scholarly journals Cephalofacial characteristics of the Akan people in the Assin Districts in Central Region of Ghana: Anthropometric Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Kyei ◽  
Ghazaleh Moshkdanian ◽  
Parichehr Pasbakhsh ◽  
Farid Abolhasani ◽  
Tayebeh Rastegar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Group Living ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cephalic Index ◽  
Facial Height ◽  
The Face ◽  
Head Type

Objective: Cephalic and facial indices are very important in the classification and identification of populations. The present study aims at determining the cephalic and facial indices among the Akan ethnic group living the Assin Districts in the Central Region of Ghana. Methods: A total of 100 (50 males and 50 females) Akan volunteer adults between the age of 20 and 58 years were recruited for the study. Cephalic Length (CL), Cephalic Width (CW), Facial Width (FW) and Total Facial Height (TFH) were measured using a Spreading caliper. Cephalic Index (CI) [(CW/CL) × 100] and Facial Index (FI) or Prosopic Index (PI) [(TFH/FW) ×100] as well statistical analysis such as z-test and Pearson Correlation were performed. The p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Our results are comparable with other authors with mean (for both male and females) CI and FI of 78.6± 4.66 and 96.51 ± 12.55, respectively. There was a correlation between CW and FW as well as some other cephlaofacial parameters. There was no sexual dimorphism of both CI and FI. The predominant head type among the study populations was mesocephalic and brachycephalic while Hyperleptoprosopic was the face type. Conclusion: This study provides baseline data for the Akan people of The Assin Districts of the Central Region of Ghana, which will be valuable in cephalometric anthropometry and in forensic science. 

scholarly journals Retracted: Morphometric study of cephalo-facial indices among Bini children in southern Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1552-1557
Author(s):  
D.R. Omotoso ◽  
A.J. Olanrewaju ◽  
U.C. Okwuonu ◽  
O Adagboyin ◽  
E.O. Bienonwu
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Study ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Morphometric Study ◽  
Anatomical Landmarks ◽  
Common Phenomenon ◽  
Cephalic Index ◽  
Face Type ◽  
The Face ◽  
Important Branch ◽  
Head Type

This article has been retracted by the Editor.Cephalometry is an important branch of anthropometry which involves the morphological study of structures present in the human head or scientific measurement of the dimensions of the head. Some of the most important cephalometric parameters include the length/height and breadth/width of the head, the face and the nose as well as their respective indices. These cephalometric parameters are vital in the description of variation which is a common phenomenon that characterizes human physiognomy. They are also useful in the description of human inter-racial and intra-racial similarities both within and across gender. This study involved 450 Bini children (235 males and 215 females) between ages 5-12 years. The length and width of the head and face of each subject was measured between the appropriate anatomical landmarks using spreading and sliding calipers. The measurements were used to calculate the cephalic and facial indices for each subject. The result showed sexual variation in both cephalic and facial indices among the Bini children with the males having higher values than the females. Also, the result of this study showed that prevalence of brachycephalic head type among both male (51.1%) and female (49.8%) Bini children. The mesoproscopic face type was the most prevalent face type among both male (62.6%) and female (47.4%) Bini children. The cephalo-facial indices are vital in demonstrating similarity and variation in physical morphologies of individuals or group of people of different ethnicity, races, gender and geographical locations.Keywords: Cephalometry, Cephalic index, facial index, Bini children, Nigeria

scholarly journals Cephalometric Approach to Vertical Facial Height

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
Suvit Maskey ◽  
Rosha Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Class I ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cephalometric Analysis ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Skeletal Class ◽  
Facial Height ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Face ◽  
Edentulous Patients ◽  
Vertical Height

