG-linked SNP markers	9
Post mortem computed tomography meets radiomics: a case series on fractal analysis of post mortem changes in the brain	9
The oriental latrine fly Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) as a new forensic indicator in SW Europe	9
Complete investigations (autopsy, toxicology, and histology) in a death due to apixaban overdose	9
Sex estimation through geometric morphometric analysis of the frontal bone: an assessment in pre-pubertal and post-pubertal modern Spanish population	9
Thanatochemistry and the role of hypoxanthine in the post-mortem interval estimation: a systematic literature review	9
E-scooter driving under the acute influence of alcohol—a real-driving fitness study	9
Ultrasound in legal medicine—a missed opportunity or simply too late? A narrative review of ultrasonic applications in forensic contexts	9
Role of integrin and its potential as a novel postmortem biomarker in traumatic axonal injury	9
Human Decedent Identification Unit: identifying the deceased at a South African medico-legal mortuary	9
Assessing retinal hemorrhages with non-invasive post-mortem fundus photographs in sudden unexpected death in infancy	9
Improving kinship probability in analysis of ancient skeletons using identity SNPs and MPS technology	9
Evaluating the accuracy of population-specific versus generic stature estimation regression equations in a South African sample	9
Exploring radiomic features of lateral cerebral ventricles in postmortem CT for postmortem interval estimation	9
What we see is what we touch? Sex estimation on the pelvis in virtual anthropology	9
Evaluating artificial intelligence for comparative radiography	8
Judicial consequences in Spain for the completion of the medical death certificate	8
The influence of biological relatedness on sexual dimorphism and sex classification based on external morphology of the frontal bone	8
The Free State Collection for Anthropological Research (FS-CAR): a new contemporary identified skeletal collection in South Africa	8
Cytokines as new biomarkers of skin wound vitality	8
Machine learning using random forest to differentiate between blow and fall situations of head trauma	8
An X-ray bone age assessment method for hands and wrists of adolescents in Western China based on feature fusion deep learning models	8
Computer-aided craniofacial superimposition validation study: the identification of the leaders and participants of the Polish-Lithuanian January Uprising (1863–1864)	8
DNA forensics at forty: the way forward	8
Population data for 15 autosomal STR loci in Orang Asli subgroups of Peninsular Malaysia	8
Elastic fiber degradation as a possible indicator for PMI estimation on mummified and corified skin: a pilot study	8
Altered DNA methylation at age-associated CpG sites in children with growth disorders: impact on age estimation?	8
Age estimation based on computed tomography exploration: a combined method	8
Adventure Legal Medicine: a free online serious game for supplementary use in undergraduate medical education	8
Exploring transcriptomic signatures in sudden unexplained death (SUD) cases	8
Artificial intelligence in the practice of forensic medicine: a scoping review	8
Does third molar agenesis influence the second lower molar mineralization?	8
Intoxications involving methoxyacetylfentanyl and U-47700: a study of 3 polydrug fatalities	8
Global characterization of extrachromosomal circular DNAs in four body fluids	8

Asphyxia homicides in Denmark 1992–2016	8
Reviewing hereditary connective tissue disorders: Proposals of harmonic medicolegal assessments	8
A critical review of medicolegal research and information asymmetries in investigating cases of extrajudicial executions and forced disappearances	7
Endoplasmic reticulum stress-related secretory proteins as biomarkers of early myocardial ischemia-induced sudden cardiac deaths	7
Gunshot residues found at the exit wound: a case report	7
Petrous bones versus tooth cementum for genetic analysis of aged skeletal remains	7
"Shedding the status"—a meta-analysis on the individual propensity to shed skin material in the context of forensic trace analysis	7
A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks: searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic	7
Correction to: Repeated poisoning of the life partner by thallium — a case of questionable Munchausen by adult proxy syndrome with ensuing attempted murder	7
DNA and protein analyses of hair in forensic genetics	7
Forensic sex classification by convolutional neural network approach by VGG16 model: accuracy, precision and sensitivity	7
Validating the use of clinical MSCT scans for cranial nonmetric sex estimation in a contemporary Indonesian population	7
