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ISSN 1820-7936
prethodni naslov Glasnik Antropološkog društva Jugoslavije (ISSN: 0351-1480) do 2007
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izdavač(i) Antropološko društvo Srbije, Niš i Univerzitet u Nišu - Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Niš
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početna godina 2008
glavni urednik Perica Vasiljević, Univerzitet u Nišu, Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Departman za biologiju i ekologiju
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Differences of morphological characteristics and motor abilities between cadet table tennis players and children of pupils non-athletes
Differences of morphological characteristics and motor abilities between cadet table tennis players and children of pupils non-athletes
In the course of a systematic training process of table tennis players, the basis of planning and programming training is an analysis of competitive activity and monitoring the psychomotor level of players. On the basis of this analysis, significant guidelines are identified for initial and stage-developed selection in table tennis, as well as the information on the basis of which it is possible to plan and program the training process. Assessment of morphological characteristics and motor abilities can help the development of talented tennis players. The aim of this research was to determine differences in morphological characteristics and motor abilities of cadet table tennis players and children of pupils non-athletes. Research is performed on the sample of 49 male adolescent examinees from AP Vojvodina, 24 of whom are table tennis players belonging to five clubs, whereas 25 are 7th-grade students of elementary school OŠ "Sveti Sava" from Kikinda. For assessment of morphological characteristics three measures are applied, whilst nine tests are used to determine motor abilities. The occurrence of statistically significant differences is determined by means of multivariant and univariant analysis of variance for motor abilities, and the t-test for morphological characteristics. Based on the analysis of the results of differences in anthropometric variables using an independent t test, a similar level of growth of long tubular bones, state of nutrition and body weight of two analyzed subunits can be noted (p> .05). No statistically significant differences were found in the three analyzed anthropometric variables: body height, body mass, BMI. Based on Wilks λ values, it is concluded that there is a statistically significant difference (P = 0.00) between the table tennis players of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and boys from Kikinda who are not engaged in sports in terms of their motor abilities, taking into account the whole system of applied variables. Table tennis players tend to be different from non-athletes in terms of significantly better coordination, explosive strength, and the speed of individual movements, as well as the static strength of arms and shoulder girdle and repetitive strength of trunk, which could be correlated with the structure of table tennis play and transformations attributable to the effects of systematic training and every-day engagement in sports activities.
Differences of some anthropometrical characteristics on young football players and boys who don't do any sport
Differences of some anthropometrical characteristics on young football players and boys who don't do any sport
This research conducted in order to establish the differences in anthropometrical characteristics between boys who train football systematically and those who participate in classical physical education classes. The research comprised 57 students who divided into two subgroups: one of 25 students who play in Football club 'Vojvodina' from Novi Sad and the other of 32 boys who attend classes of physical education regularly in Agriculture School from Bačka Topola. The variables involved 20 anthropometrical measures which define longitudinal and transversal measures of skeleton, vol­umes and physical size and skin folds. The data was collected by t-test and the results showed the significant differences in all variables which define skin folds, and in variables which define the diameter of hand and volume of lower arm. .
Dinamičeskoe nabljudenie pokazatelej fizičeskogo razvitija škol'nikov Respubliki Belarus'
Dinamičeskoe nabljudenie pokazatelej fizičeskogo razvitija škol'nikov Respubliki Belarus'
The results of long term anthropometric control under the growth and development of Belarus school-children in the age between 7 and 17 y. o. (about 20 thousand persons, examined in 1996-1997 and 2006-2007) are presented. Variation in physical development indices concerns longitudinal sizes of body, which decrease in boys in the age of 9 to 16. Body weight also decreases slightly in the age of 13 to 16 y. o., and the chest circumference decrease in the age of 13 to 17. That indicates slimming. Those processes, however, are not revealed in the school girls. Evident variation in physical development of Belarusian schoolchildren confirms the necessity in the constant monitoring of growth and development processes in the children and teenagers. .
Dinara type and its varieties in Montenegro
Dinara type and its varieties in Montenegro
Dinara type was discovered, described and introduced to science by the famous anthropologist Jan (Ivan) Deniker in late 19th century in Montenegro. According to Deniker, the basic features of Dinara type are: tall stature, dark skin color, dark hair and eyes, oval face, straight or pointed nose, thick and prominent eyebrows and protruding cheekbones (zygomas). Later on, anthropologists (N. Županić, J. Erdeljanović, B. Škerlj, B. Maleš, J. Valšik, Coon C.S., A. Puljanos, P. Bojev, B. Ivanović, P. Vlahović and others) conducted a more detailed anthropological study of Dinara type and thus pointed to some of its subgroups in Montenegro (seaboard, central, Durmitor, mountain and other subgroups). Beside common features, those subgroups also have some specific characteristics which were caused by adjusting to natural environment and prevailing living conditions. There will be more explanations about these varieties in my presentations. .