Introduction: The vertical heights and the proportions are very important for balance of the face and attractiveness along with the good smile. Harmonious vertical proportions and the Antero-posterior relations contribute to aesthetics. Therefore it is necessary to determine the vertical facial height and the ratios in treatment planning of the patients. The aims and objectives of this study are to compare the vertical facial heights of patients considering the Lower Anterior Facial Height (LAFH), the Upper Anterior Facial Height (UAFH), Total Anterior Facial Height (TAFH) and Posterior Facial Height (PFH) among the sexes in Class I skeletal group obtained from cephalometric analysis. Materials & Method: The study material comprised of 52 patients (24 males and 28 females) and lateral cephalometric radiographs were traced with Skeletal Class I relationship. Cephalometric analysis was performed by using hand tracing. Independent t tests were used for comparisons. Result: The total anterior facial height (TAFH), lower anterior facial height (LAFH), upper anterior facial height (UAFH), total posterior facial height (TPFH) measurements showed no significant differences between both sexes in Skeletal Class I group but statistically significant difference in ratios of posterior facial height and total anterior facial height and also there was statistically significant differences in the ratio between upper facial height and the total anterior facial height (p value <0.05). Conclusion: This cephalometric analysis can be applied to determine the vertical height of occlusion which can be helpful in prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients.

scholarly journals Comparison of the upper, middle, and lower vertical facial height between Down syndrome and normal children

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Dayana Mohammad Ali ◽  
Rudy Hartanto ◽  
Meirina Gartika
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Height Measurement ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Facial Height ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Face

Introduction: Down syndrome (DS) is a common genetic disorder also known as Trisomy 21.DS individuals have specific physical dysmorphism especially the face. The most common features and problems associated with Down’s syndrome  are characteristic facial features, cognitive problems, congenital heart disease, hearing problems, short stature, thyroid problems and Alzheimer’s disease. This study aims to determine the differences of the vertical facial height measurement (UFH, MFH and LFH) between DS and regular (R) children. Methods: The study is a Cross-sectional analytical. Subjects are 6-13 years of age, with a total of 20 DS children (10 males; 10 females) of selected Sekolah Luar Biasa-C (SLB- Cs) and 160 R school children (80 males; 80 females) from selected Sekolah Dasar Negeri (SDNs) in Kota Bandung. Subjects selected using the three levels Multi stage cluster sampling. Measurements taken were upper, middle and lower facial height with each measurement taken three times. Data was analysed using the t-test and p-value. Results: UFH in DS males are 5.623, 5.986, 6.352, 6.396, 6.585, 6.747,7.109; MFH 3.325, 3.456, 3.457, 3.646, 3.611, 3.720, 3.716 and LFH are 4.163, 4.283, 4.235, 4.771, 4.850, 4.979, 5.132. UFH in R males are 5.924, 6.029, 6.223, 6.362, 6.476, 6.725, 6.903, 7.366; MFH 3.942, 3.998, 4.103, 4.148, 4.175, 4.247, 4.463, 4.534 and LFH 4.509, 4.658, 4.882, 5.058, 5.167, 5.450, 5.532, 5.606. In DS females UFH are 5.745, 5.912, 5.986, 6.394, 6.339, 6.778; MFH 3.575, 3.704, 3.711, 3.768, 3.749, 3.865 and LFH 4.49, 4.552, 4.646, 4.909, 5.034, 5.039. UFH for R females 6.062, 6.167, 6.243, 6.308, 6.476, 6.515, 6.799, 6.965; MFH 3.700, 3.863, 3.981, 4.084,4.091, 4.116, 4.191, 4.221 and LFH 4.576, 4.702, 3.764, 4.998, 5.156, 5.326, 5.374, 5.552 (in cm). Conclusion: There are significant differences with the MFH and LFH between DS and R children and UFH differences is non significant between these two populations.

scholarly journals Morphometric study of cephalo-facial indices among Bini children in southern Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1580-1585
Author(s):  
D.R. Omotoso ◽  
A.J. Olanrewaju ◽  
U.C. Okwuonu ◽  
O. Adagboyin ◽  
E.O. Bienonwu
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Study ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Morphometric Study ◽  
Anatomical Landmarks ◽  
Cephalic Index ◽  
Face Type ◽  
The Face ◽  
Geographical Locations ◽  
Important Branch ◽  
Head Type

