TDStats-A fast standardized capability for facial soft tissue thickness analysis in R
1Laboratory for Human Craniofacial and Skeletal Identification (HuCS-ID Lab), School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia.
Forensic Science International
|June 20, 2018
Summary
A new free, open-source tool, TDStats, automates facial soft tissue thickness analysis. It provides robust statistics and facilitates data analysis for single or multiple studies, enhancing research efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Anthropometry
- Forensic Science
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Facial soft tissue thickness (FSTT) measurements are crucial in various fields.
- Current methods for calculating FSTT statistics are often manual and time-consuming.
- A need exists for a standardized, automated tool for FSTT data analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce TDStats v2017.1, a free, open-source software for automated FSTT analysis.
- To enable efficient data analysis for single or multiple studies, including pooled data.
- To provide robust central tendency statistics (shorth and shormaxes) and facilitate exploratory data analysis.
Main Methods:
- Development of TDStats v2017.1, a user-friendly tool for automated statistical calculations.
- Application of TDStats to analyze 14,201 public FSTT data points from 1086 subjects.
- Utilizing robust central tendency statistics (shorth and shormaxes) for enhanced data interpretation.
Main Results:
- TDStats v2017.1 successfully analyzed a large dataset (14,201 points, 1086 subjects) in under 45 seconds.
- The analysis generated comprehensive outputs, including 120 plots, 15 tables, and 5 summary PDFs.
- The tool demonstrated efficiency and user-friendliness for complex FSTT data analysis.
Conclusions:
- TDStats v2017.1 offers a valuable, automated solution for FSTT analysis.
- The tool enhances research by providing rapid, robust statistical insights.
- It supports both independent and pooled study analyses, promoting broader data utilization.
Keywords:
Craniofacial identificationFacial soft tissue depthFacial soft tissue thicknessForensic scienceShormaxShorthMore Related Videos
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