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    Acta Morphologica Neerlando-Scandinavica
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    The number of minutiae in fingerprints varies by finger, pattern, and individual factors. This quantitative analysis impacts fingerprint identification standards across different populations.

    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Science
    • Biometrics
    • Human Identification

    Background:

    • Fingerprint identification relies on minutiae, but required numbers vary internationally.
    • Understanding minutiae distribution is crucial for accurate forensic analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify minutiae in Dutch males.
    • To analyze variations in minutiae count based on finger, pattern, and hand.
    • To inform fingerprint identification standards.

    Main Methods:

    • Minutiae were counted within a 20x20 mm grid on fingerprints from 100 Dutch males.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to identify determining factors for minutiae count.
    • Fingers were grouped based on quantitative minutiae characteristics.

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    Main Results:

    • Individual, pattern, and finger factors significantly determine minutiae count.
    • Fingers were quantitatively grouped into two sets: (1, 4) and (2, 3, 5).
    • Significant variation in minutiae number was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The number of minutiae required for identification may need to account for finger, pattern, sex, and population.
    • This study highlights the quantitative variability influencing fingerprint identification accuracy.
    • Findings suggest a need for context-specific minutiae thresholds in forensic identification.