Silviya Nikolova
Biographic Data
| ID | 139361 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Silviya Nikolova |
| GIVEN NAMES | Silviya |
| FAMILY NAME | Nikolova |
| SIGNATURE | NIKOLOVA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bulgarian Academy of Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5001-0707 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 25 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Exploring empathy, communication, and cultural competence in low back pain care
Background Effective communication is critical in managing chronic low back pain, yet disparities exist in how healthcare professionals engage with patients. This study aimed to identify professional differences in relational and culturally responsive approaches to caring for patients with low back pain in Israel. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at Ziv Medical Center in Safed, Northern Israel, involving 50 healthcare professionals—3…
Bidirectional association between frailty and quality of life within English longitudinal study of aging
The study provides empirical evidence that supports a bidirectional association between QoL and frailty in older individuals who reside at home. These results offer valuable insights for healthcare providers, as participants did not exhibit an advanced need for health services. Additionally, involving participants in evaluating and assessing these services enhances their effectiveness and overall benefit
Navigating the complexities of care
This study delves into the quality of life (QoL) experiences of parents caring for children with neurological impairments in Bulgaria. Employing the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) instrument, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted on parents of neurologically impaired children (n = 52) and parents of healthy children (n = 43). The study uncovers the intricate interplay of physical, psychological, social, and enviro…
Sex estimation based on mandibular measurements
Medical imaging and machine learning are beneficial approaches in physical and forensic anthropology. They are particularly useful for the development of models for sex identification based on bone remains. The present study uses machine learning algorithms to create models for sex estimation based on mandibular measurements. The sample included head CT scans of 239 adult Bulgarians (116 males and 123 females). Three-dimensional coordinates of 45…
Transforming adult social care systems? A systematic review of the costs and outcomes of local area coordination in England and Wales
Anatomic variations in the frontal and occipital bones
Developmental variations in the cranial vault arise during early ontogenesis due to premature or delayed suture closure, non-union between the normal ossification centers, and emergence of additional ossification centers. These variations cause abnormal calvarial partition and are often associated with modifications of the overall cranial configuration. This study aims to evaluate the impact of metopic suture persistence and the development of su…
Exploring Help-Seeking Predictors Among Colombian Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Different Age Groups
This study examined the extent, source, and individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level (Heise's Ecological Model) predictors of help-seeking behaviors among women of different age groups in Colombia. Data on 12,915 married or cohabitating women who had experienced diverse forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) were obtained from the Colombia Demographic Health Survey 2015. More than half of the Colombian women who reported some f…
The role of education and income as protective factors against intimate partner violence and HIV exposure among Kenyan women
Findings suggest that education alone is not sufficient to end GBV. Comprehensive and gender transformative governmental policy approaches are needed to mitigate GBV in Kenya
Exploring factors associated with HIV secondary stigma among adolescents and young adults in Uganda
HIV stigma is a public health problem. It refers to irrational judgments and attitudes towards people living with or at risk of HIV. Among adolescents and young adults living with HIV, stigma can negatively influence help-seeking decisions and impede HIV prevention efforts. The present study aimed to explore social-ecological factors associated with HIV-related stigma using a cross-sectional study design. Data used were from the 2016 Uganda Demog…
The Relationship between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Sexting Behaviors among Adolescents and Young Adults across 11 Countries
The present study provided empirical evidence that different sexting behaviors were predicted by Dark Triad Personality Traits, showing a relevant role of Machiavellianism in all kinds of investigated sexting behaviors. Research, clinical, and education implications for prevention programs are discussed
A comparative digital morphometric study of nasofrontal region in metopic and non-metopic cranial series
broad interorbital distance and wider, shorter and less prominent nasal bones compared to the non-metopic ones.
The complex relationship between colorism and poor health outcomes with African Americans
Colorism has a deleterious effect on cognition and health impacting populations. Among African Americans, colorism and social stratification based on skin complexion, has profound sociological effects. These social relationships in daily living show the health burden associated with colorism is enormous. Dark‐skinned African Americans have lower socioeconomic status, diminished prestige, and are less likely to hold elected offices compared to the…
Barriers to Disability Inclusion
El artículo tiene como objetivo identificar las barreras a las que se enfrentan las personas con discapacidad, tanto en su vida diaria como en su entorno. Usando datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Discriminación 2017, aplicamos un modelo de regresión logit multinomial. Nuestros resultados revelan que las personas en situación de discapacidad tienen menos probabilidades de acceder a servicios sociales y oportunidades educativas y de participar plena…
Data mining for peculiarities in the configuration of neurocranium when the metopic suture persists
The persistent metopic suture is an anatomic variation related to a specific skull configuration. Data on the proportionality of the neurocranium and the occurrence of additional variations when the metopic suture persists are still insufficient. This study presents a comparison between a metopic and a non-metopic homogenous cranial series. The most distinctive quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the skull configuration when the metop…
Sex estimation by Mastoid Triangle using 3D models
which was significantly greater on the right side. The MT dimensions showed sufficient discriminating power for sex estimation among Bulgarians (up to 89%), and the total MT area proved to be the best single sex discriminating trait. The test sample corroborated the usefulness of the MT in sex estimation demonstrating similar or higher overall accuracy rates.
