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This study presents general formulas for calculating kinship indices (KI), simplifying genetic relationship assessments. These formulas enable faster and more accurate computations for various familial relationships, aiding forensic and genetic analyses.

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  • Forensic Genetics
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Population Genetics

Background:

  • Kinship index (KI) calculations are crucial in forensic science and genetic relationship testing.
  • Existing methods for calculating KIs can be complex and case-specific.
  • A unified approach is needed to simplify and standardize KI computations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive general formulas for calculating commonly used kinship indices (KI).
  • To unify KI calculations across different genotype combinations and familial relationships.
  • To provide a computationally efficient method for genetic relationship assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Introduced the Kronecker symbol to unify KI calculations.
  • Developed general formulas applicable to various genotype combinations.
  • Summarized diverse KI calculation scenarios into a single mathematical framework.

Main Results:

  • Successfully derived general formulas for paternity, full sibling, half sibling, avuncular, grandpaternity, first-cousin, and second-cousin indices.
  • Formulas accommodate scenarios with or without maternal involvement and multiple individuals.
  • Included complex cases like half-sibling indices with two mothers and sibling indices among three children.

Conclusions:

  • The derived general formulas simplify the calculation of kinship indices.
  • These formulas facilitate fast and accurate KI computations through programming.
  • The study provides a valuable tool for genetic relationship testing and forensic applications.