Glasnik Antropološkog društva Srbije

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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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periodičnost godišnje
početna godina 2008
glavni urednik Perica Vasiljević, Univerzitet u Nišu, Prirodno-matematički fakultet, Departman za biologiju i ekologiju
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The theological conception of a man
The theological conception of a man
Njegos's poetics basically contains the Orthodox anthropology learning, by which a man was created in the image of God. The issues have been studied in the paradigms of the poem Misao ('Thought') and the philosophical-religious epic poem Luča Mikrokozma ('The Ray of the Microcosm'), using phenomenological as well as the other good methods of literature studies. The encounter between the God and a man happens in the heart of a man; and this meeting is creative, inspiring and most important as it happens at a metaphysical level. It drives a man's longing for infinity. Man's thoughts are directed towards finding and revealing the miraculous secret of the Epiphany. On this path the Njegoš's man is interested in the man's fall and exile from the Heaven. The experience acquired leading the man to God and eternity. Such a man who answered the question of God and eternity, conscious of the physical earthly transience, adapts himself into the passing of time as he knows that he is a 'being-on-the-road-to-death' so directing his thoughts towards preparing the soul for meeting with the eternity. Concerning this subject, Njegoš raises important questions of man's existential drama presenting 'a man in sin' if he deviates from the essence of his humanity, the link to the source, with the God in Christ.
The trend of developing motoric abilities and morphological characteristics of the young judo practitioners
The trend of developing motoric abilities and morphological characteristics of the young judo practitioners
The sample 257 boys and 169 girls practicing judo for more than a year, for 60 minutes at least twice a week were subject to the battery of 8 motoric and 8 anthropometric tests with the aim of analyzing the trend of developing motoric abilities and morphological characteristics of the young judo practitioners. The t-test for independent samples was used to analyze the differences in the arithmetic middle in every variable considering the adjacent age groups of the examinees individually and taking their sex into account. The univariate analysis of the variant was used to analyze the differences among different age groups defined for 6 six months. .
The variability of number of cusps on upper M1 and M2
The variability of number of cusps on upper M1 and M2
The aim of the study is to define the variability of number of basic cusps on first and second upper molars (M1 and M2) in children of Niš, aged between 12 and 18. We have utilized the method by Cope-Osborn for marking basic cusps (Pa, Pr, Me and Hy). 400 study models - 164 male and 236 female orthodontic patients - were analyzed at the Clinic of Stomatology, Niš. We described them as M14 and M24 types (with crowns having four basic cusps) and M23 (with crowns having only three basic cusps). M14 crown types are found in all examinees, whereas 70.50% of examinees have the type M24, out of which 69.51% are males, and 71.19% females. The type M23, with Hy affected by reduction process on M2, is found in 29.50% of examinees, almost equally present in males (30.49%) and females (28.81%). Associative superspecialized formation - Tuberculum Carabelli (T.C.) on M1 is found in 31.25% of examinees, mostly males (40.85%).
Thickness of soft tissue in faveolae palatinae region
Thickness of soft tissue in faveolae palatinae region
Biophysical features of soft tissue are determined by numerous factors. The effect of thickness of soft tissue and elasticity degree is undoubtable. The aim of study was to determine average thickness of soft tissue at foveolae palatinae, taking into account sex dimorphism. Materials included X ray copies of the patients with satisfactory selective criteria as well as biopsy material of cadaver palate. Special measurement equipment was used, indirect antropometric measurements of thickness of soft tissue on X ray copies as well as native hystometry on cadaver were performed. Comparison analysis of sex dimorphism is present using adequate statistical methods. The observed differences in the thickness of soft tissue in both male and female subjects are in accordance with the findings of Niquist (1964) and Josefewicz (1967/68). According to these findings the degree of resilience of prosthetic support in men is the result of greater thickness of their soft tissue.
