Sex estimation is considered as one of the essential parameters in forensic anthropology
casework, and requires foremost consideration in the examination of skeletal remains …

Geometric morphometrics—a set of methods for the statistical analysis of shape once
saluted as a revolutionary advancement in the analysis of morphology—is now mature and …

Sex estimation from the skull is commonly performed by physical and forensic
anthropologists using a five‐trait scoring system developed by Walker. Despite the …

Qualitative methods of describing sexual dimorphism in discrete cranial traits have been
criticized for their subjectivity and statistical limitations. However, researchers have yet to be …

Objectives This study compares two‐and three‐dimensional morphometric data to
determine the extent to which intra‐and interobserver and intermethod error influence the …

A current limitation of forensic practice in Western Australia is a lack of contemporary
population-specific standards for biological profiling; this directly relates to the unavailability …

Sex identification is an initial crucial objective in the revelation of the complete identity of the
human skeleton as it also renders significantly clearer guidance towards age and stature …

Geometric Morphometrics (GM) is a method originally applied in Evolutionary Biology
studies, using the analysis of change in size and shape in order to better understand …

The quantification of cranial sexual dimorphism (CSD) among modern humans is relevant in
evolutionary studies of morphological variation and in a forensic context. Despite the …

Objectives This paper proposes a method for the quantification of the shape of sexually
dimorphic cranial traits, namely the glabella, mastoid process and external occipital …