Comparison of Rehydration Techniques for Fingerprinting the Deceased after Mummification

Postmortem decay causes fingertip decomposition, desiccation, shriveling, and rigidity, reducing the possibility of obtaining sufficiently clear fingerprints for identification. In this study, five rehydration solutions (ammonium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, urea, and warm water) followed by three fingerprint recording methods (photograph, inking roll, and dusting tape) were investigated to process mummified fingertips from an unidentified cadaver. The results show that sodium carbonate treatment is the most effective for minutiae restoration, followed by ammonium hydroxide treatment. This study also demonstrates that even those fingertips that previously failed in urea solution, 1% potassium hydroxide solution, and warm water treatment could be further improved with sodium carbonate solution to obtain qualified minutiae for fingerprint matching. The optimal procedure is rehydrating the desiccated fingertips with sodium carbonate solution for 24 h followed by dusting the finger and transferring the print to adhesive tape.     

China's stance on the Google/Motorola merger: Implications for competition in intellectual property-intensive sectors

China's merger enforcement agency approved the Google/Motorola merger with conditions. This pattern of approval is not in full accordance with that in other jurisdictions, including the United States and the European Union, which made unconditional approvals. This contradiction attracted ample criticism; some critics believe that China's policy is designed to protect domestic industry. In investigating the Chinese merger agency's decision and the basis for its decision making, this article finds that much of the criticism is groundless and misleading because the critics have failed to incorporate all elements of the global value chain of mobile intelligent terminals into their analyses. The investigation also shows that, although the decision makers are less experienced, their decisions are based on Chinese competition law and market realities. It is important for international firms to be aware of this pattern in merger analysis.     

When should a firm collaborate with research organizations for innovation performance? The moderating role of innovation orientation,size, and age

Little is known about the conditions strengthening or weakening the impact of a firm’s collaboration with research organizations on innovation performance. Thus, this study uses a sample of 542 manufacturing firms in Korea to examine how innovation orientation and firm size and age as internal characteristics influence the relationship between collaboration with research organizations and innovation performance. The results show that collaboration with research organizations has a positive impact on innovation performance. More importantly, this effect is stronger (weaker) for firms with a strong orientation toward exploration (exploitation). In addition, older or larger firms obtain greater benefits from collaboration with research organizations. This study contributes toward clarifying a firm’s collaboration with research organizations.     

视盘RNFL厚度改变与视野缺损的关系

目的探讨视网膜神经纤维层厚度与视野的关系及其在司法鉴定中的应用。方法采用GDx VCC和Octopus自动视野计对外伤视神经病变52例进行检查。按照视野有效值分组(组1-重伤组,组2-轻伤组,组3-轻微伤及以下组),统计其平均RNFL厚度,对各组的RNFL厚度进行方差分析;同时对平均RNFL厚度与视野指数(MD、MS、sLV)、视野有效值进行相关性及回归分析。结果组1的RNFL平均值36.300±8.456 95μm,组2的RNFL平均值53.647 4±15.453 06μm,组3的RNFL平均值60.903 6±9.535 14μm。通过方差分析,组1~3各组间差异显著,各组两两相比较差异显著。平均RNFL厚度与视野有效值、MS呈正相关(r=0.543、0.400,P0.05),平均RNFL厚度与MD、sLV呈负相关(r=-0.450、-0.440,P0.05)。平均RNFL厚度与视野有效值、MD、MS、sLV的直线回归方程分别为Y=0.967X+19.508、Y=0.095X-10.858、Y=0.175X+9.187、Y=-0.205X+20.215;二次项方程分别为Y=-0.037X~2+5.208X-93.795、Y=0.010X~2-1.325X+50.111、Y=-0.008X~2+1.103X-15.606、Y=0.004X~2-0.520X+22.232。结论 RNFL厚度检测具有客观评定视野的法医学价值,有望成为评估视野的一种客观、形态学新方法。     

《损伤程度》与《致残分级》关于脊柱四肢评定条款的比较

本文对《人体损伤程度鉴定标准》和《人体损伤致残程度分级》有关脊柱四肢评定方面的条款进行比较研究。从结构破坏、功能障碍、结构破坏合并功能障碍等方面分析两者的异同,为损伤程度和致残程度评定提供借鉴。     

