Anthropological Review: Recent submissions
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Outer and Inner Canthal Distances and their Stature Estimation Potentials among Nigerian Igbos and Ibibios Residing in Rivers State, Nigeria
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-03-20)Both inner (ICD) and outer canthal distances (OCD) are some examples of facial parameters often applicable in forensic anthropology as these differ among ancestries. Despite numerous reports on stature estimation using ... -
Variability of anti-Müllerian hormone and folliculotropic hormone levels in women of reproductive age in relation to normal or impaired ovarian function
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-01-23)The demographic crisis in Europe is growing due to an increasing proportion of couples with fertility disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the variability of ovarian reserve markers with age in women with ... -
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 ... -
How do age and sex influence pain threshold and tolerance among Santal tribal people living in West Bengal, India?
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-01-31)The perception of pain, encompassing pain threshold and tolerance levels, is a complex phenomenon influenced by biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Notably, age and sex have consistently emerged as pivotal ... -
Changes in body composition (muscle mass and adipose tissue) among adolescents aged 11–15 from Kraków during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2025-01-21)Study aim: To assess changes in body composition, specifically focusing on muscle mass and adipose tissue, among adolescents aged 11–15 in Kraków during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional studies ... -
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 ...