Volume 48 Issue 3 | ASTM J. Forensic Sci.

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Research Papers

Estimation of Age in Adolescents—The Basilar Synchondrosis

T Kahana, PhD, WH Birkby, PhD, L Hiss, MD, J Hiss, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2001400

Abstract

View articletitled, Estimation of Age in Adolescents—The Basilar Synchondrosis

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Cutaneous Current Marks Due to a Stun Gun Injury

S Anders, MD, M Junge, MD, F Schulz, MD, K Püschel, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–3. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002008

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View articletitled, Cutaneous Current Marks Due to a Stun Gun Injury

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Twenty-Seven Years of Forensic Anthropology Casework in New Mexico

D Komar, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002078

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View articletitled, Twenty-Seven Years of Forensic Anthropology Casework in New Mexico

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Glass-Containing Gunshot Residue Particles: A New Type of Highly Characteristic Particle?

P Collins, BSc, J Coumbaros, B AppSc, G Horsley, GradDip(Applied Physics), B Lynch, GradDip(Chemistry), KP Kirkbride, PhD, W Skinner, PhD, G Klass, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–15. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002084

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View articletitled, Glass-Containing Gunshot Residue Particles: A New Type of Highly Characteristic Particle?

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Reexamination of a Measurement for Sexual Determination Using the Supero-Inferior Femoral Neck Diameter in a Modern European Population

V Alunni-Perret, MD, P Staccini, MD, G Quatrehomme, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002140

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View articletitled, Reexamination of a Measurement for Sexual Determination Using the Supero-Inferior Femoral Neck Diameter in a Modern European Population

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Characterization of Pyrotechnic Reaction Residue Particles by SEM/EDS

KL Kosanke, PhD, RC Dujay, PhD, B Kosanke, MS

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002148

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View articletitled, Characterization of Pyrotechnic Reaction Residue Particles by SEM/EDS

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Discriminant Function Sexing of Fragmentary and Complete Femora: Standards for Contemporary Croatia

M Šlaus, PhD, D Strinović, PhD, J Škavić, PhD, V Petrovečki, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002159

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View articletitled, Discriminant Function Sexing of Fragmentary and Complete Femora: Standards for Contemporary Croatia

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The External Occipital Protuberance: Can It Be Used as a Criterion in the Determination of Sex?

IN Gulekon, MD, HB Turgut, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002183

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View articletitled, The External Occipital Protuberance: Can It Be Used as a Criterion in the Determination of Sex?

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Characterization of Surface Organic Components of Human Hair by On-Line Supercritical Fluid Extraction—Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry: A Feasibility Study and Comparison with Human Identification Using Mitochondrial DNA Sequences

BA Benner, Jr., PhD, JV Goodpaster, PhD, JA DeGrasse, BS, LA Tully, PhD, BC Levin, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–9. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002193

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View articletitled, Characterization of Surface Organic Components of Human Hair by On-Line Supercritical Fluid Extraction—Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry: A Feasibility Study and Comparison with Human Identification Using Mitochondrial DNA Sequences

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Evaluation of a Multicapillary Electrophoresis Instrument for Mitochondrial DNA Typing

JEB Stewart, PhD, PJ Aagaard, BS, EG Pokorak, BA, D Polanskey, BS, B Budowle, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002215

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View articletitled, Evaluation of a Multicapillary Electrophoresis Instrument for Mitochondrial DNA Typing

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The Diversity of Adult Dental Patterns in the United States and the Implications for Personal Identification

BJ Adams, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002225

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View articletitled, The Diversity of Adult Dental Patterns in the United States and the Implications for Personal Identification

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Establishing Personal Identification Based on Specific Patterns of Missing, Filled, and Unrestored Teeth

BJ Adams, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002226

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View articletitled, Establishing Personal Identification Based on Specific Patterns of Missing, Filled, and Unrestored Teeth

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Measures of Aggression and Mood Changes in Male Weightlifters With and Without Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Use

PJ Perry, PhD, EC Kutscher, PharmD, BC Lund, PharmD, WR Yates, MD, TL Holman, MA, L Demers, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002240

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View articletitled, Measures of Aggression and Mood Changes in Male Weightlifters With and Without Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Use

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Investigation of Italy's Deadliest Building Collapse: Forensic Aspects of a Mass Disaster

CP Campobasso, PhD, R Falamingo, MD, F Vinci, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002242

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View articletitled, Investigation of Italy's Deadliest Building Collapse: Forensic Aspects of a Mass Disaster

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Diffuse Vascular Injury in Fatal Road Traffic Accident Victims: Its Relationship to Diffuse Axonal Injury

JEH Pittella, MD, SNS Gusmao, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002244

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View articletitled, Diffuse Vascular Injury in Fatal Road Traffic Accident Victims: Its Relationship to Diffuse Axonal Injury

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Background Correction in Forensic Photography I. Photography of Blood Under Conditions of Non-Uniform Illumination or Variable Substrate Color—Theoretical Aspects and Proof of Concept

