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TitleAuthorsSourceLinkYear
Medicolegal Death Investigation Partnerships on Overdose Fatality ReviewsJohn Grassel and Jaclynn McKayNIJ, Office Invest Forensic Sci; 2022forensiccoe.org/report-2022-mdi-partnerships-ofr/2022
An Introduction to Drug Checking and its Role in Harm ReductionKatherine Bollinger, Salenbien, W., Shute, R., and Ropero-Miller, J.D.NIJ; Office Invest Forensic Sci; 2022forensiccoe.org/report-2022-intro-drug-checking/2022
Project ECHO: Applications for the Medicolegal Death Investigation Community and Other Forensic DisciplinesGrassel, John and DiEmma, GabbyU.S. Dept Just, NIJ; July 2022forensiccoe.org/report-2022-project-echo-mdi/2022
Non-Contact Detection of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic OpioidsLauryn E. DeGreeff, Braden GiordanoNaval Res Lab Chem Div; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/non-contact-detection-fentanyl-and-other-synthetic-opioids2022
Feature Extraction and Pattern Recognition with Fusion Classification in Infrared Thermal Imaging for Serial Number RestorationAnit GurungIdaho State Univ; 122p; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/feature-extraction-and-pattern-recognition-fusion-classification2022
Microspectrophotometry of Fibers: Advances in Analysis and InterpretationChristopher S. Palenik, Jason C. Beckert, Skip PalenikMicrotrace; 2015nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/microspectrophotometry-fibers-advances-analysis-and-interpretation2015
High-throughput DNA Sequencing of Environmentally Insulted Latent and Partial Bloody Fingerprints After Visualization with the Nanoscale Columnar-Thin-Film TechniquePenn State Univ; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/high-throughput-dna-sequencing-environmentally-insulted-latent-and2022
Vehicle stoppage and pursuit management for law enforcement agenciesShute, R., Parsons, M. N., Miller, L., Camello, M., Mecray, M., & Planty, M.NIJ; 2022cjtec.org/vehicle-stoppage-and-pursuit-management-for-law-enforcement-agencies/2022
Forensic Science State Commissions and Oversight Bodies—A 2022 UpdateRopero-Miller, J.D., and N. JonesNIJ; 56pp; June 2022www.ojp.gov/library/publications/forensic-science-state-commissions-and-oversight-bodies-2022-update2022
Developing a Postmortem CT Service: Practical Considerations for Death Investigation AgenciesNatalie L. AdolphiFTCoE; NIJ; 26pp; 2022forensiccoe.org/report-postmortem-ct-service/2022
A Landscape Study Examining Technologies and Automation for Differential Extraction and Sperm Separation for Sexual Assault InvestigationsKrauss, S., Satcher, R., & Melton, P.NIJ; FTCoE; 50pp; 2022forensiccoe.org/technologies-automation-differential-extraction-sexual-assault/2022
Increasing Safety, Speed, Sensitivity, and Selectivity of Controlled Substance AnalysisAmber BurnsMaryland State Police; 43pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/increasing-safety-speed-sensitivity-and-selectivity-controlled2022
Vibrational Spectroscopy of Gunshot ResidueIgor K. LednevUniv Albany, SUNY; 21pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/vibrational-spectroscopy-gunshot-residue2022
Nanoscale Imaging and Chemical Analysis of Extracellular DNA in Trace Evidence SamplesVamsi K. Yadavalli, Christopher J. EhrhardtVirg Common Univ; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/nanoscale-imaging-and-chemical-analysis-extracellular-dna-trace2022
Fast Screening of Firearm Discharge Residues by Laser-Based Spectrochemical Methods, Electrochemical Sensors, and ChemometricsTatiana Trejos, Luis Arroyo, Korina Menking-Hoggatt, Colby Ott, Courtney Vander Pyl, William Feeney, Kourtney DalzellWVU Res Corp; 77pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/fast-screening-firearm-discharge-residues-laser-based2022
Bioinformatic Analysis of Big Proteomic Data: A New Forensic Tool to Identify Menstrual Blood & Body Fluid MixturesCity of New YorkCity NY; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/bioinformatic-analysis-big-proteomic-data-new-forensic-tool2022
A Landscape Study Examining Technologies and Automation for Differential Extraction and Sperm Separation for Sexual Assault InvestigationsKrauss, S., Satcher, R., & Melton, P.NIJ; 2022forensiccoe.org/technologies-automation-differential-extraction-sexual-assault/2022
Physical Characteristics of Spatter Stains on Textiles: Influence of Impact Surface Texture, Blood Drop Volume and Blood Drop VelocityTiegang FangNorth Caroline State Univ; 27pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/physical-characteristics-spatter-stains-textiles-influence-impact2022
