Anthropological Review: Ostatnio dodane
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The Facial approximation of the controversial skull attributed to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
; ; ; ; ; ; Galassi, Francesco Maria
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-01-23)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) is considered as one of the greatest composers of the Classical Period of music (ca. 1750–1820). Gifted with an unparalleled precocity, which allowed him to play and compose at the highest ... -
Elliptical Fourier analysis of molar outlines in Late Pliocene Parapapio whitei from Makapansgat Limeworks, South Africa
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-12-30)Introduction: Alongside Australopithecus africanus at Makapansgat South Africa, dated to nearly 3 million years before present, are remnants of Parapapio (Cercopithecinae). The extreme variability of this fossil assemblage ... -
A comparative analysis of height trend and nutrition among 1983 to 2005 birth cohort of Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-12-30)Over the course of the years, numerous studies have been conducted to assess the trends in height across different generations and regions. This study seeks to add to the current data on secular height trend, by analyzing ... -
Menstrual disorders and associated factors among rural and tribal adolescent girls in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-12-30)After attaining menarche adolescents, due to shyness and fear, often refuse to seek medical treatment. Simultaneously they began to face menstrual disorders. The present review aimed to estimate the overall menstrual ... -
Mind-body medicine and altered states of consciousness in Homo
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-10-18)The mind-body relationship has long been a subject of inquiry from both philosophical and scientific perspectives. Ancient Greek philosophers such as Pythagoras and Plato posited dualistic models, where the mind and body ... -
Mismeasurement of the virtual human body: analysing error of landmark acquisition
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-10-07)Modern physical anthropology increasingly employs non-invasive methods that use 3D models representing the human body. Frequently, these are 3D models of a person’s physical appearance, i.e., face or body. A traditional ... -
A bifid mandibular condyle from a cremation grave from Paprotki Kolonia cemetery, Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-09-30)This study investigates the etiology of a bifid mandibular condyle found in a Bogaczewo culture cremation burial from the Paprotki Kolonia site 1. Using macroscopic analysis and CT imaging, we identified a sagittal separation ... -
VDR gene polymorphism in susceptibility to urolithiasis among the Asian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-10-21)Urolithiasis is one of the most prevalent urinary diseases worldwide. Several studies have reported VDR gene polymorphisms to have a contributing genetic factor in susceptibility to urolithiasis and suggested its possibility ... -
Forensic facial identification – reconstruction of facial geometry and shape from dental dimensions
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-09-30)Human identification has always remained as a main task of forensic anthropology and forensic science for various purposes. The purpose of human identification may vary from legal identity to disaster victim identification, ... -
Investigation of hand index, digit finger ratio (2D:4D), and grip strength among court sports
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-09-12)Hand index, finger ratio, and grip strength are potential indicators of proficiency in court sports. The aim of this study is to explore hand dimensions, fingers length ratio, and grip strength in court sports players, a ... -
Translation practices in cross-cultural social research and guidelines for the most popular approach: back-translation
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-09-05)In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of cross-cultural research, marking a positive shift from the predominantly WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) scientific focus. ... -
Identification of the genetic determinants of shovel-shaped incisors and Carabelli’s cusp
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-09-10)Shovel-shaped incisors (SSI) and Carabelli’s cusp (CC) are noteworthy human dental non-metric traits which presence and degree of expression have been reported to cluster within distinct populations. Recent advances in ... -
A review on association between menopausal symptoms and cardiovascular risk factors
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-07-03)Menopausal transition and post-menopausal periods can have short-term and long- term effects on mid-life health of women. The short-term effects include the possibility of experiencing of menopausal symptoms, while the ... -
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 ... -
Revisiting the cranial variability of the Dmanisi hominins
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-07-01)The Dmanisi specimens represent the most diverse contemporaneous hominin fossils found at one single site and are key in understanding the first out -of- Africa dispersal and the origins of Homo erectus. Due to these ... -
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 ... -
Morphology and morphometry of frontal sinuses as a tool in sex determination based on 17th–18th century skulls from Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-06-28)Morphological analysis of the frontal sinuses (FS) is one of the methods used to assess the sex of human remains. Depending on the methods, the results indicate the effectiveness of using the FS in the assessment of sex ... -
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 ... -
Hominin musical sound production: palaeoecological contexts and self domestication
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2024-07-02)In this article we seek to integrate theories of music origins and dance with hominin fossil anatomy and the paleoecological contexts of hominin evolution. Based on the association between rhythm in music, dance and ... -
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. ...