Cephalometry is an important branch of anthropometry which involves the morphological study of structures present in the human head or scientific measurement of the dimensions of the head. Some of the most important cephalometric parameters include the length/height and breadth/width of the head, the face and the nose as well as their respective indices. These cephalometric parameters are vital in the description of variation which is a common phenomenon that characterizes human physiognomy. They are also useful in the description of human inter-racial and intra-racial  similarities both within and across gender. This study involved 450 Bini children (235 males and 215 females) between ages 5-12 years. The length and width of the head and face of each subject was measured between the appropriate anatomical landmarks using spreading and sliding calipers. The measurements were used to calculate the cephalic and facial indices for each subject. The result showed sexual variation in both cephalic and facial indices among the Bini children with the males having higher values than the females. Also, the result of this study showed that prevalence of brachycephalic head type among both male (51.1%) and female (49.8%) Bini children. The mesoproscopic face type was the most prevalent face type among both male (62.6%) and female (47.4%) Bini children. The cephalo-facial indices are vital in demonstrating similarity and variation in physical morphologies of individuals or group of people of different ethnicity, races, gender and geographical locations. Keywords: Cephalometry, Cephalic index, facial index, Bini children, Nigeria

Evaluation of Facial Anthropometric Parameters in 11-17 Year Old Boys

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Jahanbin ◽  
N Mahdavishahri ◽  
M Baghayeripour ◽  
H Esmaily ◽  
N Eslami
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
P Value ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Irregular Pattern ◽  
Angular Measurements ◽  
The Face ◽  
Mouth Width

Background and Objective: Anthropometry is the study of qualitative specifications based on linear and angular measurements of human body. The aim of the present study was to determine anthropometric parameters of 11-17 year old boys of northeast Iran. Method: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 583 boys of Fars ethnicity living in Mashhad with Class I skeletal and dental relationships. Digital photographs in natural head position were transferred to a computer and the desired anthropometric landmarks were traced on each image. Anthropometric parameters including the width of the forehead, the width of the face, the width of the cranial base, intergonial width, intercanthal width, binocular width, nasal width, mouth width, facial and nasal height and depth of superior, middle and inferior one-third of the face were measured by “Smile Analyzer” software. ANOVA, Tukey test, and linear regression were used for statistical analysis. Results: Most of the parameters studied increased gradually with age. A growth spurt was evident at the ages of 15-16 years old for binocular width, nasal width, nasal height and depths of middle and inferior one-third of the face. Facial height was among some parameters which were found to increase slightly after 16. Unlike the other parameters, intercanthal width showed an irregular pattern of changes and statistical analysis did not show any significant differences among different age groups (P-value = 0.362). Conclusion: Aging of the face occurs in spurts and at different periods of life. During the studied time span, significant growth in most anthropometric parameters except intercanthal width was obvious.

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Dukungan Orang Tua Dan Pengetahuan Siswi Dengan Kesiapan Siswi Dalam Menghadapi Menstruasi Di MI Sanggrong Tegalrejo Purwantoro Wonogiri

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Rahmawati ◽  
Murwati Murwati ◽  
Henik Istikhomah
Keyword(s):  
Parental Support ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Menstrual Period ◽  
P Value ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: Support Parent, Knowledge Of Student, Readiness Of Student, Menstruation. Menarche is a sign of early entry of a woman in the reproductive period.Menarche is the first menstrual period experienced by all women, especially adolescents. All teenagers who will experience the first menstruation most say fear,anxiety, and not yet avail, this is due to lack of parental support and lack of knowledge of girls about menstruation so that the impact on the readiness of female students in menstrual period. Purpose: to know the relationship between parental support and knowledge students about menstruation with the readiness of students in the face of menstruation. Method: This research is a descriptive analytic research with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all students of MI Sanggrong class IV, V, VI in 2017 which amounted to 64 students. Sampling by using purposive sampling with amount as much as 33 student. Result of research: parent support to menstruation enter enough category as much 47,2% of respondents. Students' knowledge about menstruation is categorized as good as 66.7% of respondents. While the readiness of students in the face of menstruation is said to be as much as 88.9%. The value of p value on pearson correlation test between parental support and side readiness is 0,011 where p value <0,05 meaning there is significant relation between parent support with readiness of student in facing menstruation. While the value of p value of Pearson correlation test between students 'knowledge with the readiness offemale students in facing menstruation is 0.001 where p value <0.05 which means there is a relationship between students' knowledge about menstruation and readiness of students in the face of menstruation. Conclusion: There is a relationship between the support of parents and the knowledge of female students with the readiness of female students in facing menstruation in MI sanggrong, tegalrejo, purwantoro, wonogiri with p value 0.001 and 0.011

scholarly journals Resilience Assessment of Semnan, Iran, in the Face of an Earthquake

