Building the research culture in the forensic sciences: Announcement of a double blind testing program

‘The need for a research culture in the forensic sciences’ was published in 2011 by Mnookin et al. [1], and while addressing the situation in the United States specifically, we think that many of the issues raised are relevant internationally. The authors “describe the underdeveloped research culture in the non-DNA forensic sciences, offer suggestions for how it might be improved, and explain why it matters”. They argue that the traditional forensic sciences in general do not possess – and absolutely must develop – a well-established scientific foundation through a scientific research culture that “must be grounded in the values of empiricism, transparency, and a commitment to an ongoing critical perspective”.
Source: Science and Justice - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research