Estimation of stature from foot outline (3D footprint) measurements in Ibans of East Malaysia by regression analysis

Authors

  • T.Nataraja Moorthy Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Hairunnisa Bt Mohd Anas Khan (Master Student) Forensic Division, Chemistry Department of Malaysia, Bintulu, Sarawak State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v4i12.595

Abstract

Objective: To derive regression equations for stature estimation from foot outline lengths of Iban ethnics in East Malaysia. Material and methods: The study was carried out at Sarawak state, northern Borneo Island in East Malaysia, involving 320 adult Iban subjects (160 males and 160 females).Informed consent and Human Ethical Approval were obtained. The heights of the individuals were recorded with portable height measuring device (SECA 206) and foot outlines were collected following the standard procedure. The data obtained were analyzed with PASW 20 computer software and derived regression equations to estimate stature from foot outline lengths of Iban ethnics. Results: Investigation revealed that all foot outline lengths exhibit statistically positive significant correlation with stature (p 0.001). The mean stature and foot outline lengths are found to be significantly higher in males than females.

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Author Biography

  • T.Nataraja Moorthy, Universiti Sains Malaysia
    Senior Lecturer in Forensic Sciences

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Published

2013-12-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 12 (2013): Dec

Section

Original Research Articles

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How to Cite

Estimation of stature from foot outline (3D footprint) measurements in Ibans of East Malaysia by regression analysis. (2013). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 4(12), 889-895. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v4i12.595
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