Sagittal suture maturation
OBJECTIVES: The sagittal suture (SS) is assumed to be an initial site for the commencement of cranial suture closure as well as the most frequent spot of isolated craniosynostosis. The present study aimed to inspect the reorganization of the SS at the microlevel to assess the relation between its closure and aging and to establish whether it could be used as a reliable indicator in age-at-death prediction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The SS was invest…
Digital radiomorphometric analysis of the frontal sinus and assessment of the relation between persistent metopic suture and frontal sinus development
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to establish the frequency of the frontal sinus (FS) aplasia, to compare metopic and nonmetopic series and thus to assess the relationship between the preservation of metopic suture and FS development. MATERIALS AND METHODS: FSs were investigated in 230 dry skulls of adult males distributed into control (137) and metopic (93) series. They were visualized through industrial digital radiography. RESULTS: In the control …
Morphometric study of the mylohyoid bridging in dry mandibles
The frequency of the mylohyoid bridging was 10.99% (21 out of 191 mandibles) for the contemporary male series, 9.45% (12 out of 127) for the male series and 7.69% (10 out of 130) for the medieval female series. The comparison between both male series indicated slightly increasing of the mylohyoid bridging with time. No significant bilateral and sex differences in the frequency and pattern of distribution of the mylohyoid bridging were established…
Reliability and Accuracy of Angular Measurements on Laser Scanning Created 3D Models of Dry Skulls
The aim of the study was to assess the accuracy and reliability of skull angles measured on 3D models created by laser scanning. Five skulls were measured through both conventional and digital measuring methods. The 3D models were created using a hand-held laser scanner Creaform VIUscan TM . Seven angular characteristics were measured three times by two observers. The intra- and interobserver reliability were assessed using intraclass correlation…
Two cases of large bregmatic bone along with a persistent metopic suture from necropoles on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria
The co-occurrence of a bregmatic bone and metopism is an extremely rare finding. In the present study we investigate, compare, and describe this uncommon combination in two skulls of a child and an adult male. Both samples were from the osteological collection of the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The skulls were obtained from archaeological excavations of two necropole…
The effect of living alone on the costs and benefits of surgery amongst older people
Attitudes of Violence and Risk for HIV
Multiple Wormian bones and their relation with definite pathological conditions in a case of an adult cranium
Wormian bones, also known as intrasutural bones, are present as an anatomical variation in healthy individuals. However, a higher than the usual incidence can be an important feature of some congenital pathological conditions. In this study we describe a case of an adult cranium with multiple Wormian bones. The cranium was a single sample obtained from an archaeological excavation in Vinitsa, Northeastern Bulgaria, and probably dated in the Chalc…
Disability and mobile citizenship in postsocialist Ukraine
Absence of foramen spinosum and abnormal middle meningeal artery in cranial series
In comparative and evolutionary aspects in humans, the middle meningeal artery enters the cranium through the foramen spinosum, whereas in great apes the middle meningeal artery can enter the cranium through foramen spinosum, through foramen ovale or through petrosphenoid fissure. Generally, in nonhuman primates the anterior meningeal system is associated with the ophthalmic branch of the internal carotid artery. The vessels joining the two syste…
Two cases of large bregmatic bone along with a persistent metopic suture from necropoles on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria
The co-occurrence of a bregmatic bone and metopism is an extremely rare finding. In the present study we investigate, compare, and describe this uncommon combination in two skulls of a child and an adult male. Both samples were from the osteological collection of the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The skulls were obtained from archaeological excavations of two necropole…
Exploring Help-Seeking Predictors Among Colombian Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Different Age Groups
This study examined the extent, source, and individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level (Heise's Ecological Model) predictors of help-seeking behaviors among women of different age groups in Colombia. Data on 12,915 married or cohabitating women who had experienced diverse forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) were obtained from the Colombia Demographic Health Survey 2015. More than half of the Colombian women who reported some f…
Digital radiomorphometric analysis of the frontal sinus and assessment of the relation between persistent metopic suture and frontal sinus development
