HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology 
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Publication date: March 2018Source: HOMO, Volume 69, Issues 1–2Author(s): (Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology)
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
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Publication date: March 2018Source: HOMO, Volume 69, Issues 1–2Author(s): Renata J Henneberg, Maciej Henneberg (Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology)
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Childhood health as reflected in adult urban and rural samples from medieval Denmark
This study examines the evidence of three skeletal markers relating to childhood health that leave permanent observable changes in the adult skeleton. Two are well known to paleopathology, namely Harris lines (HL) and linear enamel hypoplasia (LEH). The third skeletal marker is less commonly used; the permanent changes in the temporal bones, induced by chronic or recurrent infectious middle ear disease (IMED) in childhood. A total of 291 adult skeletons from an urban (n = 109) and a rural (n = 182) cemetery, from the Danish medieval period (1050–1536 CE) were included. The markers were examined for their co-occur...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
An evaluation of dental methods by Lamendin and Prince and Ubelaker for estimation of adult age in a sample of modern Greeks
In conclusion, both methods can be considered accurate in estimating age-at-death of middle-aged individuals. This study provides more information about the accuracy and applicability of these dental methods on modern European populations. (Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology)
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Differences in the auxological characters of children with short stature - differential diagnostic possibilities of hypothyreosis
This study aimed to define the differences in growth characteristics in the three most frequent causes of growth retardation – growth hormone deficiency, hypothyreosis and constitutional delay of growth and development – in order to provide diagnostic means for distinguishing these disorders. The study included 166 children with growth disorders aged 4 to 18 years. The height for age, the bone age using the TW3 method, the predicted height as the target height and the current prediction using the TW3 method were studied. For bone age, the radius, ulna and short bones compartment (RUS) and carpal bones (CARP) were evalu...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Sexual dimorphism in human facial expressions by 3D surface processing
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2018Source: HOMOAuthor(s): M. Jandová, P. UrbanováAbstractHuman face is a dynamic system where facial expressions can rapidly modify geometry of facial features. Facial expressions are believed to be universal across world populations, but only a few studies have explored whether grimacing is sexually dimorphic and if so to what extent. The present paper explores inter- and intra-individual variation of human facial expressions with respect to individual’s sex based on a set of neutral and expression-varying 3D facial scans. The study sample composed of 20 individuals (10 male...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Molar crenulation trait definition and variation in modern human populations
This study provides a formal definition of molar crenulations and data on their presence in a large sample. Data were collected on maxillary and mandibular molars of modern dental material from various populations: South African, Hispanic, Japanese, American White, and American Black (n=750). Molar crenulations were defined and a rank-scale created. Statistical analyses include chi-squared, correspondence analysis, and trait correlations. Significant statistical differences were found between populations in all molars. Minimal sexual dimorphism was noted, and is most pronounced among the American Black sample. Generally, A...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Variability of facial movements in relation to sexual dimorphism and age: three-dimensional geometric morphometric study
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2018Source: HOMOAuthor(s): J. Velemínská, S. Danková, M. Břízová, L. Červenková, V. KrajíčekAbstractThe aim of this study was to introduce suitable imaging technique and analytical methods for a detailed description of the facial movements in relation to sexual dimorphism and age in adult individuals. Removing of size factor from the analysis, we hypothesised that there will be no significant intersexual difference in facial mobility. We assume facial movements to be more pronounced in the older age category due to increasing the facial surface. We have compared five fac...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Sinistrality is associated with (slightly) lower general intelligence: A data synthesis and consideration of secular trend data in handedness
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2018Source: HOMOAuthor(s): Michael A. Woodley of Menie, Heitor B.F. Fernandes, Satoshi Kanazawa, Edward DuttonAbstractThe relationship between the general factor of intelligence (g) and handedness is investigated using a combined sample of 23511 respondents from three large databases: the NLSY’79 (US), NLSY’97 (US) and NCDS (UK). Dextrals – those who use their right hands were found to be 1.22 IQ points higher than sinistrals (left handers) after controling for sex and age and correcting for sources of measurement error. To see if the association between IQ and handedness wa...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Discrepancies between reported and cadaveric body size measurements associated with a modern donated skeletal collection
This study encourages researchers using modern documented collections and their body size information to openly acknowledge the types of weight and stature data used and to discuss potential problems associated with them. (Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology)
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - July 5, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Discrepancies between reported and cadaveric body size measurements associated with a modern donated skeletal collection
This study encourages researchers using modern documented collections and their body size information to openly acknowledge the types of weight and stature data used and to discuss potential problems associated with them. (Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology)
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - June 30, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Sinistrality is associated with (slightly) lower general intelligence: A data synthesis and consideration of secular trend data in handedness
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2018 Source:HOMO Author(s): Michael A. Woodley of Menie, Heitor B.F. Fernandes, Satoshi Kanazawa, Edward Dutton The relationship between the general factor of intelligence (g) and handedness is investigated using a combined sample of 23511 respondents from three large databases: the NLSY’79 (US), NLSY’97 (US) and NCDS (UK). Dextrals – those who use their right hands were found to be 1.22 IQ points higher than sinistrals (left handers) after controling for sex and age and correcting for sources of measurement error. To see if the association between IQ and handedness wa...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - June 12, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Variability of facial movements in relation to sexual dimorphism and age: three-dimensional geometric morphometric study
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2018 Source:HOMO Author(s): J. Velemínská, S. Danková, M. Břízová, L. Červenková, V. Krajíček The aim of this study was to introduce suitable imaging technique and analytical methods for a detailed description of the facial movements in relation to sexual dimorphism and age in adult individuals. Removing of size factor from the analysis, we hypothesised that there will be no significant intersexual difference in facial mobility. We assume facial movements to be more pronounced in the older age category due to increasing the facial surface. We have compared five fa...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - June 12, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Sexual dimorphism in human facial expressions by 3D surface processing
Publication date: Available online 12 June 2018 Source:HOMO Author(s): M. Jandová, P. Urbanová Human face is a dynamic system where facial expressions can rapidly modify geometry of facial features. Facial expressions are believed to be universal across world populations, but only a few studies have explored whether grimacing is sexually dimorphic and if so to what extent. The present paper explores inter- and intra-individual variation of human facial expressions with respect to individual’s sex based on a set of neutral and expression-varying 3D facial scans. The study sample composed of 20 individuals (10 males ...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - June 12, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Molar crenulation trait definition and variation in modern human populations
This study provides a formal definition of molar crenulations and data on their presence in a large sample. Data were collected on maxillary and mandibular molars of modern dental material from various populations: South African, Hispanic, Japanese, American White, and American Black (n=750). Molar crenulations were defined and a rank-scale created. Statistical analyses include chi-squared, correspondence analysis, and trait correlations. Significant statistical differences were found between populations in all molars. Minimal sexual dimorphism was noted, and is most pronounced among the American Black sample. Generally, A...
Source: HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology - June 12, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
