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Case Study: Expectations and Interpretations of an Alternate Known Fiber Sample
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Michael J. Bertocchi
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Fiber Comparison, Alternate Known Sample, Microspectrophotometry (MSP)
|
2024
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February
|
13-1
|
|
In-house Validation of Classification of Glass Type by Assessment of XRF Elemental Ratios
|
Kris Gates, Carly Sizelove, Anne Young
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Glass, Classification, X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Sheet, Container
|
2024
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February
|
13-1
|
|
A Low-Cost Fiber Optic Visible Microspectrometer for the Small Forensic Science Laboratory
|
Thomas A. Kubic, Mircea A. Comanescu, Tiffany J. Millett
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microspectrophotometer, forensics, forensic science, criminalistics, fibers, glass, polarized light, microscopy, color, metamerism
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2024
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February
|
13-1
|
|
Case Study: Not a Normal Hair Case - an Alpaca Hair Comparison
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Emily Weber
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Hair Comparisons, Alpaca, Microscopic Characteristics, Medulla
|
2022
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December
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12-1
|
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Survey of Mounting Media Used for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
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Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
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Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2022
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December
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12-1
|
|
Determining the Minimum Weight of Soil Samples for Forensic Geological Analysis
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Brittany Claassen, Emma Redman, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
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Soil, Sample Size, Comparative Analysis
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2022
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December
|
12-1
|
|
Conducting and Reporting Paint Data Query (PDQ) Searches
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Diana M. Wright
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Paint Data Query, Make-Model-Year, Spectral Search Libraries
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2021
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December
|
11-1
|
|
Takata Airbag Death: Source-Determination Investigation of Metal Fragment Recovered from Driver
|
Richard S. Brown
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Takata Corporation, airbag, ammonium nitrate, inflator, fracture, Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy (FT-IR), fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS), polarized light microscopy (PLM), computed X-ray tomography, forensic investigation
|
2021
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December
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11-1
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Evaluation of Eight Mounting Media and Acrylic Microscope Slides for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
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Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
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Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2021
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December
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11-1
|
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Evaluation of the Evidentiary Value of Cable Ties
|
Celeste Lambert, Brandi Clark, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
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Cable Ties, Database, Class Characteristics, Striations
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2020
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December
|
10-1
|
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Forensic Examination of Ceramic Frit on Automotive Glass
|
Troy Ernst, Kris Gates, Christine Gregory, Chris Hamburg
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Ceramic Frit; Automotive Glass; XRF; Elemental Analysis; Trace Evidence
|
2020
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December
|
10-1
|
|
Particulates in Injection Solutions of Street Heroin in Israel - Potential Hazard
|
Avraham Zelkowicz, Uriel Bretler, Etia Cohen, Dana Sonenfeld, Aliza Raziel
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Forensic Toxicology, Heroin Injection, Particulates, Intravenous Solution, Heroin Injector, Particle Diameter
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Analysis and discrimination of colored pressure sensitive tape backing by microspectrophotometry
|
Susan Gross, Joshua Jorstad
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Colored Tape Backing, Microspectrophotometry, Duct Tape, Electrical Tape
|
2019
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December
|
9-1
|
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Time and temperature dependent analysis of bleach degradation residues on textile fabrics by presumptive chemical analysis and ion chromatography-mass spectrometry
|
Mark LaVigne, Joseph J. Cavaleri, Katherine Roberts
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Bleach Degradation, Diphenylamine, Ion-Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry, Textile Fabric, Storage Conditions, Orthotolidine, KI-Starch Paper
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
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Trace Isotope Analysis of Dental Enamel for the Micro Regional Geological Attribution of Human Remains in Virginia
|
Nicole Palmer, Robert Stein, Qin Wang, Scott Gronert, Tal Simmons
|
human identification, trace isotopes, dental enamel, Virginia, geolocation
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
Calcium oxalate crystal identification in kidney tissue
|
Larry Peterson
|
Ethylene glycol, kidney tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, refractive index, Fourier- transform infrared microspectroscopy (micro-FTIR)
|
2019
|
December
|
9-1
|
|
Little Variation Exists Between Laboratory Procedures for the Microscopical Examination of Human Hair
