Md Asadujjaman1, Sk Nahid Al Noman2, Md Babor Ali Molla2. 1. Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh. jonikhan007@yahoo.com. 2. Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Estimating human stature is a major concern to formulate a biological profile which provides effective data for forensic identification. This research was aimed to generate a formula for estimating stature from human foot anthropometry. METHODS: This study was conducted in selected 150 male and 150 female subjects within the range of 18 to 60 years randomly. From each subject, stature and seven-foot measurements were taken by applying the standard technique. Stature was estimated from foot measurements by using linear and multiple regression equations. RESULTS: The result showed that each foot measurement was significantly (p < 0.001) and positively correlated with stature. Bilateral difference among male and female was not significant (p < 0.05). Multiple regression models showed better accuracy in estimating stature than linear regression models. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it can be said that human stature can be successfully estimated by using foot measurements which can be applied in forensic investigation.
BACKGROUND: Estimating human stature is a major concern to formulate a biological profile which provides effective data for forensic identification. This research was aimed to generate a formula for estimating stature from human foot anthropometry. METHODS: This study was conducted in selected 150 male and 150 female subjects within the range of 18 to 60 years randomly. From each subject, stature and seven-foot measurements were taken by applying the standard technique. Stature was estimated from foot measurements by using linear and multiple regression equations. RESULTS: The result showed that each foot measurement was significantly (p < 0.001) and positively correlated with stature. Bilateral difference among male and female was not significant (p < 0.05). Multiple regression models showed better accuracy in estimating stature than linear regression models. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it can be said that human stature can be successfully estimated by using foot measurements which can be applied in forensic investigation.