A New Approach to Forensic Text Comparison in the Framework of Integrated Computer Science and Linguistics Investigation
https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2018-13-3-47-52
Abstract
The article presents a new methodological approach to forensic comparison of large amounts of text to establish their similarity/distinctiveness. The proposed approach assumes interaction between a forensic linguist and a forensic examiner with specialized knowledge in the field of forensic computer science, which the effect of optimizing forensic workflow and maximizing objectivity of the resulting expert conclusions.
About the Authors
A. A. Boitsov
The Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation; Moscow City Pedagogical University.
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksei A. Boitsov – Deputy Head of the Laboratory of Forensic Linguistics; Master's Student of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law.
Moscow.
A. A. Kuleshova
The Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation; National Research University Higher School of Economics.
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandra A. Kuleshova – State Forensic Examiner of the Laboratory of Forensic Linguistics; Master's Student of the Department of Theory and History of Law.
Moscow.A. M. Lizorkin
The Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksei M. Lizorkin – Lead State Forensic Examiner of the Laboratory of Computer Forensics.
Moscow.
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Boitsov A.A., Kuleshova A.A., Lizorkin A.M. A New Approach to Forensic Text Comparison in the Framework of Integrated Computer Science and Linguistics Investigation. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science. 2018;13(3):47-52. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2018-13-3-47-52
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