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{"title":"Sexual attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge, attitudes, and practices on infectious disease among only-child and non-only-child college students: A cross-sectional study in first-year students, Jiangsu, China.","authors":"Xiaoshan Li, Yuncheng Zhang, Bingxin Tan, Xiaolin Zhang, Siwenliu Xue, Wanjie Zhang, Rongyan Wang, Hui Meng, Sitian Yi, Xiaoyan Chen, Aimei Wang, Yumei Lv, Yaqing Wang, Suqin Zhang, Xintian Ye, Guoping Du, Qiyuan Shi, Rong Gao","doi":"10.1127/homo/2007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1127/homo/2007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background</i>: Whether differences exist in sexual attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B between only-child and non-only-child college students in China remains unclear. <i>Methods</i>: From 2019 through 2022, we recruited 33,944 first-year students of Jiangsu origin from 20 universities in Jiangsu Province using a multistage, stratified random sampling design. Data on sexual attitudes, behaviors, and infectious disease KAP were obtained through a structured, self-administered online questionnaire. Propensity-score matching (PSM) was used to compare outcomes between only-child and non-only-child students. Sensitivity analyses were conducted with propensity-score and logistic regression. <i>Results</i>: Overall, 19,525 students (58.96%) were only-children. After PSM, no significant differences were observed between groups across sexual attitudes and behaviors. The odds ratios (ORs) for only-child students, as compared with non-only-child students, were 1.03 (95% CI, 0.961.10) for approving premarital sex, 0.97 (95% CI, 0.911.03) for willingness to use condoms consistently, and 1.20 (95% CI, 0.931.55) for undergoing immediate HIV antibody testing if infection was suspected. The ORs for having engaged in sexual activity, first intercourse at 18 years or older, and consistent condom use were 1.02 (95% CI, 0.861.21), 0.93 (95% CI, 0.651.31), and 1.34 (95% CI, 0.961.87), respectively. No significant differences were found in the proportions of students with high knowledge levels or positive behaviors related to infectious diseases (OR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.901.04; OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 0.951.10). However, only-child students were more likely to demonstrate positive attitudes toward infectious diseases (OR, 1.10; 95% CI, 1.021.19). Sensitivity analyses supported the robustness of these findings. <i>Conclusions</i>: Only-child and non-only-child college students in China show broadly similar sexual attitudes, behaviors, and infectious disease KAP, with only modest differences in attitudinal domains. Therefore, health education does not need to be individualized based on sibling status; instead, universal and standardized interventions should be prioritized for all college students.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sex estimation from first rib 3D morphometry in a Thai population: Establishing baseline standards through comparative evaluation of traditional statistical and machine learning approaches.","authors":"Suthat Duangchit, Chanasorn Poodendaen, Narawadee Choompoo, Paakphum Niyomkit, Sakunthip Jampaain, Worrawit Boonthai, Phatthiraporn Aorachon, Sitthichai Iamsaard, Phongpitak Putiwat","doi":"10.1127/homo/2015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1127/homo/2015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sex estimation from skeletal remains is fundamental to forensic identification. The first rib demonstrates enhanced preservation through superior cortical density and protected positioning, yet population-specific standards for Thai populations remain absent. To establish the first sex estimation standards from first rib morphometry in Northeastern Thai populations and evaluate comparative performance of discriminant function analysis (DFA), binary logistic regression (BLR), support vector machine (SVM), and Random Forest (RF). Six hundred first ribs from 300 males and 300 females with mean age of 56.67 ± 13.88 years from documented skeletal collections were digitized using 3D scanning. Seven morphometric parameters were measured by two trained observers with inter-observer reliability assessment. Four classification models were developed and their performance compared through cross-validation and ROC analysis. Inter-observer reliability was excellent with intraclass correlation coefficients ranging from 0.992 to 0.999. All parameters demonstrated significant sexual dimorphism at <i>p</i> < 0.01 with Cohens d ranging from 0.57 to 1.38. Length from tubercle to rib head with d = 1.38, distance from tubercle to internal margin with d = 1.17, and weight with d = 0.94 showed strongest discrimination. Comparative analysis revealed overall accuracy ranging from 75.2% to 81.0%. Random Forest achieved highest performance with 81.0% accuracy and AUC of 0.867 alongside 4.6% sex disparity. BLR demonstrated 80.3% accuracy with perfect balance showing 0% disparity, while DFA yielded 80.2% with 2.3% disparity. SVM underperformed at 75.2% with substantial bias of 19.0% disparity. This study provides the first validated sex estimation standards for Thai first rib morphometry. Binary logistic regression emerges as optimal for forensic application, balancing 80.3% accuracy, perfect sex-specific performance, and methodological transparency essential for legal proceedings, despite Random Forests marginally superior discriminatory capacity.