Glasnik Antropološkog društva Srbije

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ISSN 1820-7936
prethodni naslov Glasnik Antropološkog društva Jugoslavije (ISSN: 0351-1480) do 2007
eISSN 1820-8827
izdavač(i) Antropološko društvo Srbije, Niš i Univerzitet u Nišu - Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Niš
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periodičnost godišnje
početna godina 2008
glavni urednik Perica Vasiljević, Univerzitet u Nišu, Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Departman za biologiju i ekologiju
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Superimposition
Superimposition
The identification of human remains in forensic cases is at best a problem, more so if the body is decomposed. Craniofacial identification problems have been successfully resolving by forensic investigators for more than six decades. During mid- 1980s and early 1990s some attempts were made to introduce an automated version of photo/video superimposition technique by a straight forward digital implementation of the original method. Skull/photograph superimposition is the most prevalent method by which unknown skulls are being identified, since a photograph of the suspected dead person can be easily obtained from the victim's family. According to Schimmler et al., who took eight measurements on a large sample of skulls, the chances are less than one in a billion that two skulls will be identical in these eight diameters. In order to perform a superposition, a maneuverable stand is needed to position the skull at exactly the same angle as the face in the photograph. The images of the skull and photograph are than digitally recorded and stored within the computer, and then both digitized images are superimposed on the monitor. The process of fitting the skull into the photograph is usually started by positioning the eyes in correct relation to the orbits. With the eyes correctly placed, the skull should then be in the proper position - it must not be broader or longer than the soft tissue on the photograph, and the chin, mouth, nose, ears and so on, should be in their correct positions. .
Superimposition
Superimposition
Skull/image superimposition is the most prevalent method by which unknown skulls are being identified, since a photograph of the suspected dead person may be easily obtained from the victim's family. The sculls were photographed under the same angle as the head of the subjects during their lives. The most delicate part of the work was the correct positioning of the scull on the stand, and proportional magnification of the scull image. The Adobe® Photoshop® 6.0. (PWW600R724387 - 473) computer program was used during the experiments. After being incorporated in the computer memory, digitalized images of the scull and face were put one over the other and showed on the monitor in order to determine their possible congruence or differences. A special attention was paid to the congruence of the same anthropometrical spots of the scull with the face, as well as to following their contours. The process of fitting the skull into the image usually begins by positioning the eyes in correct relation to the orbits. The skull must not be broader or longer than the soft tissue on the image, and the chin, mouth, nose, ears and so on, should be in their correct positions. All difficulties, associated with the superpositioning process were recorded, with the special attention to the critical evaluation of negative and positive superimposition. The social justification of this method for identification, on both state and international level (Interpol) was noted. The paper has been fully illustrated with images showing all stages of the work by chronological and logical order. This is the one of the first papers trying to complete superimposition in our country.
Superimposition
Superimposition
Skull/photograph superimposition is the most prevalent method by which unknown skulls are being identified, since a photograph of the suspected dead person can be easily obtained from the victim's family. The scull were photographed under the same angle as the head of the subjects during their lives. The most delicate part of the work was the correct positioning of the scull on the stand, and a proportional magnifying of the scull photograph. The Adobe®Photoshop® 7.0. computer program is used during the experiments. After being incorporated in the computer memory, digitalized photographs of the scull and face were put one over the other and showed on the monitor in order to determine their possible congruence or differences. A special attention was paid to the congruence of the same anthropometrical spots of the scull with the face, as well as to following their contours. The process of fitting the skull into the photograph is usually started by positioning the eyes in correct relation to the orbits. The skull must not be broader or longer than the soft tissue on the photograph, and the chin, mouth, nose, ears and so on, should be in their correct positions. All difficulties, associated with the superposition process were recorded, with the special attention to the critical evaluation of negative and positive superimposition. The social justification of this method for identification, on both the state level and the international level (Interpol) was noted. This work was fully illustrated with pictures showing all stages of the work, by chronological and logical order. .