Tooth caries localization on osteological material from medieval locality of Saint Pantelejmon Church in Nis
Tooth caries localization on osteological material from medieval locality of Saint Pantelejmon Church in Nis
Medieval necropolis at the porch of St.Pantejmon church in Nis, from 12th century represents a typical Serbian necropolis which has its analogies in several areas in Serbia. Preservance of skeletal remains belongs to category of well and medium perseverance. The aim was to analyze the prevalence of caries on teeth, according to sex and localization of carious lesions, according to primary and secondary retentional places. The analyses included 30 skeletal remains. Anthropological analyses involved paleopathological finding on786 teeth of 15 men and 15 women. Tooth caries was determined by inspection, dental probe, dental mirror and radiology. Epidemiological researches were realized by caries index average (KIa). Antropological teeth caries localization research of osteological material from medieval locality of St. Pantelejmon church in Nis showed a presence of caries with 7,63% cases, more in women (9,76) than men (5,65). Caries was localized in most cases on secondary retentional places (80%).
Tooth wear
Tooth wear
Tooth wear is the loss of dental hard tissue that was not caused by decay and represents a common clinical problem of modern man. In the etiology of dental hard tissue lesions there are three dominant mechanisms that may act synergistically or separately:friction (friction), which is caused by abrasion of exogenous, or attrition of endogenous origin, chemical dissolution of dental hard tissues caused by erosion, occlusal stress created by compression and flexion and tension that leads to tooth abfraction and microfracture. Wear of tooth surfaces due to the presence of microscopic imperfections of tooth surfaces is clinically manifested as sanding veneers. Tribology, as an interdisciplinary study of the mechanisms of friction, wear and lubrication at the ultrastructural level, has defined a universal model according to which the etiopathogenesis of tooth wear is caused by the following factors: health and diseases of the digestive tract, oral hygiene, eating habits, poor oral habits, bruxism, temporomandibular disorders and iatrogenic factors. Attrition and dental erosion are much more common in children with special needs (Down syndrome). Erosion of teeth usually results from diseases of the digestive tract that lead to gastroesophageal reflux (GER) of gastric juice (HCl). There are two basic approaches to the assessment of the degree of wear and dental erosion. Depending on the type of wear (erosion, attrition, abfraction), the amount of calcium that was realised during the erosive attack could be determined qualitatively and quantitatively, or changes in optical properties and hardness of enamel could be recorded, too. Abrasion of teeth (abrasio dentium) is the loss of dental hard tissue caused by friction between the teeth and exogenous foreign substance. It is most commonly provoked by prosthetic dentures and bad habits, while its effect depends on the size of abrasive particles and their amount, abrasive particle hardness and hardness of tooth surfaces. Attrition of teeth (attritio dentium) represents teeth wear during mastication, friction on the tooth or teeth during parafunctional mandibular movements (bruxism), but without the abrasive effect. Dental erosion (erosio dentium) or corrosive wear is a progressive, irreversible loss of dental hard tissue resulting from the effect of acids and /or chelation in the mouth, but without the participation of bacteria. Acids, of either exogenous or endogenous origin (peptic ulcer, gastritis, or bulimia, anoreksia nervosa), that come into the mouth can lead to different clinical manifestations of erosion depending on the time of exposure, the microstructure of teeth, buffering capacity, the amount of saliva and other factors. The changes are visible on the palatal surfaces of upper anterior teeth and, in severe cases, the lingual surfaces of posterior teeth. Occupational dental erosion occurs during exposure to industrial gases that contain hydrochloric or sulfuric acids, as well as the acids used in galvanizing and manufacture of battery and weapons. Due to the multifactorial nature of erosive tooth wear preventive measures must be applied taking into account chemical and biological factors as well as the patient's behavior associated with the etiology and pathogenesis of erosion. It is recommended to consume food and drinks that stimulate the secretion of large amounts of saliva base; to use neutral or alkaline mouthwash, and to chew sugar-free gum; to apply adequate oral hygiene (soft brushes, non-abrasive tooth paste, proper washing technique) and not to consume aciding food and carbonated soft drinks and fizzy drinks in a great amount and frequently. It is necessary to apply preparations with high content of fluoride, and lubricant of tooth wear (powder CaF, CaF mixture and olive oil), and asset-based titanium tetrafluoride and casein-calcium phosphate. Commercial tooth paste that contains CPP-ACP (casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate) and calcium phosphate nanocomplexes is now available. Its use is equally effective in acidic and in neutral media. In the prevention of tooth wear, lasers (CO2, Nd:YAG) and enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases) are being used more frequently in modern dental practice. Depending on the degree of tooth wear, the restorative procedure, may consist of bonded composites, or glass ionomer cement restorations of tooth wear, as well as complete reconstruction of the crown (prosthetic rehabilitation) in cases of severely destroyed dentition.