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148413361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of the childrens stature in West Papua, Indonesia.","authors":"Elda Irma Jeanne Joice Kawulur, Febriza Dwiranti, Wendy Yudija Limbong Allo, Eneng Nunuz Rohmatullayaly","doi":"10.1127/homo/1988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1127/homo/1988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The pattern of body height development is dynamic across all phases of the life cycle and varies by sex, ethnicity, and population. Stunting in children deviates from the concept of normal height development and the secular trend. This study aimed to compare the body height of children in West Papua with World Health Organization growth standards and to assess malnutrition, particularly stunting, among children aged 519 years. This cross-sectional study included 546 children, comprising 242 boys and 304 girls. We calculated the standard deviation score (SDS) for body height. Nutritional status was assessed using height-for-age z-scores (HAZ) and body mass index-for-age z-scores (BAZ). The density distribution of body height SDS was examined. Normality was tested using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and differences in body height were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. The mean SDS for girls was higher than that for boys. There were significant differences in body height between children in West Papua and the WHO reference population (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The percentage of severely stunted children was higher in girls (2.96%) than in boys (0.82%). In contrast, the prevalence of stunting was higher in boys (15.16%) than in girls (5.92%). Some stunted children were also classified as normal weight, overweight, or obese. Our findings indicate that short stature may reflect a combination of biological, environmental, and nutritional influences. Therefore, the use of body height alone as a reference for determining malnutrition should be approached cautiously, with consideration of alternative approaches and the biocultural characteristics of the local community.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148413349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Geometric morphometric analysis of facial sexual dimorphism in a contemporary sample: An application to sex prediction of ancient human remains.","authors":"Juliette Legros, Pauline Borde, Frederic Savall, Fabrice Dedouit, Eric Crubezy, Norbert Telmon","doi":"10.1127/homo/1960","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1127/homo/1960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Focusing on craniofacial bones, this study investigates morphological variation related to sexual dimorphism in order to deepen our understanding of human biological diversity and to provide new data from a contemporary reference sample. Accordingly, the research was guided by three objectives (i) identify the facial regions exhibiting the greatest sexual dimorphism using landmark-based geometric morphometric method; (ii) evaluate the reliability of discriminant models based on these dimorphic regions; and (iii) conduct exploratory analyses to assign sex classification probabilities to ancient subjects using the discriminant models derived from a contemporary reference sample. The reference sample comprised 44 skulls from subjects of known sex who died in 2024. The ancient sample included 4 skulls recovered from the Grotte de La Medecine (France), attributed to the chalcolithic period. Fourteen facial landmarks were digitized using 3DSlicer. Generalized Procrustes Analysis was performed to extract shape variables and standardized coordinates for statistical analysis. Thin-Plate Spline transformations quantified and visualized deformation amplitudes between the female and male shapes. Landmarks in the orbital showed the highest deformation amplitudes. Goodall F-test comparing male and female shapes across three facial regions revealed significant sexual dimorphism only in the orbital region and the global facial shape. Discriminant analysis demonstrated that the orbital region provided the highest classification accuracy (88.6%) compared to the global facial region (72.7%). The discriminant models yielded high probabilities of male and female sex classification for the ancient subjects. Using a reproducible method, comparable levels of accuracy to those reported in the scientific literature were achieved despite a relatively modest sample size. These findings further confirm the significant role of the orbital region in human craniofacial sexual dimorphism.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148309947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evidence of lead poisoning and the co-occurrence of metabolic disease in Archaic/Early Classical (6^th5^th century BCE) Laurion, Greece.","authors":"Anna Lagia, Sydney Patterson, Isabelle De Groote","doi":"10.1127/homo/2025/1878","DOIUrl":"10.1127/homo/2025/1878","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lead is one of the most toxic heavy metals and environmental pollutants on earth capable of adversely affecting every organ in the human body, with harmful short- and long-term effects. In the Laurion region of southeastern Attica, Greece, the extraction of silver-rich lead ores has been practiced since prehistoric times. This area was heavily mined during the late Archaic and Classical periods significantly contributing to Athens wealth and sovereignty. Mining and metallurgical activities declined towards late antiquity but resumed in the late 19^th century, continuing until the end of the 20^th century. Vestiges of these activities still dot the landscape posing potential environmental risks. Although the chemical effects of lead on the human skeleton are well-documented, the osteological imprint of lead contamination, especially in classical antiquity, remains unexplored. This