A novel, element-based approach for the objective classification of bloodstain patterns

Highlights • A novel approach for the classification of bloodstain patterns is proposed. • Patterns are treated as a combination of discrete units termed elements. • Mechanism-free terms are developed to describe the main features of a pattern. • A classification system is devised and shown to be a...

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Published inForensic science international Vol. 257; pp. 220 - 228
Main Authors Arthur, Ravishka M, Cockerton, Sarah L, de Bruin, Karla G, Taylor, Michael C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.12.2015
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Automation
Blood Stains
Blood substitutes
Bloodstain pattern analysis
BPA
Classification
Colleges & universities
Colour
Forensic science
Forensic sciences
Formations
High speed
Humans
Laboratories
Methodology
Observer Variation
Pathology
Pattern
Pattern Recognition, Visual
Physical properties
Professional Competence
Research methodology
Terminology as Topic
Pattern
BPA
Bloodstain pattern analysis
Forensic science
Classification
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Summary:Highlights • A novel approach for the classification of bloodstain patterns is proposed. • Patterns are treated as a combination of discrete units termed elements. • Mechanism-free terms are developed to describe the main features of a pattern. • A classification system is devised and shown to be a useful visual tool. • Characterising associations offers future potential for distinguishing patterns.
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ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.08.028