Automatic Classification of Bloodstain Patterns Caused by Gunshot and Blunt Impact at Various Distances

The forensics discipline of bloodstain pattern analysis plays an important role in crime scene analysis and reconstruction. One reconstruction question is whether the blood has been spattered via gunshot or blunt impact such as beating or stabbing. This paper proposes an automated framework to classify bloodstain spatter patterns generated under controlled conditions into either gunshot or blunt impact classes. Classification is performed using machine learning. The study is performed with 94 blood spatter patterns which are available as public data sets, designs a set of features with possible relevance to classification, and uses the random forests method to rank the most useful features and perform classification. The study shows that classification accuracy decreases with the increasing distance between the target surface collecting the stains and the blood source. Based on the data set used in this study, the model achieves 99% accuracy in classifying spatter patterns at distances of 30 cm, 93% accuracy at distances of 60 cm, and 86% accuracy at distances of 120 cm. Results with 10 additional backspatter patterns also show that the presence of muzzle gases can reduce classification accuracy.     

脑组织与其相关分析推断死亡时间的研究进展

推断死后间隔时间(postmortem interval,PMI)一直是法医学鉴定中需要解决的重要问题之一.可用于推断PMI的尸体检材有很多种,脑组织因其独特的解剖学位置与生理功能,是推断PMI的重要检材之一.本文从三个方面将根据脑组织推断PMI的方法进行综述,包括了通过脑组织的温度、形态特点等尸体现象推断PMI;通过...     

Addition of an adipose marker to the organ tissue identification mRNA assay

At the Netherlands Forensic Institute, mRNA profiling for the purpose of organ tissue identification is frequently requested in casework. The previous version of the assay (denoted Organtyper) lacked markers for identifying adipose tissue, while this was occasionally questioned in casework. Here, three potential adipose markers are examined before incorporating one into the final Organtyper assay. The added value of the adipose marker becomes clear from looking at casework results.     

县域社会违建执法的组织形态与治理绩效辨析

县域社会违建执法需要一定的组织载体,但在不同农村类型中,体制层面执法资源配置不均和社会层面违建个体情境差异共同塑造了不同类型的政府执法组织,并产生不同治理绩效。在城中村,正式化执法组织具备常规执法权且执法密度大,虽能够强化执法效果,但在执法过程中始终存在政府与征拆居民的利益博弈;在城郊村,正式化与半正式化相结合的执法组织有助于强化政府执法力量和权威,但受信息制约和人情关系影响容易产生灰色利益空间,进而侵蚀执法目标;在远郊村,半正式化执法组织本身没有专业执法权,政府常在一定时期内通过组织动员手段来补强执法力量,但执法绩效具有不稳定性。三类农村违建执法组织的治理绩效差异,反映出国家法律在县域城乡社会落地的非均质性。     

In Vivo Facial Tissue Depth for Canadian Aboriginal Children: A Case Study from Nova Scotia,Canada

This study examines facial tissue depth in Canadian Aboriginal children. Using ultrasound, measurements were taken at 19 points on the faces of 392 individuals aged 3–18 years old. The relationships between tissue thickness, age, and sex were investigated. A positive linear trend may exist between tissue thickness and age for Aboriginal females and males at multiple points. No points show significant differences in facial tissue depth between males and females aged 3–8 years old; seven points show significant differences in facial tissue depth between males and females aged 9–13 years old; and five points show significant differences in facial tissue depth between males and females aged 14–18 years old. Comparisons were made with White Americans and African Nova Scotians. These data can assist in 3‐D facial reconstructions and aid in establishing an individual's identity. Previously, no data existed for facial tissue thickness in Canadian Aboriginal populations.     

α-纤维蛋白原基因多态性与肺动脉栓塞相关性初探

目的探讨α-纤维蛋白原Thr312Ala基因的多态性分布与肺动脉栓塞的相关性。方法选取尸检已确诊的肺动脉栓塞病例的甲醛固定心肌组织14例和正常健康人群外周血56例,采用改良酚-氯仿法和Chelex100法分别提取心肌组织和外周静脉血基因组DNA,用PCR-RFLP法检测α-纤维蛋白原基因Thr312Ala多态性,并分析其与肺动脉栓塞的关联性。结果α-纤维蛋白原Thr312Ala基因的各基因型在肺动脉栓塞组与对照组比较差异具有显著性意义（P〈0.05）;各等位基因在两组间比较差异具有显著性意义（P〈0.05）;A等位基因与PE呈负相关（RR=0.475,P〈0.05）;G等位基因与PE呈正相关（RR=5.818,P〈0.05）。结论α-纤维蛋白原基因Thr312Ala位点G等位基因与肺动脉栓塞有正关联,肺动脉栓塞死亡者中GA、GG基因型分布频率较高,本文数据可为相关研究提供参考。     

