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Analysis of amphetamine, methamphetamine, methylenedioxyamphetamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine in whole blood using in-matrix ethyl chloroformate derivatization and automated headspace solid-phase microextraction followed by GC-MS

NCJ Number

307374

Journal

Forensic Toxicology

Date Published

September 2008

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Just Science Podcast: Just Footwear Forensics to Further Investigations

NCJ Number

307715

Date Published

October 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Issue Overview

Publication Link

NIJ.ojp.gov | Apple Podcast | Spotify

A brief study on the effects of storage conditions on sexual lubricant components in the presence of a biological fluid

NCJ Number

307585

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Fighting the Uphill War Against Illicit Drugs and Overdose Deaths: Detecting Emerging Designer Drugs and Opioid Analogs

NCJ Number

307371

Date Published

September 2023

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

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Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification Using Mass Spectrometry: Statistical Foundations in Unimolecular Reaction Rate Theory

NCJ Number

307429

Journal

Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NPS Discovery Q2 2023 Trend Reports

NCJ Number

307418

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

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Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification (EASI) using Mass Spectrometry: Application to the Identification of Cocaine on Different Instruments using Binary Classification Models

NCJ Number

307399

Journal

Journal of Mass Spectrometry

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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DART-HRMS as a triage approach for the rapid analysis of cannabinoid-infused edible matrices, personal-care products and Cannabis sativa hemp plant material

NCJ Number

307171

Journal

Forensic Chemistry

Date Published

March 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Collecting and Analyzing DNA Evidence from Fingernails: A Comparative Study

NCJ Number

255682

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

2014

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Just Science Podcast: Just Embracing Imperfection in Forensic Science

NCJ Number

307140

Content Advisory

Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Date Published

June 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

NIJ.ojp.gov | Apple Podcast | Spotify

Evaluation and Implementation of High Throughput Second Generation Sequencing for Mitochondrial DNA Testing in Missing Persons and Forensic Casework at the UNT Center for Human Identification

NCJ Number

307117

Date Published

June 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Program/Project Evaluation

Publication Link

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Just Science Podcast: Just Collaboration in Forensic Research

NCJ Number

307110

Content Advisory

Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Date Published

June 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

NIJ.ojp.gov | Apple Podcast | Spotify

DART-MS Facilitated Quantification of Cannabinoids in Complex Edible Matrices-Focus on Chocolates and Gelatin-Based Fruit Candies

NCJ Number

306760

Journal

Acs Omega

Date Published

April 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML | PDF

Raman spectroscopy for the identification of body fluid traces: Semen and vaginal fluid mixture

NCJ Number

306227

Journal

Forensic Chemistry

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Electrochemical and mass spectrometry methods for identification of gunshot residues (GSR) in forensic investigations

NCJ Number

306210

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Thesis/Dissertation, Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Building More Reliable Forensic Sciences

NCJ Number

306260

Date Published

March 2023

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

Publication Link

Part 1 (NIJ.ojp.gov) | Part 2 (NIJ.ojp.gov) | Part 1 (YouTube) | Part 2 (YouTube)

Research to Develop Validated Methods for THC Quantification in Complex Matrices by High-resolution DART-MS-Focus on Edibles and Plant Materials

NCJ Number

306008

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

Just Science Podcast: Just DNA Results in Rapid Time

NCJ Number

305907

Content Advisory

Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Date Published

February 2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

NIJ.ojp.gov

Validation of the Applied Biosystems® 3500 Genetic Analyzer with a comparison of the Identifiler® Plus and PowerPlex® 16 HS amplification kits

NCJ Number

305854

Date Published

May 2013

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

Internal Validation of the AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler® Plus PCR Amplification Kit and Comparison to Identifiler® for the Boston Police Department Crime Laboratory

NCJ Number

305850

Date Published

January 2013

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

Internal Validation of the Applied Biosystems® GlobalFilerTM Express PCR Amplification Kit

NCJ Number

305849

Date Published

2012

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

NCJ Number

305354

Date Published

December 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

Publication Link

HTML

NIJ Awards Over $11 Million to Support Forensic Science Research and Development in 2022

On September 30, 2022, NIJ announced $11.6 million in funding to support 23 projects under the “NIJ FY22 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes” solicitation. Through its research and development grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the...

Using Machine Learning to Identify High Risk Domestic Violence Offenders in NYC, Final Summary Overview

NCJ Number

305443

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

Needs Assessment of Forensic Laboratories and Medical Examiner/Coroner Offices: A Report to Congress

NCJ Number

305423

Date Published

2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

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