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Handbook on Craniofacial Superimposition : The MEPROCS Project.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Damas, Sergio.
Other Authors: Cordón, Oscar., Ibáñez, Oscar.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2019.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Project Overview
  • MEPROCS Work Packages
  • MEPROCS Consortium
  • Partners
  • Associated Partners
  • Supporting Institutions
  • Committees
  • Management Committee
  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Dissemination Manager
  • Ethical Committee
  • Security Committee
  • Advisory Board
  • Meetings
  • Mieres, Spain: March 12-13, 2012
  • Coimbra, Portugal: May 31, 2012
  • The Hague, Netherlands: August 22-23, 2012
  • Madrid, Spain: February 3-5, 2013
  • Granada, Spain, International Workshop: May 27-29, 2013
  • Partners
  • Associated Partners
  • External Experts
  • Jerusalem, Israel: October 2-3, 2013
  • Partners
  • Associated Partners
  • External Experts from Supporting Institutions
  • Salerno, Italy: March 3-7, 2014
  • Partners
  • Associated Partners
  • External Experts from Supporting Institutions
  • Dundee, Scotland: June 30-July 4, 2014
  • Partners
  • Associated Partners
  • External Experts from Supporting Institutions
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Craniofacial Superimposition
  • Chapter 2: Importance of Craniofacial Superimposition in Forensic Identification: Historical Perspective
  • Chapter 3: Relationships Between the Skull and the Face for Forensic Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Anthropometrical Relationships
  • 3.3 Anatomical Relationships
  • 3.3.1 General Face Shape
  • 3.3.2 The Eyebrows
  • 3.3.3 The Eyes
  • 3.3.4 The Nose
  • 3.3.5 The Mouth
  • 3.3.6 The Cheeks
  • 3.3.7 The Ear
  • 3.3.8 The Chin
  • 3.4 Examination Criteria for Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 3.4.1 Helmer (1984, 2012)
  • 3.4.2 Chai et al. (2010)
  • 3.4.3 Austin-Smith and Maples (1994)
  • 3.4.4 Yoshino et al. (1995, 2012)
  • 3.4.5 Lan (1995)
  • 3.4.6 Jayaprakash et al. (2001)
  • 3.4.7 Ricci et al. (2006)
  • 3.4.8 Ishii et al. (2011)
  • 3.4.9 Gordon et al. (2006).
  • Chapter 4: Craniofacial Superimposition Techniques
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Photographic Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 4.2.1 Face Enhancement and Skull Modeling
  • 4.2.2 Skull-Face Overlay
  • 4.2.3 Decision Making
  • 4.3 Video Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 4.3.1 Face Enhancement and Skull Modeling
  • 4.3.2 Skull-Face Overlay
  • 4.3.3 Decision Making
  • 4.4 Computer-Aided Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 4.4.1 Discussion of Existing Works
  • 4.4.2 Face Enhancement and Skull Modeling
  • 4.4.3 Skull-Face Overlay
  • 4.4.3.1 Nonautomatic Skull-Face Overlay Methods
  • 4.4.3.2 Automatic Skull-Face Overlay Methods
  • 4.4.4 Decision Making
  • Chapter 5: Craniofacial Superimposition: State of the Art
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Use of the Technique
  • 5.2.1 Identification Scenarios and Nature of the Investigation
  • 5.2.2 Geographical Distribution
  • 5.3 Methods and Tools
  • 5.3.1 Landmarks
  • 5.3.2 Literature Review
  • 5.3.3 Conclusions
  • Chapter 6: Ethical and Legal Issues in Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.1.1 What Is Craniofacial Superimposition?
  • 6.2 The Importance of Craniofacial Superimposition in Human Identification
  • 6.3 Ethical Issues in Craniofacial Superimposition Methods Research
  • 6.3.1 The Groups Involved (Victims, Families, Professionals, and Societies)
  • 6.3.1.1 The Victims
  • 6.3.1.2 The Families
  • 6.3.1.3 The Professionals
  • 6.3.1.4 Society
  • 6.3.2 Databases for Craniofacial Superimposition Methods Research and Data Protection
  • 6.3.2.1 Database Accessibility
  • 6.3.2.2 Privacy: Data Anonymity
  • 6.4 The Problems of European and National Legislation and the Implications of Conventions and Declarations
  • 6.5 Proposed Guidelines for Craniofacial Research
  • 6.6 Consent Forms for Craniofacial Superimposition Methods Research.
  • Chapter 7: Experimental Study of Craniofacial Superimposition Methodologies, Tools, and Criteria
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Study on the Performance of Different Craniofacial Superimposition Approaches
  • 7.2.1 Experimental Study
  • 7.2.2 Results
  • 7.2.2.1 Set of Criteria for Assessing the Skull-Face Overlay Relationship
  • 7.3 Study on the Criteria Assessing Skull-Face Correspondence in Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 7.3.1 Experimental Study
  • 7.3.1.1 Data Analysis
  • 7.3.1.2 Correlation Between Two Variables
  • 7.3.1.3 Linear Regression
  • 7.3.2 Results
  • Chapter 8: MEPROCS Craniofacial Superimposition Framework
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Study of the Most Important Issues for a Proper Implementation of the Craniofacial Superimposition Technique
  • 8.2.1 Main Sources of Error in Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 8.2.2 Main Sources of Uncertainty in Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 8.2.3 Best Practices in Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 8.2.4 Practices in Craniofacial Superimposition That Should Be Avoided
  • 8.2.5 Recommended Landmarks to Guide Skull-Face Overlay
  • 8.2.6 Protocol for Evaluation of Anatomical Consistency in Craniofacial Superimposition
  • 8.2.7 Final Decision Making
  • 8.3 Conclusions
  • Chapter 9: MEPROCS Framework Validation
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Results
  • 9.3 Discussion and Conclusions
  • 9.3.1 Framework Understanding and Fulfillment
  • 9.3.2 Participants ́Performance
  • 9.3.3 Correlation
  • Chapter 10: Conclusions
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Main Achievements
  • 10.3 Problems Encountered
  • 10.4 Future Trends and Research Propositions
  • 10.5 Concluding Remarks
  • Appendix A. Informed Consent Template Relating to Human Remains
  • Appendix B. Informed Consent Template Regarding Data Collection from Living Individuals
  • Appendix C. Informed Consent Form for Scientific Material Sharing
  • References.

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