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Changes in heart dimensions in decomposition using porcine and ovine animal models: a method for estimating decomposed human heart weight Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Zachary Low, Jack Garland, Melissa Thompson, Benjamin Ondruschka, Ugo Da Broi, Christopher Day, Rexson Tse, Rachel Allavena
Heart weight is a routine measurement at post-mortem examination. An increased heart weight is associated with pre-existing heart disease and sudden cardiac death. However, during decomposition, th...
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Volume 56, Issue 5 Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Daniel Franklin
Published in Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Vol. 56, No. 5, 2024)
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Quantifying canine tissue stiffness change patterns using shear-wave elastography: implications for time of death estimation Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Wee Kee Ong, Sook Sam Leong, Raja Rizal Azman, Mohammad Nazri Md Shah, Anushya Vijayananthan, Seng Fong Lau
This study investigates the applicability and reproducibility of shear-wave elastography (SWE) in detecting changes in tissue stiffness of canine carcasses. SWE was performed on six canines by two ...
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Application of discriminant function analysis and logistic regression models to estimate sex using the dimensions around the metatarsal diaphyseal nutrient foramen in the South Africans of Mixed ancestry Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Arthur Tsalani Manjatika, Joshua Gabriel Davimes, Pedzisai Mazengenya
The development of sex estimation standards, especially in locations with high murder case loads like South Africa, is important to aid in establishing the biological profile of victims. There is a...
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Cheiloscopy in population affinity estimation: a systematic review Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Tânia Chaves, Álvaro Azevedo, Inês Morais Caldas
Lip print analysis has been proposed as a new human identification technique that allows the estimation of various individual parameters, such as population affinity. However, more consensus among ...
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Intracranial calcifications in Post-mortem Computed Tomography and its forensic implications Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-08-11 Karthi Vignesh Raj K, G. Gokul, Abhishek Yadav, S. Abilash, Swati Tyagi, Sudhir K. Gupta
Intracranial physiological calcifications are usually seen in Post-mortem Computed Tomography (PMCT) and are difficult to note with naked-eye examination during conventional autopsy. Studies on int...
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Understanding and comparing digital traces Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Graeme Horsman
Digital forensic practitioners will encounter digital traces during their examinations which they must take steps to understand. This may involve trying to attribute an ‘activity’ to a trace (what ...
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Effect of hydrophilic and hydrophobic treatments on bloodstain patterns of drip stains on knitted cotton and polyester fabrics Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-07-21 Tess Jetnikoff, Stephen Michielsen
Textiles are one of the most frequently collected items at crime scenes. Even so, the mechanisms that create bloodstains on textiles are not well understood. This is likely due to the wide range of...
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Volume 56, Issue 4 Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-07-07 Daniel Franklin
Published in Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Vol. 56, No. 4, 2024)
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Correction Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-07-07
Published in Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Vol. 56, No. 4, 2024)
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From past to present: a review on advancements in luminescent and fluorescent materials for latent fingerprint developments Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Manaswini Karsharma, Mahesh Vasava, Riya Khandelwal, Abhirami RB, Prasenjit Maity
The utilization of analytical techniques in deciphering forensic investigation cases represents a significant advancement. Investigators are adept at scrutinizing minute details of evidence, includ...
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Forensic science in the justice system: learnings from the Queensland DNA inquiry Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-06-24 Jamie Walvisch, Rebecca Kogios, Anna Davey
The Queensland DNA Inquiry, conducted by Walter Sofronoff KC, unearthed substantial deficiencies in forensic DNA practices, highlighting the need for rigorous scientific standards and improved mana...
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Shall the twain ever meet? Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-06-10 Wim Neuteboom, Alastair Ross
There is ongoing debate about the function and value of quality management (hereinafter: QM) for the different actors within the forensic science environment. In this commentary we identify adopter...
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Regional variations in left ventricular myocyte diameter and nuclear length in post mortem population: implications in assessing myocyte hypertrophy Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-06-03 Jack Garland, Melissa Thompson, Benjamin Ondruschka, Ugo Da Broi, Rexson Tse
Cardiac hypertrophy can be appreciated microscopically by assessing for myocyte hypertrophy. Features of myocyte hypertrophy include increased myocyte diameter, together with increase in nuclear hy...
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Genotype characteristics of Y-chromosome in the Balkan population: review of haplogroup frequencies Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-06-02 Renata Jankova, Ivana Jovcevska, Katarina Kouter, Silvana Filipova, Alja Videtič Paska
The genetic structure of the Balkan peoples is complex and is reflection of continuous migration processes and settlement of various tribes and ethnic groups throughout past centuries. The human un...
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Post-mortem intervals estimation by determination of insect diversity Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Esha Hamid, Saffora Riaz, Maira Munir, Farkhanda Manzoor
Dipteran flies have been employed to measure the post-mortem period examination with the help of decomposition of the carcasses. The current study attempted to update the baseline data of the insec...
