Pub Date : 2018-08-17DOI: 10.31031/fsar.2018.03.000580
M. Boi
Palynology is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of plant pollen, spores, and certain microscopic planktonic organisms, by this way diatom, in both living and fossil form [1]. This field is associated with the plant sciences as well as with the geologic sciences, notably those aspects dealing with stratigraphy, historical geology, study of organic microfossils (palynomorphs) extracted from ancient coals, paleontology and archaeology. Palynology is extremely broad showing applications in the whole botany as well as in science related with them, but also found high interest in the forensic discipline and in a crime scene investigation. In a real forensic case, look for pollen and spore can be very significant and conclusive; these particles, because passing naked to the human eyes and, at the same time, that they are very common in the environmental, helped to solve a crime investigation. In this way, thanks to its durability to the pass of time, pollen can be extremely valuable to determine some forgotten data or evidence not considered before in a crime. For this reason, it can be very helpful to open up different new information in search of the truthfulness in a specific investigation or to link objects and person implicated in the fact crime, inside the crime scene or out, including many times after the event was committed.
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Pub Date : 2018-08-09DOI: 10.31031/FSAR.2018.03.000579
Clairissa D. Breen
On April 15th, 1989, a bad decision cost the lives of ninety-six men, women, and children and injured over 700 others. The site was the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield, England, where a semifinal match was being played between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The decision was to allow the opening of the Gate C exit off Leppings Lane in order to alleviate a crush of fans at the turnstiles rather than delay the start of the game [1,2]. When the gate was opened, direct access was given to the central pens on the soccer pitch level. The pens quickly filled and the crush became lethal within moments [1-3].
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Background: prediction of stature from skeletal remains or fragmented body parts is a challenging task since many times even the remains are not found in preserved form. Whereas, it is known that same regression formula for prediction of stature is not useable for all the population since anthropometric variations for different populations and even for geographical regions exist. Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the association between hand dimensions with stature of Nigerian adults in University of Lagos. Materials and Methods: This study involves Nigerian Medical students from University of Lagos, between the ages of 18 through 36years. A sample size of 230 participants including 100 males and 130 females were recruited for anthropometric exercise. Three variables were measured (Stretch Stature, Hand length and Hand breadth) following standard tools and procedures. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20 Chicago Inc and Microsoft Excel, to present the various dataset in tables, graphs and linear scattered plots. Results: The results recorded mean stature of 176.36±8.13cm in the males and 164.38±6.62cm in the females. Pearson moment correlation coefficient showed varying level of association between stature and hand dimensions with stronger correlation recorded between stature and hand length while hand breadth and stature showed a weak association. The data from this study will find immense relevance to an anatomist and forensic anthropologist when confronted with cases of missing identities in the crime scene.
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Pub Date : 2018-06-19DOI: 10.31031/FSAR.2018.03.000576
K. Klostermann, S. Steffan, W. Weeks, T. Mignone
Given increasing emphasis for the use of evidence-based treatment to psychological disorders, community providers are faced with the challenge of successfully implementing new practices. Although adopting a new approach may seem simple, empirical evidence reveals that 50% to 75% of all organization-wide change efforts fail. The need for effective implementation of new treatments is critical as patient well-being is directly impacted by the hopes and prayers of success or the realization of the proven failure rates of these kinds of efforts. The purpose of this commentary is to identify common implementation mistakes and provide recommendations for successful implementation. successes and obstacles can be identified, methods modified, and improvements realized.
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Pub Date : 2018-05-30DOI: 10.31031/fsar.2018.03.000572
Mfon E Ineme
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Pub Date : 2018-05-08DOI: 10.31031/fsar.2018.03.000569
L. Touyz
Some global conspiracies promoted in all innocence, dupe people into believing unhealthy eating habits. Consequence of these habits is avoidable illness. Among the major conspiracies is the benign nature of alcohol. This appraisal examines the few advantages, and the many disadvantages, of drinking liquor.
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