Traditional forms of affective reactions of people of Herzegovina
Traditional forms of affective reactions of people of Herzegovina
The paper offers a description and analysis of some traditional forms which still have effect on affective reactions of people living in east Herzegovina, who are therefore significant representatives of violent Dinars, according to our research and their psycho-psychical characteristics. The above mentioned violence and also misuse of force followed by impulsive reactions, motivated us to try to find role-models of such behavior within the tradition of these groups. We detected some representative factors conditionally named as: natural, cultural and spiritual. Each of them, separately and in correlation, takes part in transporting and forming of affectation of people from Herzegovina. The analysis, however didn't provide us with the answer to the question of manners of regulating, that is to say-the possibility of overcoming and socializing of the affected reactions of these people. While doing this research we were faced with the similar methodological doubts which nevertheless bothered Jovan Cvijic while he was doing the research on types of south Slovenians. A man is to man-as he said-one of the secrets, the hardest to penetrate in, which is why is so difficult to separate facts from suspicions, objective from subjective, exclude partiality, prejudices etc. Despite methods which Cvijic used (direct or indirect observation, research of folklore, epic poetry, national-confessional customs and similar), the personal experience of the author was of valuable significance and therefore provided using of the 'objective introspection'.
Transversal analysis of scoliotic disorders at young adolescents from urban and rural areas
Transversal analysis of scoliotic disorders at young adolescents from urban and rural areas
The main aim of the research is to determine the frequency, severity, structure, and possible differences of spinal disorders among the girls from urban and rural areas in Montenegro. Research of transversal character included 155 female respondents, 77 of whom were from urban and 78 from rural areas, the average age 13.7 years. The analysis of scoliotic disorders was performed by using several combined techniques and methods of measurement: somatoscopy method, method by using plumb line and ruler, test of raising hand on the concave side of the body, Adams test, test of 'voluntary' muscle contraction and higher position test (Koturović & Jeričević, 1998; Živković, 1998; Radisavljević, 2001; Jovović, 2008). Frequency distribution of interrupted statistical series has been calculated for all postural variables and their variations. The differences between the subsamples of respondents were tested using the chisquare test. The results of the research indicate that the frequency of scoliotic disorders is present in great number of younger respondents in Montenegro. Statistically significant differences have not been confirmed between the respondents from urban and rural areas. The research showed that the largest percentage of deviations from the functional disorders, in both subsamples, which can be successfully corrected with the adequate application of physical treatments.
Transversal skeleton dimension of young footballers
Transversal skeleton dimension of young footballers
Knowledge of the structure of some anthropological abilities and characteristics of sportsmen as well as their development represent the basic condition for successful management of the process of sports training. The aim of this research is to determine transversal skelet on dimensions of young footballers. The sample of examinees consists of 120 footballers of different age categories from 'Vojvodina' football club, namely: junior pioneers (aged 11-12) - 30 examinees, senior pioneers (aged 13-14) - 30 examinees, cadets (aged 15-16) - 30 examinees and youth (aged 17-18) - 30 examinees. For transversal skeleton dimension, young footballers were measured for shoulder width and pelvic width. The testing of significant differences between footballers of different age categories as well as deviation from expected values were calculated by 't-test' and univariate variance analysis (ANOVA). On the basis of the results obtained, it can be concluded that average results show a general tendency of increase of results of transversal skeleton dimension from younger to older age categories. Variable measures show that youth examinees are most homogenous in the shoulder width and in the pelvic width. Variable measures show that senior pioneers examinees are most heterogenous in the shoulder width whereas junior pioneer examinees are most heterogenous in terms in the pelvic width.