|
Nancy E. Murphy, Amy Reynolds, Adam B. Hall
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Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Microscopical Hair Examination
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Detection of Bullet v. Nail Damage to Textile Fabrics Using Polarized Light Microscopy
|
Katherine A. Roberts, Gregory Hogrebe, Galyn Fischer, Amanda R. Davis
|
Textile Fabrics, Ductile Fracture, Bullet and Nail Hole Damage, Fiber-end Deformation, Polarized Light Microscopy
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Study of Transfer and Persistence of Glass in a Mock Kidnapping Case
|
Katrina Rupert, Mandy Ho, Tatiana Trejos
|
Glass Evidence, Glass Persistence, Glass Transfer, Trace Evidence, Vehicle Glass
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme
|
Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Differential Sampling of Contact Surfaces of Footwear to Separate Fractions of Loosely, Moderately and Tightly Held Particles
|
David A. Stoney, Paul L. Stoney
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Differential Sampling, Footwear, Contact Surfaces, Particles
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
The Differences Between Refractive Index Measurements of the External Surface and Bulk Area of Container Glass
|
Joseph Insana, Patrick Buzzini
|
forensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) methodforensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) method
|
2017
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March
|
7-1
|
|
Variability of Refractive Index and Thickness of Tempered Glass throughout an Automotive Window
|
Michael Trimpe, Josi Sammarco
|
Glass, Refractive index, Thickness, Tempered, Automotive window, Variation
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Evaluation of Duct Tape Physical Characteristics: Part I - Within-Roll Variability
|
Kiersten LaPorte, Robyn Weimer
|
forensic science, trace evidence, duct tape, within-roll variability, physical characteristics
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Evaluation of Refractive Index Values for Permount®
|
Larry Peterson
|
Permount®, Refractive Index
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Identification of Modern Automotive Paint Systems using Paint Data Query (PDQ): A Collaborative Study
|
Tamara Hodgins, Andrew Ho, Mark Sandercock
|
Automotive Paint, Paint Database, Paint Data Query, PDQ, Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR, Collaborative Study
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
The Physical and Chemical Characterization of Multipurpose Architectural Paint
|
Erica Dolak, Robyn Weimer
|
Paint, Architectural Paint, Multipurpose, Self-priming, Discrimination Power, Analytical Scheme
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
The Prevalence of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Factory Repairs in Automotive Paint Samples
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
OEM Factory Repairs, Paint Data Query, Interpretation, FTIR, Reference Collections
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
Seeing Color: Practical Methods in Pigment Microscopy
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik
|
Pigments, Paints, Fibers, Cosmetics, Forensic, Trace Evidence, Automotive, Architectural, Cross Sections, Smears, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat
|
Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
|
Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
The Effect of Pigment Type on Pigment Variation due to Differential Mixing in Spray Paints
|
Kris M. Gates
|
Paint, Spray Paint, FT-IR, Pigments, Heterogeneity, Sublimation
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Evaluation of Automotive Lenses for Forensic Applications by FTIR, PGC, and Raman Spectroscopy
|
Susan T. Gross, Robert Duevel, Jeffrey Wilson, José R. Almirall
|
Forensic Science, Plastics, Taillights, Automotive Lenses
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Intra-Roll and Intra-Jumbo Roll Variation of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Diana M. Wright, Joshua R. Dettman, Michael A. Smith
|
Duct Tape, Variation, Stereomicroscopy, Scrim Count, Width, Thickness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, Jumbo Roll
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Fabric and Cordage
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Infrared Analysis of Textile Fibers
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Comparison of Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Fibers using FTIR and Melting Point Analysis
|
Anne E. Kisler-Rao
|
Fiber, Nylon, Polyester, Olefin, FTIR, Melting Point
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy
|
P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer
|
Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis
|
Steven Stone
|
Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Synthetic Wig Fibers: Analysis & Differentiation from Human Hairs
|
Holly Long, Sarah Walbridge-Jones, Kacie Lundgren
|
Wigs, Wig Fibers, Hairs, MSP, FTIR, Cross-sections, Scale Casts, PLM, Microscopy
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Paint Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
The Evidential Value of Fibers Used in Hi-Vis Workwear
|
T. Coyle, C. Shaw, L. Stevens
|
Hi-Vis, Fiber, Evidential Value, Polyester
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Glycol Ethers: A New Category of Oxygenated Solvents Encountered in Fire Debris Samples
|
Troy Ernst, Kevin Streeter
|
Fire Debris, Oxygenated Solvents, Glycol Ethers, DOWANOL, Scented Oils, Air Fresheners, GC/MS
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Duct Tape Sourcing Examinations: Developing Investigative Leads using Multiple Resources
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
Duct Tapes, Sourcing, FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, Py-GC/MS, Reference Collections
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Measurement and Variation of UV Absorbers within Multi-Year Samples of Automotive Clear Coat Paint
|
Steven Stone, Margaret Barber, Ronald Wojciechowski, Paul Martin
|
None
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
A Method for Isolating Very Small Particles from Plastic Explosive Samples
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Composition C4, Dust, Explosives, Forensic Investigation, Plastic Explosives, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Provenance, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Small Particles, X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets
|
Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza
|
Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|