Browsing UCO - Graduate Works and Theses by Author "Adams, Dwight"
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A comparative analysis of impact spatter and satellite spatter on fabric.
Short, Jade (2016)Bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) is the practice reconstructing bloodletting events by interpreting the bloodstains left at the crime scene. In addition to the examination of well-formed bloodstains on non-porous surfaces, ... -
A validation of Promega's PowerPlex?« 16 HS system testing the strengths and limitations.
Forbes, Megan A. (2011)An internal validation study was conducted using the PowerPlex?« 16 HS system to ensure proper performance on the Applied Biosystems 3130 Genetic Analyzer in the University of Central Oklahoma laboratory. Manual extraction ... -
An enzymatic means for the rehabilitation of low-copy number and degraded DNA.
Sambol, Nicole (2014)In spite of the immense success forensic DNA analysis has obtained over the last twenty-five years, a substantive challenge within the field of forensic DNA analysis is amplification and interpretation of degraded and ... -
Approaching objectivity in firearms identification : utilizing IBIS BULLETTRAX-3D's sensor capturing technology.
Christophe, Deion P. (2011)Firearm examiners are often asked 1) can a bullet be matched back to the cartridge case from which it was fired? 2) What bullets leave suitable markings for microscopic examinations of this nature? 3) Is there an objective ... -
Assessment of consecutive matching striae.
Li, Haodu (2012)Firearm and tool mark identification relies on criteria that have been accepted in the field to assist firearm examiners in determining if a bullet has been fired from a particular firearm. In this research, criteria for ... -
Beyond DNA : an epigenetic approach to identical twin identification
Scrivner, Coltan (2016)For more than two decades, DNA analysis has helped forensic scientists link suspects to a crime. Often times, DNA evidence is one of the most impactful pieces of evidence available. However, there is still one thing that ... -
Bloodstain pattern analysis with infrared photography as a tool to visualize impact and satellite spatter on denim.
Traverso, Christina (2019)Correctly classifying bloodstain patterns is a crucial element of providing conclusions in the field of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, because the type of bloodstain pattern speaks to how the bloodstains were created. Very ... -
Comparison of Extraction Kits PrepFiller?« and DNA IQ for STR analysis of contact DNA Samples.
Wang, Xiaowei (2011)Contact DNA evidence is becoming a common occurrence at crime scenes and is often collected and analyzed for human identification. Current Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) techniques are still limited in Low Copy Number (LCN) ... -
Detecting latent bloodstains through primers designed to block stains, and paint plus primer mixed paints using Bluestar® Forensic
Norman, Ashley (2023)This study was conducted to determine if a paint plus primer or a primer designed specifically to block stains would affect the efficacy of Bluestar® Forensic, a blood enhancement reagent, through varying layers of paint. ... -
Identification of human blood messenger ribonucleic acids through non-polymerase chain reaction based multiplexing.
Xu, Yanlin (2013)The goal of this research project was to develop a method for the identification of human blood that was simple and fast to use, yet sensitive and specific enough for forensic casework. Based on these criteria, the ideal ... -
The empirical evaluation and examination of breechface markings on ten consecutively manufactured pistol slides
Huang, Sascha (2013)Previously published research and case studies exist pertaining to consecutively manufactured tool marks and the individuality of those markings on tools. This study seeked to assess the Association of Firearm and Tool ... -
The forensic value of processed human hair extensions.
Porterfield, Caitlin (2014)The human hair extension industry has grown immensely with revenues exceeding nine billion dollars each year. Statistics indicate that over sixty percent of women have at some point invested in hair extensions and that ... -
The use of image analyzing software for muzzle to target distance determination.
Edwards, Kimberly A. (2011)Muzzle to target distance can be an important aspect in criminal investigations. For most distance determination opinions to be of value to an investigation, the range must be stated such that it gives meaningful information ... -
Validation and evaluation of the Identifiler?« Plus system using environmentally compromised DNA samples.
Reynaga, Erica (2011)Internal validations are required for every laboratory for every kit chemistry used. This study validated the Identifiler?« Plus STR Amplification kit for use at the University of Central Oklahoma. Validations examine the ...