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Latent cephalofacial structure of the albanian population of Kosovo / Estructura cefalofacial latente de la población albana de Kosovo
Rexhepi, Agron M; Brestovci, Behlul.
  • Rexhepi, Agron M; Institute of Sports Anthropology 'INASP'. XK
  • Brestovci, Behlul; Institute of Sports Anthropology 'INASP'. XK
Int. j. med. surg. sci. (Print) ; 7(1): 34-42, mar. 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1179292
ABSTRACT
Anthropometric studies began as a methodology in biological anthropology for comparing of the anthropological features of the today's nations and previous nations too, as well as in screening and diagnosing of malnutrition. It is evident that a large number of studies have been performed on measures of body height, weight, trunk and limb dimensions, subcutaneous fatness and body composition, etc., but less attention has been paid to cephalofacial measurements. The purpose of this research was to study and explain the latent structure of the humans' cephalofacial variables.On 754 healthy entities (561 male entities and 193 female entities), aged 18-35 years, were measured 11 cephalofacial variables. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive parameters, Correlation analysis, and Factorial analyses. Correlation analysis confirms the existing of some variables' sets, which are characterized with the higher correlations between variables within the set. Through the principal component analysis of the Factor Analysis (rotation method direct obliging, Keiser criterion) were extracted four latent factors which explain 66.39 % of the total variance Factor of intracranial capacity; Transversal factor of the face; Longitudinal factor of the face.

Conclusion:

The composition of the extracted factors was compatible with the scientific explanation of the anthropologists regarding the development of the head.
RESUMEN
Los estudios antropométricos comenzaron como una metodología en antropología biológica para comparar las características antropológicas de las naciones modernas y también de las naciones en la antigüedad, así como para el cribado y diagnóstico de desnutrición. Se han realizado una gran cantidad de estudios sobre medidas de altura corporal, peso, dimensiones del tronco y las extremidades, grasa subcutánea y composición corporal, etc., pero se ha prestado menos atención a las medidas cefalofaciales. El propósito de esta investigación fue estudiar y explicar la estructura latente de las variables cefalofaciales de los humanos. Se midieron 11 variables cefalofaciales en 754 sujetos sanos (561 hombres y 193 mujeres), de 18 a 35 años. Los datos recolectados fueron analizados mediante parámetros descriptivos, análisis de correlación y análisis factoriales. El análisis de correlación confirma la existencia de algunos conjuntos de variables, que se caracterizan por tener las correlaciones más altas entre las variables dentro del conjunto. Mediante el análisis de componentes principales del Análisis Factorial se extrajeron cuatro factores latentes que explican el 66,39% de la varianza total Factor de capacidad intracraneal; Factor transversal de la cara; Factor longitudinal del rostro.

Conclusión:

La composición de los factores extraídos fue compatible con la explicación científica de los antropólogos sobre el desarrollo de la cabeza.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anthropometry / Cephalometry Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int. j. med. surg. sci. (Print) Journal subject: Surgery / Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Institute of Sports Anthropology 'INASP'/XK

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Anthropometry / Cephalometry Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int. j. med. surg. sci. (Print) Journal subject: Surgery / Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Institute of Sports Anthropology 'INASP'/XK