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Importance of Forensic Science in Investigation
This article analyzes the importance of forensic science in investigation with special focus on narcoanalysis, brain map**, and polygraph test....
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A guide to measuring expert performance in forensic pattern matching
Decisions in forensic science are often binary. A firearms expert must decide whether a bullet was fired from a particular gun or not. A face...
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Intervening factors between risk of violence and aggressive behaviours among forensic inpatients: a sco** review
BackgroundRisk of violence is closely associated with aggression propensity. However, there is a lack of research to explain the mechanisms behind...
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Forensic Evaluations for Immigration Courts: A Critical Commentary on Legal and Ethical Considerations
The US population of immigrants and refugees has steadily increased, as have efforts to curtail their numbers via detention and deportation....
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The Psychometric Adequacy of Adult Forensic Interview Protocols for Sexual Assault: a Literature Review
The forensic complainant interview is a unique opportunity to gather essential forensic information and is a central component of most sexual assault...
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Forensic Investigations and Victims
Forensic investigations are a major part of crime investigation to throw light on the suspect, perpetrator, modus operandi and the conviction of the...
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Clarifying Sound and Suspect Use of the Rorschach in Forensic Mental Health Evaluations: A Response to Areh et al. (2022)
Areh et al. ( Psychiatry, Psychology and Law 29:183–205,
2022 ) recently commented on what standards should be applied to determine whether a test is... -
Forensic and Legal Aspects of Suicide in Bangladesh
Suicide is a complex phenomenon; therefore, holistic care is needed to prevent it. Along with other areas, forensic medicine serves a vital role in...
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A Step Too Far: The Problems with Forensic Gait Analysis
The misapplication of forensic science has been identified as one of the leading contributors to wrongful convictions in the United States. Legal...
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De-escalation of conflict in forensic mental health inpatient settings: a Theoretical Domains Framework-informed qualitative investigation of staff and patient perspectives
BackgroundViolence and other harms that result from conflict in forensic inpatient mental health settings are an international problem. De-escalation...
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Forensic Prediction of Malingering from Performance Validity Tests: Review of Leonhard (2023, a, b, c)
In a series of articles in 2023, Leonhard has presented criticisms of extant approaches to the use and interpretation of performance validity tests...
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Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure and Forensic Practice
Arguably the process whereby children come to disclose that they are being or have been sexually abused is the first step in professionals responding...
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Testing the Forensic Confirmation Bias: How Jailhouse Informants Violate Evidentiary Independence
Research has demonstrated that primary confessions corrupt perceptions of forensic evidence, such as handwriting evidence. Additionally, research on...
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Advocacy and Open Science in the UK: Case Studies in the Autism Wars
Individuals on the autism spectrum experience a wide range of support needs and it comes as no surprise that opinions differ as to the best way to...
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Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment
A primary reason for the widespread use of psychological tests is the objectivity of the information they provide. When used and designed properly,...
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Psychological science in Argentina: current state & future directions
Psychology was internationally developed as a scientific discipline. However, there continues to be a bias towards the publication of research with...
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Relevance of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the Forensic Context
A person without a visible condition or disability is perceived and characterized as normal, presumed to perform according to their own autonomy or...
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The Dissociative Subtype of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Forensic Considerations and Recent Controversies
This article provides an overview of the evidence concerning the dissociative subtype of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its relevance in...