JH Wagner, GM Miskelly, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002303

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View articletitled, Background Correction in Forensic Photography I. Photography of Blood Under Conditions of Non-Uniform Illumination or Variable Substrate Color—Theoretical Aspects and Proof of Concept

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High Mortality Rates Among Inmates During the Year Following Their Discharge from a French Prison

P Verger, MD, M Rotily, PhD, J Prudhomme, S Bird, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–3. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002317

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View articletitled, High Mortality Rates Among Inmates During the Year Following Their Discharge from a French Prison

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A Fatal Drug Interaction Between Oxycodone and Clonazepam

DL Burrows, MS, AN Hagardorn, BS, GC Harlan, MD, KE Ferslew, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002323

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View articletitled, A Fatal Drug Interaction Between Oxycodone and Clonazepam

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The Effects of Latent Print Processing on Questioned Documents Produced by Office Machine Systems Utilizing Inkjet Technology and Toner

GM LaPorte, MSFS, RS Ramotowski, MS

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002342

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View articletitled, The Effects of Latent Print Processing on Questioned Documents Produced by Office Machine Systems Utilizing Inkjet Technology and Toner

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Codeine and Morphine Blood Concentrations Increase During Blood Loss

FC Kugelberg, MSc, P Holmgren, BSc, H Druid, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002356

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View articletitled, Codeine and Morphine Blood Concentrations Increase During Blood Loss

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Zaleplon and Driving Impairment

ME Stillwell, BS

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–3. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002357

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View articletitled, Zaleplon and Driving Impairment

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The Analysis of an Intracerebral Hematoma for Drugs of Abuse

IM McIntyre, PhD, CE Hamm, BA, JL Sherrard, BS, RD Gary, BS, AC Riley, BA, JR Lucas, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–3. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002358

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View articletitled, The Analysis of an Intracerebral Hematoma for Drugs of Abuse

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Photodegradation and Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry for the Characterization of Dyes Used in Red Pen Inks

JD Dunn, BS, JA Siegel, PhD, J Allison, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002359

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View articletitled, Photodegradation and Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry for the Characterization of Dyes Used in Red Pen Inks

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Distribution of D5S818, D7S820, D8S1179, D13S317, D18S51 Alleles in a Central Italian Population Sample

C Vecchiotti, MD, G Spaltro, MD, B Boninfante, BSc, N Di Nunno, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002380

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View articletitled, Distribution of D5S818, D7S820, D8S1179, D13S317, D18S51 Alleles in a Central Italian Population Sample

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Exsanguination by Subclavian-esophageal Fistula Associated with a Left Subclavian Aneurysm

RA Quinton, MD, JL McClain, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–3. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002403

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View articletitled, Exsanguination by Subclavian-esophageal Fistula Associated with a Left Subclavian Aneurysm

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Background Correction in Forensic Photography II. Photography of Blood Under Conditions of Non-Uniform Illumination or Variable Substrate Color-Practical Aspects and Limitations

JH Wagner, GM Miskelly, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002408

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View articletitled, Background Correction in Forensic Photography II. Photography of Blood Under Conditions of Non-Uniform Illumination or Variable Substrate Color-Practical Aspects and Limitations

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Methadone-Related Deaths in Hennepin County, Minnesota: 1992-2002

A Gagajewski, MD, FS Apple, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002424

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View articletitled, Methadone-Related Deaths in Hennepin County, Minnesota: 1992-2002

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Genetic Variation for 7 STR Loci in a Colombian Population (Department of Valle del Cauca)

MV Gomez, MD, ME Reyes, Bact, H Cardenas, BSc, O Garcia, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002430

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View articletitled, Genetic Variation for 7 STR Loci in a Colombian Population (Department of Valle del Cauca)

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Two X-Chromosome STR Loci DXS6807 and DXS7133 Frequency Data in Chinese Population

MS Shi, PhD, JQ Deng, PhD, BW Ying, PhD, YP Hou, MD, J Yan, PhD, YB Li, MD, J Wu, MD, JP Tang, PhD, Q Ji, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002437

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View articletitled, Two X-Chromosome STR Loci DXS6807 and DXS7133 Frequency Data in Chinese Population

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Technical Notes

Further Studies on Spot Tests and Microcrystal Tests for Identification of Cocaine

J Swiatko, BS, PR De Forest, D Crim, MS Zedeck, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002149

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View articletitled, Further Studies on Spot Tests and Microcrystal Tests for Identification of Cocaine

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Fingerprints as Evidence for a Genetic Profile: Morphological Study on Fingerprints and Analysis of Exogenous and Individual Factors Affecting DNA Typing

F Alessandrini, BSc, M Cecati, BSc, M Pesaresi, MD, C Turchi, BSc, F Carle, PhD, A Tagliabracci, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002260

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View articletitled, Fingerprints as Evidence for a Genetic Profile: Morphological Study on Fingerprints and Analysis of Exogenous and Individual Factors Affecting DNA Typing

