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  1. Article ; Online: IPMICALC: an Integrated Post-mortem Interval Calculator.

    Febrero Bande, Manuel / Ordóñez Mayán, Lucía / Cordeiro, Cristina / Vieira, Duarte Nuno / Muñoz Barús, José Ignacio

    Forensic science, medicine, and pathology

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 3, Page(s) 468–472

    Abstract: Correctly estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI) is essential in forensic practice. In recent decades, the measurement of vitreous humor analyte concentrations - especially of hypoxanthine and potassium - and their correlation with the PMI have ... ...

    Abstract Correctly estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI) is essential in forensic practice. In recent decades, the measurement of vitreous humor analyte concentrations - especially of hypoxanthine and potassium - and their correlation with the PMI have returned good results. However, calculating the PMI from the data collected can be quite complex. The present paper describes a web resource ( http://modestya.usc.es:3838/Forensic/ ) that simplifies the procedure. The PMI is determined (with its 95% confidence interval) in a rapid, easy, and reliable manner based on the use of mathematical models, the biochemistry of the vitreous humor, and physical variables such as the ambient temperature, the rectal temperature, and bodyweight. The application is entirely free to use.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Postmortem Changes ; Autopsy ; Forensic Medicine ; Models, Theoretical ; Vitreous Body ; Potassium
    Chemical Substances Potassium (RWP5GA015D)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2195904-3
    ISSN 1556-2891 ; 1547-769X
    ISSN (online) 1556-2891
    ISSN 1547-769X
    DOI 10.1007/s12024-022-00537-7
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  2. Article ; Online: Estimation of the post-mortem interval: Effect of storage conditions on the determination of vitreous humour [K

    Ave, Mauro T / Ordóñez-Mayán, Lucía / Camiña, Mercedes / Febrero-Bande, Manuel / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio

    Science & justice : journal of the Forensic Science Society

    2021  Volume 61, Issue 5, Page(s) 597–602

    Abstract: Obtaining a reliable estimate of the post-mortem interval (PMI) has been a long-running challenge in forensic medicine. Several more or less successful techniques for making such estimates have been developed, but in recent years important advances have ... ...

    Abstract Obtaining a reliable estimate of the post-mortem interval (PMI) has been a long-running challenge in forensic medicine. Several more or less successful techniques for making such estimates have been developed, but in recent years important advances have been made thanks to the detailed study of the relationship between the PMI and the analytes - in particular K
    MeSH term(s) Autopsy ; Body Fluids ; Forensic Medicine ; Humans ; Postmortem Changes ; Vitreous Body
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1230910-2
    ISSN 1876-4452 ; 1355-0306
    ISSN (online) 1876-4452
    ISSN 1355-0306
    DOI 10.1016/j.scijus.2021.07.005
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  3. Article ; Online: A Timeframe for SARS-CoV-2 Genomes: A Proof of Concept for Postmortem Interval Estimations.

    Pardo-Seco, Jacobo / Bello, Xabier / Gómez-Carballa, Alberto / Martinón-Torres, Federico / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio / Salas, Antonio

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 21

    Abstract: Establishing the timeframe when a particular virus was circulating in a population could be useful in several areas of biomedical research, including microbiology and legal medicine. Using simulations, we demonstrate that the circulation timeframe of an ... ...

    Abstract Establishing the timeframe when a particular virus was circulating in a population could be useful in several areas of biomedical research, including microbiology and legal medicine. Using simulations, we demonstrate that the circulation timeframe of an unknown SARS-CoV-2 genome in a population (hereafter, estimated time of a queried genome [QG];
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; Phylogeny ; COVID-19 ; Genome, Viral ; Mutation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms232112899
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  4. Article ; Online: Prosecutorial decision-making regarding offenders' social reintegration programs in intimate partner violence cases. A Portuguese study.

    Vieira-Pinto, Paulo / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio / Taveira-Gomes, Tiago / Vidal-Alves, Maria João / Magalhães, Teresa

    PloS one

    2022  Volume 17, Issue 6, Page(s) e0269820

    Abstract: Intimate partner violence is one of the most challenging and demanding problems that the criminal justice system has to face. Given the severe consequences of intimate partner violence, it is imperative that intervention from the criminal justice system, ...

