Publications: Speers, James

2022

Sanchez, I., Keatley, D., Oklevski, S. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2022) A large study evaluation of evidence types containing offender fingerprints from recorded crimes in North Macedonia from 2005 to 2015. Science & Justice, 62 (1). pp. 43-49.

2020

van Wyngaarden, S.M., Blakaj, F. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2020) Challenges in the analysis of forensic pathology data relating to homicides in Kosovo from 2006-2015. Forensic Science International, 307 . Article 110117.

Oatley, G., Chapman, B.ORCID: 0000-0001-7518-6645 and Speers, J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2020) Forensic intelligence and the analytical process. WIREs Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 10 (3). e1354.

Nolan, A-N, Maker, G.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377, Mead, R.J., Bringans, S. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2020) Peptide analysis of mammalian decomposition fluid in relation to the post-mortem interval. Forensic Science International, 311 . Article 110269.

Nolan, A-N, Mead, R.J., Maker, G.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377 and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2020) A review of the biochemical products produced during mammalian decomposition with the purpose of determining the post-mortem interval. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 52 (4). pp. 477-488.

2019

Nolan, A-N, Mead, R.J., Maker, G.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377, Bringans, S., Chapman, B.ORCID: 0000-0001-7518-6645 and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2019) Examination of the temporal variation of peptide content in decomposition fluid under controlled conditions using pigs as human substitutes. Forensic Science International, 298 . pp. 161-168.

Day, P.J. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2019) The assessment of 3D printer technology for forensic comparative analysis. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 52 (5). pp. 579-589.

Nolan, A-N, Mead, R.J., Maker, G.ORCID: 0000-0003-1666-9377, Bringans, S. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2019) The impact of environmental factors on the production of peptides in mammalian decomposition fluid in relation to the estimation of post-mortem interval: A summer/winter comparison in Western Australia. Forensic Science International, 303 . Article 109957.

2018

Wornes, D.J., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 and Murakami, J.A. (2018) The evaluation and validation of Phadebas ® paper as a presumptive screening tool for saliva on forensic exhibits. Forensic Science International: Genetics, 288 . pp. 81-88.

Nolan, A-N, Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Murakami, J. and Chapman, B.ORCID: 0000-0001-7518-6645 (2018) A pilot study: The effects of repeat washing and fabric type on the detection of seminal fluid and spermatozoa. Forensic Science International, 289 . pp. 51-56.

2016

Jones, L.E., Stewart, A., Peters, K.L., McNaul, M., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Fletcher, N.C. and Bell, S.E.J. (2016) Infrared and Raman screening of seized novel psychoactive substances: a large scale study of >200 samples. The Analyst, 141 (3). pp. 902-909.

Lee, W.W.Y., Silverson, V.A.D., Jones, L.E., Ho, Y.C., Fletcher, N.C., McNaul, M., Peters, K.L., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 and Bell, S.E.J. (2016) Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of novel psychoactive substances using polymer-stabilized Ag nanoparticle aggregates. Chemical Communications, 52 (3). pp. 493-496.

2014

Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2014) Forensics and clinical toxicology. In: International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (IALFS) Congress 2014, 1 - 3 April 2014, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.

2013

Bell, S.E.J., Stewart, S.P., Ho, Y.C., Craythorne, B.W. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2013) Comparison of the discriminating power of Raman and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy with established techniques for the examination of liquid and gel inks. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 44 (4). pp. 509-517.

2012

Stewart, S.P., Bell, S.E.J., McAuley, D., Baird, I., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 and Kee, G. (2012) Determination of hydrogen peroxide concentration using a handheld Raman spectrometer: Detection of an explosives precursor. Forensic Science International, 216 (1-3). e5-e8.

Stewart, S.P., Bell, S.E.J., Fletcher, N.C., Bouazzaoui, S., Ho, Y.C., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 and Peters, K.L. (2012) Raman spectroscopy for forensic examination of β-ketophenethylamine "legal highs": Reference and seized samples of cathinone derivatives. Analytica Chimica Acta, 711 . pp. 1-6.

Bell, S.E.J., Stewart, S.P. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2012) Raman spectroscopy of drugs of abuse. In: Chalmers, J.M., Edwards, H.G.M. and Hargreaves, M.D., (eds.) Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science. Wiley, Chichester, West Sussex, UK, pp. 315-337.

2011

Stewart, S.P., Bell, S.E.J., Armstrong, W.J., Kee, G. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2011) Forensic examination of multilayer white paint by lateral scanning Raman spectroscopy. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 43 (1). pp. 131-137.

2007

Bell, S.E.J., Fido, L.A., Sirimuthu, N.M.S., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Peters, K.L. and Cosbey, S.H. (2007) Screening tablets for DOB using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 52 (5). pp. 1063-1067.

2005

Bell, S.E.J., Fido, L.A., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Armstrong, W.J. and Spratt, S. (2005) Forensic analysis of architectural finishes using Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy, Part I: The resin bases. Applied Spectroscopy, 59 (11). pp. 1333-1339.

Bell, S.E.J., Fido, L.A., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Armstrong, W.J. and Spratt, S. (2005) Forensic analysis of architectural finishes using Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy, Part II: White paint. Applied Spectroscopy, 59 (11). pp. 1340-1346.

Bell, S.E.J., Fido, L.A., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 and Armstrong, W.J. (2005) Rapid forensic analysis and identification of "lilac" architectural finishes using Raman spectroscopy. Applied Spectroscopy, 59 (1). pp. 100-108.

2004

Bell, S.E.J., Beattie, J.R., McGarvey, J.J., Peters, K.L., Sirimuthu, N.M.S. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2004) Development of sampling methods for Raman analysis of solid dosage forms of therapeutic and illicit drugs. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 35 (5). pp. 409-417.

2003

Bell, S.E.J., Barrett, L.J., Burns, D.T., Dennis, A.C. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2003) Tracking the distribution of "ecstasy" tablets by Raman composition profiling: A large scale feasibility study. The Analyst, 128 (11). pp. 1331-1335.

2000

Bell, S.E.J., Thorburn Burns, D., Dennis, A.C., Matchett, L.J. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2000) Composition profiling of seized ecstasy tablets by Raman spectroscopy. The Analyst, 125 (10). pp. 1811-1815.

Bell, S.E.J., Burns, D.T., Dennis, A.C. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (2000) Rapid analysis of ecstasy and related phenethylamines in seized tablets by Raman spectroscopy. The Analyst, 125 (3). pp. 541-544.

1996

McKeown, W.J. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (1996) Automated method for the analysis of organic explosive residues by HPLC with a pendant mercury drop electrode detector. Science & Justice, 36 (1). pp. 15-20.

1995

Griffin, R.M.E. and Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241 (1995) Use of tapered vials for in situ extraction of fibre dyes for analysis by HPLC. Science & Justice, 35 (3). pp. 203-205.

1994

Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Doolan, K., McQuillan, J. and Wallace, J.S. (1994) Evaluation of improved methods for the recovery and detection of organic and inorganic cartridge discharge residues. Journal of Chromatography A, 674 (1-2). pp. 319-327.

Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Little, B.H. and Roy, M. (1994) Separation of acid, basic and dispersed dyes by a single-gradient elution reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography system. Journal of Chromatography A, 674 (1-2). pp. 263-270.

Griffin, R.M.E., Speers, S.J.ORCID: 0000-0003-2027-2241, Elliott, L., Todd, N., Sogomo, W. and Kee, T.G. (1994) An improved high-performance liquid chromatography system for the analysis of basic dyes in forensic casework. Journal of Chromatography A, 674 (1-2). pp. 271-280.