Superimposition and face reconstruction
Superimposition and face reconstruction
Skull/photograph superimposition is the most prevalent method by which unknown skulls are being identified, since a photograph of the suspected dead person can be easily obtained from the victim's family. The scull were photographed under the same angle as the head of the subjects during their lives. The most delicate part of the work was the correct positioning of the scull on the stand, and a proportional magnifying of the scull photograph. The Adobe®Photoshop® 7.0. computer program is used during the experiments. After being incorporated in the computer memory, digitalized photographs of the scull and face were put one over the other and showed on the monitor in order to determine their possible congruence or differences. A special attention was paid to the congruence of the same anthropometrical spots of the scull with the face, as well as to following their contours. The process of fitting the skull into the photograph is usually started by positioning the eyes in correct relation to the orbits. The skull must not be broader or longer than the soft tissue on the photograph, and the chin, mouth, nose, ears and so on, should be in their correct positions. All difficulties, associated with the superposition process were recorded, with the special attention to the critical evaluation of negative and positive superimposition. The social justification of this method for identification, on both the state level and the international level (Interpol) was noted. This work was fully illustrated with pictures showing all stages of the work, by chronological and logical order.
The age of menarche and the characteristics of growth in pre-menarcheal and postmenarcheal girls
The age of menarche and the characteristics of growth in pre-menarcheal and postmenarcheal girls
Menarche is the certain signal of girls' puberty and is usually preceded by a period of intensive growth. A transversal anthropological investigation of height, weight, upper arm circumference relax, triceps skinfold thickness and the age of menarche was conducted in the city of Novi Sad in 2001 and 2002. The subjects were 533 girls aged 10 - 15 years. The aim of the investigation was to determine the body status in pre-menarcheal and post-menarcheal girls. In the entire sample, 237 girls (44.47%) had menarche, with the earliest age being 9 years (1.69%). The average age of menarche equaled 12.22 ± 1.61, while the median equaled 12.33 ±0.10 years. On average body indicators were higher in post-menarcheal girls. Greatest differences are observed in the height, weight and muscle area, to smaller extent in upper arm circumference relaxed and BMI, while the smallest difference appears in triceps skinfold thickness and fat area.
The canonical relations between anthropometric measurements and postural disorders of scoolchildren
The canonical relations between anthropometric measurements and postural disorders of scoolchildren
For the purpose of determining the relations between anthropometric measurements and postural disorders of schoolchildren aged 12, a study was carried out which encompassed two generations of schoolchildren, a total of 299 boys and girls, measured during the 1987 and 2002 school years. In order to determine the relations of anthropometric space as the predictor system and postural status as the criterion, a canonical analysis of correlation was carried out. The anthropometric area was defined by 10 measurements, which covered the longitudinal and circular dimensionality of the skeleton and fatty tissue below the epidermis, while the postural status was evaluated by two variables, and defined by posture affected by scoliosis and flat feet. The results of the research indicate a significant connection between the two systems, on the basis of which the conclusion can be reached that schoolchildren with a greater longitudinal dimensionality are more susceptible to deformities of the spinal column, manifested by bad posture, and that schoolchildren with a greater circular dimensionality and fatty tissue below the epidermis and more susceptible to deformities manifested by flat feet. .
The canonical relations between morphological dimensions and strength among high school female students
The canonical relations between morphological dimensions and strength among high school female students
The research was carried out on a sample of 55 female high school students from Niš, 15 years of age (± 6 months). The aim of the research was to determine the canonical correlations between morphological dimensions, on the one hand, and tests for the evaluation of repetitive strength on the other, among the female students. The problem of this research was the evaluation of the influence of morphological dimensions on the achieved results for repetitive strength. 10 anthropometric measurements of morphological characteristics were used, which define longitudinal dimensionality and dimensionality of the skeleton, transversal dimensionality of the skeleton and circular dimensionality and body mass. Repetitive strength was evaluated by means of three tests. The results of the canonical correlation analysis have shown that a significant canonical factor can be found between the morphological dimensions (as the predictor system) and explosive strength (as the criterion system), along with a high corre analysis.
The comparasion of microsatellite instability at sporadic colorectal and hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancers
The comparasion of microsatellite instability at sporadic colorectal and hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancers
Somatic mutations of MMR gene are not often present in HNPCC and in sporadic RER+ colorectal cancers. Complete studies were made according to Bethesda and Amsterdam Criteria, and 35 patients belonged to the group with sporadic colorectal cancer, and 9 patients belonged to HNPCC group. The results of our studies showed that there is no significant difference between RER phenotype of HNPCC and sporadic cancer (p>0,05) in regard to microsatellite status. It can be a good indicator that there are so called 'susspected' on HNPCC among sporadic cancers which were not detected yet. The reason for this was an incomplete familial history of illness of patients and as such it was selected as sporadic cancer. Microsatellite analysis together with medical and familial history of illness can be a successful instrument for efficient HNPCC identification. However, successful solving of this problem lies in making an accurate diagnosis in comparative findings, which can be provided by genetic and clinical tests.
