Practical case studies and reports are detailed, real-world accounts that document how investigative methods, techniques, and analytical procedures are applied to specific cases or scenarios. In the forensic sciences, this format records the circumstances of a case, the evidence examined, the methods used, the findi…
Practical case studies and reports are detailed, real-world accounts that document how investigative methods, techniques, and analytical procedures are applied to specific cases or scenarios. In the forensic sciences, this format records the circumstances of a case, the evidence examined, the methods used, the findings obtained, and the interpretation that follows, allowing practitioners to learn from documented experience. Case studies focus on a single situation in depth, while reports present structured summaries of procedures, observations, and outcomes. Together they form a core part of the forensic literature because they translate theory into demonstrated practice, illustrate the strengths and limitations of particular approaches, and provide a reference point for similar future investigations. Reports of this kind span disciplines such as forensic pathology, toxicology, digital and cyber forensics, trace evidence analysis, and criminological review, and they support quality assurance, training, and the development of best-practice standards. By preserving the reasoning behind investigative decisions, case studies and reports help build a transparent and reproducible evidence base. This page brings together peer-reviewed, open-access research in Advanced Forensic Sciences that addresses case-based investigation and applied forensic practice.
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.