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
Background:Studies on stature estimation models for North West Indian populations are limited.The present study attempts to develop stature estimation models for the Indian population using hand and foot dimensions.Ma...Background:Studies on stature estimation models for North West Indian populations are limited.The present study attempts to develop stature estimation models for the Indian population using hand and foot dimensions.Materials and Methods:Hand and foot measurements of 280 individuals(140 males and 140 females)were recorded for the estimation of stature in the present study.The stature and nine hand and foot anthropometric measurements were obtained using standard methods and relevant landmarks.For bilateral and sex differences,independent and paired t-tests were used to statistically analyze the data.Results:The findings showed statistically significant sex differences(P<0.05)in stature,foot,and hand measurements.However,there were no significant bilateral differences.The Pearson correlation coefficient assessed the association between stature and hand/foot measurements.All the studied parameters in both sexes demonstrated a statistically significant(P<0.001)and strong positive correlation with stature.Males and females had the strongest correlation coefficients for right-foot length(r=0.70)and right-hand length(r=0.64),respectively.Each sex’s regression equations were calculated separately.Stature predictions were accurate to within 4.02-6.64 cm.Conclusion:Stature estimated from hand and foot measurements can help in personal identification by creating an individual’s biological profile.Morphological differences in feet and hands demonstrate the significance of developing ethnic group-specific models to determine stature.According to the study’s findings,the stature of a person belonging to the Indian subcontinent can be estimated using hands and feet for anthropological and forensic purposes.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.
文摘Background:Studies on stature estimation models for North West Indian populations are limited.The present study attempts to develop stature estimation models for the Indian population using hand and foot dimensions.Materials and Methods:Hand and foot measurements of 280 individuals(140 males and 140 females)were recorded for the estimation of stature in the present study.The stature and nine hand and foot anthropometric measurements were obtained using standard methods and relevant landmarks.For bilateral and sex differences,independent and paired t-tests were used to statistically analyze the data.Results:The findings showed statistically significant sex differences(P<0.05)in stature,foot,and hand measurements.However,there were no significant bilateral differences.The Pearson correlation coefficient assessed the association between stature and hand/foot measurements.All the studied parameters in both sexes demonstrated a statistically significant(P<0.001)and strong positive correlation with stature.Males and females had the strongest correlation coefficients for right-foot length(r=0.70)and right-hand length(r=0.64),respectively.Each sex’s regression equations were calculated separately.Stature predictions were accurate to within 4.02-6.64 cm.Conclusion:Stature estimated from hand and foot measurements can help in personal identification by creating an individual’s biological profile.Morphological differences in feet and hands demonstrate the significance of developing ethnic group-specific models to determine stature.According to the study’s findings,the stature of a person belonging to the Indian subcontinent can be estimated using hands and feet for anthropological and forensic purposes.