2020 ◽  
pp. 217-226
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Pearson Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Economic Resilience ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The City

INTRODUCTION: Resilience is considered a way of strengthening societies using their capacities which can be defined as the ability of systems to adapt to changes without collapsing at the incidence of disasters. To understand resilience and the way it is analyzed at the community level, it is necessary to study the societychr('39')s current condition and policies, as well as the measures adopted to reduce risk and how the risks in society are dealt with. This study aimed to assess the resilience of urban communities in the face of an earthquake. METHODS: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted using a questionnaire to collect the required data in Semnan, Iran, in 2019. The statistical population of this study (n=384) consisted of the citizens of Semnan selected using the Cochran formula and random sampling method. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 23) using mean and percentage for descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation coefficient and one-sample t-test for inferential statistical tests. FINDINGS: Based on the results, the sociocultural, infrastructural-physical, economic, and institutional-organizational dimensions showed the current condition of resilience in Semnan with the mean scores obtained as 2.59, 3.05, 2.17, and 2.56, respectively. It was also revealed that resilience had a significant relationship with age, education, income, accommodation ownership, employment, calculated by the Pearson correlation coefficient (P-value=0.99). CONCLUSION: The mean scores and significance level of the economic resilience in Semnan revealed that this city lacked economic resilience. In this regard, it can be noted that residentschr('39') lack of skills in other fields and jobs, lack of possessions outside the city, the vulnerability of residentschr('39') properties and assets, level of economic poverty in the city, citizenschr('39') limited financial ability to participate economically, and low level of household savings to compensate for earthquake damage have made returning to pre-crisis conditions highly difficult for citizens, and consequently, they cannot be economically resilient.

Correlation Between Serological Makers and Immunofluorescence Deposits i n Kidney Tissue of Patients with Lupus Nephritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haider S Al-Hadad ◽  
Aqeel Abbas Matrood ◽  
Maha Abdalrasool Almukhtar ◽  
Haider Jabur Kehiosh ◽  
Riyadh Muhi Al-Saegh
Keyword(s):  
Lupus Nephritis ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Kidney Biopsy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Kidney Tissue ◽  
P Value ◽  
American College Of Rheumatology ◽  
Immune Deposits ◽  
Number Of Patients

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. Few biomarkers for SLE have been validated and widely accepted for the laboratory follow-up of inflammatory activity. In SLE patients, with lupus nephritis (LN), complement activation leads to fluctuation of serum C3 and C4 that are frequently used as clinicalm biomarker of disease activity in SLE. Patients and Methods: In this study the number of patients were 37, seven patients were excluded for incomplete data collection, 28 were females ,2 were males. The duration of the study is two years from 2015 to 2017. Patients were considered to have SLE and LN according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, and International Society of Nephrology/ Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS). All patients were evaluated withm clinical presentation, laboratory investigations. Our patients underwent kidney biopsy according to standard procedure by Kerstin Amann, and their tissue specimens were studied in the laboratory with light microscope (LM) and immunofluorescence microscope reagents. The relationship between the serological markers and immunofluorescence deposits in kidney biopsy of all patients were studied using the statistical analysis of Pearson correlation and single table student's T test. A P value 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The granular pattern of IF deposits was present in all LN patients, and in more than two third of patients these IF deposits presented in glomerular, tubular, and mesangium sites. While less than one third of patients had IF deposits in the mesangium only. There was no statistically significant correlation between serum ANA, anti-dsDNA, and IF deposits of different types. There was significant correlation between serum C3 and C4 hypocomplementemia and IgG immune deposits in kidney biopsy, and there was significant relationship between serum C3 hypocomplementemia and full house immunofluorescence (FHIF) deposits inm kidney biopsy.Conclusions:Immunofluorescence deposits is mainly granular pattern in LN patients. There was no significant association between serum ANA, anti-dsDNA, and immune deposits in kidney tissue. Immunofluorescence deposits of IgG type correlates significantly with serum C3 and C4 hypocomplemetemia, and these immune deposits in association with low complement levels correlates with LN flare. There was significant correlation between C3 hypocomplementemia and FHIF.

