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Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies

Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies is a research topic within Insect Science. Science Explorer counts 12k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers encompasses a wide range of topics related to forensic entomology, decomposition science, and the use of insects in estimating postmortem intervals. It covers areas such as Diptera colonization, microbial community assembly during corpse decomposition, maggot therapy, bacterial community succession, and the role of insects in carrion decomposition. The research also delves into the applications and limitations of forensic entomology in determining time of death.

  • Forensic Entomology
  • Decomposition
  • Diptera Colonization
  • Postmortem Interval
  • Microbial Community
  • Maggot Therapy
  • Bacterial Community Succession
  • Carrion Decomposition
  • Insect Succession
  • Entomological Evidence
Research works
12k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+15%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
22% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
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