Comparison of different dental age estimation methods with deep learning: Willems, Cameriere-European, London Atlas	7
Allele frequencies and minor contributor match statistic convergence using simulated population replicates	7
Error estimation on extracorporeal trajectory determination from body scans	7
Artificial intelligence and dental age estimation: development and validation of an automated stage allocation technique on all mandibular tooth types in panoramic radiographs	7
Exploring the genetic implications of demographic dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir using autosomal STRs	7
Integrating the salivary microbiome in the forensic toolkit by 16S rRNA gene: potential application in body fluid identification and biogeographic inference	7
A comprehensive epidemiological assessment of female rape in São Paulo State, Brazil: trends, patterns, and implications for public health	7
Hypothermia drives fatty acid transporter 1 upregulation and lipid accumulation in renal tubules: evidence from forensic cases	7
Postmortem investigation of fatalities following vaccination with COVID-19 vaccines	7
Identification of diatom taxonomy by a combination of region-based full convolutional network, online hard example mining, and shape priors of diatoms	7
Identification of menstrual blood and vaginal fluid using a 4-plex MSRE-PCR system applicable to alleged sexual assault cases	7
Different machine learning methods based on maxillary sinus in sex estimation for northwestern Chinese Han population	7
Postmortem computed tomography differentiation between intraperitoneal decomposition gas and pneumoperitoneum	7
Establishment of a multiplex PCR-CE assay for the simultaneous and rapid analysis of age markers for Calliphora vicina pupae	7
Correction to: Intra‑bone nuclear DNA variability and STR typing success in Second World War first ribs	7
Identification of sudden cardiac death from human blood using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning	7
A morphoscopic exploration of cranial sexual dimorphism among modern South Africans using computed tomography scans	7
Assessing the contribution of orthodontic profiles in predicting facial soft tissue thickness for forensic facial approximation	7
Multiple nail gun injuries: suicide or homicide?	7
Understanding the burden of unidentified bodies: a systematic review	6
Further experiments and remarks regarding the possible formation of blood stains on the Turin Shroud: stains attributed to the nailing of the hands	6
Reference and target sample age distribution impacts between model types in dental developmental age estimation	6
Fractures and skin lesions in pediatric abusive head trauma: a forensic multi-center study	6
Quantitative evaluation of endometrium-expressed mRNAs for the purpose of discriminating between menstruation and traumatic vaginal injury in sexual assault cases	6
Evaluating juror understanding of traumatic head injury with different formats of evidence presentation in court: a follow up study	6
The impact of age mimicry bias on the accuracy of methods for age estimation based on Kvaal’s pulp/tooth ratios: a bootstrap study	6
Development and validation of a novel 26-plex system for prenatal diagnosis with forensic markers	6
A crime case involving a mixture of three individuals solved using a sample from the daughter of the person of interest	6
Characterization of fluid in facial sinuses on post-mortem CT in case of death by drowning	6
Development and validation of a novel 133-plex forensic STR panel (52 STRs and 81 Y-STRs) using single-end 400 bp massive parallel sequencing	6
Charting the growth through intelligence: A SWOC analysis on AI-assisted radiologic bone age estimation	6
Validation of age estimation methods through the scapula in a Mediterranean non-adult population	6
Fat embolism after intraosseous catheters in pediatric forensic autopsies	6
Age estimation in infant skeletal remains by measurements of the pars lateralis	6
Pictorial review of the postmortem computed tomography in neonaticide cases	6
Taphonomic study on drowned victims in a non-sequestered aquatic environment in the Mediterranean Sea	6
The current state of forensic imaging – post mortem imaging	6
Insights into dental age estimation: introducing multiple regression data from a Black South African population on modified gustafson’s criteria	6
Fatal road traffic accidents and injuries: a preliminary study	6
Correction to: Post-mortem to ante-mortem facial image comparison for deceased migrant identification	6
Severe 25E-NBOH intoxication associated with MDPHP intake: a case report, metabolism study, and literature review	6
