Forensic entomology in Malaysia: knowledge and practices
Background: This cross-sectional survey is to our knowledge the first attempt in Malaysia to study forensic entomology knowledge and practices among relevant Malaysian practitioners. Analysis of our questionnaire identified three major themes: understanding of forensic entomology, the acceptance and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Background: This cross-sectional survey is to our knowledge the first attempt in Malaysia to study forensic entomology knowledge and practices among relevant Malaysian practitioners. Analysis of our questionnaire identified three major themes: understanding of forensic entomology, the acceptance and application of forensic entomology in crime scene investigation, and future directions for forensic entomology in Malaysia. We found that only a few experienced crime scene police officers had a meaningful knowledge of forensic entomology and were involved in maggot collecting during crime scene investigation. |
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| ISBN: | 1875-855X 1905-7415 |
| DOI: | 10.5372/1905-7415.0805.333 |