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3D dental records in Australian dental practice – a hidden gold mine for forensic identification Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Harry Perkins, Toby Hughes, Alex Forrest, Denice Higgins
Human identification via dental comparison is only possible if sufficient antemortem dental records are available. These records are sourced from dental practices. New 3D digital technologies are i...
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Reference genes to normalize body fluid identification data obtained using RT-qPCR Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Courtney R.H. Lynch, Rachel Fleming
The use of messenger RNA for body fluid identification has been well documented. While reference genes are commonly used for normalizing gene expression, the use of reference genes in forensic scie...
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Volume 56, Issue 3 Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-05-05 Daniel Franklin
Published in Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Vol. 56, No. 3, 2024)
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Editorial Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Adrian Linacre
Published in Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Vol. 56, No. sup1, 2024)
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Present state on the use of forensic genetic genealogy in criminal cases – a Swedish perspective Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Ricky Ansell, Siri Aili Fagerholm
Sweden was first outside North America in solving crime using forensic genetic genealogy (FGG), but further use of the method was inhibited due to unclear legislative support and subsequently metho...
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Two interesting banknote cases Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 C. M. Pang
Two interesting banknote cases are reported, one regarding a 50 Euro note and the other a Philippine 200 Peso note. Both questioned banknotes were examined and compared with their respective contro...
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Taphonomy of human burials on beacon Island: archaeological observations informing forensic interpretations Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 D. Franklin
This paper demonstrates how the complex interaction of a number of intrinsic and extrinsic taphonomic factors have differentially affected the relative preservation of the skeletal remains recovere...
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Factors affecting female external genital findings in child sexual assault victims Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Nadia Ulfah Faddila, Ade Firmansyah Sugiharto, Yuli Budiningsih
The presence of external genital findings in child sexual assault victims is frequently not in accordance with the history of the incident acknowledged by the victims, due to many factors that can ...
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Frugal forensics: addressing the challenges of sustainable forensic science service provision Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Simon W. Lewis, Anna L. Heavey, Jemmy T. Bouzin, Thais Lópes, Georgina Sauzier, Jessie Parrish
Forensic science is an essential service in supporting criminal investigations and the justice system. It also has global humanitarian, peace and security dimensions making it a key factor in achie...
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Degrading DNA profiles to a specific level using UV exposure Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Caitlin Hadley Cabral de Almada, Felicity Poulsen, Catherine Hitchcock
Generating degraded DNA samples can be useful for forensic DNA research as this can mimic the condition of crime scene samples and results from such samples. Methods which use quick and cost-effect...
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Latent DNA detection Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Adrian Linacre
Trace DNA can be crucial evidence but remains undetectable. The introduction of DNA-binding dyes offered an opportunity to ‘see’ cellular material for the first time. Skin cells, in the form of ker...
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Accuracy of the Phenice (1969) and Klales et al. (2012) sex estimation methods in a Chilean population Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Natalia Rojas González, Zuzana Obertová, Daniel Franklin
Chile went through violent deaths and disappearances during the dictatorship (1973–1990). Many of those victims are still unrecovered or unidentified. The standards currently used to estimate skele...
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Limits and pitfalls in a lethal infant cocaine intoxication Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 P. Basilicata, M. Marisei, A. Simonelli, F. Policino, P. Di Lorenzo, M. Niola, M. Pieri
The case concerns the first Italian report of a fatal cocaine intoxication in an 8-month-old baby girl found dead in the cradle by her parents at 6 am on a summer day. At arrival to the emergency d...
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Transitioning forensic service providers to evaluative reporting: the example of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Forensics Command Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Joanna Bunford, Eva Bruenisholz, Kylie Jones
Evaluative reporting (ER) is a formalized thought process that enables the evaluation of scientific findings given two competing propositions. There is growing awareness of the value of using ER to...
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The role of coroner in natural deaths in the elderly in New South Wales, Australia – can this change for the better? Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Lorraine du Toit-Prinsloo, Donovan Paul Loots
In 2015, the combined average life expectancy for males and females in Australia was ranked 6th in the world at 82.5 years. The exact age at which a person can be classified as being elderly will d...
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The post-mortem use of inflammatory biomarkers C-reactive protein and procalcitonin – advantageous or impeding? Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Issabella Brouwer, Lorraine du Toit-Prinsloo
Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, which can result in multi-organ failure and death due to a combination of tissue hypop...
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Smart PCR leading to improved DNA profiles Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Caitlin McDonald, Duncan Taylor, Adrian Linacre
Our ultimate aim is to develop a smart PCR system that can monitor amplification in real-time and amend PCR conditions on-the-fly to obtain better quality DNA profiles from challenging samples. For...