基于Ion Torrent PGM~(TM)测序系统的人mtDNA全测序分析

目的应用Ion Torrent PGM~(TM)测序系统对人线粒体DNA(mitochondria DNA,mtDNA)全序列进行分析检测,研究不同组织间mt DNA序列差异情况。方法通过法医尸体检验采集6名无关个体的组织样本,包括胸腔血液、头发、肋软骨、指甲、骨骼肌和口腔上皮。使用4对引物对线粒体全序列进行扩增,应用Ion Shear~(TM)Plus Reagents试剂盒和Ion Plus Fragment Library试剂盒等构建文库,并在Ion Torrent PGM~(TM)测序系统上进行线粒体基因组全序列测序,并针对异质性位点和在HVⅠ区域突变位点,进行Sanger测序验证。结果所有样本的全基因组mtDNA都扩增成功,6名无关个体分属于6种不同的单倍型,同一个体不同组织之间mtDNA存在异质性差异。异质性位点和HVⅠ区域突变位点采用Sanger测序结果均得到验证。通过Kappa统计方法进行一致性检验后发现,相同个体不同组织的mtDNA序列检验结果仍具有较好的一致性。结论本研究所采用的人线粒体基因组全序列的测序检验方法,可以检测出同一个体不同组织间mtDNA的异质性差异,该差异具有较高的一致性,该结果对mtDNA在法庭科学中的应用具有指导作用。     

阿维菌素在急性中毒死家兔体内的再分布研究

目的考察阿维菌素在急性中毒死家兔体内的再分布。方法按最小致死量一次性灌胃250mg/kg阿维菌素,HPLC法检测家兔死后0h、24h、48h和72h中阿维菌素的含量。结果给家兔一次性灌胃250mg/kg阿维菌素的临床死亡时间为120.6±9.2min(±s,n=10);测定了阿维菌素的致死血浓度和致死组织浓度;家兔死后0h~72h心血和各主要脏器组织中阿维菌素含量存在体内再分布现象;确定肝、肾、肺为最佳组织检材。结论阿维菌素在急性中毒死家兔体内的再分布数据,对法医办理此类案件具有重要参考价值。     

大熊猫轮状病毒CH-1株外衣壳蛋白VP4基因的克隆与生物信息学分析

利用MA-104细胞培养增殖大熊猫轮状病毒CH-1株,提取总RNA,运用RT-PCR扩增外衣壳蛋白VP4基因,将其与pMD19-T simple vector连接并转化DH5α,经PCR扩增和测序分析进行鉴定,用生物信息学软件预测其功能,并构建系统进化树。结果显示,成功获得大熊猫轮状病毒VP4蛋白基因,长2 362bp,包含一个2 331bp的开放阅读框,编码776个氨基酸,测序结果在GenBank中的登录号为HQ641296。生物信息学分析表明,VP4蛋白基因编码产物分子质量为86 768.8u,理论等电点为5.56,半衰期为30h(体外哺乳类网状细胞),不稳定系数为28.64,脂肪指数为82.53,总平均亲水性为-0.265,最大疏水性为2.244,最小疏水性为-2.911;无信号肽序列;跨膜结构分析显示VP4蛋白无跨膜区,位于病毒膜外区;在VP4序列中的抗原决定簇主要位于VP4的N-末端和C-末端。预测其可能包含8个N-糖基化作用位点,15个蛋白激酶C磷酸化作用位点、15个酪蛋白激酶Ⅱ磷酸化作用位点、12个N-豆蔻酰化位点。系统进化分析显示,大熊猫轮状病毒的VP4基因与猪轮状病毒的VP4基因的进化距离最...     

对合作制性质的再认识--《深化农村信用社改革试点方案》的完善建议

对合作制性质的科学认识是推进农村信用社有效改革的前提.本文认为,合作制暨集体所有制在法律上的反映--集体所有权,其主体形式是多样的;合作组织既可以是企业,也可以不是企业;在现代经济领域,公司和合作制企业是性质不同的两大组织系统.农村信用社的所有权表现为专业集体经济组织所有权,企业享有法人所有权,社员拥有社员权.试点方案应该更多地体现农信社的上述本质要求.     

构建我国证人反对被迫自证其罪特权制度的设想

我国证人出庭作证制度极不完善,尤其是证人权利义务设置失衡,证人的应有权利缺乏保障,导致证人出庭作证难,拒证现象严重。反对被迫自证其罪特权是证人的一项必不可少的权利,它已得到世界众多国家以及联合国公约的认可。构建我国证人反对被迫自证其罪特权制度对于改善我国证人作证的现状,切实保障证人合法权益是非常重要的。