    Abstract Intimate partner violence is one of the most challenging and demanding problems that the criminal justice system has to face. Given the severe consequences of intimate partner violence, it is imperative that intervention from the criminal justice system, regarding perpetrators, be effective to prevent further victimization and recurrences. In Portugal, it is up to the state prosecutor to decide which cases will be subject to a social reintegration program as a pretrial diversion program. This study aims to explore the variables that might influence the state prosecutor's decision-making process. We have examined 283 intimate partner violence cases in which provisional suspension of criminal proceedings was applied. The decision as to whether defendants should be referred for social reintegration program attendance (G1) or not (G2) was made by the state prosecutor. Differences between G1 and G2 were identified: the victim's age, couple living in a current relationship, drug-addicted defendant, intimate partner violence child exposure. However, defendants' unemployment and drug abuse were the only two variables identified as a determinant for state prosecutor decisions. We believe that the effectiveness of state prosecution decision-making would benefit from: (a) systematically taking into account all intimate partner violence risk factors; (b) an index or checklist detailing what science reveals useful in intimate partner violence offenders' social reintegration; (c) rehabilitation solutions based on the needs of each offender instead of a "one-size-fits-all" approach.
    MeSH term(s) Crime Victims ; Criminals ; Decision Making ; Ethnicity ; Humans ; Intimate Partner Violence ; Portugal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0269820
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  5. Article ; Online: Intimate partner violence against women. Does violence decrease after the entry of the alleged offender into the criminal justice system?

    Vieira-Pinto, Paulo / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio / Taveira-Gomes, Tiago / Vidal-Alves, Maria João / Magalhães, Teresa

    Forensic sciences research

    2021  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) 53–60

    Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is simultaneously assumed as a serious crime and a major public health issue, having recurrences as one of its main characteristics and, consequently, re-entries of some alleged offenders in the criminal justice system ( ... ...

    Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) is simultaneously assumed as a serious crime and a major public health issue, having recurrences as one of its main characteristics and, consequently, re-entries of some alleged offenders in the criminal justice system (CJS). The main goal of this study is to assess if in cases of female victims of IPV, violence decreases after the first entry of the alleged offender in the CJS. A retrospective study was performed based on the analysis of police reports of alleged cases of IPV during a 4-year period. The final sample (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2885963-7
    ISSN 2471-1411 ; 2096-1790
    ISSN (online) 2471-1411
    ISSN 2096-1790
    DOI 10.1080/20961790.2021.1960616
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  6. Article: Suspension of Criminal Proceedings for Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: Impact on Re-Entries.

    Vieira-Pinto, Paulo / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio / Taveira-Gomes, Tiago / Vidal-Alves, Maria João / Magalhães, Teresa

    Frontiers in psychology

    2021  Volume 12, Page(s) 725081

    Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most prevalent crimes in our society, but the legal mechanisms to oppose it are recent. The Portuguese Provisional Suspension of Criminal Proceedings (PSCP) as a criminal justice system (CJS) response ... ...

    Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most prevalent crimes in our society, but the legal mechanisms to oppose it are recent. The Portuguese Provisional Suspension of Criminal Proceedings (PSCP) as a criminal justice system (CJS) response proposes an integrated consensual solution with the involved parties, to reduce offenders' recidivism. This article analyses the effect of PSCP on re-entries into the CJS. We examined 1,662 IPV police reports, exploring cases that underwent PSCP and re-entries of the same offender in the CJS. Results show that PSCP is applied in 17% of the cases. From all analyzed determinants, with a possible relation to the PSCP implementation, it was found that social violence and the age of both victims and defendants emerge as significantly associated with the request or acceptance of this legal mechanism. No variables tested moderated the relationship between PSCP and re-entry over 96months following the first police report. The article also examined variables that might moderate the decision to request this legal mechanism among victims and defendants.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.725081
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  7. Article ; Online: Heavy metal contamination in Peru: implications on children's health.

    Piñeiro, Xulia Fandiño / Ave, Mauro T / Mallah, Narmeen / Caamaño-Isorna, Francisco / Jiménez, A Nuria Guisández / Vieira, Duarte Nuno / Bianchini, Flaviano / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio

    Scientific reports

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 22729

    Abstract: Cerro de Pasco, Peru, has been excessively contaminated with heavy metals due to high mining activities in the region. We investigated the presence of chronic exposure to heavy metals in children living in Cerro de Pasco and its effect on health. Heavy ... ...

    Abstract Cerro de Pasco, Peru, has been excessively contaminated with heavy metals due to high mining activities in the region. We investigated the presence of chronic exposure to heavy metals in children living in Cerro de Pasco and its effect on health. Heavy metal concentrations were determined in hair samples collected from 78 children living in a region exposed to an open-pit mine (Paragsha region) and from other 16 children unexposed to mine activities (Carhuamayo region). Children exposed to the mine showed statistically significant higher concentration of aluminum, antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, iron, lead, tin and thallium (p < 0.05) than control children. Hair samples collected from the same children in two occasions (2016 and 2018) showed that the exposure is chronic with higher levels of heavy metals observed in 2018. The concentration of heavy metals was higher in hair tip than in hair root samples. Heavy metals are associated with substantial higher risk of nosebleed (odds ratio, OR = 15.40), chronic colic (OR = 7.30), dermatologic alterations (OR = 6.16), mood alterations (OR = 7.07), presence of white lines on nails (OR = 12.10), reduced visual camp (OR = 3.97) and other symptoms (OR = 5.12). Chronic heavy metal exposure implies various negative consequences on children's health. Preventive measures are crucial to protect children's health.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Child Health/statistics & numerical data ; Child, Preschool ; Colic/chemically induced ; Colic/epidemiology ; Colic/pathology ; Environmental Exposure/adverse effects ; Environmental Exposure/analysis ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Metals, Heavy/adverse effects ; Metals, Heavy/analysis ; Middle Aged ; Mood Disorders/chemically induced ; Mood Disorders/epidemiology ; Mood Disorders/pathology ; Nail Diseases/chemically induced ; Nail Diseases/epidemiology ; Nail Diseases/pathology ; Peru/epidemiology ; Skin Diseases/chemically induced ; Skin Diseases/epidemiology ; Skin Diseases/pathology
    Chemical Substances Metals, Heavy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-02163-9
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  8. Article ; Online: Corrigendum to "A reliable method for estimating the postmortem interval from the biochemistry of the vitreous humor, temperature and body weight" [Forensic Sci. Int. 295C (2019) 157-168].