Distribution of ABO and Rh blood types as the consequence of migrations in Doboj region
Distribution of ABO and Rh blood types as the consequence of migrations in Doboj region
Migration is one of the factors that change genetic structure of populations. The war in this region left many consequences that shall be the subject of research and analyses in different sciences for a long time. Distribution of ABO and Rh blood types, being significant characteristics of human populations, has been studied several times, but major migration of people in this region in the last decade of 20th century and many lost lives oblige us to analyze these characteristics again. The data were gathered in Doboj region (Doboj, Petrovo, Modriča, Šamac, Brod, Teslić, Derventa) and compared both to known data for this region and to new data for other regions. The observed changes in blood types distribution shall soon give more realistic picture of changes in alleles' frequencies. .
Distribution of morphologic taxons among the population of female adolescents
Distribution of morphologic taxons among the population of female adolescents
According to the standards of the International Biological Program at the representative cluster sample of female adolescents (N=92), we have measured 16 anthropometric variables. The data were processed by the method of taxonomic analysis. The goal of the empiric research was to identify and classify morphologic structure of the examinees aged 18. Algorithm of multivariate model extracted 4 basic taxonomic functions: (TAX1) endomorphic somatotypic taxon (small body weight and considerable amount of subcutaneous fat) and ectomorphic taxon (high values of body height and minimum values of skinfolds); (TAX2) endomorphic somatotypic taxon (high values of subcutaneous fat longitude skeletal dimensions) and ectoendo morphic taxon (minimum values of subcutaneous fat and transversal skeletal dimensions); (TAX3) mesomorphic somatotypic taxon (characteristic longitude-transversal skeletal dimension and minimum amount of subcutaneous fat); (TAX4) endo-mesomorphic somatotypic taxon (maximum longitude and transversal dimension of skeleton as well as maximum values of subcutaneous fat). Obtained results enabled us to precisely define and hypothetically foresee distinctive model of morphologic type of female adolescents, as well as to plan training processes of Physical Education classes and make selection in sport. .
Dominant side in pupils of Romany and Serbian nationality in performance tests
Dominant side in pupils of Romany and Serbian nationality in performance tests
While numerous studies aim to cast light on the causes of hemispheric asymmetry, relatively few studies deal with ethnic differences in lateralization. This study is concerned with sex interaction, dominant sides and ethnic affiliation. The sample consisted of 255 first to seventh grade elementary school pupils (110 of female and 145 of male sex; 166 of Romany and 89 of Serbian population). Pupils were studied with regard to eight lateralized tasks implying the primary use of one body part in two-hand activities. Chi square test established a statistical gender significance for the following activities in Romany population: forearms crossing on the chest (p=0.048), using arms for 'back scratching' (p=0.01) and applauding (p=0.04), while in Serbian population for winking (p=0.04). Multivariant tests showed sex differences among the subjects for the following activities: forearms crossing on the chest (F=4.407, p=.03), back scratching (F=8.764, p=0.00), winking (F=4.674, p=0.03), as well as ethnic affiliation difference for applauding (F=5.224, p=0.02). Our results point both at gender and ethnic differences with regard to the dominant body side use. As the study included elementary school pupils, a follow-up with older Romany population would be significant in establishing whether the differences found in Romany pupils persist or change with years.
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry assessment of the body composition and body fat distribution in pre and postmenopausal women
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry assessment of the body composition and body fat distribution in pre and postmenopausal women
Body composition and body fat distribution show difference in post-menopausal women (postMP) compared to premenopausal women (preMP) with almost equal body mass index (BMI) (28±5kg/m2 vs. 29±4kg/m2) and they were compared in this study with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Total and regional fat mass (FM), FM%, android FM (AFM), gynoid FM (GFM), and central obesity index COI=AFM%/GFM% were determined as well as lean body mass (LBM), bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) in 95 women. Trunkal FM in postMP (17.1±5.2kg) was higher compared to preMP (14.7±5.2kg) (p<0.042), as a result of higher AFM (2.97±0.98kg) in postMP compared to 2.39±1.1kg in preMP, but not significantly lower GFM (5.8±1.33kg) in postMP compared to 6.13±1.82kg in preMP. COI value (0.96±0.14) in postMP was higher compared to its value in preMP (0.86±0.14) (p<0.002). LBM was not significantly lower in postMP (37.98±4.29kg) compared to preMP (39.35±4.4kg). Total BMC (2.16±0.34kg) in postMP was lower compared to preMP (2.63±0.32kg), as well as tot al BMD in postMP (1.05±0.09 g/cm2) compared to preMP (1.17±0.07 g/cm2) (p<0.0001). Postmenopausal women are characterized with significantly lower BMC and BMD, not significantly lower LBM compared to premenopausal women, and significantly higher trunkal FM and COI as a result of significantly higher AFM but not GFM, confirming the emphasized abdominal obesity in postmenopausal compared to premenopausal women. .
