scholarly journals Mandibular Canine Index: A Reliable Sex Determinant –Original Research

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita Rathi ◽  
shweta bhat ◽  
Rajiv Desai
Keyword(s):  
Sex Determination ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Original Research ◽  
City Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
The Right ◽  
Mumbai City

Introduction: Forensic odontology is a unique discipline dealing with evidence related to dental and oral structures. Mandibular canines are considered to be an important aid for sex determination. The aim of this study was to analyse the role of mandibular canine index in sex determination of Mumbai city population. Materials and Methodology: This was a retrospective study done on the study models of 50 patients aged between 17 to 25 years old and equally distributed among both the sexes, whose treatment has been taken place in The Department of Orthodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai. Mesio-distal width of mandibular canines were measured using a digital Vernier calliper and mandibular canine index was calculated using standardized equation. Independent sample t-test was used and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: There was a significant difference (P < 0.05) observed between right and left mandibular canine width and a significant difference between the right and left mandibular canine index between males and females. Conclusion: The present study verifies the fact that mandibular canine index can be used for sex determination in the population of Mumbai city and can form basis for forensic investigations. Key-words: Canine index, Sex determination, Forensic odontology

scholarly journals Sex determination of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian population based on odontometric characteristics of permanent lower canines

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Belma Muhamedagić ◽  
Nermin Sarajlić
Keyword(s):  
Sex Determination ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Mass Graves ◽  
Lower Jaw ◽  
Healthy State ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
The Right

Introduction: Sex determination is one of fi rst and most important steps in identifying disintegrated bodies and skeletal remains. During the exhumation of bodies from the mass graves and archaeologicalexcavations, it is quite often the case that not all bones of one person are found, therefore, teeth and the scull are the only true identifi cation material. Canines are teeth most appropriate for sex determination.The aim of the research was to determine sex identity of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian population based on odontometric characteristics of permanent lower canines.Methods: The research sample included 180 patients of the Dental Offi ce, of both sexes. All patients with permanent lower right and left canines, without caries, with healthy state of gingiva and periodontium,without crown restorations were included in the research. Measurement was done directly in the patients' mouth using a digital sliding caliper. Greatest mesiodistal width of the lower right and left canine and intercuspal distance of the lower jaw were measured.Results: All parameters were higher in case of male, including Mandibular Canine Index (MCI) (p<0.01). The precision of appraising the sex identity for the Bosnian-Herzegovinian population, based on MCI on the right, amounts 68.89% and 68.54% on the left.Conclusions: The study showed that right canines are signifi cantly broader than the left ones and they are broader in case of males. Lower right canines, that is, MCI on the right, indicates greater accuracy insex determination in relation to left lower canines. The accuracy in sex determination for all variables is higher for the female.

Memory Laws as a Misuse of Legislation

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Eran Fish
Keyword(s):  
Free Speech ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Social Cooperation ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Legal Coercion ◽  
The Right ◽  
With Memory

Memory laws are often accused of enforcing an inaccurate, manipulative or populist view of history. Some are also said to violate fundamental rights, in particular the right to free speech. These accusations are not entirely unjustified. Yet, a discussion of memory legislation that concentrates on these faults might be missing its mark. The main problem with memory legislation is not necessarily with the merits of any particular law. Rather, the determination of historical facts is not the kind of matter that should be entrusted to the legislator in the first place. The role of legislation is to make social cooperation possible despite substantial disagreement, but only when such social cooperation is indeed required. Disputes about historical facts, I argue, are not a coordination problem that requires a legislative solution. Still less can they justify legal coercion.

scholarly journals PENENTUAN OPERATOR KARTU SELULER TERBAIK MENGGUNAKAN METODE AHP(ANALITYCAL HIERARCHY PROCESS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Rizaldi Rizaldi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support System ◽  
Support System ◽  
Lower Layer ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Abstract - The role of telecommunications technology is very important, especially in changing people's lives. The development of technology in the field of communication and information can now be enjoyed by various layers of society, starting from the upper layer, middle layer or lower layer even though the results are not satisfactory. The research entitled "Decision Support System Determination of the best cellular card operator using the AHP method" aims to provide convenience for consumers who want to buy cellular cards from various telecommunications operators according to their needs and save on bags. (economical). The number of cellular card operators provided by telecommunications makes it difficult for consumers to make the right choice, according to the desired criteria. Determining cellular cards with the AHP method is the right method to overcome the problem of determining the best cellular card with many criteria offered by each operator. These criteria include the purchase price of cellular cards, rates, promos and active periods. Keywords - Cellular card operator, Decision support system, Analitycal Hierarchy Process.