Distribution of Venlafaxine,O‐desmethylvenlafaxine,and O‐desmethylvenlafaxine to Venlafaxine Ratio in Postmortem Human Brain Tissue

Venlafaxine (VEN) and its metabolite O‐desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV) inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. This study examines whether VEN is differentially distributed in postmortem brain and examines relationships between brain and femoral blood concentrations from donors prescribed VEN for treatment of depression. Using high‐pressure liquid chromatography‐ultraviolet detection, VEN and ODV concentrations were measured in temporal, occipital, and cerebellar cortex of six postmortem brains. The ODV/VEN ratio was calculated as a relative measure of drug metabolism within each region where higher ratios indicated a greater conversion of VEN to ODV. Compared to the other regions examined, the cerebellum showed decreased VEN (p = 0.056), ODV (p = 0.006), and ODV/VEN (p = 0.027) ratios. In parts per million, VEN was higher in temporal and occipital cortex, but not cerebellum, as compared to femoral blood concentration. These observations suggest that VEN and ODV are differentially distributed in the brain, and metabolism of VEN to ODV may vary across brain regions.     

环丙沙星在霉形体性肺炎猪体内的组织药代动力学研究

将21头健康杜洛克×长白×大白杂交猪复制成霉形体性肺炎模型后,分别肌肉注射环丙沙星(5.0 mg/kg)进行组织及血浆药代动力学研究。结果显示,环丙沙星在感染猪肺中的浓度-时间数据适合一级吸收二室开放模型,外观正常肺与外观实变肺的主要参数分别是:t1/2Ka为0.19和0.46 h,t1/2α为2.68和2.52 h,t1/2β为8.12和6.87 h,tmax为1.10和1.47 h,Cmax为6.00和4.46μg/g,AUC为38.65和33.33mg/(L.h),Tcp(ther)为57.10和50.59 h。气管、支气管组织中的药物浓度-时间数据适合一级吸收一室开放模型,主要参数分别是:t1/2Ka为0.56和0.38 h,t1/2ke为5.68和5.67 h,tmax为2.08和1.60 h,Cmax为3.73和2.62μg/g,AUC为39.44和26.10 mg/(L.h),Tcp(ther)为50.60和47.16 h。表明,环丙沙星对霉形体性肺炎猪呼吸道组织具有良好的穿透性,组织药物浓度明显高于血浆药物浓度,且消除缓慢。     

GC／MS法分析被焚烧人体内脏组织中的氯氮平

目的建立GC/MS分析被焚烧人体内脏组织中氯氮平的方法。方法采用试管超声提取、三氯甲烷浸提苯溶解、过柱净化的方法,以岛津QP5050ADB-5MS石英毛细柱分析结果。结果成功检出被焚烧人体内脏组织中氯氮平成分。结论该方法操作简单,准确可靠,适用于中毒及临床药物观察。     

Correlation Between Average Tissue Depth Data and Quantitative Accuracy of Forensic Craniofacial Reconstructions Measured by Geometric Surface Comparison Method

Accuracy is the most important factor supporting the reliability of forensic facial reconstruction (FFR) comparing to the corresponding actual face. A number of methods have been employed to evaluate objective accuracy of FFR. Recently, it has been attempted that the degree of resemblance between computer‐generated FFR and actual face is measured by geometric surface comparison method. In this study, three FFRs were produced employing live adult Korean subjects and three‐dimensional computerized modeling software. The deviations of the facial surfaces between the FFR and the head scan CT of the corresponding subject were analyzed in reverse modeling software. The results were compared with those from a previous study which applied the same methodology as this study except average facial soft tissue depth dataset. Three FFRs of this study that applied updated dataset demonstrated lesser deviation errors between the facial surfaces of the FFR and corresponding subject than those from the previous study. The results proposed that appropriate average tissue depth data are important to increase quantitative accuracy of FFR.