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to establish the frequency of the frontal sinus (FS) aplasia, to compare metopic and nonmetopic series and thus to assess the relationship between the preservation of metopic suture and FS development. MATERIALS AND METHODS: FSs were investigated in 230 dry skulls of adult males distributed into control (137) and metopic (93) series. They were visualized through industrial digital radiography. RESULTS: In the control …
Disability and mobile citizenship in postsocialist Ukraine
Sagittal suture maturation
OBJECTIVES: The sagittal suture (SS) is assumed to be an initial site for the commencement of cranial suture closure as well as the most frequent spot of isolated craniosynostosis. The present study aimed to inspect the reorganization of the SS at the microlevel to assess the relation between its closure and aging and to establish whether it could be used as a reliable indicator in age-at-death prediction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The SS was invest…
The effect of living alone on the costs and benefits of surgery amongst older people
Attitudes of Violence and Risk for HIV
Multiple Wormian bones and their relation with definite pathological conditions in a case of an adult cranium
Wormian bones, also known as intrasutural bones, are present as an anatomical variation in healthy individuals. However, a higher than the usual incidence can be an important feature of some congenital pathological conditions. In this study we describe a case of an adult cranium with multiple Wormian bones. The cranium was a single sample obtained from an archaeological excavation in Vinitsa, Northeastern Bulgaria, and probably dated in the Chalc…
Disability and mobile citizenship in postsocialist Ukraine
Absence of foramen spinosum and abnormal middle meningeal artery in cranial series
In comparative and evolutionary aspects in humans, the middle meningeal artery enters the cranium through the foramen spinosum, whereas in great apes the middle meningeal artery can enter the cranium through foramen spinosum, through foramen ovale or through petrosphenoid fissure. Generally, in nonhuman primates the anterior meningeal system is associated with the ophthalmic branch of the internal carotid artery. The vessels joining the two syste…
Multiple Wormian bones and their relation with definite pathological conditions in a case of an adult cranium
Wormian bones, also known as intrasutural bones, are present as an anatomical variation in healthy individuals. However, a higher than the usual incidence can be an important feature of some congenital pathological conditions. In this study we describe a case of an adult cranium with multiple Wormian bones. The cranium was a single sample obtained from an archaeological excavation in Vinitsa, Northeastern Bulgaria, and probably dated in the Chalc…
Attitudes of Violence and Risk for HIV
Reliability and Accuracy of Angular Measurements on Laser Scanning Created 3D Models of Dry Skulls
The aim of the study was to assess the accuracy and reliability of skull angles measured on 3D models created by laser scanning. Five skulls were measured through both conventional and digital measuring methods. The 3D models were created using a hand-held laser scanner Creaform VIUscan TM . Seven angular characteristics were measured three times by two observers. The intra- and interobserver reliability were assessed using intraclass correlation…
Two cases of large bregmatic bone along with a persistent metopic suture from necropoles on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria
The co-occurrence of a bregmatic bone and metopism is an extremely rare finding. In the present study we investigate, compare, and describe this uncommon combination in two skulls of a child and an adult male. Both samples were from the osteological collection of the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The skulls were obtained from archaeological excavations of two necropole…
The effect of living alone on the costs and benefits of surgery amongst older people
Morphometric study of the mylohyoid bridging in dry mandibles
The frequency of the mylohyoid bridging was 10.99% (21 out of 191 mandibles) for the contemporary male series, 9.45% (12 out of 127) for the male series and 7.69% (10 out of 130) for the medieval female series. The comparison between both male series indicated slightly increasing of the mylohyoid bridging with time. No significant bilateral and sex differences in the frequency and pattern of distribution of the mylohyoid bridging were established…
Digital radiomorphometric analysis of the frontal sinus and assessment of the relation between persistent metopic suture and frontal sinus development
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to establish the frequency of the frontal sinus (FS) aplasia, to compare metopic and nonmetopic series and thus to assess the relationship between the preservation of metopic suture and FS development. MATERIALS AND METHODS: FSs were investigated in 230 dry skulls of adult males distributed into control (137) and metopic (93) series. They were visualized through industrial digital radiography. RESULTS: In the control …
Sex estimation by Mastoid Triangle using 3D models
which was significantly greater on the right side. The MT dimensions showed sufficient discriminating power for sex estimation among Bulgarians (up to 89%), and the total MT area proved to be the best single sex discriminating trait. The test sample corroborated the usefulness of the MT in sex estimation demonstrating similar or higher overall accuracy rates.
