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2D:4D digit ratio and its relationship to BMI, sporting choices and physiological predispositions among women
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-07-26)The 2D:4D digit ratio has been established as a biomarker of the level of exposure to prenatal sex hormones’ balancebetween prenatal testosterone (PT) and estrogenne levels. Higher 2D:4D indicates lower PT exposure and ... -
Age at pubarche and the risk of developing cardiometabolic complications among 50–52-year-old men from Krakow Longitudinal Study (Poland)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-06-03)Despite contradictory observations, it has been postulated that early age of adrenarche predisposes to an increased risk of cardiometabolic complications in further ontogeny due to greater body fatness. The aim of this ... -
The age difference in 2D:4D among the Polish population: An exploratory study
Pruszkowska-Przybylska, Paulina
; ; Żądzińska, Elżbieta ; ; ; ; (Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-12-21)
In this study a widely debated association between 2D:4D digit ratio and age was investigated. The study material included 960 individuals (530 females and 430 males) from Central Poland aged between 6–79 years. The ... -
AI-generated faces show lower morphological diversity than real faces do
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-06-03)Some recent studies suggest that artificial intelligence can create realistic human faces subjectively unrecognizable from faces of real people. We have compared static facial photographs of 197 real men with a sample of ... -
Anatomical alterations: biparietal thinning in antiquity. Review of published cases and a new case
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-01-29)Cranial anatomical variations, such as biparietal thinning, offer critical insights into the health and living conditions of ancient populations. Despite the presence of extensive archaeological records, biparietal thinning ... -
The anatomical bases of the 3D digital facial approximation of the Zlatý kůň 1 woman (ca. 43,000 BP)
; Galassi, Francesco Maria; ; ; ; ; ; ; (Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-07-10)
In 1950 on Mount Zlatý kůň (‘Golden Horse’) in modern-day Czech Republic a system of caves was discovered. During many years of research in this area, human and animal osteological remains have been excavated, among which ... -
Anatomical variations of the flexor carpi ulnaris in the fetal period
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-16)Introduction: The Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (FCU) is a part of the palmar the forearm muscle group and one of the most important muscles for upper limb functioning - is responsible for flexion and adduction of the hand at the ... -
The ancient people of Balinese: a study of health status based on paleopathology remains
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-06-18)Humans have been constantly exposed to the environment in their daily activities, which may result in some pathological changes. Paleopathology research is rare, particularly on ancient humans who lived in Bali, Indonesia. ... -
Anthropometric characteristic and body composition of female students involved in volleyball training
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)There have been only few studies investigating the anthropometric characteristics of female volleyball players. These studies have revealed a positive influence of volleyball training on the physical development and fitness ... -
Anthropometric characteristics of four groups of indigenous people of Wallacea in East Indonesia
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-07-17)The human body size varies significantly around the world, both between and within populations. Likewise, ethnic diversity has a significant effect on anthropometric data differences for the Naulu, Tana Ai, Bugis and ... -
Application of the lateral angle method for sex determination of cremated individuals from burials of the Lusatian culture cemetery in Czernikowice, Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-02-25)Research of cremated human remains are limited by severe analytical constraints. Estimation of basic anthropological parameters such as sex of individuals or their age at death is often uncertain. A method for assessing ... -
Assessment of dental caries among children and adults inhabiting Starorypin (11th–12th c.) compared to other Early Medieval populations from Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-07-04)Dental caries testing provides information about diet, hygiene and eating habits. This information can be useful in reconstructing the living conditions of historical populations. The aim of this study was to determine the ... -
The assessment of the biological age of children`s characters created in the convention of Japanese animation in forensic practice
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-07-26)Introduction: According to criminal codes of most Western countries, possessing, producing and disseminating of fictional paedopornography is a crime. In light of these laws, the shotacon/lolicon (popular and widely available ... -
Assessment of the obesity based on voice perception
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)Human voice is an extremely important biological signal which contains information about sex, age, emotional state, health and physical features of a speaker. Estimating a physical appearance from a vocal cue can be an ... -
The assessment of the relationship between the traits of temporal muscle and the massiveness of the supraorbital region of the Homo sapiens crania including the influence of the neurocranial shape and size of the occlusal surface of the upper molars – preliminary study
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-09-26)The knowledge about the pattern of the relationship between the morphological variability of the supraorbital region of human skulls and the features of the temporal muscle is far from complete. The main aim of this study ... -
Association between expression level of the miR-320, miR-182, miR-223 and miR-486 and body composition among young Polish female volleyball players
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Żądzińska, Elżbieta; (Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-07-02)
The expression of circulating microRNAs appears to be a promising indicator of physical strength. The objective of this study was to determine whether there is an association between the expression level of four selected ... -
Association between normal weight obesity and lipids profile in Slovak women aged 38 to 59 years
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-06-28)Obesity and its associated health problems are an issue, especially when weight gain is not outwardly visible. Individuals with the same Body Mass Index (BMI) may differ in body fat percentage and may unknowingly suffer ... -
Association between smoking status and body composition parameters in a young adult population
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-07-11)The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between smoking status and body composition parameters in 19–30 years old slovak population (mean age: 22,38 ± 2,34 years). The sample consisted of 379 individuals, ... -
The Association of Body Temperature with Longevity: Insights from Historical Cohorts
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-03-28)Effective thermoregulation is crucial for maintaining homeostasis. Previous research has suggested a link between lower steady-state body temperature and longevity, particularly in physically healthy, nonobese older adults. ... -
Association of early menarche with elevated BMI, lower body height and relative leg length among 14- to 16-year-old post-menarcheal girls from a Maya community in Yucatan, Mexico
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-03-18)Human body segments have different timing and tempo of growth. Early menarche (EM) as an indicator of early reproductive maturity results in a shortened height and leg length. Relatively larger trunk may increase risk for ...