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry assessment of the body composition in obese women
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry assessment of the body composition in obese women
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is considered to be the gold standard for assessment of the body composition (BC). BC dependence on body mass index (BMI) increase was assessed with DXA in 88 women, divided in 4 groups according to their BMI (kg/m2): gr.1<25; gr.2 (25-29.9); gr.3 (30-34.9) and gr.4 (35-40). Fat mass (FM) and FM% were determined as well as lean body mass (LBM), fat free mass (FFM) and bone mineral content (BMC). Body weight (BW) values in gr.1 (58.73±5.78kg), gr. 2 (69.14±5.58kg), gr.3 (80.58±6.16kg) and gr.4 (90.67±8.53kg), were significantly different between the groups and correlated with BMI (p<0.0001). FM progressively and significantly increased from the 1stgr. (19.79±4.89kg), to the 2nd gr. (28.7±3.87kg), 3rdgr (36.49±4.71kg) and 4thgr. (43.91±6.36kg). Android FM (AFM) increased progressively, and percentage of its increase was higher compared to gynoid FM (GFM) increase in all groups. LBM in the 1stgr was (35.71±3.79kg) and 2ndgr. (37.01±2.84kg), but in the 3rdgr. (40.51±3.98kg) and 4thgr. (43.27±3.09kg) were significantly higher. LBM/FM ratio was significantly higher in the 1stgr. compared to the other groups in which it progressively lowered, showing higher FM compared to LBM increase in obese women. BMI correlated significantly with BW, FM and FM%. BMC was not significantly different among the groups. BMI increase in obese women was characterized with no significant increase of BMC, lower LBM increase compared to FM increase, significant BW and FM increase in all compartments, significant trunk FM increase as a result of dominant AFM increase, and lower legFM increase. DXA provided accurate and precise BC assessment.
Effect of kinesitherapy on improving the functions of walking in patients with hemiparesis
Effect of kinesitherapy on improving the functions of walking in patients with hemiparesis
Hemiparesis is a syndrome of brain damage leading to motor weakness of one half of the body accompanied by changes in sensibility , as well as speech and psychological and other changes in the patient. Medical gymnastics-kinesiotherapy (KTH) enhances sensory and motor recovery of the patient . The study was conducted on 148 patients (88 men and 60 women) aged 45-87 years who have been at the rehabilitation treatment in ZZFMR ,,Dr. M. Zotović' in Banja Luka. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of KTH in improving walking function in patients with hemiparesis. Measurements of functional ability Motoricity Index, and Test UP & Go were performed in all patients on admission and at the end kinesiotherapeutic treatment, which lasted an average of 4 weeks. We followed the effect of kth program and questioned the degree of recovery of patients with hemiparesis in relation to sex and age. For statistical analyzes, we used the median test and the Wilcoxon rank test. The research results have identified a statistically significant increase in recent side - the motor index at discharge in relation to the receipt of all observed parameters. Test UP & GO showed a statistically significant increase in the release of results in relation to the admission of patients except for patients females and older than 75 years.
Effect of morphological characteristics and basic motor abilities on the factor of precision of target hitting by legs on short distance
Effect of morphological characteristics and basic motor abilities on the factor of precision of target hitting by legs on short distance
Research was conducted on the sample of 256 football players at the age of 10-12. They were analyzed by a battery of 12 anthropometrical measurements for evaluation of morphological characteristics and 20 tests for assessment of the basic motor abilities and the criterion variable of precision in target hitting by legs at a short distance. General conclusion was that 6 out of 32 predictor variables had statistically significant partial effect. In hierarchical order, they are: running speed at 60 m from a standing start (BBTRČ60M), Cooper's test (BIKUPTEST), step backwards from lying position on stomach (BGZANTRB), leg slalom with two balls (BKSLNO2L), running at 20 m from a standing start (BSTRČ20M) and circumference of a lower leg (AVOBPOTK). Out of all statistically significant predictor variables relative to the criterion one, five were from the basic motor space and one was from the morphological one. Based on this analysis of such a relation, it can be concluded that speed, endurance and coordination and power of lower leg muscles are predominant factors affecting successful precision in target hitting by legs at a small distance. .
Effects of aerobics in transformation of characteristics of the body tissue on students of Faculties of physical education
Effects of aerobics in transformation of characteristics of the body tissue on students of Faculties of physical education
This research problem was to determine differences between effects of the two aerobics programs conducted with the students of physical education, relative to particular characteristics of the body tissue. The appropriate sample was made up of 149 1st year male students at the Faculty of Physical Education in Novi Sad 19 years of average age, who attended regular classes of Anthropomotorics. The students were classified in two experimental groups, worked according to the model of high-low (52 students) and step aerobics (54 students), and one control group (43 students), performed as per the regular curriculum for the subject of anthropomotorics. Changes which occurred in students, practiced three times a week in six week period, were monitored through three body tissue measures. Results of the research showed that there were significant effects in transformation of characteristics of the body tissue in both experimental groups, which was not observed in the control group. This proves that experimental programs of high-low and step aerobics had significant effects on the subject characteristics. It was also determined that the experimental program of high-low aerobics had more adequate effects on improvement of constitution parameters, as there was a significant decrease of fat tissue and increase of water content of the body.

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