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Forensic science in the Global South: addressing Brazilian fingerprint experts’ challenges Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Thais Lópes, Georgina Sauzier, Rodrigo M. Barros, Simon W. Lewis
Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country by land mass and seventh most populous. It presents a wide range of geographical and environmental differences in addition to heterogeneous resource avai...
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The degradation of collagen in submerged bones, analysed by ImageJ® and Orbit®, for the estimation of the post-mortem interval (PMI) and the post-mortem submersion interval (PMSI) Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Edda E. Guareschi, Laura Pember, Paola A. Magni
The estimation of the post-mortem submersion interval (PMSI) of skeletal remains can provide critical information to forensic investigations, contributing to various aspects such as identification....
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Face reality - consider face touching behaviour on subsequent DNA analysis Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Monique Zacher, Roland A. H. van Oorschot, Oliva Handt, Mariya Goray
Face touching is a common habit that can have implications on the outcome of criminal investigations. When conducting activity level assessments, it is important to be aware of any factors that may...
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Using personal tracking software data to aid the impact of illegal trails in national parks Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Xavier A. Conlan
The use of personal tracking devices for recreational use and for safety when in the outdoors has grown exponentially in recent years. The large-scale data collected through these platforms has ena...
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The operationalization of a multifaceted, multijurisdictional, multiagency and multidisciplinary capability for unidentified and missing persons investigations in Australia Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Jodie Ward
In 2020, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) established the National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons (Program) in a dedicated effort to identify up to 750 unidentified human remai...
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Comparison of the Applied Biosystems® SeqStudio™ and 3500 Genetic Analyzers Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Amy Griffin, Todd Kaesler, Adrian Linacre
We report on a comparison of the performance of the Applied Biosystems® SeqStudioTM Genetic Analyzer with the 3500 Genetic Analyzer when analysing trace DNA samples. Totally, 162 profiles generated...
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Development and validation of automated Forensic Dental Age Estimation Lab (F-DentEst Lab) Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Norhasmira Mohammad, Rohana Ahmad, Anuar Mikdad Muad
When a disaster occurs, the authority must prioritize two things. First, the search and rescue of lives, and second, the identification and management of deceased individuals. However, with thousan...
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Evaluation of alternate image capturing devices for recording fingermarks at crime scenes Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Zac Grima, Brenden Riley, Val Spikmans, Chris Lennard, Robert Ebeyan
This project evaluated the fingermark imaging ability of several alternate image capturing devices selected for their potential to assist with the recording of fingermarks in difficult-to-reach loc...
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Comparison of methods for collecting fired cartridge cases Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Carl J. Stella, Todd W. Bille, Georgina E. Meakin, Roland A. H. van Oorschot
DNA recovery from fired cartridge cases (FCCs) remains challenging due to the limited DNA amounts available for collection, hence efforts to retain the available DNA are essential. Here we use Diam...
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Video analysis of human and animal interactions for possible use in forensic human DNA identification Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Heidi Monkman, Roland A. H. van Oorschot, Mariya Goray
Pets, such as cats and dogs, are present in the majority of households and may, in certain circumstances, be a relevant element in criminal investigations. Dogs, in particular, may interact with an...
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Secondary transfer of latent fingermarks by adhesive tape Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Katharina Draxel, Elise Verkerk, Perle K.M. Russel, Monroe Drinhuijzen, Koen Herlaar, Yvonne van de Wal, Jan A. de Koeijer, Linda Koomen
Despite major implications for forensic casework, limited research has been done on investigating secondary transfer of latent fingermarks. Adhesive tapes, such as duct tape, can potentially lift l...
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The identification of psychedelic compounds within Australian Acacia species Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 L O’Grady, X. A. Conlan, L. Webb
N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a psychedelic substance produced within various Acacia species; however, the range of species that contain it and the quantity of the compound found within each spec...
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Forensic anthropological research in Indonesia: developing a sex estimation standard for the contemporary population Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Ridhwan Lye, Zuzana Obertová, Nur Amelia Bachtiar, Daniel Franklin
Currently, there are a lack of forensic anthropological sex estimation standards for an Indonesian population. Morphoscopic assessments were considered for its ease of use and application to fragme...
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Way forward in the involvement of forensic anthropology in the identification of human remains Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Eugénia Cunha, Zuzana Obertová
Forensic anthropology should not continue to be the last resource in the identification of a forensic case. The methods to be applied in a forensic case are dictated by the state of preservation of...
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Multidisciplinary analyses of partial human remains discovered in the Caribbean Sea (Venezuela) Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Paola A. Magni, Iris Carma, Lisbeth Borjas, Fanny Díaz, Marlenis Villarroel, Edda E. Guareschi
In March 2022, human remains were discovered submerged 15 metres underwater, near Cubagua Island, Venezuela. The remains were intricately entangled and secured to the seafloor. The investigation wa...