Trend of different age groups change of hyper-extensibility in distal thumb joint in the population of Sapna
Trend of different age groups change of hyper-extensibility in distal thumb joint in the population of Sapna
According to the nature, characteristics can be divided into morphological, biochemical, physiological, psyhological, biochemical-physiological, psychophysical, ect. Among the morphological traits can vary: static-dynamic-morphological and morphological. The group dynamic morphological properties include those components whose phenotypic aspect of the individual is determined only when you run certain parts of the body or ergometrical or dynamometrical methods. The dynamical-morphological features include: bending the lateral edges of tongue, manner of clasping the hand, the way of crossing arms, extensibility of distal and proximal thumb joint. The aim of this study is population genetic analysis of thumb distal extensibility by age groups from 10 to 15 years of age both sexes in the example of Sapna population. Data for the study were obtained by direct observation (anthroposcopy) surveys of students and school children from third to eighth grade in elementary school 'Sapna' in Sapna. Data processing included complete morphological analysis of the dynamic properties of distal thumb joint hyper-extensibility and the frequency trend changes of different age groups. Based on the analysis frequency of alternative phenotypes extensibiity distal joint of the thumb in population of Sapna it is noted that allele gene frequency recessive distal flexibility (hitchhiker's inches) in the total sample is qdht=0,73. The frequency of recessive all elegenedistal flexibility in boys was qdht=0,74 and girls qdht=0,72, i.e. in boys is slightly higher. Trend of different age groups change of hyper-extensibility in distal thumb joint in the total sample is in a mild increase. .
UFA and FI
UFA and FI
Cushing syndrome (CS) is characterized with extremely visceral obesity. The degree of obesity and body fat distribution in CS and non-CS were determined, as well as the upper arm fat area (UFA) and fat index (FI) by Frisancho AR, and their relationship with body fat compartments determined by the method of Mateigka, total fat mass (TFM), peripheral fat mass (PFM), the rest visceral mass (VM) and their percentages from the total body mass, TFM%, PFM% and VM%. Control group (C) with BMI (22.41±1.81 kg/m2) was examined as well as 33 female CS with BMI (29.66±4.82kg/m2) which were individually matched with 66 obese women (O) by their BMI (29.56±4.76 kg/m2). UFA was not significantly different between C (20.93±7.46 cm2) and CS (23.94±8.69 cm2), but it was significantly higher in O (34.1±10.65 cm2). FI was not different between C (0.37±0.07) and CS (0.35±0.09), but it was significantly higher in O (0.42±0.05). UFA and FI correlated highly significantly with BMI in nonCS (p<0.0001). UFA correlated significantly positively with TFM, PFM and PFM% in CS and non-CS (p<0.0001), but significantly negatively with VM% in CS. FI correlated with TFM in O (p<0.0001), also significantly positively with PFM in CS (p<0.001), and in O (p<0.0001). FI correlated significantly positively with PFM% in CS and in O (p<0.0001). FI correlated significantly negatively with VM (p<0.04) and %VM in CS (p<0.0001). Conclusion: UFA and FI were significantly increased in obese, but not in Cushings, and correlated with the TFM, PFM and BMI confirming them as an indexes of the peripheral obesity, and indicators of the degree of obesity, but not as an indexes of body fat distribution.
Unimanual skills as hand lateralization predictors
Unimanual skills as hand lateralization predictors
The skill of writing with the left or right hand is often taken as a hand lateralization predictor. Taking into consideration that such a manifestation is usually practiced, left-handedness often becomes 'concealed', making it harder to be phenotypically measured. The aim of this study is to determine the predictability of multiple manual skills in relation to the type of handedness. The sample of 756 primary-school students with the aid of Edinburgh Handedness Inventory showed that writing and drawing skills using a particular hand have a very clear mutual correlation (0.86 with the left-handed, and 0.50 with the right-handed). However, the correlation was not determined with other observed unimanual skills, such as throwing, using scissors, using a tooth brush, using a key and holding a glass. In addition to that, writing as such is not a reliable hand lateralization predictor. In relation to hand lateralization, writing shows a low determination coefficient with the left-handed, whereas for other skills R2 varies within the range 0.43-0.66. The numbers are similar to the right-handed, where R2 varies within the range 0.28-0.53, for all skills, except writing and drawing. A conclusion can be drawn that writing is not a reliable predictor of lateralization to left or right, but that those are skills in relation to which there is no cultural pressure.

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