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@article{184913,
        author = {Dr. Vedant V. Pandya},
        title = {Understanding Forensic Science: Evolution, Models, Determinants, Gaps, Contributors, Disciplines, Technologies and International Comparisons},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3875-3879},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184913},
        abstract = {This paper examines forensic science as a multifaceted global research domain, tracing its historical evolution, theoretical underpinnings, methodological approaches and contemporary challenges. Drawing on key measurement models for knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and synthesizing contributions from major research hubs, the study highlights critical debates in standardization, ethics and technological disruption. It proposes a conceptual framework integrating systems theory and the technology acceptance model to explain the dynamics of forensic research. Finally, the paper identifies research gaps—particularly in low-resource settings—and offers actionable recommendations for scholars, practitioners and policymakers to strengthen global forensic science infrastructure.},
        keywords = {Forensic Science; Global Research; Measurement Models; knowledge-attitude-practice; Systems Theory; Technology Acceptance Model},
        month = {September},
        }