Maciej Bugajski

Dr. Maciej Bugajski


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 June 2025 in Diagnostics
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KVKonstantina Vatzia
Konstantina Vatzia
MFMichail Fanariotis
Michail Fanariotis
MBMaciej Bugajski
Maciej Bugajski
IFIoannis V. Fezoulidis
Ioannis V. Fezoulidis
Maria PiagkouMaria Piagkou
Maria Piagkou
KVKaterina Vassiou
Katerina Vassiou
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the potential of sternal morphometric parameters derived from multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for sex estimation in a contemporary Greek population. A secondary objective was to develop and evaluate statistical and machine learning models based on these measurements for forensic identification. Methods: Sternal measurements were obtained from chest MDCT scans of 100 Greek adults (50 males, 50 females). Morphometric variables included total sternum length, surface area, angle, and index (SL, SSA, SA, and SI); manubrium length, width, thickness, and index (MBL, MBW, MBT, and MBI); sternal body length, width, thickness, and index (SBL, SBW, SBT, and SBI); and xiphoid process length and thickness (XPL and XPT). Logistic regression and a Random Forest classifier were applied to assess the predictive accuracy of these parameters. Results: Both models showed high classification performance. Logistic regression identified MBL and SBL as the most predictive variables, yielding 91% overall accuracy, with 92% sensitivity and 90% specificity. The Random Forest model achieved comparable results (91% accuracy, 88% sensitivity, 93% specificity), ranking SSA as the most influential feature. Conclusions: MDCT-derived sternal morphometry provides a reliable, non-invasive method for sex estimation. Parameters such as MBL, SBL, and SSA demonstrate strong discriminatory power and support the development of population-specific standards for forensic applications.