1. Autopsy Techniques & Postmortem Interval Estimation

1. A comparative cross-sectional study of vitreous humor potassium and sodium levels for postmortem interval estimation in rural versus urban medico-legal autopsies
2. A prospective observational study of core body cooling rates using infrared thermography versus conventional rectal thermometer method for PMI determination
3. A retrospective cohort analysis of rigor mortis progression stages correlated with ambient temperature and humidity in indoor deaths
4. An in situ pilot study of entomological succession patterns on cadavers for PMI estimation in tropical climates
5. An in vitro biochemical assay validation of cardiac troponin I degradation kinetics in vitreous humor as a postmortem marker
6. A cross-sectional evaluation of livor mortis distribution using digital photographic image analysis for PMI approximation
7. A methodological study on micro-CT imaging for non-destructive documentation of skeletal trauma in autopsy specimens
8. A systematic review and meta-analysis of biochemical markers (urea nitrogen, creatinine) in vitreous humor for accurate PMI estimation
9. A controlled laboratory investigation comparing fluid displacement versus anthropometric equations for body volume estimation in unidentified remains
10. A case-control histopathological study of autolytic changes in hepatic tissue as markers for early versus late postmortem intervals

2. Forensic Pathology of Mechanical Injuries

1. A retrospective morphometric analysis of stab wound characteristics in homicidal versus suicidal sharp‐force injuries
2. A prospective experimental study of blunt force cranial fracture patterns using synthetic skull models at varied impact velocities
3. An in situ observational study of abrasion and bruise color progression in controlled soft tissue trauma models
4. A cross-sectional case series correlating long bone fracture patterns with accident reconstruction data in vehicular collisions
5. A biomechanical laboratory study of age-related skin tensile strength for interpretation of lacerations
6. A comparative digital image analysis of bruise morphology in manual strangulation versus ligature strangulation cases
7. A retrospective cohort study of head trauma patterns in falls from height: forensic implications
8. An in vitro materials testing study correlating weapon hardness with wound morphology in porcelain versus metal implements
9. A systematic review of histological markers distinguishing defensive wounds in assault victims
10. A case-control microscopy study of textile fiber transfer patterns in interpersonal violence

3. Forensic Asphyxial Deaths & Drowning

1. A retrospective observational study of pulmonary histopathological features in hanging versus manual strangulation deaths
2. A prospective cohort analysis of biochemical markers (S100B, LDH) in pleural fluid for diagnosing drowning
3. An in vitro comparative diatom species identification study in bone marrow versus hepatic tissue in suspected drowning cases
4. A cross-sectional case series on neck muscle hemorrhages and hyoid fractures in different asphyxial deaths
5. An observational pilot study of inner ear hemorrhages in various types of asphyxia
6. A retrospective morphological study of water aspiration signs in freshwater versus saltwater drowning
7. A forensic experimental study of decomposition rates in submerged cadavers under controlled water temperatures
8. A molecular genetics evaluation of diatom DNA barcoding for confirmation of drowning diagnosis
9. A systematic review and meta-analysis of biochemical indicators of hypoxia in asphyxial versus non-asphyxial deaths
10. A case-control histological study of neck soft-tissue hemorrhages in suicidal versus homicidal ligature strangulation

4. Forensic Toxicology Analytical Methods

1. A methodological validation of LC-MS/MS for simultaneous detection of opioids and metabolites in postmortem blood
2. A cross-sectional validation study of hair drug analysis using GC-MS versus immunoassay screening in chronic users
3. A prospective experimental evaluation of solid-phase microextraction for pesticide residue detection in gastric contents
4. A retrospective review of postmortem redistribution effects on benzodiazepine concentrations in central versus peripheral blood
5. An in vitro stability study of synthetic cannabinoids in urine under varied storage temperatures and durations
6. A comparative analytical study of alcohol metabolite ratios in blood and cerebrospinal fluid for estimating drinking intervals
7. An in silico docking study to predict novel cyanide antidote affinities to cytochrome c oxidase
8. A systematic review of rapid on-site toxicological screening devices for medico-legal emergency applications
9. A pilot experimental study of saliva-based drug detection using portable mass spectrometry in roadside testing
10. A case-control analytical investigation of carboxyhemoglobin saturation levels in fire-related fatalities

5. Drug-Facilitated Crimes & Chemical Restraints

1. A cross-sectional clinical study of benzodiazepine and GHB levels in blood and urine of alleged sexual assault survivors
2. A retrospective forensic review of scopolamine detection windows in hair versus nail samples in suspected DFSA cases
3. An in vitro assay development study for rapid detection of scopolamine in beverage samples
4. A prospective observational study of ketamine and MDMA metabolites in oral fluid at entertainment venues
5. A case-control analysis of drug–drug interaction profiles in polypharmacy-related intoxications
6. An analytical validation of portable immunoassay kits for barbiturate detection at crime scenes
7. A pilot experimental study of metabolic profiling of flunitrazepam in saliva for early DFSA detection
8. A systematic review of chelating agents used as chemical restraints in clinical and forensic settings
9. A forensic psychiatry cross-sectional survey of prescription sedative misuse patterns in correctional facilities
10. An in silico QSAR study of novel synthetic sedatives’ binding affinities to GABA_A receptors