Sagittal suture maturation
OBJECTIVES: The sagittal suture (SS) is assumed to be an initial site for the commencement of cranial suture closure as well as the most frequent spot of isolated craniosynostosis. The present study aimed to inspect the reorganization of the SS at the microlevel to assess the relation between its closure and aging and to establish whether it could be used as a reliable indicator in age-at-death prediction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The SS was invest…
The complex relationship between colorism and poor health outcomes with African Americans
Colorism has a deleterious effect on cognition and health impacting populations. Among African Americans, colorism and social stratification based on skin complexion, has profound sociological effects. These social relationships in daily living show the health burden associated with colorism is enormous. Dark‐skinned African Americans have lower socioeconomic status, diminished prestige, and are less likely to hold elected offices compared to the…
Barriers to Disability Inclusion
El artículo tiene como objetivo identificar las barreras a las que se enfrentan las personas con discapacidad, tanto en su vida diaria como en su entorno. Usando datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Discriminación 2017, aplicamos un modelo de regresión logit multinomial. Nuestros resultados revelan que las personas en situación de discapacidad tienen menos probabilidades de acceder a servicios sociales y oportunidades educativas y de participar plena…
Data mining for peculiarities in the configuration of neurocranium when the metopic suture persists
The persistent metopic suture is an anatomic variation related to a specific skull configuration. Data on the proportionality of the neurocranium and the occurrence of additional variations when the metopic suture persists are still insufficient. This study presents a comparison between a metopic and a non-metopic homogenous cranial series. The most distinctive quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the skull configuration when the metop…
Exploring factors associated with HIV secondary stigma among adolescents and young adults in Uganda
HIV stigma is a public health problem. It refers to irrational judgments and attitudes towards people living with or at risk of HIV. Among adolescents and young adults living with HIV, stigma can negatively influence help-seeking decisions and impede HIV prevention efforts. The present study aimed to explore social-ecological factors associated with HIV-related stigma using a cross-sectional study design. Data used were from the 2016 Uganda Demog…
The Relationship between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Sexting Behaviors among Adolescents and Young Adults across 11 Countries
The present study provided empirical evidence that different sexting behaviors were predicted by Dark Triad Personality Traits, showing a relevant role of Machiavellianism in all kinds of investigated sexting behaviors. Research, clinical, and education implications for prevention programs are discussed
A comparative digital morphometric study of nasofrontal region in metopic and non-metopic cranial series
broad interorbital distance and wider, shorter and less prominent nasal bones compared to the non-metopic ones.
Exploring Help-Seeking Predictors Among Colombian Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Different Age Groups
This study examined the extent, source, and individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level (Heise's Ecological Model) predictors of help-seeking behaviors among women of different age groups in Colombia. Data on 12,915 married or cohabitating women who had experienced diverse forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) were obtained from the Colombia Demographic Health Survey 2015. More than half of the Colombian women who reported some f…
The role of education and income as protective factors against intimate partner violence and HIV exposure among Kenyan women
Findings suggest that education alone is not sufficient to end GBV. Comprehensive and gender transformative governmental policy approaches are needed to mitigate GBV in Kenya
Transforming adult social care systems? A systematic review of the costs and outcomes of local area coordination in England and Wales
Anatomic variations in the frontal and occipital bones
Developmental variations in the cranial vault arise during early ontogenesis due to premature or delayed suture closure, non-union between the normal ossification centers, and emergence of additional ossification centers. These variations cause abnormal calvarial partition and are often associated with modifications of the overall cranial configuration. This study aims to evaluate the impact of metopic suture persistence and the development of su…
Bidirectional association between frailty and quality of life within English longitudinal study of aging
The study provides empirical evidence that supports a bidirectional association between QoL and frailty in older individuals who reside at home. These results offer valuable insights for healthcare providers, as participants did not exhibit an advanced need for health services. Additionally, involving participants in evaluating and assessing these services enhances their effectiveness and overall benefit
Navigating the complexities of care
This study delves into the quality of life (QoL) experiences of parents caring for children with neurological impairments in Bulgaria. Employing the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) instrument, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted on parents of neurologically impaired children (n = 52) and parents of healthy children (n = 43). The study uncovers the intricate interplay of physical, psychological, social, and enviro…
Sex estimation based on mandibular measurements
Medical imaging and machine learning are beneficial approaches in physical and forensic anthropology. They are particularly useful for the development of models for sex identification based on bone remains. The present study uses machine learning algorithms to create models for sex estimation based on mandibular measurements. The sample included head CT scans of 239 adult Bulgarians (116 males and 123 females). Three-dimensional coordinates of 45…
Exploring empathy, communication, and cultural competence in low back pain care
Background Effective communication is critical in managing chronic low back pain, yet disparities exist in how healthcare professionals engage with patients. This study aimed to identify professional differences in relational and culturally responsive approaches to caring for patients with low back pain in Israel. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at Ziv Medical Center in Safed, Northern Israel, involving 50 healthcare professionals—3…
Medicine (17 works) · Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments (8 works) · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (8 works) · Anatomy (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Biology (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Orthodontics (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Skull (5 works)