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Review: Digital Forensics Investigation for Social Networks
/0 Comments/in Digital Forensics Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert, Candice Bridge, Ph.D Category: Digital Evidence Keywords: social network, digital, digital evidence, mobile device, personal computer, imaging, data, recovery Article to be reviewed: 1. Jang, Y.-J.; Kwak, J. “Digital forensics investigation methodology applicable for social network services.” Multimedia Tools and Applications. 2015, 74 (14), 5029–5040. Additional references: 2. What is volatile data? […]
Review: Development and Validation of a Presumptive Color Spot Test Method for the Detection of Synthetic Cathinones in Seized Illicit Materials
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category: Chemistry Keywords: bath salts, plant food, DANPS, cathinone, synthetic cathinones, mephedrone, presumptive test, selectivity Article to be reviewed: 1. Philp, M.; Shimmon, R.; Tahtouh, M.; Fu, S. “Development and validation of a presumptive color spot test method for the detection of synthetic cathinones in seized illicit materials.” Forensic Chemistry. 2016, 1, […]
Review: Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis: Current Practice and Future Potential, Part 1
/in Biology Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category: Biology Keywords: DNA, mitochondrial, mtDNA, nuclear, nDNA, genetic, sequencing, Sanger, capillary electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, PCR Article to be reviewed: Melton, T.; Holland, C.; Holland, M. “Forensic mitochondrial DNA analysis: Current practice and future potential.” Forensic Science Review. 2012, 24 (2), 101-122. Additional references: Forensic DNA: Mitochondrial DNA. http://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/evidence/dna/research/pages/mitochondrial.aspx (Accessed September […]
Review: Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis: Current Practice and Future Potential, Part 2
/in Biology Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyCategory: Biology Keywords: DNA, mitochondrial, mtDNA, nuclear, nDNA, genetic, sequencing, Sanger, capillary electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, PCR, screening, linear array, expanded sequence, DNA mixtures, heteroplasmy, mass spectrometry, MS, electrospray ionization, ESI-MS, pyrosequencing, deep sequencing, next generation sequencing Article to be reviewed: 1. Melton, T.; Holland, C.; Holland, M. “Forensic mitochondrial DNA analysis: Current practice and […]
Review: Recovery of Oxygenated Ignitable Liquids by Zeolites
/0 Comments/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert, Candice Bridge, Ph.D. Category: Fire Debris Keywords: fire debris, ignitable liquid, extraction, oxygenate, zeolite, activated carbon, activated charcoal, alcohol, ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, 1-propanol,1-butanol, acetone, gasoline, diesel, fuel Articles to be reviewed: Pierre, K. A.; Desiderio, V. J.; Hall, A. B. “Recovery of oxygenated ignitable liquids by zeolites, Part I: Novel extraction methodology […]
Review: Next Generation Sequencing and Its Applications in Forensic Genetics
/in Biology Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category: Biology Keywords: DNA, next generation sequencing, genetics, capillary electrophoresis, alleles, genetics, sequencing Article to be reviewed: Walnycky, D.; Baggili, I.; Marrington, A.; Moore, J.; Breitinger, F. “Next generation sequencing and its applications in forensic genetics.” Digital Investigation. 2015, 14. Additional references: STR Analysis. http://nij.gov/journals/267/pages/extending-str.aspx (accessed August 29, 2016) DNA Evidence: Basics of […]
Review: Forensic Statistics 101: The Bayesian Approach and Common Fallacies
/in Crime Lab Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert, Candice Bridge, Ph.D. Category: Forensic Statistics Keywords: Statistics, Bayes, Bayesian, probability, evidential value, likelihood ratio, prosecutor’s fallacy, defense fallacy Article to be reviewed: 1. Sjerps, M. F”orensic statistics.” Nieuw Archief Voor Wiskunde. 2008, 5/9(2), 150-155. Additional references: 2. Thompson, W. C.; Schumann, E. L. “Interpretation of statistical evidence in criminal trials: The […]
Review: Analysis of Fiber Dyes by Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) with Electrospray Ionization: Discriminating Between Dyes with Indistinguishable UV-Visible Absorption Spectra
/in Chemistry Reviews, Reviews /by Forensic CompetencyEmily C. Lennert Category: Chemistry Keywords: fiber, dye, liquid chromatography, electrospray ionization, UV-visible, spectra, spectroscopy, discrimination, distinguishing, differentiation Article to be reviewed: 1. Huang, M.; Russo, R.; Fookes, B. G.; Sigman, M. E. “Analysis of fiber dyes by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) with electrospray ionization: Discriminating between dyes with indistinguishable UV-visible absorption spectra.” Journal […]