6. Forensic Serology, DNA & Molecular Genetics

1. A methodological study on multiplex STR-typing sensitivity in low-template forensic DNA samples
2. A cross-sectional validation of rapid presumptive blood detection kits versus Kastle–Meyer test in field conditions
3. A prospective cohort study of mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy detection in hair shafts for individual identification
4. An in vitro evaluation of NGS panels for analyzing complex DNA mixtures in sexual assault evidence
5. A retrospective comparative analysis of Y-STR versus autosomal STR markers in paternal lineage verification
6. A methodological validation of FTA cards for long-term preservation of buccal swab DNA samples
7. A case-control epigenetic age estimation study using DNA methylation markers in blood
8. An in silico simulation of allele dropout effects on mixture deconvolution accuracy
9. A systematic review of microhaplotype markers for differentiating closely related individuals in forensic cases
10. A pilot experimental study of CRISPR-based portable DNA detection platforms for rapid on-site identification

7. Forensic Anthropology & Odontology

1. A cross-sectional metric analysis of pelvic bone morphology for sex estimation in an Indian skeletal sample
2. A retrospective age-estimation study based on dental wear patterns in unidentified remains
3. An experimental biomechanical study of cranial suture closure timing for chronological age assessment
4. A methodological validation of 3D photogrammetry versus manual caliper measurements for facial reconstruction
5. A comparative morphometric evaluation of mandibular canine index for sex determination in forensic dentistry
6. A pilot bite-mark pattern variability study using dental stone models and synthetic skin analogues
7. A case-control investigation of enamel hypoplasia prevalence in mass disaster victims versus hospital autopsies
8. An in vitro CT imaging study of frontal sinus morphology for individual identification
9. A systematic review of postmortem dental radiography techniques for missing person identification
10. An in silico geometric morphometrics analysis of coffin plate impressions for tool-mark comparison

8. Forensic Psychiatry & Behavioral Assessment

1. A cross-sectional clinical study of neurocognitive assessment scores in defendants raising insanity pleas
2. A prospective cohort study of violence recidivism risk factors in detainees assessed under the M’Naghten rule
3. An observational validation of PHQ-9 and HCR-20 risk assessment scales in inmates with self-harm history
4. A retrospective case series on delirium versus drug-induced psychosis in fatal intoxication autopsies
5. A mixed-methods pilot study of eyewitness stress responses and memory recall accuracy in simulated crime scenes
6. A systematic review of fitness-to-stand-trial evaluations: reliability and validity of psychiatric instruments
7. A case-control study of depression and substance-use comorbidity in defendants charged with violent offenses
8. An in situ behavioral analysis of crowd panic triggers using virtual-reality crime-scene simulations
9. An experimental comparison of polygraph versus fMRI-based lie-detection accuracy in volunteer subjects
10. A narrative review of forensic mental health legislation and its impact on legal outcomes in India

9. Medicolegal Documentation, Ethics & Law

1. A cross-sectional audit of completeness and accuracy of medicolegal autopsy reports in tertiary-care institutions
2. A prospective observational study of informed-consent practices for organ retrieval in medico-legal cases
3. A retrospective policy analysis of compliance with Section 293 of the Indian Evidence Act in death reporting
4. An in situ survey of forensic medicine practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding medical ethics
5. A comparative legal-case review of compensation awards in medical negligence versus forensic malpractice suits
6. A systematic review of ethical guidelines governing forensic DNA database management in India and abroad
7. A cohort study comparing legal outcomes of in-hospital versus external autopsies in sudden unexpected deaths
8. A qualitative interview study of rural clinicians’ challenges in sudden-death medico-legal reporting
9. An in silico analysis of national disaster-victim data to identify gaps in forensic mass-casualty policies
10. A narrative review of best practices for physician–law enforcement collaboration in forensic investigations

10. Recent Advances in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

1. A scoping review of AI-driven image recognition algorithms for automated wound pattern analysis in crime-scene photos
2. An in vitro validation study of nanoparticle-enhanced blood detection assays for ultra-low-volume forensic samples
3. A prospective observational study of wearable-sensor technology for continuous vital-sign monitoring in police custody
4. A methodological assessment of portable Raman spectroscopy for rapid, non-destructive drug screening at crime scenes
5. An in silico network-pharmacology analysis of emerging synthetic opioids’ metabolic pathways and toxicity profiles
6. A cross-sectional pilot study of drone-based aerial mapping for expedited forensic triage in mass-casualty incidents
7. A systematic review of blockchain applications to ensure chain-of-custody integrity for forensic evidence
8. A pilot experimental study of virtual autopsy combining postmortem MRI and CT fusion imaging techniques
9. An exploratory study of environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for wildlife poaching investigations in protected areas
10. A narrative review of CRISPR-based gene-drive technologies and their forensic implications for biothreat detection