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Improper Sealing Caused by the Styrofoam Integrity Seals in Leakproof Plastic Bottles Lead to Significant Loss of Ethanol in Frozen Evidentiary Urine Samples

L Sreerama, PhD, GG Hardin, MPH

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002284

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View articletitled, Improper Sealing Caused by the Styrofoam Integrity Seals in Leakproof Plastic Bottles Lead to Significant Loss of Ethanol in Frozen Evidentiary Urine Samples

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Cadaver Dog and Handler Team Capabilities in the Recovery of Buried Human Remains in the Southeastern United States

AE Lasseter, BA, KP Jacobi, PhD, R Farley, L Hensel

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–5. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002296

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View articletitled, Cadaver Dog and Handler Team Capabilities in the Recovery of Buried Human Remains in the Southeastern United States

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Mummified Trophy Heads from Peru: Diagnostic Features and Medicolegal Significance

JW Verano, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002307

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View articletitled, Mummified Trophy Heads from Peru: Diagnostic Features and Medicolegal Significance

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Stability of Cholesterol Gall Stones After 165 Years of Burial

AB Wu, PhD, NF Bellantoni, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002343

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View articletitled, Stability of Cholesterol Gall Stones After 165 Years of Burial

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Evidence of Hexavalent Chromium Ingestion

H Kinoshita, MD, K Ameno, PhD, Y Sumi, PhD, M Kumihashi, BS, I Ijiri, MD, S Ameno, PhD, A Kubota, MD, S Hishida, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002349

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View articletitled, Evidence of Hexavalent Chromium Ingestion

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Quantification of Forensic DNA from Various Regions of Human Teeth

R Gaytmenn, MSc, D Sweet, DMD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002372

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View articletitled, Quantification of Forensic DNA from Various Regions of Human Teeth

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ESDA Processing and Latent Fingerprint Development: The Humidity Effect

M Azoury, MSc, R Gabbay, MSc, D Cohen, BA, J Almog, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002421

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View articletitled, ESDA Processing and Latent Fingerprint Development: The Humidity Effect

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

KA Schierenbeck, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002210

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View articletitled, Letter to the Editor

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Article

Commentary on: Platt MS, Kohler LJ, Ruiz R, Cohle SD, Ravichandran P. Deaths Associated with Liposuction: Case Reports and Review of the Literature. J Forensic Sci 2002;47(1): 205-207

WP Coleman, III, MD, N Lawrence, MD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002383

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View articletitled, Commentary on: Platt MS, Kohler LJ, Ruiz R, Cohle SD, Ravichandran P. Deaths Associated with Liposuction: Case Reports and Review of the Literature. J Forensic Sci 2002;47(1): 205-207

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Commentary on: Bottrell MC, Webb JB. Review of: Forensic Interpretation of Glass Evidence. J Forensic Sci 2002;47(4):926-7.

CGG Aitken, FT Taroni

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002402

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View articletitled, Commentary on: Bottrell MC, Webb JB. Review of: Forensic Interpretation of Glass Evidence. J Forensic Sci 2002;47(4):926-7.

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Commentary on: Bottrell MC, Webb JB. Book Review of: Forensic Interpretation of Glass Evidence. J Forensic Sci 2002;47(4): 926-7.

TN Hicks, JS Buckleton, JM Curran

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002423

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View articletitled, Commentary on: Bottrell MC, Webb JB. Book Review of: Forensic Interpretation of Glass Evidence. J Forensic Sci 2002;47(4): 926-7.

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Erratum/Correction of Swift B and Rutty GN. The Human Ear: Its Role in Forensic Practice. J Forensic Sci 2003 Jan.;48(1):153–160.

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–700. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS99903827

View articletitled, Erratum/Correction of Swift B and Rutty GN. The Human Ear: Its Role in Forensic Practice. J Forensic Sci 2003 Jan.;48(1):153–160.

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Erratum/Correction of Sinha SK, Budowle B, et al. Development and Validation of a Multiplexed Y-Chromosome STR Genotyping System, Y-PLEXTM6 for Forensic Casework. J Forensic Sci. 2003 Jan.;48(1):93–103.

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–700. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS99903828

View articletitled, Erratum/Correction of Sinha SK, Budowle B, et al. Development and Validation of a Multiplexed Y-Chromosome STR Genotyping System, Y-PLEXTM6 for Forensic Casework. J Forensic Sci. 2003 Jan.;48(1):93–103.

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Editorial

Obituary—Robert F. Borkenstein 1912–2002

BK Logan, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002422

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View articletitled, Obituary—Robert F. Borkenstein 1912–2002

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Book Reviews

Review of Statistics for Lawyers, 2nd ed.

SB Dow, PhD, C DeJong, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS2002434

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View articletitled, Review of Statistics for Lawyers, 2nd ed.

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Review of Statistics for Lawyers, 2nd ed.

SB Dow, PhD, C DeJong, PhD

J. Forensic Sci.. May 2003, 48(3): 1–699. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS483030698

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View articletitled, Review of Statistics for Lawyers, 2nd ed.

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