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	Sex Identification Using Bones Physical Characteristics
				   and
			     Neural Networks
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 Author  : Marianna Manouseli
           < m.manouseli@gmail.com >

 Date    : 30 Jan 2011


 Unpacking
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 Open the folder SIBC 
 Execute the file Application_pkg.exe
 A window will open to install the Matlab MCR compiler
 After the installation a Application.exe will appear in the same folder  



 Using the program Application.exe
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 1) Start the application
 2) Select the category that you want to use
 3) Insert the bones characteristics values and press ok
 4) The result will be displayed



 Appendix Characteristics:

  S = Scapula, 8 measurements 
	
        S1_v  Maximum scapular height
	S2_v  Scapular breadth
	S3_v  Maximum length of the spine
	S4_v  Glenoid cavity height
	S5_v  Glenoid cavity breadth
	S6_v  Thickness of the lateral border
	S7_v  Maximum acromion height
	S8_v  Length of infraspinous line


  C = clavicle, 6 measurements

	C1_v  Maximum length
	C2_v  Midshaft circumference
	C3_v  Midshaft maximum diametre
	C4_v  Midshaft minimum diametre
	C5_v  Maximum breadth of sternal end
	C6_v  Maximum breadth of acromial articular surface



