Browsing UCO - Graduate Works and Theses by Author "Lord, Wayne"
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A bit like cash : understanding cash-for-bitcoin transactions through individual vendors.
Robberson, Stephanie Joy (2017)As technology improves and economies become more globalized, the concept of currency has evolved. Bitcoin, a cryptographic digital currency, has been embraced as a secure and convenient type of money. Due to its security ... -
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 ... -
A validation study of the measurement accuracy of SCENE and SceneVision 3D software programs
Mihandoost, Robyn K. (2015)This descriptive study sought to determine the measurement accuracy of two 3D modeling software programs used in crime scene processing and reconstruction. These two programs are FARO's SCENE and 3rdTech's SceneVision 3D. ... -
Advanced crime scene mapping and technology course design
Johnson, Jennifer C. (2021)The purpose of this project is to develop an Advanced Crime Scene Mapping and Technology course that aims to strengthen crime scene documentation and mapping skills, enhance cognitive abilities, and introduce students to ... -
An extraction method using whole insect larvae to isolate DNA from a deceased host.
Christenson, William J. (2014)The analysis of entomological evidence continues to be a useful method for the identification of human remains from a crime scene, especially when the body is in a state of decomposition. During active decomposition the ... -
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 ... -
Behavioral & motivational characteristics of female firesetters in Oklahoma.
Green, Taylor B. (2018)The purpose of this research is to focus on and identify the behavioral and motivational characteristics of female firesetters of all ages in the state of Oklahoma. The current theory is that female arsonists are motivated ... -
Behavioral characteristics of maternal filicide : a case study.
Shouse, Jessica L. (2013)The purpose of this study is to identify the history and behavioral trends of maternal filicide in the United States. This study examines six cases of filicide that were highly publicized by the media. The media tends to ... -
Behavioral Characteristics of Stalkers Who Kill
Brooks, Rebecca L. (2021)The purpose of this study is to identify behavioral characteristics of stalkers who ultimately kill their targets, with the goal of creating a risk factor checklist to help identify current offenders most at risk for ... -
Bystander intervention programming at metropolitan universities.
Martinez, Adrienne M. (2015)The current study reviews the responsibilities and benefits of institutions in receipt of federal funding to provide bystander education as a primary prevention program to students per current federal regulations and ... -
A case-based comparison of industrial, ocupational, and suicidal deaths via hydrogen sulfide inhalation in the United States
Atwood-Cotton, Sarah (2023)Deaths due to accidental and intentional inhalation of chemically generated gases are not an uncommon occurrence in the field of forensic pathology and death investigations. Gases such as carbon monoxide, helium, nitrogen, ... -
Civilian social network degradation and views on psychological treatment among police officers.
Badzinski, Nicholas R. (2011)Thirty-five current police officers were recruited for a study on their social network composition and attitudes toward psychological assessment and treatment. This study was based around the idea of an us versus them ... -
Cold case investigations : a university initiative.
Fortney, Amber (2019)Despite technological advancements and improved methodologies in forensic science and investigative practices, cold cases are a growing problem in the United States. Although there has been a surge in interest in solving ... -
A comparative investigation of equine-related and bovine-related human fatalities in Oklahoma
Peterson, Kaylan Shae (2023)Since the late 1990s, there have been a growing number of research efforts evaluating the patterns associated with equine-related injuries. Most of the data collected focuses on demographics, cause of injury, and sustained ... -
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 ... -
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) ... -
Computer crimes case simulation and design model : "Kitty" Exploitation and illicit drug activities.
Jeremias, Maritza Stephanie (2018)The overall purpose of this graduate project is to provide digital forensics instructors at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a manually generated computer crimes case simulation that offers students a replicated ... -
Confession rates : does persuasion resistance time reduce them?.
Dugger, Karissa (2017)Confessions are given every day in criminal investigations across the country; countless are true confessions, but there are many false confessions as well. This study focused on participants' personality assessments and ... -
Current state of validation and testing of digital forensic tools in the United States.
Dorman, Megan L. (2012)The Federal courts' decision in Dauber v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical, Inc. (1993) requires forensic testing protocols and tools to be validated and tested for reliability before they can be used to support expert witness ... -
Deterioration of various cartridge case compositions in selective environments.
Gibson, Amanda (2015)Firearm and toolmark analysis has, as its primary function, to determine if a particular ammunition component was fired in, by, or from a particular firearm. Examiners in this discipline can be presented with components ...