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Theory and Practice of Forensic Science

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No 2(38) (2015)

THEORETICAL ISSUES OF FORENSIC SCIENCE

10-12 702
Abstract

The features of identi"cation on the basis of appearance, pictured in various media, the main reasons for the change of appearance attribute sare considered in this article. The characteristic of set of signs used for identi"cation is described.

 

13-18 1250
Abstract

The paper makes the case for treating identification examinations as a valid component of forensic construction investigations, and outlines their types and special characteristics.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ КАЧЕСТВА СУДЕБНОЙ ЭКСПЕРТИЗЫ

24-27 638
Abstract

The article contains the analysis of the new edition of the Guide ILAC G-19:2014 and its signi[cance for the accreditation of forensic science organizations according to international standards ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025. Assesses the applicability of this document to the practice of accreditation in the Russian Federation.

 

28-32 592
Abstract

The paper examines the issues of standardization in forensic practice, and the potential for its application in the process of quality assurance when assessing the performance of private and state employed forensic examiners. The author proposes ways to incorporate standardization into forensic practice through relevant legislative improvements.

 

TIPS FOR INVESTIGATORS/JUDGES/ LAWYERS

34-39 590
Abstract

The paper presents general information about awards granted by the Russian Federation, RSFSR and USSR, and describes a standard algorithm for valuation of government issued awards.

 

40-50 716
Abstract

The capabilities of forensic commodity evaluation of art objects and antiques are illustrated with casework examples.

 

51-54 798
Abstract

The author addresses the current state of affairs and future prospects and trends in the development of forensic analysis of vehicle markings.

 

55-61 714
Abstract

Casework examples are presented to illustrate the capabilities of forensic commodity evaluation in consumer-to-business (C2B) disputes.

 

INVESTIGATOR'S/JUDGE'S/LAWYER'S COLUMN

64-69 743
Abstract

This article соntains the analysis of the norms of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan governing the appointment and the production of forensic examinations attorney's request. The authors o*ers alternative formulations of rules containing gaps and collisions.

 

FORENSIC CASEWORK

72-79 680
Abstract

The paper offers a brief overview of the most common varieties of traffic accidents relevant to the forensic specialization 13.4, including vehicle collisions, rollovers, and collisions with fixed objects, and presents the characteristic types of vehicle damage resulting from such accidents.

 

80-90 606
Abstract

Various case studies are presented to illustrate the possibilities of forensic examination of consumer food and non-food products.


91-103 548
Abstract

The methodological aspects of detecting and interpreting picture of traces leave details and nodes of systems submitting paper of modern printer devices are discussed.


МЕТОДИКИ, МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ И ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЕ ПИСЬМА

123-134 843
Abstract

The paper offers an overview of data used in the forensic engineering investigations of fires and explosions, as well as relevant laws and regulations, and analyzes the preconditions that lead to fires and explosions at loading racks.


МЕТОДЫ И СРЕДСТВА СУДЕБНОЙ ЭКСПЕРТИЗЫ

156-162 500
Abstract

The study focused on the methodological aspect of applying multivariate statistics in the forensic biological analysis of mammalian hair, using samples from subspecies and hybrids of leopard.


СУДЕБНО-ЭКСПЕРТНЫЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЯ СТРАН СНГ, ЕАЭС И ШОС

168-171 618
Abstract

Legal and scienti!c analysis of the forms of applying special knowledge in the investigation of environmental crimes was carried out to provide a rationale for the proposed classi!cation of environmental forensics investigations in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The paper de!nes the subject and objects of environmental forensics investigations, which are treated as separate types of forensic inquiry.


НОВОСТИ ENFSI

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, ROUND TABLES ON FORENSIC SCIENCE

DISCUSSIONS

188-193 762
Abstract

The authors argue for a need to develop forensic methodologies based on Nikolai Bernstein's theory of coordination and regulation of movements, as an aid in addressing the diagnostic and identi"cation objectives of forensic investigation.


194-198 1199
Abstract

The regularities of the emergence and development of new species аnd forms of the forensic science are shown.


TOPIC OF THE DAY

200-205 570
Abstract

The paper contains description of practical paleographic methods used in forensic examination of ancient documents. It also discloses some information about Cyrillic alphabet, letter designation of numbers, chronology, determination of dates.


ДИССЕРТАЦИИ ПО ПРОБЛЕМАМ СУДЕБНОЙ ЭКСПЕРТИЗЫ

208-214 667
Abstract

Information about recently defended PhD dissertations on topics relevant to the field of forensic science and criminalistics.




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