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Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
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ISSN 2090-5939 · SpringerOpen · 718 articles in the index
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Forensic investigation of drowning deaths in the Northeastern and Southeastern Attica and Evoia, during 2021–2023
Abstract Background Drowning deaths constitute a rather significant public health issue according to the W.H.O. Demographic factors, substance intake, and psre-existing pathologic conditions seem to affect the incidence of drowning deaths, which occur during various activities and manifest via…
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The utility of mandibular canine index and its components for sex and ancestry determination: a medicolegal perspective
Abstract Background Identification is a challenging mission in civil and legal contexts. Teeth, that are resilient to high temperatures and various assaults, hold promise for improved forensic identification methods. While sex identification using canine dental measurements has been extensively…
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Forensic implications of glyphosate-induced thyroid and hematological toxicity: protective role of coenzyme Q10 in a rat model
Abstract Background Glyphosate (GLP) is a potentially toxic herbicide, which makes it an issue of concern for public health. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ) is an antioxidant. The aim was to evaluate the protective role of CoQ against the toxic effects of GLP on adult male albino rats. Thirty-two rats were…
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Comparison between digital and non-digital bloodstain pattern analysis methods: a scoping review
Abstract Background Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary branch of forensic science that combines physics, biology, and chemistry to comprehend blood patterns and reconstruct the events at a crime scene. Although the development of digital tools (e.g…
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Evaluation of different scoring systems as predictors of adverse outcomes in geriatric patients with acute poisoning: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background Geriatrics demonstrate a heightened vulnerability to adverse outcomes. There is a lack of studies identifying predictors of acute poisoning among the elderly. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Poisoning Severity Score (PSS), National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS…
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Comparative analysis of homicide and homicide followed by suicide in the period 2000–2022 in Southeastern Serbia
Abstract Background This study aimed to examine a broad range of medico-legal factors related to the homicides (H) and homicides that followed the suicides (H–S) phenomenon in Southeastern Serbia during the period (2000–2022), providing context for the temporal scope of the data and its relevance…
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Tragic homecoming: fatal dengue-induced myocarditis in a Maldives vacationer: a case report
Abstract Background Dengue fever is a viral disease considered an anthropoid-borne infection. The responsible virus is called dengue virus with four main subtypes (DENV-1 to DENV-4). The transmitting anthropoid is the Aedes mosquito (aegypti or Albopictus). The disease is endemic in tropical and…
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Dynamic footprints in person identification: a review of forensic applications and future prospects
Abstract Background Forensic podiatry includes the analysis of human footprints that are categorized into static (stationary) and dynamic (in-motion). The change in the anatomical structure of the plantar region due to the locomotion is considered to be the primary differentiator between the two…
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Sex Estimation using measurements obtained from reconstructed computed tomography images of the pelvic bone of black South Africans
Abstract Background Sex estimation is a critical component of human identification in forensic investigations, particularly when dealing with recovered skeletal remains. In South Africa, where crime rates remain high, the largest population group, Black South Africans, is disproportionately…
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A comparative analysis of COVID-19 deaths during the alpha and delta to Omicron transition, from a forensic perspective in Greece
Abstract Background Autopsy is the method of choice for examining risk factors, concomitant diseases, and the evolution of pathology in COVID-19 decedents. The global transition from the Alpha and Delta variants (before December 2021) to the Omicron variant (after January 2022) raised questions…
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Myocardial bridging and de novo SCN5A variant: coincidence or cause in sudden cardiac death in the young?
Abstract Background Sudden cardiac death in the young is a multifactorial condition often linked to undiagnosed genetic or structural causes in life. Myocardial bridge is a congenital malformation of the coronary arteries often underestimated, which can contribute to myocardial ischemia, fatal…
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Tongue prints as an emerging biometric tool in forensic odontology: a systematic review
Abstract Background Tongue prints have recently emerged as a promising biometric trait in forensic odontology. Their unique surface morphology, protection from external factors, and long-term stability position them as potential identifiers in forensic investigations. Despite these advantages…
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Chronic forensic psychiatric inpatients in Türkiye: a comprehensive retrospective profile
Abstract Background Comprehensive studies on chronic forensic psychiatric inpatients in Türkiye are limited. This study focuses specifically on long-term hospitalized patients, highlighting prolonged hospitalizations and high rates of homicide and recidivism, and examines the connection between…
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Addressing population stratification and health disparities in Türkiye: integrating forensic and legal frameworks
Abstract Background and aims Population stratification due to migration can result in discrimination and microaggressions that affect both patient care and healthcare workers’ well-being. Türkiye hosts millions of refugees and asylum seekers, creating new cultural and social challenges within…
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Second victim syndrome in Egypt: a critical ethical dilemma at the intersection of malpractice, self-care, and medical law among physicians
Abstract Background Second Victim Syndrome (SVS) describes the emotional and psychological distress experienced by healthcare workers following involvement in medical errors. In Egypt, the prevalence of SVS is intensified by limited knowledge of medical liability law, lack of institutional support…
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Traditional sex estimation with parameters obtained from the distal end of the humerus: an example of using machine learning algorithms in morphometric studies
Abstract Background Identification is very difficult in situations where body integrity is compromised, such as explosions, war, airplane accidents and natural disasters. In such cases, sex estimation greatly facilitates identification. The aim of this study is to perform reliable and highly…
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Violence against women in Southern Algeria: forensic epidemiology, prevalence, and contextual insights from a medico-legal cohort
Abstract Background Violence against women (VAW) remains a major public health issue worldwide, with significant physical and psychological consequences. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, prevalence rates are among the highest globally, yet Southern Algeria remains largely…
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Malathion and metformin in forensic entomotoxicology: a narrative review on impacts on necrophagous fly development and key research gaps
Abstract Background Forensic entomology provides critical estimates of minimum post-mortem interval (PMI) by analyzing necrophagous flies; however, substances like malathion (an organophosphorus insecticide) can disrupt insect development, compromising minimum PMI accuracy. Moreover, the disruption…
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Unexpected sudden death caused by iliac artery aneurysm rupture: two forensic cases study
Abstract Background Isolated iliac artery aneurysm is a rare but potentially fatal vascular condition, characterised by an extremely low prevalence and a tendency to remain clinically silent until rupture occurs. Case presentation We report two forensic cases of sudden death resulting from ruptured…
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Biometric pattern of the upper dental arch as a method of personal identification in sample of Mexican children
Abstract Background Biometric anatomical structures are biological attributes of human beings, and can be classified for the purpose of personal identification. The oral cavity features unique, immutable and perennial identification data that have great potential to be applied as a method of…