    Cordeiro, Cristina / Ordóñez-Mayán, Lucía / Lendoiro, Elena / Febrero-Bande, Manuel / Vieira, Duarte Nuno / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio

    Forensic science international

    2019  Volume 301, Page(s) 446

    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-10
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 424042-x
    ISSN 1872-6283 ; 0379-0738
    ISSN (online) 1872-6283
    ISSN 0379-0738
    DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.05.056
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  9. Article ; Online: Predictive models for the assessment of bodily harm.

    Ordóñez Mayán, Lucía / Martínez Silva, Isabel / Represas Vázquez, Carlos / Muñoz Barús, José Ignacio

    Forensic sciences research

    2017  Volume 2, Issue 4, Page(s) 185–191

    Abstract: The Spanish scale to quantify or qualify bodily harm resulting from any unintentional traffic accident prior to 1 January 2016 is established by Royal Legislative Decree (RDL) 8/2004. This scale assigns points to the sequelae, which are converted into ... ...

    Abstract The Spanish scale to quantify or qualify bodily harm resulting from any unintentional traffic accident prior to 1 January 2016 is established by Royal Legislative Decree (RDL) 8/2004. This scale assigns points to the sequelae, which are converted into Euros using a table that is updated annually. The objective of this study is to develop a predictive model of sequelae points that will enable the estimation of compensation a short time after the accident. This will facilitate the calculation of the money reserve and rapid access to compensation for the injured party. To conduct this study, we developed a database with information from 999 individuals who had suffered car crash injuries which were evaluated according to the scale contained in RDL 8/2004 for medical experts. Predictive models based on logistic regression models were designed on this database. To choose the best model, we calculated Mallow's Cp. The use of hurdle models made it possible to predict the points received by an injured party within a relatively short period of time after the accident. Once these points are known, it is a simple matter to calculate the corresponding compensation. The prediction models developed provide an easy way to predict the compensation to be awarded to the injured party. These models use days of hospitalization, sex, age and the results of international scales based on the Abbreviated Injury Scale. These variables can be used soon after the occurrence of the crash.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-09-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2885963-7
    ISSN 2471-1411 ; 2096-1790
    ISSN (online) 2471-1411
    ISSN 2096-1790
    DOI 10.1080/20961790.2017.1379122
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  10. Article ; Online: A reliable method for estimating the postmortem interval from the biochemistry of the vitreous humor, temperature and body weight.

    Cordeiro, Cristina / Ordóñez-Mayán, Lucía / Lendoiro, Elena / Febrero-Bande, Manuel / Vieira, Duarte Nuno / Muñoz-Barús, José Ignacio

    Forensic science international

    2018  Volume 295, Page(s) 157–168

    Abstract: The estimation of the time elapsed since death is of paramount importance in the field of forensic sciences and criminal investigation, owing, among other factors, to the possible legal repercussions. Over the past few years various formulae have been ... ...

    Abstract The estimation of the time elapsed since death is of paramount importance in the field of forensic sciences and criminal investigation, owing, among other factors, to the possible legal repercussions. Over the past few years various formulae have been developed to calculate this interval using a combination of different statistical methods and the concentrations of substances found in the vitreous humor. Corrective factors, such as ambient temperature, cause of death or age, which can modify the concentration of these substances and therefore the estimation of the postmortem interval, have been incorporated into models. In this paper five simple and reliable models to estimate PMI based the on the analysis of potassium, hypoxanthine and urea in the vitreous humor are presented. Corrective factors, such as body weight, rectal temperature and ambient temperature, which can influence the estimation of this interval have been incorporated into the formulae. Finally, the R
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Body Temperature ; Body Weight ; Humans ; Hypoxanthine/analysis ; Middle Aged ; Models, Statistical ; Postmortem Changes ; Potassium/analysis ; Urea/analysis ; Vitreous Body/chemistry ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Hypoxanthine (2TN51YD919) ; Urea (8W8T17847W) ; Potassium (RWP5GA015D)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-12-17
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 424042-x
    ISSN 1872-6283 ; 0379-0738
    ISSN (online) 1872-6283
    ISSN 0379-0738
    DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.12.007
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