paper examines lesions characteristic of lead poisoning found on the remains of a 2-year-old infant from Laurion dating to the Archaic/Early Classical period (6^th5^th century BCE). The study employs non-invasive techniques, including macroscopic analysis, digital microscopy, plain radiography, and micro-CT imaging, to assess the presentation, distribution, pathogenesis, and etiology of the lesions. Anatomical areas formed by endochondral ossification, including the metaphyses of the long bones, the sternal ends of mid-ribs, and the condyle(s) of the mandible, are affected by bone hypertrophy and the formation of lead lines or lead bands. Additionally, hyperplasia of the cranial vault is diagnostic of anemia, while lesions on the endocranial surface indicate encephalopathy, which is associated with high levels of lead exposure and is often fatal. The presence of lesions diagnostic of scurvy and those consistent with rickets further supports the co-occurrence of multiple metabolic diseases in the infant skeleton. The manifestation of these lesions can provide insights into the history of lead toxicity and its lasting effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144033401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Height inequalities and change trends among Chinese children and adolescents aged 718 years from 1985 to 2019.","authors":"Weiming Li, Wen Ma","doi":"10.1127/homo/1955","DOIUrl":"10.1127/homo/1955","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background</i>: To analyze the inequality and change trends in height of children and adolescents aged 718 years in different regions of China from 1985 to 2019. <i>Methods</i>: Data were extracted for the height of Chinese children and adolescents aged 718 years from eight Chinese National Surveys on Students Constitution and Health (CNSSCH) from 1985 to 2019. We calculated the urbanrural difference in height of children and adolescents and the height coefficient of variation of urban and rural children and adolescents each year. <i>Results</i>: We found that there are large differences in the height of children and adolescents between urban and rural areas, the eastern regions and western regions, Shanghai and Guizhou. From 1985 to 2019, the urbanrural difference in height for boys decreased from 4.24 cm to 1.76 cm and for girls from 3.72 cm to 1.45 cm and the urbanrural difference in height for boys and girls in the western regions was larger. From 1985 to 2019, there were also large height differences between the eastern regions and western regions, Shanghai and Guizhou, which were comparisons of the height differences between developed and undeveloped areas of China. Meanwhile, height inequalities were more serious in rural areas. Whether in the eastern regions and western regions, Shanghai and Guizhou, the height differences between peers were larger in rural areas than in urban areas. <i>Conclusions</i>: There were obvious height inequalities in China. Although the urbanrural differences have decreased, the height differences among regions at different economic levels have gradually increased, especially in rural areas. These differences should be taken seriously and relevant policies should be formulated to reduce height inequalities for children and adolescents in different regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":"57-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145776104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Visual acuity and eye parameters in relation to body size, shape and composition, considering maternal undernutrition during pregnancy.","authors":"Guoda Laurinaviciute, Egle Marija Jakimaviciene, Renata Simkunaite-Rizgeliene, Saulius Galgauskas, Ramune Cepuliene, Janina Tutkuviene","doi":"10.1127/homo/2025/1906","DOIUrl":"10.1127/homo/2025/1906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of our study was to examine the eye parameters in relation to body size, proportions and composition in healthy or age-related macular degeneration affected adults, considering maternal diet during pregnancy. Statistically significant smaller corneal radius was found in maternal undernutrition groups comparing with maternal normal nutrition groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05), but there was no significant difference in retinal parameters or vision (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Statistically significant smaller distal width of humerus and Frame index in both genders, shorter humerus, radius, femur and tibia length in males, lower height, sitting height and shorter fourth finger length in females was found in age-related macular degeneration maternal undernutrition group compared to healthy retina normal nutrition group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Our study revealed that participants with higher stature, longer limbs, more robust skeleton and higher accumulation of fat on trunk as well as with higher absolute active mass had statistically significant lower chance to suffer from age-related macular degeneration (OR < 1.0; <i>p</i> < 0.05). Subjects which suffered from maternal undernutrition had steeper central corneal radius, but no clear changes in the retinal thickness, which determines maintenance of good visual acuity. Developmental programming theory was supported by anthropometric peculiarities of individuals with age-related macular degeneration in the maternal undernutrition group subjects had smaller distal width of humerus and Frame index, males had shorter humerus, radius, femur and tibia and women had shorter fourth fingers. Taller subjects with longer limbs, higher Frame index, more abundant fat accumulation on trunk, higher absolute active mass had lower chance to suffer from age-related macular degeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":"25-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The mummy of Ritter Kahlbutz - an unsolved mystery?","authors":"Andreas Winkelmann, Maximilian Voß, Bernhard Heeb, Frank Maixner, Alice Paladin, Reimund Parsche, Marco Samadelli, Barbara Teßmann, Albert Zink","doi":"10.1127/homo/1948","DOIUrl":"10.1127/homo/1948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Kampehl, a village northwest of Berlin, a mummified body is preserved and exhibited in a church annexe. It is said to represent the remains of Christian Friedrich von Kahlbutz (1651-1702), a local nobleman. According to local legend, he swore before a court that his body would not decay if he were the culprit in an alleged case of murder. We offer the first comprehensive investigation of the mummy using anthropological and historical methods. A CT scan of the mummy revealed an intact skeleton without signs of injury or major disease, minimal remnants of inner organs, a pencil inside the thoracic cavity, likely introduced as a hoax, and a coin-shaped metallic object inside the oral cavity. Sex and age of the body match the historical individual, as does radiocarbon dating. Results of palaeogenetic investigations are limited due to poor endogenous DNA quality. Historical research could establish the place of birth of Christian Friedrich von Kahlbutz as likely being near Lüneburg, i.e., outside Brandenburg. He had military training before living the life of a feudal lord in Kampehl, where he married and had twelve children. Even without a name on the coffin, the identification of the mummy with this historical individual seems plausible. There is only indirect evidence for a historical trial for murder against him. All findings speak for natural mummification, which is not unheard of in the region, as is the placing of a coin into the mouth of a deceased individual as burial object.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":"41-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Flat feet occurrence among young school-age children and its association with body mass index values.","authors":"Sona Jandova","doi":"10.1127/homo/2024/1754","DOIUrl":"10.1127/homo/2024/1754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A sedentary lifestyle, characterised by a lack of physical activity, negatively influences Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI may be related to the prevalence of flat feet. This study aims to observe the occurrence of flat feet in young children and determine its association with BMI. Additionally, it aims to analyse foot loading in the forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot. Dynamographic records of children (N = 142; age = 10.3 ± 0.21 years) were collected during walking, and foot-type evaluations were conducted using a force plate. A normal foot type was observed in 44% of children (BMI 16.0 ± 2.3 kg/m²). Flat feet were observed in 54% of children (BMI 18.4 ± 4.3 kg/m²). A high foot arch was observed in only 2% of children (BMI 16.0 ± 1.3 kg/m²). Children with flat feet had higher BMI values than those with normal feet. The contact time and maximal vertical force in the forefoot and rearfoot were similar in children with normal and flat feet. Significantly higher pressure values were observed in the midfoot zone of children with flat feet. Regression analysis results showed that in children with flat feet, there is a decrease in forefoot loading and an increase in midfoot loading with increasing BMI. This trend was not observed in children with normal feet. We recommend incorporating exercise interventions at this age to prevent pain and promote willingness to engage in physical activity. Higher BMI values indicate an increased risk for the prevalence of flat feet.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Somatotype and body composition profiles of children and adolescent male basketball players.","authors":"Çağdaş Özgür Cengizel, Elif Cengizel, Elvan Öz","doi":"10.1127/homo/2024/1829","DOIUrl":"10.1127/homo/2024/1829","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Somatotype and body composition (BC) are related to athletes' physical fitness and performance. The aims of this study were (a) to determine the somatotype and BC profiles of children and adolescent male basketball players and (b) to investigate the relationship between somatotype and BC. Four hundred forty-nine children and adolescent male basketball players between the ages of 7-17 participated in the study voluntarily. Somatotype scores were determined according to the Heath & Carter method, and BC was evaluated by the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) method. Pearson correlation test was used to determine the relationship between somatotype and BC. A significant positive relationship between body mass (BM), body fat (BF), body mass index (BMI), and fat mass (FM) with endomorphy and mesomorphy scores; a significant negative relationship between body height (BH) with endomorphy and mesomorphy scores were found. In addition, ectomorphy scores were significantly positively correlated with BH and negative with other parameters. This current research shows that as age increases, BH, BM, BMI, and FM increase, and BF, endomorphy, and mesomorphy scores decrease. With increasing age, the somatotype score changes from endomorphic mesomorphy (5-7-2) to balanced mesomorphy (3-6-3). The comprehensive data presented in this study can serve as a reference value and be used as an indicator for children and adolescent basketball coaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":46714,"journal":{"name":"Homo-Journal of Comparative Human Biology","volume":" ","pages":"41-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}