Influence of light conditions (colour temperature and illuminance) on the evaluation of root translucency for the application of Lamendin’s age-at-death estimation technique	6
Comparison between MACSprep™ forensic sperm microbead kit and Erase Sperm Isolation kit for the enrichment of sperm fractions recovered from sexual assault samples	5
Microbiota signature of the lung as the promising bioindicator for drowning diagnosis and postmortem submersion interval estimation	5
Comparison of DNA preservation between adult and non-adult ancient skeletons	5
Effects of aluminium phosphide on larval morphometry of two important Chrysomya species	5
Postmortem morphology of honeybee stings induced fatal anaphylaxis	5
Effects of blood loss on organ attenuation on postmortem CT and organ weight at autopsy	5
Variability and forensic efficiency of 12 X-STR markers in Namibian populations	5
Spermatozoa identification by the 3-plex MSRE-PCR assay: a collaborative exercise	5
Forensic characterization of 124 SNPs in the central Indian population using precision ID Identity Panel through next-generation sequencing	5
A statistical evaluation of the sexual dimorphism of the acetabulum in an Iberian population	5
Characterization of challenging forensic DNA traces using advanced molecular technologies	5
Commentary on: “Impact of (forensic) expert opinions according to the Istanbul Protocol in Germany—results and insights of the in: Fo-project”	5
A sudden death, an aortic rupture, and an unexpected cause: a report about suspected child abuse	5
A critical review of “Artificial intelligence in the practice of forensic medicine: a scoping review”	5
An experimental rat model of electric shock injury with isolated electric shock and water conduction: the histopathological changes on the skin and internal organs and the effect on biochemical parame	5
Parasitic and predatory behavior of Alysia manducator (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on blow fly larvae feeding on an adult pig carcass in the Western Cape Province of South Africa: preliminary observation	5
Development and validation of novel 8-dye short tandem repeat multiplex system for forensic applications	5
Mathematically optimal decisions in forensic age assessment	5
Tympanal bone fracture in forensic practice	5
Improving the forensic genital examination for trans and gender diverse sexual assault complainants: three case reports	5
Classification performance of the Sella-Tunis et al. (2017) sex estimation method in Czech population: different posterior probability threshold approaches	5
Correction to: Comparison of ethanol concentrations in the human brain determined by magnetic resonance spectroscopy and serum ethanol concentrations	5
Fatal massive pulmonary thromboembolism and concomitant pulmonary trophoblastic embolism associated with exaggerated placental site reaction: a case study	5
Forensic species identification: practical guide for animal and plant DNA analysis	5
Dental age assessment: scoring systems and models from the past until the present—how is it presented in the court?	5
Influence of the toxicological status on the diagnosis of fatal drowning	5
DNA methylation-based age estimation for adults and minors: considering sex-specific differences and non-linear correlations	5
Enhancing trace DNA recovery from disposable face masks: insights from the COVID-19 era and beyond	5
Comparison of DNA preservation between ribs and vertebrae	5
Possibility of drug-distribution measurement in the hair of drowned bodies: evaluation of drug stability in water-soaked hair using micro-segmental analysis	5
DNA quality and STR success rate in different formalin-fixed tissues	5
The first rib as a method of adult age-at-death estimation in a modern South African sample	5
Unveiling STRs instability in a colorectal cancer FFPE sample: a case report	5
Effects of solvent-based adhesive removal on the subsequent dual analysis of fingerprint and DNA	5
Development of a multiplex panel with 31 multi-allelic InDels for forensic DNA typing	5
Diagnostic models to predict nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA recovery from incinerated teeth	5
Technical note: Y-chromosome short tandem repeat inconsistent typing for loci Y_GATA_H4, DYS481, DYS444, DYS635, DYS437, DYS533 and DYS570	5
Metric evaluation of the anterior nasal spine to estimate sex and population group in South African individuals	5
Comparison of genotyping and weight of evidence results when applying different genotyping strategies on samples from a DNA transfer experiment	5
Applicable Forensic Biomarker for Drowning Diagnosis: Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase 2 (ERK2)	5