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Human decomposition in the unique context of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India): a comparative analysis with reference data Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Yogesh Kumar, Bharat Kumar Jhapte, Edda E. Guareschi, Paola A. Magni
The understanding of the victim’s decomposition process is crucial in forensic science for establishing accurate time since death, and the overall timelines of criminal investigations. Global resea...
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Comparison of the ForenSeq Signature Prep and ForenSeq MainstAY kits to traditional capillary electrophoresis kits for STR profile analysis from various DNA sources Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Colby M. Hymus, Jasmine W. Tay, Megan L. Coghlan, Marie S. Rye
Comparisons of DNA profiles recovered from the crime-scene and a person through short tandem repeat (STR) analysis using capillary electrophoresis (CE) is the gold standard method of determining a ...
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Tree vs tree – comparing kinship prediction outcomes for three generations of a family using the Verogen Kintelligence and Infinium Global Screening Array-24 Kit Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Colby M. Hymus, Jasmine W. Tay, Megan L. Coghlan, Scott E. Egan, Marie S. Rye
Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) offers an alternative pathway for generating leads to aid in the resolution of forensic casework. The ForenSeq® Kintelligence kit is the first commer...
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Windows 11 and the dawn of the TPM - a forensically sound way to beat it Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Sriyal Mendis
As technology evolves so do challenges faced by the digital forensic examiner. An increasingly frequent obstacle appearing now is the BitLocker encryption in conjunction with the Trusted Platform M...
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Initial testing of an applicator prototype to facilitate forensic DNA recovery by tapelifting Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Georgina E. Meakin, Katelyn Hare, Natasha Robinson, Felicity Poulsen, Catherine Hitchcock, Mark Best, Brett Griffin, Jennifer Raymond
A tapelift used for DNA recovery can be prone to user contamination due to excessive handling when applying it to a surface and placing it into an extraction tube. Here, we present initial results ...
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Modifications to the full demineralisation processes to optimise DNA extraction from bone segments submerged in Western Australian beach sand Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Jasmin Zoranjic, Colby M. Hymus, Marie S. Rye
Bone samples continue to be a challenging source of DNA, requiring tailored DNA extraction methods to maximize DNA profile quality. Several modified methods were compared to the current bone method...
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Optimization of flow cytometry methods to differentiate epithelial cell origin Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Ishana Somers, Amy Britton, Giles Best, Duncan Taylor, Roland A.H. van Oorschot, Mariya Goray
The ability to link a DNA profile to a source of biological material has significant implications in forensic investigations. Epithelial cells are the main constituent of many of the samples collec...
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Exploring biomarkers for identifying acute myocardial infarction based on lipidomics Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Ruotong Xiong, Leilei Zhang, Chen Fang, Peng Zhou, Jia Zhang, Yujie Wang, Min Li, Jing Wang, Dongmei Guan, Chunjiang Yu, Wenping Sun, Jiangwei Yan
Acute myocardial infarction(AMI) is one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death, but the accurate AMI identification biomarkers are still lacking. Recently, lipidomics shed new light on t...
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A mito-y conundrum: is more general or less but specific sequence data optimal? A comparison of the ForenSeq mtDNA whole genome and control region kits Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Colby M. Hymus, Megan L. Coghlan, Jasmine W. Tay, Scott E. Egan, Marie S. Rye
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is more prevalent than genomic DNA, making it useful for challenging forensic samples such as degraded bones and hair shafts. A comparison of the ForenSeq whole genome and...
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A case of Gloriosa superba poisoning Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Kasun Bandara Ekanayake, Bandarage Sanjaya, Amal Nishantha Vadysinghe, Gayan Kumarasinghe, Sarathchandra Kodikara, Dinesh Fernando, Chathula Wickramasinghe, Tharanga Nayakarathne
Gloriosa superba (GSb), or Glory Lily, is not an uncommon plant found in Sri Lanka. Every part of the plant is poisonous, especially the rhizome. It contains mainly colchicine and gloriocine which ...
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Sex and stature determination by handprint measurements of a Sri Lankan population Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Gayan Kumarasinghe, Amal Nishantha Vadysinghe, Sarathchandra Kodikara, Deepthi Edussuriya, Kasun Bandara Ekanayake
The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between sex and height and handprint measurements in a Sri Lankan population. A stadiometer was used to measure height of 226 Sri Lanka...
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Impact of airflow on the transfer of DNA from dried biological material Aust. J. Forensic Sci. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-28 Naomi Fletcher, Roland A. H. van Oorschot
It is important to have an awareness of the factors that may impact DNA transfer. Here we perform a preliminary study on the impact of airflow on the transfer of DNA from biological materials. Comm...