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Computer Science, Information Systems
Luca Guarnera, Oliver Giudice, Salvatore Livatino, Antonino Barbaro Paratore, Angelo Salici, Sebastiano Battiato
Summary: A crime scene investigation plays a crucial role in providing valuable evidence and aiding in the apprehension of criminals. The analysis of bullets and cartridge cases using optical comparison and three-dimensional reconstruction methods is important in forensic science, leading to the identification of the used firearm and producing more accurate and explainable results.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leah S. Wilk, Gerda J. Edelman, Maurice C. G. Aalders
Summary: A method combining numerical thermodynamic algorithms with parameter optimization is proposed to estimate the postmortem interval (PMI). By measuring postmortem body temperatures, this method overcomes the need for subjective correction factors in current methods and achieves lower estimation errors than previous approaches.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
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Medicine, Legal
Yu Ran Zhou, Eugene Liscio, Hannah Elizabeth Ruffo, Corrin Marie Doucette, Wanying Cao
Summary: This study aims to determine the distance of TASER weapons in order to estimate the relative locations of individuals during crime scene reconstruction. Different types of cartridges were launched at vertical cardboard targets, and the probe spread distance and CEW-to-target distance were measured. Linear regression equations were derived, and the findings provide a reliable method of distance determination for TASER weapons.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erika A. Kaske, Joel T. Wu, Rachel R. Hardeman, David P. Darrow, David J. Satin
Summary: This article discusses the influence of language on thinking and decision-making, specifically focusing on how the language used to describe less-lethal weapons minimizes harm. It provides a framework for naming conventions that acknowledge the harm caused.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Dajun Xin, Junsheng Zeng, Kun Xue
Summary: This study proposes a surrogate model for the average drag coefficient (C-d) of randomly tumbling non-spherical fragments using artificial neural networks. The model shows that the dependence of C-d on different Mach numbers varies with fragment shape, which can provide insights into the terminal ballistics of fragments.
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Engineering, Mechanical
Kartikeya Kartikeya, Hemant Chouhan, Khushi Ram, Sanjay Prasad, Naresh Bhatnagar
Summary: The study demonstrates that thin high hardness steel sheets combined with UHMWPE fiber-reinforced composite can be a cost-effective alternative to ceramic armor systems. The armor plates fabricated from adhesively bonding the steel sheets and UHMWPE-fiber reinforced composite show considerable potential in defeating hardened core projectiles. Numerical simulation provides further insight into the phenomenon of defeat and penetration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Microbiology
Kochi Toyomane, Ryo Yokota, Ken Watanabe, Tomoko Akutsu, Ai Asahi, Satoshi Kubota
Summary: This study found that CRISPR spacer sequences in the human skin microbiome are highly personalized and may be used for personal identification, but their forensic relevance is still unclear.
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Fengjie Xu, Guolai Yang, Liqun Wang, Quanzhao Sun
Summary: This article proposes an interior ballistic interval optimization method with the consideration of parameter uncertainty, which improves computational efficiency and searches for the optimal solution using a genetic algorithm.
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
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Michele Schlich, Umberto M. Musazzi, Virginia Campani, Marco Biondi, Silvia Franze, Francesco Lai, Giuseppe De Rosa, Chiara Sinico, Francesco Cilurzo
Summary: The skin is an important site for drug absorption, and recent research has supported the design of innovative nanosystems to improve the absorption of poorly skin-permeable drugs. However, topically applied liposomal systems face several challenges, making their clinical application difficult.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Medicine, Legal
Giacomo Fassina, Selene Rigato, Matteo Fassan, Gabriele Rotter, Matteo Sanavio, Giovanni Cecchetto, Guido Viel
Summary: Varicose veins are a common and benign disease, especially in the elderly lower limbs, with most cases not requiring medical treatment. Investigating a suspected murder case revealed a forensic autopsy uncovering the physiological mechanism behind the formation and rupture of varicose veins.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Dermatology
R. Oakley, B. W. M. Arents, S. Lawton, S. Danby, C. Surber
Summary: This review emphasizes the therapeutic significance of topical corticosteroid (TCS) vehicles, highlighting their impact on TCS bioavailability. It stresses the importance of research methods and standardization in determining TCS product bioavailability. Additionally, it discusses the need to understand which resources offer information for selecting the best TCS products and why products should be prescribed by brand or manufacturer.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Nikolaos Tsiatis, Konstantinos Katsos, Emmanouil Sakelliadis, Chara Spiliopoulou, Konstantinos Moraitis
Summary: This article verifies through experimental methods that homemade guns can cause serious injuries and simulates the behavior of bullets when hitting the victim's head, further confirming the cause of death in a head injury case.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biology
Camilla Cecannecchia, Benedetta Baldari, Andrea Cioffi
Summary: The study of bone mineral density and fracture dating based on healing processes plays a crucial role in forensic anthropology. By emphasizing the importance of these parameters, researchers aim to reconstruct biological profiles, determine time and cause of death, and minimize the impact of medication or substance abuse during life. The introduction of pharmacological history as a correction factor in bone remains analysis, backed by scientific studies, aims to enhance specificity in understanding the effects of certain therapies on bone mass and remodeling speed.
