JASTEE

Message from the Editor

The Journal of the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (JASTEE) is always on the lookout for high quality contributions. If you have been sitting on a great idea for a paper, or if you presented at one of the past regional forensic association meetings or trace evidence symposia but have never written up your paper for publication, now is the time to act. Everyone benefits when these papers are published and shared with the broader community through a peer reviewed format. We have big plans for JASTEE, but we cannot do it alone, so get writing, and contact Heidi Prough if you have any questions at ProughH@michigan.gov.

Submission questions? See JASTEE's Guide for Authors and the JASTEE Article Template.

Article Title Authors Keywords Year Month Issue
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy 2012 August 3-1
Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall None 2012 August 3-1
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
Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Light Microscopy in Forensic Examinations of Tape Components SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Particle Combination Analysis for Predictive Source Attribution: Tracing a Shipment of Contraband Ivory David A. Stoney, Andrew M. Bowen, Vaughn M. Bryant, Emily A. Caven, Matthew T. Cimino, Paul L. Stoney None 2011 December 2-1
Discrimination of Flat (Sheet) Glass Specimens Having Similar Refractive Indices Using Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Scott Ryland Forensic, Glass Comparisons, Discrimination Study, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Forensic Examination of Pressure Sensitive Tapes SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
A Make-Model-Year Case Involving Unusual Primer Chemistry and Good Resources Diana M. Wright Paint, Make-Model-Year Determination, Automotive Databases, FTIR, Benzoguanamine, PDQ 2010 December 1-2
Microscopical Identification of 19th Century Corset Cording Fibers Kelly M. Brinsko Hair Degradation, Hair Identification, Human Remains, Skeleton, Cording, Binder, Historic Textiles, Fiber Identification, Fabric, Clothing, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Stereomicroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scale Casts, Chloroform, Norland Optical Adhesive (NOA) 2010 December 1-2
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera Andrew M. Bowen Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera 2010 December 1-2
Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints Scott Ryland Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study 2010 December 1-2
The Effects of Cyanoacrylate Fuming and Fluorescent Dye Staining on Forensic Tape Analysis Natasha Neel, Andrew J. McIntyre Cyanoacrylate, Rhodamine 6G, Duct Tape, Black Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Packaging Tape, Physical Matches, FTIR 2010 December 1-2
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant Christopher R. Bommarito Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers 2010 June 1-1
Identification of General Unknowns Andrew M. Bowen General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry 2010 June 1-1
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update Larry K. Peterson Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood 2010 June 1-1
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat 2010 June 1-1
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs 2010 June 1-1
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence 2010 June 1-1