Assessing autopsy in digital forensics : Comprehensive functionality review and comparative study
*R. Raja KumarCorresponding authorrajakumar.rajaboina@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringNeerawada X RoadsRajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and TechnologyNandyal, Andhra Pradesh, 518501, IndiaView full profile → , K. S. R. K. Sarmasarmaksrk@vjit.ac.inDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)Aziznagar Gate, Chilkur Balaji Road, Himayat Sagar RdVidya Jyothi Institute of TechnologyHyderabad, Telangana, 500075, IndiaView full profile → , D. Mahammad Rafimahammadrafi0780@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)Institute of Aeronautical EngineeringHyderabad, Telangana, 500043, IndiaView full profile → , CH. N. Santhosh Kumarsanthosh.ph10@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringAnanthagiriAnurag Engineering CollegeSuryapet District, Telangana, 508206, IndiaView full profile → , S. Rajeswarisrajeswari@kluniversity.inDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringKoneru Lakshmaiah Education FoundationVaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, 522302, IndiaView full profile → , Muniyandy Elangovanmuniyandy.e@gmail.comAffiliation 1Department of BiosciencesSaveetha School of EngineeringSaveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesChennai, Tamil Nadu, 602105, IndiaAffiliation 2Applied Science Research CenterApplied Science Private UniversityAmman, JordanView full profile → , Sameera Bethapudisameerabethapudi@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)Institute of Aeronautical EngineeringHyderabad, Telangana, 500043, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 13 Nov 2024
- Published Online:
- 17 Mar 2025
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-1930
- Pages:
- 497–508
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