Using Artificial Neural Networks for Solving Forensic Handwriting Examination Problems: Foreign Experience Analysis

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Title: Using Artificial Neural Networks for Solving Forensic Handwriting Examination Problems: Foreign Experience Analysis
Authors: V. A. Mishchuk
Source: Теория и практика судебной экспертизы, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 44-65 (2025)
Publisher Information: Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice (RFCFS), 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: biometrics, computing technology, Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology, handwriting identification, foreign experience, artificial neural networks (ann), forensic handwriting examination, HV1-9960
Description: This paper studies the foreign experience of artificial neural networks (ANN) application in forensic handwriting examination. Given the active ANN implementation in various areas of public life, greater attention is paid to the integration of this technology into forensic activities. According to the opinion of a number of scientists and lawyers the issue of applying neural networks to forensic handwriting examination is particularly acute as they can significantly improve the objectivity of handwriting examinations.The article gives a brief overview of history and current developments in computer technology use for handwriting examination as well as the connection and mutual influence of forensics and biometrics in this field which is particularly characteristic of foreign practice of forensic handwriting examination. Furthermore, the author presents examples of successful projects and experiments demonstrating effective use of neural networks to identify and verify an individual by his handwriting. The paper also discusses the prospects of this field and identifies the key challenges hindering, in the author’s opinion, the ANN integration in forensic handwriting examination.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2587-7275
1819-2785
DOI: 10.30764/1819-2785-2025-1-44-65
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Abstract:This paper studies the foreign experience of artificial neural networks (ANN) application in forensic handwriting examination. Given the active ANN implementation in various areas of public life, greater attention is paid to the integration of this technology into forensic activities. According to the opinion of a number of scientists and lawyers the issue of applying neural networks to forensic handwriting examination is particularly acute as they can significantly improve the objectivity of handwriting examinations.The article gives a brief overview of history and current developments in computer technology use for handwriting examination as well as the connection and mutual influence of forensics and biometrics in this field which is particularly characteristic of foreign practice of forensic handwriting examination. Furthermore, the author presents examples of successful projects and experiments demonstrating effective use of neural networks to identify and verify an individual by his handwriting. The paper also discusses the prospects of this field and identifies the key challenges hindering, in the author’s opinion, the ANN integration in forensic handwriting examination.
ISSN:25877275
18192785
DOI:10.30764/1819-2785-2025-1-44-65