OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Forensic Chemistry is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Ionic liquids as stationary phases for the gas chromatographic separation of fentanyl analogues	32
Monitoring the solid-state VIS profiles of degrading bloodstains	31
Optimization and validation of the fast blue BB (FBBB) screening test for the detection of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) in oral fluid	25
A rapid and accurate liquid chromatographic method for hemp compliance testing	24
Isotope fractionation during the synthesis of MDMA.HCl from helional	19
Structural characterization of nitazene analogs using electron ionization-mass spectrometry (EI-MS)	19
Development and validation of a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the analysis of 53 benzodiazepines in illicit drug samples	19
Use of optimized 1H selTOCSY for identification and individualization of petrol samples from fire debris	18
Assessment of opioid surrogates for colorimetric testing (Part I)	18
Rescuing fluorescence with steric hindrance: Perylene diimide based powder for latent fingerprint imaging	18
Forensic implications of novel synthesis of cathinone derivatives by Neber and modified Neber rearrangements	17
Outside Front Cover	17
Assessment of the similarity between in-source collision-induced dissociation (IS-CID) fragment ion spectra and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) product ion spectra for seized drug identifications	17
Forensic analysis of cigarette filter using non-destructive ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods	16
Potential of direct immersion solid-phase microextraction to characterize dissolved volatile organic compounds released by submerged decaying rat cadavers	16
Outside Front Cover	15
Revealing novel ionic species and key forensic insights: comparative analysis of non-extracted seized tablets vs. corresponding extracts by DART-HRMS	15
Corrigendum to “Developing a comprehensive analytical protocol for forensic sexual lubricant analysis – Part 1: Implementing a sexual lubricant database for forensic casework” [For. Chem. 27 (2022) 10	15
An interlaboratory study to evaluate the forensic analysis and interpretation of glass evidence	14
Evaluation of the performance of modern X-ray fluorescence spectrometry systems for the forensic analysis of glass	14
A template for the validation of DART-MS for qualitative seized drugs analysis	14
Calculation of likelihood ratios in forensic glass comparisons; introduction to a R code and Shiny app applied to existing background glass elemental databases	13
Forensic interlaboratory evaluations of a systematic method for examining, documenting, and interpreting duct tape physical fits	13
Ante- and post-mortem human volatiles for disaster search and rescue	13
Flammable liquids in non-flammable products as potential interferences in the determination of ignitable liquid residues in fire debris	13

Analyst and machine learning opinions in fire debris analysis	13
Forensic analysis of nail polish traces on different substrates using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods	12
Extraction approaches for A-230, A-234, VX, and sarin nerve agents from surface coatings	12
Investigating the effect of substitution location on fentanyl analog identification for methyl-substituted fentanyl analogs using GC-EI-MS	12
Application of the expert algorithm for substance identification (EASI) to the electron ionization (EI) mass spectra of fentanyl isomers and analogs	12
Electrodeposition of redox materials with potential for enhanced visualisation of latent finger-marks on brass substrates and ammunition casings.	11
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XI: In situ identification of perylene pigments—Analysis of Perylene Maroon (C.I. Pigment Red 179) and alumina-based red pearlescent pi	10
Physical (trace) evidence casework including web scraping on demand	10
The differentiation of synthetic cathinone isomers using GC-EI-MS and multivariate analysis	10
Evaluation of the incorporation of µ-XRF SDD systems in analytical workflows of black electrical tapes	10
Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles	10
Determination of Δ9-THC, THCA, Δ8-THC, and total Δ9-THC in 53 smokable hemp plant products by liquid chromatography and photodiode array detection	10
Validation of a feature-based likelihood ratio method for the SAILR software. Part II: Elemental compositional data for comparison of glass samples	10
Review: Headspace components of explosives for canine non-detonable training aid development	10
Chemical decontamination of methamphetamine and ephedrine using Fe-TAML catalysed hydrogen peroxide oxidation	9
A new “tailor-made” protocol for operational latent fingermarks’ development on unfired ammunition	9
Determination and quantification of capsaicin-type compounds in forensic samples by UHPLC-HRMS: The case of Corinaldo	9
Spectroscopy and chemometrics for differentiation of sex in human head hair fibers	9
Evaluation of organic and inorganic gunshot residues in various populations using LC-MS/MS	9
Analyzing the color of forensic textile using smartphone-based machine vision	9
Evidence-based evaluation of the analytical schemes in ASTM E2329-17 Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs for methamphetamine samples	9
Differentiation of chloromethcathinone (CMC) isomers: The new kid on the block after methylmethcathinone (MMC) control in the Netherlands	8
Instrumental color determination of local soils and its variation with elemental profiles	8
Application of bioluminescence assay to assess PCR carryover contamination in forensic DNA laboratories	8
Determining extent and distribution of methamphetamine in cars: Air vs. surface vs. fabrics	8
Synthesis, characterisation, detection and quantification of a novel hexyl-substituted synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist: (S)-N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-hexyl-1H-indazole-3-carbox	8
Modification of screen-printed electrodes using gold nanostructures for SERS detection of low explosives	8
Interpretation and report writing in forensic comparisons of paint evidence: An interlaboratory exercise	8
Outside Front Cover	8
Influence of soil type on chemiresistive detection of buried ANFO	8
Optimization of gas chromatography/vacuum ultraviolet (GC/VUV) spectroscopy for explosive compounds and application to post-blast debris	8
A validated method for the analysis of sugars and sugar alcohols related to explosives via liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) with post-column addition	7
All equal in the face of death! – Characterization of the volatile cadaveric compounds of fresh stage human corpses	7
Chemical composition effect on latent print development using black fingerprint powders	7
Functionalization of pyrrole derivatives as a way to improve their solubility in aqueous medium for applying in latent fingerprints development	7
Outside Front Cover	7
On-site detection and laboratory verification of the presence of nerve agent biomarkers using dried blood spots	7
Application of GC–MS retention index in forensic routine	7
Stability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in contaminated fingermarks probed by Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of temperature and time since deposition	7
The potential of direct analysis in real time as a forensic tool for carfentanil profiling	7
A survey of soil elemental variability in Singapore parks for forensic purposes	7
On the textile fibre’s analysis for forensics, utilizing FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning methods	7
Carbon isotope evaluation of the claims in MillerCoors vs Anheuser-Busch	7
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XII: Analysis of perylene pigments—In situ identification of Perylene Bordeaux (C.I. Pigment Violet 29)	7
TATP: Preparation, characterisation and first tests of canine training aids	7
Dried urine spot and dried blood spot sample collection for rapid and sensitive monitoring of exposure to ricin and abrin by LC–MS/MS analysis of ricinine and l-abrine	6
Depth-resolved elemental and molecular analysis of polymeric multilayers with EI-MS and ICP-OES using chemometric evaluation	6
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabiphorol: Identification and quantification in recreational products	6
Degradation of immediate precursors of fentanyl and fentalogs	6
Low-frequency Raman spectrum of methamphetamine hydrochloride and its alterations induced by impurities	6

Nitrate ester derivatization for the generation of structurally informative ions via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry	6
Analysis of seven selected antidepressant drugs in post–mortem samples using fabric phase sorptive extraction followed by high performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection	6
Assessment of two benzylation strategies for the analysis of nerve-agent derived ethyl- and pinacolyl methyl phosphonic acids in sandy loam soil by GC–MS	6
Recovery and detection of ignitable liquid residues from the substrates by solid phase microextraction – direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry	6
Hydrocarbon retention on activated carbon: Preservation of fire debris evidence	6