Statistical Infrastructure for the Use of Error Rate Studies in the Interpretation of Forensic EvidenceLiansheng (Larry) Tang, Ph.D., Danica Ommen, Ph.D.UCF; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/statistical-infrastructure-use-error-rate-studies-interpretation2022
Examination of the Use of Fire Dynamics Analysis Techniques with Furniture Fueled FiresDaniel MadrykowskiUnderwriters Lab, Inc.; 13pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/examination-use-fire-dynamics-analysis-techniques-furniture-fueled2022
Ultrafast 3D Visualization and Fluid Dynamic Mechanisms of Blood AtomizationJames Michael, Ph.D.Iowa State Univ; 20pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/ultrafast-3d-visualization-and-fluid-dynamic-mechanisms-blood2022
Population Genetic Issues for Forensic DNA ProfilesCarol RhodesUW; 18pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/population-genetic-issues-forensic-dna-profiles-12022
The Human Virome as Trace Evidence in Forensic InvestigationMichael Adamowicz, Ph.D.Univ Nebraska-Lincolnwww.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/human-virome-trace-evidence-forensic-investigation2022
Validating Conclusion Scales in the Forensic SciencesThomas BuseyIndiana Univ; 74ppwww.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/validating-conclusion-scales-forensic-sciences2022
Development of CFAST Based Fire Simulation Toolkit for Fire InvestigatorsMarc L. Janssens, Ph.D., FSFPESW Res Inst; 51ppwww.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/development-cfast-based-fire-simulation-toolkit-fire-investigators2022
National Best Practices for Improving DNA Laboratory Process EfficiencyU.S. Department of Justice; Office of Justice ProgramsNIJ; 104pp; May 2022content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOJOJP/bulletins/319840f2022
Application Software Products that Aim to Address the Mental Health Needs of Law Enforcement OfficersShute, R., Hofer, M., Mecray, M., Woodburn, B., Mitchell, R., Rineer, J., & Planty, M.NIJ; 37pp; 2022cjtec.org/application-software-products-that-aim-to-address-the-mental-health-needs-of-law-enforcement-officers/2022
Development of Next-Generation Fingermark Lifters and On-The-Spot Visualization DevicesOliver HofstetterNorthern Illinois Univ; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/development-next-generation-fingermark-lifters-and-spot2022
A Foundational Study of Fire Debris Interpretation Using Quantitative Measures of Chromatographic Features with the Application of ACE-V MethodologyBrenda Christy, Kelsey Winters, Alexandria Rossheim, Reta Newman, Larry TangVirginia Dept Forensic Sci; 20pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/foundational-study-fire-debris-interpretation-using-quantitative2022
Optimization and Statistical Testing of Experimental and Computer Methodologies for Evaluation of the LIT-MIA Thermal Imaging Method for Recovery of Defaced Serial NumbersRene Rodriguez, Anit Gurung, Lisa Lau, John KalivasIdaho State Univ; 74pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/optimization-and-statistical-testing-experimental-and-computer2022
Application of Raman and Infrared Microscopy for the Forensic Examination of Automotive Clear Coats and Paint SmearsBarry K. Lavine, Kaushalya Sharma Dahal, George Affadu, Haoran Zhong, Isio-Sota UbaOSU; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/application-raman-and-infrared-microscopy-forensic-examination2022
Expanding the Scope and Efficiency of 3D Surface Topography Analysis in Firearm ForensicsRyan LilienCadre Res Labs; 43pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/expanding-scope-and-efficiency-3d-surface-topography-analysis2022
Understanding the Expert Decision Making Process in Forensic Footwear Examinations: Accuracy, Decision Rules, Predictive Value and the Conditional Probability of an OutcomeJacqueline A. SpeirWVU; 79pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/understanding-expert-decision-making-process-forensic-footwear2022
Black Box Evaluation of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis ConclusionsR. Austin Hicklin, Kevin R. Winer, Paul E. Kish, Connie L. Parks, William Chapman, Kensley Dunagan, Nicole Richetelli, Eric G. Epstein, Madeline A. Ausdemore, Thomas A. BuseyNoblis; 122p; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/black-box-evaluation-bloodstain-pattern-analysis-conclusions2022
2022 National Institute of Justice Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium – Conference ProceedingsDiEmma, G., and Fornaro, E. (Eds.)RTI Press; May 2022www.rti.org/rti-press-publication/2022-national-institute-justice-forensic-science-research-and-development2022
