The estimation of stature is very important in forensic investigation,as it provides useful data that can narrow the pool of potentially matching identities.The purpose of this study was to develop formulae for the es...The estimation of stature is very important in forensic investigation,as it provides useful data that can narrow the pool of potentially matching identities.The purpose of this study was to develop formulae for the estimation of stature from footprint measurements in Bangladeshi adults.This study included 118 randomly selected men and 130 randomly selected women,all aged 18–50 years.From each participant,stature and six footprint measurements were taken by means of standard measurement techniques.Footprint measurements were found to be positively correlated with stature.Stature was estimated by using linear regression equations.The right T1 length in men(R:þ0.587,R^(2):0.345)and the right T2 length in women(R:þ0.506,R^(2):0.256)were the most reliable individual estimators of stature.However,when data were combined for both sexes,the right T2 length was identified as the most reliable estimator of stature,with higher values of R(þ0.792)and R^(2)(0.627).In conclusion,human stature can be successfully estimated by using footprint measurements;this finding can be applied in forensic research and investigation.展开更多
Stature estimation is widely used for individual identification in forensic field.Previous studies have proposed several regression equations derived from a single population for this purpose.However,this may not be s...Stature estimation is widely used for individual identification in forensic field.Previous studies have proposed several regression equations derived from a single population for this purpose.However,this may not be suitable for other populations because of different hereditary and environmental conditions.In this study,stature estimation equations for southern China Han population have been provided.The study was conducted on a sample population of 121 men and women aged 18–25 years.A total of 19 parameters,including stature,head,torso,and parts of upper limbs and lower limbs,were measured according to standard anthropometric procedures.Herein,the anterior superior spine–malleolus medialis line showed the highest correlation coefficient(r=0.817)and was the most reliable predictor(R^(2)=0.667)in men,while the best predictor for women was total leg length(R^(2)=0.746)with the highest correlation coefficient(r=0.863).The regression analysis results via multiple predictors showed a high accuracy in stature estimation.Moreover,the analysis of multiple regression predictors showed that the dimensions of lower limbs were more reliable for stature estimation compared to head,torso,and upper limb measurements.This study provided equations of stature estimation for southern China Han population which can be useful in cases of dismembered body.展开更多
文摘The estimation of stature is very important in forensic investigation,as it provides useful data that can narrow the pool of potentially matching identities.The purpose of this study was to develop formulae for the estimation of stature from footprint measurements in Bangladeshi adults.This study included 118 randomly selected men and 130 randomly selected women,all aged 18–50 years.From each participant,stature and six footprint measurements were taken by means of standard measurement techniques.Footprint measurements were found to be positively correlated with stature.Stature was estimated by using linear regression equations.The right T1 length in men(R:þ0.587,R^(2):0.345)and the right T2 length in women(R:þ0.506,R^(2):0.256)were the most reliable individual estimators of stature.However,when data were combined for both sexes,the right T2 length was identified as the most reliable estimator of stature,with higher values of R(þ0.792)and R^(2)(0.627).In conclusion,human stature can be successfully estimated by using footprint measurements;this finding can be applied in forensic research and investigation.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81871526)the National Students’Innovative and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.20181212112X).
文摘Stature estimation is widely used for individual identification in forensic field.Previous studies have proposed several regression equations derived from a single population for this purpose.However,this may not be suitable for other populations because of different hereditary and environmental conditions.In this study,stature estimation equations for southern China Han population have been provided.The study was conducted on a sample population of 121 men and women aged 18–25 years.A total of 19 parameters,including stature,head,torso,and parts of upper limbs and lower limbs,were measured according to standard anthropometric procedures.Herein,the anterior superior spine–malleolus medialis line showed the highest correlation coefficient(r=0.817)and was the most reliable predictor(R^(2)=0.667)in men,while the best predictor for women was total leg length(R^(2)=0.746)with the highest correlation coefficient(r=0.863).The regression analysis results via multiple predictors showed a high accuracy in stature estimation.Moreover,the analysis of multiple regression predictors showed that the dimensions of lower limbs were more reliable for stature estimation compared to head,torso,and upper limb measurements.This study provided equations of stature estimation for southern China Han population which can be useful in cases of dismembered body.
