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How new methodological approaches in the study of activity markers and nonmetric skeletal traits can help in the anthropological definition of commingled inhumations

Journal of Biological Research
Classical bioanthropology analyzes skeletal markers to interpret the demography, health, and lifestyle of ancient populations. However, this becomes challenging when remains are poorly preserved or commingled.
Claudia Fiorentino, Luca Sineo, Margherita Micheletti Cremasco   +2 more
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Demographic and Genetic Impact of the 1742–1743 Plague Epidemic in Córdoba, Argentina: A Bioanthropological Perspective

Histories
Background: This study investigates the demographic, genetic, and socioeconomic impact of the 1742–1743 plague epidemic on Córdoba, a key region within the Viceroyalty of Peru. The research focuses on the epidemic’s influence along the Royal Road (Camino
Jorge Hugo Villafañe
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Bone mineral density: new anthropometric and bioanthropological insights

, 2022
In questa tesi, la densità ossea (DMO) -rilevata tramite ultrasonometria ossea quantitativa (QUS)- è stata indagata sotto una doppia prospettiva: la prima parte è incentrata su studi antropometrico-sportivi su una popolazione italiana, mentre la seconda riguarda aspetti bioarcheologici.
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A geometric morphometrics approach to sex estimation of infants from 0 to 6 years using the auricular surface

Scientific Reports
Estimating biological sex is an essential tool for studying past population dynamics and cultural behaviour. Typically, it is not performed in non-adults before the onset of puberty, limiting the knowledge that can be gained from immature skeletal ...
Patrícia Simão, Susana J. Garcia, Ricardo Miguel Godinho   +2 more
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Bioethics in Sport

Zdravniški Vestnik
Whether recreational or professional, sport is an integral part of human life, so its daily impact on society is undeniable. It is, therefore, important to recognise the role of moral values and ethics in sport, which can help to ensure fairness and ...
Goran Slivšek, Sandra Mijač, Marlena Brstilo-Čičković, Nevija Brstilo, Mirnes Karić, Karmen Lončarek, Iva Sorta-Bilajac Turina, Miran Čoklo, Ksenija Vitale   +8 more
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Bioanthropological and Biomechanical Perspectives on Skeletal Senescence Variation

Journal Orthopaedi and Traumatology Surabaya
Background: Senescence is the deterioration of the body's biological and physiological function throughout later life. Senescent populations are more prone to diseases. However, aside from osteoporosis, skeletal senescence is a less discussed topic in Indonesia. A global and national increase in the aging population indicates they will be a major group
Sayf Muhammad Alaydrus, Muhamad Andri Jauhari   +1 more
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A space for reflection. Bioanthropological research: what for and for whom?

Revista Argentina de Antropología Biológica, 2015
Susana Salceda, Bárbara Desántolo, Marcos Plischuk   +2 more
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Bioanthropology of obesity in a population of the Autonomus Community of the Basque Country

, 2017
266 p.
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Wartime polyandria in Ancient Greece: History, archaeology and bioanthropology

Although exceptional in many respects (the monumentalization of the tomb, the high number of dead it contained and their potential identification with the famous Sacred Band) the soldiers’ massgrave of Chaeronea is not an isolated case. It falls within the framework of a well-attested practice throughout the Greek world from the Archaic to the ...
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[Some problems of modern bioanthropology].

Lijecnicki vjesnik, 1973
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