Chemical Imaging of Latent Fingerprint for Forensic EvidenceYoung Jin LeeIowa State Univ Sci Tech; April 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/chemical-imaging-latent-fingerprint-forensic-evidence2022
Better Forensic Markers: Microhaplotypes and Ancestry SNPsKenneth K. KiddYale Univ School Med; April 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/better-forensic-markers-microhaplotypes-and-ancestry-snps2022
The Development of An Objective Approach to the Characterization and Interpretation of Paint Evidence by SEM/EDSChristopher S. Palenik, Ph.D.Microtrace; 79pp; April 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/development-objective-approach-characterization-and-interpretation2022
Developmental Validation of a miRNA Panel for Forensic Body Fluid IdentificationSarah Seashols-Williams, Ph.D.Virg Commonwealth Univ; 14pp; April 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/developmental-validation-mirna-panel-forensic-body-fluid2022
Kinematic Validation of FDE Determinations About Writership in Questioned Handprinting and HandwritingMichael P. Caligiuri, Ph.D.UCSD; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/kinematic-validation-fde-determinations-about-writership-questioned2022
Post-Blast Explosives AttributionJoshua Dettman, Ph.D.MIT Lincoln Lab; 43pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/post-blast-explosives-attribution2022
Forensic DNA Applications of Massively Parallel / Next Generation SequencingNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNIST; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/forensic-dna-applications-massively-parallel-next-generation2022
Identifying and Informing Strategies for Disrupting Drug Distribution Networks: An Application to Opiate Flows in PennsylvaniaGlenn Sterner, Ashton Verdery, Shannon Monnat, Scott Yabiku, Gary Zajac, Peter Forster, Danielle Rhubart, Sam NurPenn State Univ; 2021nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/identifying-and-informing-strategies-disrupting-drug-distribution-networks2021
Isomer Differentiation of Novel Psychoactive Substances Using Gas Chromatography Solid Phase Infrared Spectroscopy (GC/IR)Lonnie Jones, Lashaundra Fambro, B McKay Allred, Natalie ThomasDef Forensic Sci Ctr; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/isomer-differentiation-novel-psychoactive-substances-using-gas2022
Use of Genetically Variant Peptides to Statistically Estimate the Genetic Background of Hair ShaftsGlendon ParkerUCD; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/use-genetically-variant-peptides-statistically-estimate-genetic2022
Evaluation of a Rapid Processing Protocol for Sexual Assault Samples using Rapid DNA Instrumentation: Final ReportEvelyn Ridgley, Karen OlsonUSACIL DNA; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/evaluation-rapid-processing-protocol-sexual-assault-samples-using2022
Medical Examiner and Coroner Outsourcing Study – A Qualitative Study and Cost-Benefit AnalysisWeimer, B., Speaker, P., Daye, C., Attaway, P., Gourdet, C., Ropero-Miller, J., & Barrick, K.FTCoE; 2022forensiccoe.org/medical-examiner-coroner-outsourcing-study/2022
Facilitating Multidisciplinary Forensic Research Using A Unique Computed Tomography DatasetHeather J.H. Edgar, Ph.D., D-ABFAUNM; 13pp; 2022nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/facilitating-multidisciplinary-forensic-research-using-unique-computed2022
Development of an Open-Source Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) Search Software and Library Building Tool for the Analysis of Complex Drug MixturesEdward SiscoNIST; 18pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/development-open-source-direct-analysis-real-time-mass-spectrometry2022
Coupling Raman Spectroscopy with Ambient Sampling, Portable Mass Spectrometry for On-site, High-Throughput Evidence Confirmation on a Single Instrumental PlatformChristopher C. Mulligan, Ph.D., Jeremy D. Driskell, Ph.D., Jun-Hyun Kim, Ph.D., Jamie R.Wieland, Ph.D.Illinois State Univ; 20pp; 2020nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/coupling-raman-spectroscopy-ambient-sampling-portable-mass-spectrometry-site2020
Evaluation of the Routine Use of CT Scanning to Supplant or Supplement Autopsy in a High-Volume Medical Examiner’s OfficeNatalie Adolphi, Ph.D.Univ New Mexico; 17pp; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/evaluation-routine-use-ct-scanning-supplant-or-supplement-autopsy2022
A Landscape Study of Electronic Case Management Systems for Medical Examiners and CoronersVernon, E., Sorrell, C., Shute, R., & Ropero-Miller, J. D.FTCoE; NIJ; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/landscape-study-electronic-case-management-systems-medical2022
