A STUDY ON THE CORRELATION OF GENDER WITH FINGERPRINT RIDGE DENSITY
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Fingerprint ridge density is an important quantitative dermatoglyphic parameter that has gained significant attention in forensic science, particularly for gender determination. The present study aims to examine the correlation between gender and fingerprint ridge density among individuals belonging to Tamil Nadu. A total of 100 fingerprint samples were collected, comprising 50 males and 50 females within the age group of 18–40 years. Fingerprint impressions of both thumbs were obtained using the standard ink method, and ridge density was calculated within a defined 5 × 5 mm² area located in the radial and ulnar regions of the fingerprint. The ridges were counted diagonally following established forensic protocols, and mean values were calculated for each individual.
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N, A., H, A. H., S, S. & S, T. (2026). A Study on the Correlation of Gender with Fingerprint Ridge Density. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.257
N, Arunkumar, et al.. "A Study on the Correlation of Gender with Fingerprint Ridge Density." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.257.
N, Arunkumar,Asrarul H,Suresh S, and Tamilpandian S. "A Study on the Correlation of Gender with Fingerprint Ridge Density." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.257.
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