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The Forensic Anthropology Database for Assessing Methods Accuracy (FADAMA) provides a free online repository for forensic skeletal case data. It aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of forensic anthropology methods by enabling data sharing and analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Data Science

Background:

  • The field of forensic anthropology lacks standardized measures for evaluating the accuracy and reliability of various analytical methods.
  • A centralized, accessible repository for anonymized case data is crucial for method validation and improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Forensic Anthropology Database for Assessing Methods Accuracy (FADAMA) as a resource for the forensic anthropology community.
  • To detail the database's functionality, user access, data submission process, and available support.
  • To highlight FADAMA's potential for assessing method accuracy and identifying trends in forensic anthropology.

Main Methods:

  • FADAMA is an online, user-friendly repository requiring verified access through institutional credentials.
  • Users upload anonymized case data, including decedent biological profiles and anthropological estimations, selecting from 85+ established methods.
  • The database supports data download and provides online video tutorials for user guidance.

Main Results:

  • The database currently contains anonymized data for over 350 identified forensic skeletal cases from the U.S.
  • FADAMA offers a selection of 85 methods for data entry, with the capacity to incorporate new methods.
  • Access to the database and its functionalities is free of charge.

Conclusions:

  • FADAMA serves as a valuable, free resource to enhance the accuracy and reliability of forensic anthropology methods.
  • The database's growing collection of case data will facilitate trend identification in method usage and performance.
  • Future development includes a dedicated technician to aid in case data uploads, further increasing the database's utility.