scholarly journals MANDIBULAR CANINE INDEX (MCI)

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 459-463
Author(s):  
IRFAN AHMED MUGHAL ◽  
ANWAR SAOOD SAQIB ◽  
FARIDA MANZUR
Keyword(s):  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Dental Evidence ◽  
Aseptic Conditions ◽  
Sexual Identification ◽  
The Right ◽  
Mass Disasters

Introduction: Dental evidence is valuable in identification of individuals, especially following mass disasters; estimation of age at death of skeletonised remains and establishing guilt in cases of criminal injury by biting. Mandibular canines are found to exhibit the greatest sexual dimorphism amongst all teeth. Objective: To investigate the accuracy with which gender can be differentiated by using the mandibular canine index in the Punjabi – Pakistani population. Setting: Independent Medical College and Punjab Medical College,  aisalabad. Period: Dec. 2008 to Dec. 2009. Material and Methods: The present study was performed on 200 students, between the age group of 18-25 years, randomly sampled with informed consent (Through 3rd party). Mandibular canine width and intercanine distance were measured with the help of Vernier caliper after observing aseptic conditions. Mandibular canine index was calculated and the observed MCI was compared with the standard MCI value. The data was then analyzed using student’s “t” test. Results: No significant statistical difference was noted between the right and left mandibular canines amongst males and females (same sex) but when comparing between males and females, there was highly statistical significant difference (P < 0.001). The calculated standard MCI for canines of males and females found to be 0.2504. With these calculations we could predict sex correctly at 75.97% in this study (Male: 71.67% and Female: 78.72%). Conclusion: MCI is a quick and reliable method for sexual identification when a standard for the population is available. With these calculations, we could predict the sex correctly at 75.97 % in this study. This method can be used as adjunct to other available tools for sex determination. DNA studies can reveal sex accurately.Availability of comprehensive database with “NADRA” can also be used as adjunct to “MCI” to enhance the accuracy in determination of sex and identity of the person in Pakistan.

Limits on Constitutional Rights: The Marginal Role of Proportionality Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Moon
Keyword(s):  
Individual Autonomy ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Individual Liberty ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Step Structure ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
The Right

Canada is often cited as one of the principal sources of proportionality analysis – an approach to the determination of limits on constitutional rights that has been adopted in many jurisdictions. The two-step structure of constitutional rights adjudication is built on the idea that these rights are the basic conditions of individual autonomy or liberty that must be protected from the demands of collective welfare. At the first stage of the adjudication the court determines whether the restricted activity falls within the scope of the right. At the second stage the court balances the right against the competing interest advanced by the restrictive law to determine whether the restriction is justified. Yet few of these rights fit this individual liberty model and are better understood as social or relational in character, protecting different aspects of the individual's interaction or connection with others in the community. If we recognise that most constitutional rights do not simply protect individual autonomy but instead protect different aspects of human flourishing or dignity within community then two conclusions may follow. First, there can be no single generic test for limits on rights. The form or character of ‘limitations’ on these rights may differ in significant ways. Second, the two steps of adjudication may often be difficult to separate, or the separation may seem quite artificial. Many of the issues addressed by the courts will not fit easily into the two-step structure of analysis because the ‘competing’ interests are really different dimensions of a social relationship.

scholarly journals The Effect of Teachers’ Work Ethic Practice: A Study at a Daily School in the Kubang Pasu District

2018 ◽  
pp. 353-356
Keyword(s):  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Ethics Code ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Right ◽  
Test Result