Postmortem Interval Determination from Bone: A Metabolomics and Lipidomics ApproachBeatrix Dudzik, Ph.D., Lee Meadows Jantz, Ph.D., Natalie R. Langley, Ph.D., Paul Wood, Ph.D.Lincoln Mem Univ; 2022www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/postmortem-interval-determination-bone-metabolomics-and-lipidomics2022
Development of an Extraction Technique for Ignitable Liquid Residues (ILR) in the Field using Capillary Microextraction of Volatiles (CMV) and Person-Portable GC-MSTorres, M., & Almirall, J.NIJ FTCoE; 2021forensiccoe.org/field-extraction-technique-ilr-cmv-gcms/2021
Model Strategies for Field Drug Testing ProgramsGrabenauer, M., Bollinger, K., McGrath, J., and Ropero-Miller, J.FTCoE; NIJ; 2022forensiccoe.org/model-strategies-field-drug-testing-programs/2022
A Landscape Study of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Forensic Crime LaboratoriesBollinger, K., Salyards, J., Satcher, R., and Shute, R.FTCOE; US Dept Justice; NIJ; 2020nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/landscape-study-laboratory-information-management-systems-forensic-crime2020
Implications of Three-Dimensional Laser Scanned Images for the Criminal Justice SystemGiovanna Vidoli, Joanne Devlin, Jenna Watson, Michael Kenyhercz, Jason KellerUniversity of Tennessee, National Institute of Justice Final Report, Document Number: 302552; 2021nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/implications-three-dimensional-laser-scanned-images-criminal-justice-system2021
U.S. National Footwear Database System Feasibility StudyBrian C. McVicker, John F. McGurk, Stephen D. ShawFederal Bureau of Investigation, Laboratory Division; 2021www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/u-s-national-footwear-database-system-feasibility-study2021
Detecting and managing cell phone contrabandParsons, M. N., Lissy, K., Camello, M., Dix, M., Craig, T., Planty, M., & Roper-Miller, J.D.NIJ; 2021cjtec.org/detecting-and-managing-cell-phone-contraband/2021
Technologies to Enhance Observation, Documentation, and Training for Driving Under the InfluenceOsbourne, M., Mecray, M., Camello, M., & Criminal Justice Testing and Evaluation ConsortiumNIJ; 2021cjtec.org/duid-observation-and-documentation-technologies-to-support-enforcement/2021
Flight Characteristics and Stain Patterns of Human Blood (1971)Herbert Leon MacDonellNILE & CJ; Volume 71; Issue 4; 96pp; 1971www.google.com/books/edition/Flight_Characteristics_and_Stain_Pattern/F2hrAAAAMAAJ1971
VEMOS: A GUI for Evaluation of Similarity Metrics on Complex Data SetsEve Fleisig, Gunay DoganNIST; 2021www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/vemosa-gui-evaluation-similarity-metrics-complex-data-sets2021
A Metrology Foundation for 3D Ballistic ImagingMichael T. StockerNIST; 2021www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/metrology-foundation-3d-ballistic-imaging2021
Investigating Upper Thermal Limits of Forensically Important Blow Flies to Improve Testimony in Forensic EntomologyAaron M. Tarone, Travis W. Rusch, Jeffery K.TomberlinTexas A&M Univ; Dept Entomol; 2021nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/investigating-upper-thermal-limits-forensically-important-blow-flies-improve2021
Use of rapid toxicology screening tools in medical examiner/coroner officesShute, R., Bollinger, K., Tucker, M., & Ropero Miller, JD.National Institute of Justice; Forensic Technology Center of Excellence; November 2021forensiccoe.org/rapid-toxicology-screening-mdi/2021
Implementation Strategies: Next Generation Sequencing for DNA AnalysisNIJ Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working GroupForensic Technology Center of Excellence; US Dept. Justice; National Institute of Justice; Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences; 29pp; 2021nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/implementation-strategies-next-generation-sequencing-dna-analysis2021
Implementation Strategies: 3D Imaging for Firearms and ToolmarksNIJ Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working Group (FLN-TWG)NIJ Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working Group (FLN-TWG). October 2021forensiccoe.org/fln-twg-3d-imaging-firearms-toolmark/2021
Adult Age Estimated from New Skeletal Traits and Enhanced Computer-Based Transition AnalysisGeorge R. Milner, Stephen D. Ousley et alNational Institute of Justice; Forensic Science R&D Program; 2021www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/300659.pdf2021
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