Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Fingerprint Identification

Fingerprint identification, also known as ‘dactyloscopy’, is a biometric technology that relies on the unique pattern of ridges and valleys present on an individual’s fingers to identify them. It has been used as a reliable form of identification since the late 19th century, and is now used extensively in forensics,…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 1× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-5915 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Fingerprint identification, also known as ‘dactyloscopy’, is a biometric technology that relies on the unique pattern of ridges and valleys present on an individual’s fingers to identify them. It has been used as a reliable form of identification since the late 19th century, and is now used extensively in forensics, security and authentication applications. Fingerprints are considered a more secure form of identification than many traditional methods, as fingerprints are unique to each individual and remain unchanged throughout their lifetime. The accuracy and speed of fingerprint identification systems can be further improved with the use of specialized software and computing power.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advanced Forensic Sciences (ISSN 2692-5915).

Journal editorial board
Athina Vidaki · Netherlands Timothy Palmbach · United States Ozgur Bulut · Germany

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