The contribution of I. I. Tegako to anthropology of Belarus
The contribution of I. I. Tegako to anthropology of Belarus
L.I. Tegako started her studies of anthropology in the middle of 1960s when she received her research degree. The scope of her scientific interest included odontology and dermatoglyphics. For more than 40 years L.I. Tegako was a permanent supervisor of the group and later of the Anthropology department. From the beginning of 1970s Belarusian anthropologists started conducting complex anthropologic studies of the adult population of the republic in various parts of the country (anthropometry, anthroposcopy, dermatoglyphics, blood group factor). Comprehensive approach became the basis for studies of anthropogenic variety of local population on the territory of Belarus. In 1998 the team of anthropologists supervised by L.I. Tegako won a State Prize of the Republic of Belarus for the scope of work on the topic 'Person and his biocultural adaptation'. In 2000s the scope of L.I. Tegako's scientific interest included the determination of intersystemic correlations between dermatoglyphical and psychosomatic characteristics. During her academic career, L.I. Tegako published 17 monographs, 6 study guides, 11 brochures and 209 research papers. Lidiya Ivanovna worked at leading universities in the country; she had 7 students who completed PhD thesis. Since 1999 she worked as a professor of biology. L.I. Tegako deserves a credit for the organization of anthropological conferences in Minsk. She devoted a lot of attention to the international cooperation. As a result, L.I. Tegako contributed to the establishment of stable scientific and friendly ties with Serbian colleagues: Institute of History of the NAS of Belarus and Matica Srpska made a partnership agreement. This includes exchange of experience, scientific works, and realization of joint projects.
The difference between height-weight relations and nourishment of seven-year-old pupils measured in 1988. and 2008.
The difference between height-weight relations and nourishment of seven-year-old pupils measured in 1988. and 2008.
Hypokinesia or low level of physical activity typical for the modern way of living, together with the consumed calories that cannot be burnt, lead to the increased weight which is above the average weight for a particular person. The presence of obesity from the day of birth to the old age is increasing in the world, and it may be stated that it is increasing in Serbia as well. The aim of this research is to establish the difference between height-weight relations and nourishment of seven-year-old pupils, measured in 1988 and 2008. The sample comprised primary school pupils, 7 years of age, from Nis, measured in 1988 and 2008. The number of examinees was 524, 257 boys measured in 1988, 91 boys measured in 2008, 91 girls measured in 1988, 85 girls measured in 2008. The results of this research showed that male pupils measured in 1988 had, statistically significan lower body weight, body mass index, average volume of the chest, skin folds, and had lower levels of fat in the body. Female pupils measured in 1988 had lower values of height, weight, body mass index, average chest volume, skin folds and lower levels of fat. The percentage of normally fed pupils measured in 1988 was 88.3%, while the percentage of those measured in 2008 was 59.3%. The relationship between 1988 and 2008 is 92.3% to 56.5%, in female pupils. The number of obese male and female pupils was significantly increased in 2008.
The differences in morphological characteristics and motoric abilities among the young judo practitioners and primary school students
The differences in morphological characteristics and motoric abilities among the young judo practitioners and primary school students
537 students ranging from the second grade through fifth grade of the primary school at the territory of Vojvodina were taken as a sample for examining the differences in morphological characteristics and motoric abilities among the students who practiced judo systematically and those who only attend PE classes. A 16-variable system was applied - 8 variables of morphological characteristics and 8 variables of motoric abilities. Using the appropriate mathematical/statistical procedures significant differences were determined in the realm of motoric abilities. .
The differences in postural disorders in the sagittal plane in adolescents grouped according to their morphological characteristics
The differences in postural disorders in the sagittal plane in adolescents grouped according to their morphological characteristics
Using the sample group of male respondents (161) aged 15 (± 6 months), spinal posture in the sagittal plane was evaluated, while some basic anthropometric measures were gathered. Posture was evaluated using a modified method by Napoleon Wolanski (Radisavljević, 2001), by means of which the data were retrieved regarding spine (kyphotic and lordotic posture, kyphosis-lordosis and flat-back syndrome). The aim of the research is to diagnose postural disorders in adolescents and establish differences among the groups of the respondents grouped according to their morphological characteristics. The frequency of occurrence in postural disorders was calcuated by means of a nonparametric statistical procedure of frequency. Factor analysis was used in order to single out two factors based on which the whole sample was further divided into two groups using cluster analysis. The data thus obtained imply the presence of postural disorders at this age, while the analyses of the differences show no statistically significant differences.

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