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Estimating actual foot size from a static bare foot print in a White British Population

Curran, M. J., Gillespie, L., Melville, S., Campbell, J. A. and Kagan, B. (2019) Estimating actual foot size from a static bare foot print in a White British Population. Science & Justice. 59(3), pp. 317-321. 1355-0306.

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Curran_etal_ELS_2019_Estimating_actual_foot_size_from_a_static_bare_foot_print_in_a_White_British_Population.pdf - Accepted Version
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Abstract:
In forensic intelligence-gathering it would be useful to be able to estimate the size of a perpetrator's foot from a standing bare footprint found at the scene of crime. Currently, the advice is to add a fixed amount to the length of the footprint (typically 1.5 or 2.0 cm), but there is little evidence for this approach. This study used measured footprint and actual foot lengths from 146 participants from the white British student population of a University in the UK. Data were analysed using multiple regression with foot length as the dependent (outcome) variable and footprint length and sex as the independent variable/factor respectively. Sex was not a significant predictor. The regression equation for the best estimate of the foot length is 19.89 + 0.95 × print length ± 8 mm.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/peace_justice_and_strong_institutions
Creators:
Curran, M. J., Gillespie, L., Melville, S., Campbell, J. A. and Kagan, B.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Podiatry
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Nursing
Research Centres > Northamptonshire Dementia Research & Innovation Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Date:
20 January 2019
Date Type:
Acceptance
Page Range:
pp. 317-321
Journal or Publication Title:
Science & Justice
Volume:
59
Number:
3
Number of Pages:
5
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1016/j.scijus.2019.01.003
ISSN:
1355-0306
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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