This study aims to identify the effect of Teachers’ Work Ethics (TWE) practice based on the teachers’ work ethics code outlined by the Ministry of Education (MOE). The research sample involved teachers who are teaching at one of the daily schools in the Kubang Pasu District whom were given intervention for a month. Questionnaire was used to seek the effect of intervention prescribed in the effort to develop TWE Model. The study employed inferential statistics of t-test paired sample to see the difference between pre test and post test result. The finding showed that there is an increase in ethics practice in terms of the right intention, good conduct, initiator of goodness, fulfilling promise and; disciplined and civilised. However, in the aspect of discipline and conduct, there is significant difference between pre and post test that is (p< 0.05). This difference shows that teachers focus more on practicing this particular aspect in their daily lives. Study findings give the implication that attitude, training and role of leaders are important in determining that this principle is implemented successfully.

scholarly journals The Future of Analytical and Interpretative Toxicology: Where are We Going and How Do We Get There?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah M R Wille ◽  
Simon Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Profile ◽  
Forensic Toxicology ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Analytical Toxicology ◽  
Analytical Strategy ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Right

Abstract (Forensic) toxicology has faced many challenges, both analytically and interpretatively, especially in relation to an increase in potential drugs of interest. Analytical toxicology and its application to medicine and forensic science have progressed rapidly within the past centuries. Technological innovations have enabled detection of more substances with increasing sensitivity in a variety of matrices. Our understanding of the effects (both intended and unintended) have also increased along with determination and degree of toxicity. However, it is clear there is even more to understand and consider. The analytical focus has been on typical matrices such as blood and urine but other matrices could further increase our understanding, especially in postmortem (PM) situations. Within this context, the role of PM changes and potential redistribution of drugs requires further research and identification of markers of its occurrence and extent. Whilst instrumentation has improved, in the future, nanotechnology may play a role in selective and sensitive analysis as well as bioassays. Toxicologists often only have an advisory impact on pre-analytical and pre-interpretative considerations. The collection of appropriate samples at the right time in an appropriate way as well as obtaining sufficient circumstance background is paramount in ensuring an effective analytical strategy to provide useful results that can be interpreted within context. Nevertheless, key interpretative considerations such as pharmacogenomics and drug–drug interactions as well as determination of tolerance remain and in the future, analytical confirmation of an individual’s metabolic profile may support a personalized medicine and judicial approach. This should be supported by the compilation and appropriate application of drug data pursuant to the situation. Specifically, in PM circumstances, data pertaining to where a drug was not/may have been/was contributory will be beneficial with associated pathological considerations. This article describes the challenges faced within toxicology and discusses progress to a future where they are being addressed.

Legal And Procedural Status Of The Defender At The Pre-Investigation Stage

2020 ◽  
Vol 02 (10) ◽  
pp. 102-117
Author(s):  
Dilbar Chorieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Right

This article reveals an in-depth analysis of the pre-trial investigation stage, the individuals involved, as well as the role of defender and the procedural status of defender in pre-investigation inspection actions, and addresses the challenges at this stage in law enforcement practice today. The author provides substantiated scientific proposals on the development of a mechanism for the exercise of the right to protection in the pre-trial investigation and the determination of the legal status of participants in the pre-trial investigation, including the legal status and procedural status of defender, as well as their rights.

scholarly journals Processing of Words and Faces by Patients with Left and Right Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

1991 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew W. Ellis ◽  
Jonathan C. Hillam ◽  
Alistair Cardno ◽  
Janice Kay
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Face Processing ◽  
Reading Tests ◽  
Temporal Lobes ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
Right Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽  
The Right

Tests of word and face processing were given to patients with complex partial epilepsy focussed on the left or right temporal lobe, and to non-epileptic control subjects. The left TLE group showed the greatest impairment on object naming and on reading tests, but the right TLE group also showed a lesser impairment relative to the normal control subjects on both tests. The right TLE group was selectively impaired on distinguishing famous from non-famous faces while the left TLE group was impaired at naming famous faces they had successfully recognized as familiar. There was no significant difference between the three groups on recognition memory for words. The implications of the results for theories of the role of the temporal lobes in word and face processing, and the possible neural mechanisms responsible for the deficits in TLE patients, are discussed.

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