Browsing UCO - Graduate Works and Theses by Author "Jourdan, Thomas"
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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 ... -
Chemical analysis of proecessed human hair extentions for use in forensic casework.
Schartz, Courtney. (2019)In forensic laboratories, hair analysis is performed in the trace evidence unit and the DNA unit. The completed analysis of hair can include a variety of tests, but generally, microscopic analysis is performed and is ... -
Comparative analysis of techniques for shooting trajectory reconstruction.
Finkle, Kiersten (2012)Shooting trajectory reconstruction is a common discipline in the field of crime scene reconstruction. This discipline, however, has minimal published history about the origin, the most valuable techniques and methods, or ... -
Comparative subtidal and supratidal taphonomic changes in the elemental components of marine vertebrate bones using energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and principle component analysis : ecological and forensic application.
McElreath, Caitlyn Briana (2018)Individuals and agencies of multiple disciplines have evolved interests which result in the studies and research of marine mammals as well as other protected marine dwellers such as sea turtles. Aside from wildlife ... -
The detection and distribution of antidepressants in biological specimens
Nemecek, Cene? (2024)This study developed and validated a method utilizing Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) paired with tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS) to detect and quantify thirteen antidepressants and metabolites in blood and ... -
Detection and identification techniques for condom residues in sexual assaults.
Jones, Keisha M. (2011)This study investigated techniques used to detect and identify condom residues in sexual assaults. There were 10 condom brands/sub-brands analyzed, which were chosen based on the geographical locations of the manufacturers. ... -
Forensic analysis of cigarette ash : brand determination through trace-metal analysis.
Groth, Anja C. (2013)Although cigarette ash is frequently encountered at crime scenes, it has largely been ignored in a forensic context (Fisher, 2004). Few efforts have been made to utilize the information present in the form of trace-metal ... -
Identification of geographic and cultural ancestry through chemical analysis of latent fingerprint residues
Myers, Brynn (2024)The permanence and uniqueness of fingerprints and the analysis of physical characteristics associated with fingerprints have allowed for the identification of individuals in forensic investigations. However, there is ... -
Method development and validation for drug identification and confirmation by LC/MS-MS for limited-specimen cases.
Ross-Carr, Danielle E. (2017)Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) cases represent the largest portion of cases handled in most forensic toxicology laboratories. Blood is a commonly used specimen and is often analyzed using gas chromatography-mass ... -
Necrophagy in honey bees (Apis mellifera): a forensic application of scent foraging behavior
Morice, Brian David (2019)Scent training and field detection trials were conducted to determine if honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging behavior could be employed as a practical application in the location of vertebrate carrion for use in interdiction ... -
Stability of synthetic cannabinoids in biological specimens : analysis through liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.
Fort, Chelsea Elyse (2014)Synthetic cannabinoids, known as spice or K2 among others, create an ever-changing challenge for the forensic chemist or toxicologist. The spectrum of compounds is constantly growing and evolving. Understanding the stability ... -
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 of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for the detection of licit and illicit drugs in human breast milk.
Fukuda, Tamiko H. (2012)Human breast milk contains essential nutrients and immunological factors that are critical for the health and development of infants. The benefits of breast-feeding have been studied extensively, and research has shown ...