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ReviewForensic science international. Synergy2024

Understanding 'error' in the forensic sciences: A primer.

Kristy A Martire, Jason M Chin, Carolyn Davis, Gary Edmond, Bethany Growns, Stacey Gorski, Richard I Kemp, Zara Lee, Christopher M Verdon, Gabrielle Jansen and 12 more

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Review in Forensic science international. Synergy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. A plan for systematic reviews for high-need areas in forensic science.Forensic science international. Synergy · 2024
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  6. Transparency and diversity to advance legal-scientific communication.Forensic science international. Synergy · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

22 authors.

Kristy A MartireSchool of Psychology, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia.
Jason M ChinCollege of Law, ANU, Australia.
Carolyn DavisMajor Crime Scene Unit, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Gary EdmondSchool of Law, Society & Criminology, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia.
Bethany GrownsSchool of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
Stacey GorskiBiological Sciences Group, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Richard I KempSchool of Psychology, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia.
Zara LeeFingerprint Sciences Group, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Christopher M VerdonDrug Sciences Group, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Gabrielle JansenMorwell Forensic Hub, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Tanya LangMajor Crime Scene Unit, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Tess M S NealDepartment of Psychology, Iowa State University, USA.
Rachel A SearstonSchool of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Australia.
Joshua SlocumFingerprint Sciences Group, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Stephanie SummersbyOffice of the Chief Forensic Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Jason M TangenSchool of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Australia.
Matthew B ThompsonSchool of Psychology, Murdoch University, Australia.
Alice TowlerSchool of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Australia.
Darren WatsonBallistics Unit, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Melissa V WerrettChemical Trace Unit, Chemical and Physical Sciences Group, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.
Mariam YounanSchool of Psychology, University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia.
Kaye N BallantyneOffice of the Chief Forensic Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Australia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper distils seven key lessons about 'error' from a collaborative webinar series between practitioners at Victoria Police Forensic Services Department and academics. It aims to provide the common understanding of error necessary to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration and research. The lessons underscore the inevitability, complexity and subjectivity of error, as well as opportunities for learning and growth. Ultimately, we argue that error can be a potent tool for continuous improvement and accountability, enhancing the reliability of forensic sciences and public trust. It is hoped the shared understanding provided by this paper will support future initiatives and funding for collaborative developments in this vital domain.

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PMID39005839
PMCPMC11240290

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