scholarly journals Haemoconcentration as a predictor of severity in acute pancreatitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Tanka Prasad Bohara ◽  
Dimindra Karki ◽  
Anuj Parajuli ◽  
Shail Rupakheti ◽  
Mukund Raj Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Receiver Operator Characteristic Curve ◽  
First Episode ◽  
P Value ◽  
Receiver Operator Characteristic ◽  
Chi Square

Background: Acute pancreatitis is usually a mild and self-limiting disease. About 25 % of patients have severe episode with mortality up to 30%. Early identification of these patients has potential advantages of aggressive treatment at intensive care unit or transfer to higher centre. Several scoring systems are available to predict severity of acute pancreatitis but are cumbersome, take 24 to 48 hours and are dependent on tests that are not universally available. Haematocrit has been used as a predictor of severity of acute pancreatitis but some have doubted its role.Objectives: To study the significance of haematocrit in prediction of severity of acute pancreatitis.Methods: Patients admitted with first episode of acute pancreatitis from February 2014 to July 2014 were included. Haematocrit at admission and 24 hours of admission were compared with severity of acute pancreatitis. Mean, analysis of variance, chi square, pearson correlation and receiver operator characteristic curve were used for statistical analysis.Results: Thirty one patients were included in the study with 16 (51.61%) male and 15 (48.4%) female. Haematocrit at 24 hours of admission was higher in severe acute pancreatitis (P value 0.003). Both haematocrit at admission and at 24 hours had positive correlation with severity of acute pancreatitis (r: 0.387; P value 0.031 and r: 0.584; P value 0.001) respectively.Area under receiver operator characteristic curve for haematocrit at admission and 24 hours were 0.713 (P value 0.175, 95% CI 0.536 - 0.889) and 0.917 (P value 0.008, 95% CI 0.813 – 1.00) respectively.Conclusion: Haematocrit is a simple, cost effective and widely available test and can predict severity of acute pancreatitis.Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, Vol. 4(1) 2015, 3-7

scholarly journals To Establish A Normal Range of Inter-Incisal Opening - A Study of 756 Subjects of Age Group 20-50 Years in Yamunanagar City, Haryana.

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 001-003
Author(s):  
Aruna Singh ◽  
Nymphea Pandit ◽  
Monica Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Odontogenic Infections ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Average Maximum

Abstract Aim- 1. The aim of this study was to investigate the average maximum range of inter-incisal mouth opening in a representative sample of the adult subjects of Haryana. 2. To see any correlation between maximal inter-incisal opening with age. Methods- Maximum mouth opening was studied in 756 adult subjects with age range of 20-50 years in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Age limit was further divided into three groups (20-30, 31-40, 41-50). Those with clinical history of TMJ involvement, OSMF, any trauma, odontogenic and non-odontogenic infections, dental prosthesis on the anterior teeth, congenital anomalies in the maxillofacial region were excluded from this study. The measurements were recorded twice and mean of the two values were taken. Statistical Analysis- Independent sample t-test was calculated to compare age and mouth opening in both male and females respectively. Bivariate pearson correlation was used to see any relationship between age and mouth opening. P-value ≤ 0.05 and CI (confidence interval) at 95% were considered statistically significant. The Results- The average mouth opening of males (45.36±6.70 mm) subjects was higher as compared to female (41.27 ± 6.75 mm) with significant, p-value 0.000. The mean mouth opening ± SD for both sexes combined was 43.39 ± 7.02 mm. The corresponding values for mean inter-incisal opening in male population aged 20-30, 31-40, 41-50 were 45.52 ± 7.15, 46.16 ± 5.47, 42.96 ± 6.82 mm and in female population aged 20-30, 31-40, 41-50 were 41.40 ± 7.08, 41.60 ± 6.29 and 40.03 ± 6.38 mm respectively. Conclusion- Maximal mouth opening differ significantly with gender. There is a decrease in MMO with older age group.

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