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Environmental Sciences
Greta Camilla Magnano, Giovanna Marussi, Elena Pavoni, Gianpiero Adami, Francesca Larese Filon, Matteo Crosera
Summary: The skin acts as a protective barrier against external aggressions but metals can still penetrate through it. The absorption of metals on the skin depends on the integrity of the skin and the type of metal applied.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
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Medicine, Legal
Bandula Nishshanka, Chris Shepherd
Summary: This study examined the ricochet behavior of AK bullets on various wooden surfaces, highlighting the similarities in critical angles and consistent widths of wipe marks, which can serve as valuable references for shooting investigations. The study also observed bullet tunneling effects on pinewood samples, emphasizing the variability of bullet ricochet phenomena and the challenges in using theoretical and experimental results for shooting reconstructions.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Legal
David E. Raymond, Cynthia A. Bir
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2015)
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Medicine, Legal
Travis Helm, Cynthia Bir, Mikaela Chilstrom, Ilene Claudius
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2016)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Cynthia Bir, Chris Andrecovich, Marlene DeMaio, Paul J. Dougherty
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2016)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Patsy Chenpanas, Cynthia Bir
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2017)
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Medicine, Legal
Donald J. Johnson, David E. Raymond, Cynthia Chen, Matthew Quon, Julian Lis, Mo Re Choi, Christopher Lopez, Aileen Han, Ray D. de Leon, Cynthia Bir
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2018)
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Critical Care Medicine
Morgan Schellenberg, Kenji Inaba, Jayun Cho, James M. Tatum, Galinos Barmparas, Aaron Strumwasser, Daniel Grabo, Cynthia Bir, Alexander Eastman, Demetrios Demetriades
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY
(2017)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Morgan Schellenberg, Kenji Inaba, Jayun Cho, James M. Tatum, Galinos Barmparas, Aaron Strumwasser, Daniel Grabo, Cynthia Bir, Alexander Eastman, Demetrios Demetriades
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY
(2017)
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Emergency Medicine
Todd P. Chang, Genevieve Santillanes, Ilene Claudius, Phung K. Pham, James Koved, John Cheyne, Marianne Gausche-Hill, Amy H. Kaji, Saranya Srinivasan, J. Joelle Donofrio, Cynthia Bir
PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE
(2017)
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Sport Sciences
Christopher Madias, Barry J. Maron, Nathan Dau, Nathan A. Mark Estes, Cynthia Bir, Mark S. Link
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2018)
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Orthopedics
Michael A. Milshteyn, Mark Dwyer, Christopher Andrecovich, Cynthia Bir, Richard L. Needleman
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Margaret M. Lashof-Sullivan, Erin Shoffstall, Kristyn T. Atkins, Nickolas Keane, Cynthia Bir, Pamela VandeVord, Erin B. Lavik
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2014)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Monzer Al Khalil, Hassan Frissane, Lorenzo Taddei, Shuangshuang Meng, Nadhir Lebaal, Frederic Demoly, Cynthia Bir, Sebastien Roth
EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS
(2019)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Cynthia Bir, Monica Wong, Rodrigo Villalta, Meghan Lewis, Donald Sherman, Erika Matheis, Kenji Inaba, Karin Rafaels
Summary: The feasibility of a surgical simulation model developed to detect soft tissue injuries during ballistic impact was tested. Data from real-world cases was used to evaluate the model's effectiveness. Limitations and future work were also discussed.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia Bir, Ricardo Padillo, Pranav Rajaram, Kenji Inaba
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INJURY CONTROL AND SAFETY PROMOTION
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Amanda O. Esquivel, Sarah S. Sherman, Cynthia A. Bir, Stephen E. Lemos
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Heitor S. D. Correa, Ivano Alessandri, Andrea Verzeletti
Summary: This research assessed the usefulness of Raman spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in analyzing bones. The techniques were found to be useful in molecular taphonomy studies and forensic genetics.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2024)