A5076287772- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Historical Studies of Medieval Iberia
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Colonialism, slavery, and trade
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- History of Medicine and Tropical Health
- Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
- Dermatoglyphics and Human Traits
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Handwritten Text Recognition Techniques
- Oral and gingival health research
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
University of Coimbra
2014-2023
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
2023
Centre for Research in Anthropology
2023
Direção Geral do Património Cultural
2015
Abstract An archaeological excavation in Valle da Gafaria (Lagos, Portugal), revealed two contiguous burial places outside the medieval city walls, dating from 15 th –17 centuries AD: one was interpreted as a Leprosarium cemetery and second an urban discard deposit, where signs of violent, unceremonious burials suggested that these remains may belong to slaves captured Africa by Portuguese. We obtained random short autosomal sequence reads seven individuals: latter site five used call SNP...
In 2009, a skeletal collection of 158 individuals was excavated in Valle da Gafaria, Lagos, Portugal. These were buried an unusual way, having been discarded urban dump located outside the medieval city walls, dated from 15th–17th centuries. Lagos was, at time, important slave trade harbour, and during excavation, morphological appearance skulls presence intentionally modified teeth some raised suspicion that they African slaves. Despite extensive historical information about Atlantic trade,...
Abstract In 2009, an excavation carried out in Valle da Gafaria, Lagos, Portugal, allowed for the recovery of skeletal remains 158 individuals buried a dump used during 15th–17th centuries. The archaeological context findings, presence African items associated with skeletons, skulls' morphology, and intentionally modified teeth suggest that these were enslaved individuals. aim this work is to analyse how men, women, children inhumed according their sex age (adults vs. non‐adults). Adults...
Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophic microorganisms able to colonize historic stone monuments, causing severe aesthetic, physical and chemical alterations the substrate. In a study that aimed fingerprint phototrophic community of biodeteriorated walls Old Cathedral Coimbra (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an unknown Myxacorys-like cyanobacterium was isolated. this paper, we employed polyphasic approach based on morphological, ecological phylogenetic analyses partial 16S whole 16S-23S ITS rRNA...
Complete and accurate human skeletal inventory is seldom possible in archaeological forensic cases involving severe fragmentation. In such cases, mass comparisons with published references may be used as an alternative to assess completeness but they are too general for a case-by-case routine analysis. The objective solve this issue by creating linear regression equations estimate the total of skeleton based on individual bones.Total adult clavicle, humerus, femur, patella, carpal,...
The problem of traffic monitoring in motorways by the number plate recognition all moving vehicles is addressed. proposed system composed local processing units positioned near motorway accesses, connected radio link to a central control station. In we process each frame video sequence order extract character information and merge them temporal post-processing step. This ensures that most errors may be recovered during permanence vehicle inside camera field view. Moreover, there no need for...
The aim of this article is to present the scientific and academic community Unidentified Skeletal Collection Capuchos Cemetery. skeletons, contemporary individuals, were collected from same cemetery as those 21st Century Identified Collection, but their identification unknown. collection composed 73 which 68 are adults both sexes (34 females, 33 males, one individual unknown sex) five non-adults. skeletons reasonably preserved although several incomplete result taphonomic changes during...
Craniometric analysis plays an important role in anthropology studies and forensics. This paper presents CraMs, application using a new craniometric approach based on 3D models of the skull. The main objective is to obtain, through process supervised by anthropologists, points interest used compute measurements. aids this analyzing skull geometry automatically providing interest. also allows for semiautomatic point detection, where user provides initial guess that might be refined curvature...
The knowledge of the decomposition process takes a progressively central role in cemetery management. In Europe there is an increase constructing concrete modules that allow aerobic decomposition, which, theoretically, have advantages. By allowing circulation oxygen they will lead to rapid and, consequently, permit burial space rotation. This method also allows several corpses small areas. addition, it solves environmental issues. However, ways which occurs under these conditions and time...
Introduction: the 3D data production has proven to be a useful tool for Forensic Sciences, however technological advances are not always accompanied by updates of Legislation and Ethics Committees. Objective: develop discussion on subject from point view Anthropology. Methodology: summary review literature consultation Portuguese legal system. Results: it is observable legislative void an absence ethical norms about production. Conclusion: essential that revolution followed adequate system...
This work presents an ongoing on a new approach to perform craniometric analysis based contactless 3D modelling of skulls. Beside the acquisition process with range sensor and initial results in semi-automatic detection features skulls, we also present some development interactive interface that eases interaction for users little experience digital manipulation. The final objective is provide easy use allow It our belief this system might be first step towards methodology can solve several...
Kontext: Statiny indukovaná nekrotizující autoimunitní myopatie (statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy, SINAM) je velmi vzácná a devastující komplikace léčby statiny. Kazuistika: Popisujeme případ 70letého muže přivezeného na oddělení akutních příjmů s progredující slabostí proximálního svalstva, dysfagií myalgií v posledních čtyřech měsících. V předchozích dvou letech užíval atorvastatin dávce 40 mg. Při příjmu prokázalo vyšetření krve vysoké hodnoty CPK (22 086 U/l). I po...
The commitment to leave no one behind is at the core of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with special attention given people in vulnerable situations. present study aimed explore perceptions and experiences professionals who have attended a community setting. Descriptive qualitative research was conducted using content analysis interviews fifteen Portuguese from community-based association, were selected via purposive sampling. Data revealed nine subcategories, which grouped into...
The morphological and metric methods used by anthropologists to assess ancestry can generate results with low repeatability besides damaging the specimens while handling. These problems have led development of a new approach based on skulls acquisition 3D scanner, using resulting models make measurements analyzes in CraMs application (Craniometric Measurements). This paper focuses for analysis, extraction classification structures objective reducing inter intra observer variability. final...